Most recently Emery was GM at the Renaissance Hotel TEDA in Tianjin and prior to that he spent 11 years with Fairmont Raffles Hotels and Resorts working in leadership roles throughout China, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia.
Kevin Chang named General Manager for Holiday Inn Hotel Near JFK Airport
Chang, a 24-year hospitality industry veteran, joined M&R as general manager of the 128-room Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area in October 2014.
Jill Plemons new Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Zephyr
Most recently, Plemons served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Méridien San Francisco, leading the successful $12 million renovation, development, re-launch and growth of the hotel.
Graham Grant appointed General Manager of Six Senses Yao Noi
Grant’s two-decade career in luxury hospitality has included stints in Thailand, India, Australia and the UK.
Michael Torres appointed IHG’s Vice President, Corporate Communications, The Americas
As the chief communications officer, Torres will also serve on the Americas Regional Executive Committee and be based in Atlanta.
Anne Arrowsmith appointed General Manager of 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Arrowsmith’s most recent role was Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ Regent Singapore for the last 11 years.
Vanessa Jackson promoted to General Manager at Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown
An 11-year Marriott veteran, Vanessa Jackson’s promotion from Assistant GM to General Manager follows a successful run various departments at the New Orleans Marriott.
Franco Esposito new General Manager of Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg
Esposito succeeds Peter Pusnik who after seven years at the helm has left to focus on new challenges.
Lawrence Tuck joins Four Seasons Resort Nevis as Resort Manager
Canadian-born Tuck was most recently the Resort Manager of the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa plus he has worked for other hospitality brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, InterContinental, and Westin.
Michael O’Donohue named General Manager of Pendry San Diego
O’Donohue joins Pendry with an extensive hospitality background, having spent the last ten years working in various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, most recently as General Manager of W San Diego.
