Previously Lozano served as director of sales at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in El Paso, Texas where she was responsible for the generation of revenue for the hotel, overseeing room and catering sales and operations.
IHG announces new Area General Managers for South West Asia
Arindam Kunar is the new Area General Manager, South India and Greesh Bindra is the new Area General Manager, North India.
Scotty Lazlo named Executive Chef of Lido Beach Resort
Prior to joining the food and beverage team at Lido Beach Resort, Lazlo served as Executive Chef at Hilton Clearwater Beach Hotel.
Chase Mitchell appointed Director of Daylife at Kimpton Surfcomber Miami, South Beach
Mitchell’s will direct guests and visitors to all of the destination’s exciting offerings, while creating “sun-filled” experiences guests won’t find at other South Beach hotels.
Barry Hickey named Development Director of Staycity
A chartered accountant by profession, Hickey joins Staycity with a strong property background having spent 13 years with Irish developer Ballymore, most recently as Finance Director UK & Ireland.
Michael Choiniere named Director of Sales and Marketing at Carillon Miami Beach
Choiniere joined Carillon Miami Beach most recently from the Shelborne Wyndham Grand in South Beach, where he held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing.
Ashish Chopra named Director of Development at Carlson Rezidor
Most recently, and for more than a decade, Chopra was at Choice Hotels International.
Sylvia Schnelle new Vice President of Business Development at Steigenberger
Responsible for the development of InterCityHotels, Sylvia Schnelle most recently was in charge of the expansion of the new budget design product “MOXY” in Germany.
Chip Ohlsson rejoins Wyndham as Executive VP and Chief Development Officer
A 22-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Ohlsson most recently served as Vice President of North American development at Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Emily Smith named Director of Development at Benchmark Hospitality International
Emily Smith was most recently director of investment & portfolio analysis and asset management for RLJ Lodging Trust of Bethesda, Maryland.











