During his two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality, Thomas has worked with leading brands, including Kempinski, Hyatt, and Hilton in Germany, London, China, and the Middle East.
Jeff Axline appointed Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef for Hotel Contessa
Jeff Axline was previously Executive Chef for Hotel Zaza, located in the Houston Museum District of Houston, Texas.
Anantara announces new General Manager appointments in Thailand and Mozambique
In Thailand, Marc Gussing has been appointed GM at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa and in Mozambique, Franco Rienzo is the new GM of Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa.
Alfred Paulsen named GM for the soon-to-open Dorsett Putrajaya
Alfred was most recently the General Manager of Dorsett Grand Labuan, the only five star hotel in the duty free haven of Labuan, Malaysia.
Stephen Teo new Executive Chef at China World Hotel, Beijing
Starting his culinary journey at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Chef Teo proceeded to work at various locations, including the Philippines, Guangzhou and Beijing.
Starwood appoints Mark Vondrasek to oversee Commercial Services
14-Year Starwood veteran Chris Holdren also tapped to lead Distribution, Loyalty and Partnerships, reporting to Vondrasek.
Chris Bailey promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Centara Hotels & Resorts
Since joining Centara in 2004 as the VP of sales and marketing, Bailey has played a significant role in the formulation of the growth strategy that has propelled the company from only eight properties in 2004 to its current portfolio of 70 properties.
Tracy Marks appointed General Manager of Washington Hilton
Marks began his hospitality career as beverage manager at the Washington DC Hilton in 1982 and now returns as GM as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Vikram Reddy new General Manager at Four Seasons Mumbai
Reddy takes over at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai from his previous position as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.
Wyndham makes two appointments in Revenue Management team
Mark Robertson has been appointed Vice President, Revenue Management, North American managed hotels and Chris Lawler is the Senior Director, Performance Support.
