Rucks is an 11-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed hotels in Indiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Courtney Roane named new Director of Operations at Airlie
In her new role she will oversee food and beverage, engineering, housekeeping as well as the front desk.
Chef Liam Crotty appointed Executive Chef of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Gurgaon Liam was a part of the preopening team at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
Nathalie Urban appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
Nathalie Urban’s most recent post was at Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort and prior to that, she held management positions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts EAME Divisional Marketing Center in Switzerland, and Hyatt Regency La Manga in Spain, among others.
Chris Ford joins Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills as Executive Pastry Chef
Ford will oversee the pastry department for the 395-room Hotel, including a 25,000 square foot (2,300 square metre) banquet operation, in-room dining sweets and amenities, and the pastry program at THE Blvd, the Hotel’s all day dining spot overlooking the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.
Helene Fong named Director of Sales & Marketing for JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
Helene Fong transfers to the role from her previous position at JW Marriott Hong Kong as Director of Marketing since September 2012.
Naser Mohammed promoted to General Manager of Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences
Before joining Jumeirah in 2005 in the Supply Chain and Logistics team, Naser worked in general import and export and in a furniture business.
Tony Coveney moves to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre as new Hotel Manager
A Four Seasons veteran with two decades of hospitality experience, Coveney arrives in the Kingdom from Four Seasons Hotel Sydney where he spent two years as Director of Rooms.
Marco Polo Hotels appoints Kurt Macher Group Director – Projects
Prior to joining Marco Polo Hotels, Kurt was Resident Manager of The Pan Pacific, Marina Square in Singapore, its flagship property, for the past two years; he has also worked with Four Seasons and The Peninsula Group.
Furama Bukit Bintang makes two key culinary appointments
The Kuala Lumpur hotel has appointed Victor You Chee Keong as its new Executive Chef and his assistant, Siti Arini Binti Darsom as Executive Sous Chef.
