Moving on from his role as Executive Chef at The Oberoi Hotel, Dubai, Chef Dirk will be responsible for the resort’s diverse food experiences and will supervise a team of over 200 chefs and 120 stewards.
Gaurav Sarin named Executive VP and COO of Miraya Hotel Management
Gaurav Sarin, former head of operations for Best Western India, will seek to grow Value Inns & Hotels India to 100 hotels within the next 5-7 years.
Nicholas Barger new General Manager of The Essex Resort and Spa
Barger brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Essex, including his most recent leadership roles at other Gemstone Hotels & Resorts such as the Zermatt Resort and Homestead Resort in Midway, UT.
Troy Smith new Director of Sales at Solage Calistoga
Prior to joining Solage Calistoga, Smith served as Area Director of Group Sales at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins and InterContinental San Francisco.
Manuel Martinez Garcimartin new General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
WIth 15-years of high-profile industry experience, Martinez Garcimartin arrives in Washington from The St. Regis New York where he served as Hotel Manager at the iconic flagship for the brand.
Spire Hospitality adds three executives to corporate team
Dick Turner is the new Vice President of Operations, Dennis Lanners is Vice President of Food & Beverage, and Tim Corder is Regional Director of Sales & Marketing.
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore welcomes new Dim Sum Chef Li Shou Tao
A native Chinese, Chef Li has been perfecting his skills for 23 years at hotels across China and renowned restaurant groups in Singapore prior to joining the Shangri-La family.
Joerg Rodig new General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
A 14-year Four Seasons veteran, Rodig moves to Whistler from most recently serving as the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.
Marsa Malaz Kempinski appoints two new Directors
Christian Huschka joins Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha as the Director of Sales & Marketing and Carlos Díaz as Director of Human Resources.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah names new Hotel Manager and Director of Marketing and PR
Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Imran Changezi as Hotel Manager and Niamh Keohan as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
