Eason’s most recent leadership role was as director of marketing communications at the Colonial Williamsburg Hospitality Company in Virginia where she oversaw all aspects of marketing for six hotel properties, 12 restaurants, three golf courses, a full service spa and 20 retail outlets.
Becky Vealey appointed GM of Sheraton Sioux Falls in South Dakota
Vealey, an 18-year veteran of JQH, most recently served as director of sales and marketing for JQH’s Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE – Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Joel Day appointed General Manager for Rydges Plaza Cairns
The appointment marks a homecoming of sorts for Day, who began his career in hospitality while still at school in Far North Queensland and went on to managerial roles across several island resorts in the region before transferring to Melbourne.
On the move – August 2015
Hospitality people are always On the Move! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Brad Randall named Director of Food and Beverage at Turnberry Isle Miami
Randall will lead a team of 350 members serving Turnberry’s food and beverage outlets, in-room dining, banquets, and pool operations.
Adrian Deacon new Executive Chef at B Ocean Resort
Chef Adrian comes to B Ocean Resort following two years as Executive Chef & B at Renaissance Carambola Beach Resort & Spa in St. Croix.
Peter Knoll new General Manager of Palais Hansen Kempinski
Most recently having worked as GM for Kempinski in Croatia and Jordan, Knoll worked for the IHG in London, Bahrain and Shenzen before moving to Kempinski for the first time in 1995.
Sandeep Walia new Area VP, Europe for Ritz-Carlton, Bvlgari and EDITION Hotels
Taking strategic leadership for the three brands across the continent, Walia will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business of fourteen European properties.
Amir Nahai appointed AccorHotels CEO Group Food and Beverage
Nahai will work closely with the regional CEOs and the Global Marketing teams to redefine AccorHotels’ Food & Beverage objectives and strategy for each region and brand.
Spencer Lane joins JW Marriott Houston Downtown as Director of Food & Beverage
Lane has more than 15 years of food and beverage management experience and most recently served as a food and beverage director at Hotel ZaZa in Houston.
