Dorsett makes the announcements ahead of the Dorsett Putrajaya’s scheduled opening in Q4 of 2015.
On the move – July 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.
Bernd Zängle new North Region Area General Manager for Steigenberger
Alongside his role as Director of the Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg, Zängle will also assume responsibility for the Steigenberger Conti Hansa in Kiel and the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray appoints three new Chefs De Cuisine
Chef Mahmoud Efranjyeh joins Al Nafoorah as its new Chef De Cuisine, Chef Mustafa Sahin has been appointed Speciality Chef De Cuisine at Lalezar, and MusicHall has appointed Chef Ignacio Moreno as Speciality Chef De Cuisine.
Lawrence Hou named General Manager of the Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Hou, an 11-year hospitality industry veteran who has served in hotel management roles throughout Manhattan, will oversee all aspects of the 88-room hotel’s operations.
Adrian Padina new Director of Hotel Operations at La Manga Club
Padina has more than 20 years’ experience in the hotel industry, working for some of the world’s top luxury hospitality brands including Inter-Continental, Ritz-Carlton and Fairmont.
Joe Ng appointed Regional Director of Sales, Corporate at Furama
In this newly-created role, Joe Ng will manage and drive sales opportunities across hotels in the region under the Furama, FuramaXclusive and FX brands.
Laurie Hobbs joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Marketing
Hobbs joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts with 30 years of experience in marketing communications for the hospitality industry, most recently serving as Director of Marketing for Blue Harbor Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Fritz Zwahlen joins The Carillon Hotel & Spa as Vice President and Executive Chef
Zwahlen will oversee food and beverage operations at the resort, including the revamping and expanding of current menu offerings.
Elaine Chin new Director of Sales and Marketing at Taipei Marriott
Chin will help to raise awareness and solidify the positioning for the hotel, which is Marriott’s first property in Taiwan.
