Kelly Lee has worked at Starwood properties since she joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2004 as Director of Catering and Convention Service in The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing.
Patrick Ngiam named Global Director of Sales for Marco Polo Hotels
Spanning over 20 years of hotel sales experience, Patrick Ngiam has held senior positions at Hyatt, Shangri-La, Four Seasons and Marriott, throughout Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.
Goran Aleks in dual role of AccorHotels VP Operations South China and GM of Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16
Aleks will oversee over 40 properties both in operation and under development across south China, including the luxury and upscale brands of Sofitel, Pullman and MGallery by Sofitel, as well as Grand Mercure and AccorHotels in Hong Kong.
Brian Honan new Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump SoHo New York
Honan spent the past six years as the director of marketing at the 900-room New York Palace Hotel.
David Viviano appointed Executive Chef at Montage Kapalua Bay
Viviano comes to Montage Kapalua Bay from the St. Regis Aspen Resort & Spa in Colorado, where he was the “CheF&B”.
Philippe Cassis named Chief Operating Officer at Belmond
Cassis most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at Sun Resorts Ltd., where he oversaw the growth of the company’s portfolio of luxury destination resorts.
Summit Hotel Properties Executive Chairman Kerry W. Boekelheide steps down
Thomas W. Storey, a director since the completion of the Company’s initial public offering in February 2011 and current Chairman of the Company’s Corporate Nominating and Governance Committee, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.
Simon Rindlisbacher new GM at Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Previously the General Manager of Ramada Hotel and Suites Bangkok for three years, his career also includes a stint as Hotel Manager of Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok.
Edward Pinchard named Vice President Sales EMEA at Carlson Rezidor
Pinchard has spent the last 20 years working in the hospitality industry, starting his career with IHG before going on to work at Hilton Hotels and GHL Hotels in a variety of sales and commercial roles in Europe, Middle East and The United States.
Wael Aboelseoud new Hotel Manager at Steigenberger Aqua Magic
The promotion comes two years after Aboelseoud joined the opening team of the Steigenberger Aqua Magic in August 2013.
