Carnahan joins Four Seasons from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where he spent the last eight years as Senior Vice President Acquisitions & Development, EAME for all of Starwood’s ten brands.
Hector de Galard appointed Managing Director of Leeu Collection
De Galard has opened seven luxury resorts around the world, from Mauritius to Mexico and Morocco, working with brands such as Amanresorts, CampbellGray Hotels and the One&Only group.
Hyatt names Lara Migliassi as Vice President – Global Brands
Migliassi will lead the brand marketing for Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Residence Club and Hyatt branded residences.
Suzyana Sujod appointed Director of Sales at Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur
Prior to her appointment at Silka Cheras, she served as the Director of Sales at Best Western Petaling Jaya.
Hilton Durban appoints Cleanthis Govender as Executive Chef
In his former role as Executive Chef at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, he was responsible for all food outlets, including banqueting and room service.
Erica Tomei appointed new Pastry Chef at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Erica Tomei will use honey from the hotel beehives and homegrown yeast for new recipes and will introduce house-made weddings cakes, a new patisserie and more.
Tom Mason promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Tom Mason promoted to senior vice president of operations; Steve Magnuson returns as managing director of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Pan Pacific Perth welcomes Michelin Star Chef Paul Gaspa
Paul brings with him over 15 years’ experience as a Chef, working at properties such as Rydges, The Star, Crown Hotels, the Michelin-starred Conrad Hotel, the iconic seven-star Burj Al Arab, Drones of Pont Street by Marco Pierre White, Belair House, St Martin’s Lane House, The Lanesborough Hotel London and ETM Group.
Trilogy Spa Holdings appoints Brennan Evans Vice President of Operations
Most recently, Evans served as managing director for Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Trilogy’s flagship Well & Being property.
Starwood hires to open three hotels in Al Habtoor City, Dubai
This announced core team will be joined by over 2,000 associates, representing over 60 nationalities, once all three hotels are operational.











