Mr. Sarna brings over three decades of experience across various leadership roles with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Mantra Group appoints Matt Granfield Executive Director – Digital
His appointment reflects the increasing focus on digital initiatives undertaken by the expanding Australian hotel group and retail focused companies both in tourism and other industries.
Sangay Rinchen appointed General Manager at Eastin Easy Kurseong Darjeeling, India
Sangay Rinchen, a Bhutanese national, has more than 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and his last assignment was as Hotel Manager of Hotel Migmar, a 4-star hotel in Thimpu, Bhutan.
Luc Delafosse new Managing Director of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Most recently, Delafosse served as general manager and managing director of Hotel de Crillon in Paris, France.
Melinda Madigan named General Manager – Marketing and Entertainment at The Star Sydney
Madigan has held senior leadership positions at a number of iconic entertainment brands and venues, most recently at ANZ Stadium and previously at Crown Melbourne and the Australian Turf Club.
Kathy Maher promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Revenue for Wyndham Hotel Group
Maher, who most recently served as senior vice president of revenue management, will take on the additional responsibility of creating sales strategies and guiding a global team of more than 125 salespeople.
Gary Sims named Managing Director of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Most recently, Sims served as Senior VP of Operations for Pyramid Hotel Group since 2013, where he oversaw a portfolio of eight resorts throughout the U.S. and Caribbean with revenues in excess of $350 million.
Jasmin Howanietz promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Waldorf Astoria New York
Howanietz first joined the Waldorf Astoria New York in 2005, and most recently, led a team of 18 managers as Director of Sales, managing a multi-million dollar group revenue stream.
Michael Hooper appointed General Manager of Hilton Miami Airport
Hooper has worked with Hilton Hotels for 27 years, most recently serving as Hotel Manager of the 1544-room Hilton Chicago.
Four Seasons announces Peter Nowlan as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Nowlan will lead Four Seasons global sales and marketing team, overseeing brand marketing, fourseasons.com and digital ecosystem, public relations, social media, marketing communications, advertising, worldwide sales force and central reservations organisation.
