After successfully leading PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport for more than three years, Craig moves to his first role in Asia, bringing on board over 25 years of industry experience in Australia.
Nicholas Smith new GM at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu
Nicholas Smith has been with the Shangri-La family for several years and has been instrumental in leading the hotel group’s properties across Asia.
Madinat Jumeirah appoints Dirk Haltenhof as Resort Executive Chef
Moving on from his role as Executive Chef at The Oberoi Hotel, Dubai, Chef Dirk will be responsible for the resort’s diverse food experiences and will supervise a team of over 200 chefs and 120 stewards.
Gaurav Sarin named Executive VP and COO of Miraya Hotel Management
Gaurav Sarin, former head of operations for Best Western India, will seek to grow Value Inns & Hotels India to 100 hotels within the next 5-7 years.
Nicholas Barger new General Manager of The Essex Resort and Spa
Barger brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Essex, including his most recent leadership roles at other Gemstone Hotels & Resorts such as the Zermatt Resort and Homestead Resort in Midway, UT.
Spire Hospitality adds three executives to corporate team
Dick Turner is the new Vice President of Operations, Dennis Lanners is Vice President of Food & Beverage, and Tim Corder is Regional Director of Sales & Marketing.
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore welcomes new Dim Sum Chef Li Shou Tao
A native Chinese, Chef Li has been perfecting his skills for 23 years at hotels across China and renowned restaurant groups in Singapore prior to joining the Shangri-La family.
Troy Smith new Director of Sales at Solage Calistoga
Prior to joining Solage Calistoga, Smith served as Area Director of Group Sales at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins and InterContinental San Francisco.
Manuel Martinez Garcimartin new General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
WIth 15-years of high-profile industry experience, Martinez Garcimartin arrives in Washington from The St. Regis New York where he served as Hotel Manager at the iconic flagship for the brand.
Joerg Rodig new General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
A 14-year Four Seasons veteran, Rodig moves to Whistler from most recently serving as the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.
