The new team includes Director of Food & Beverage Jacky Lee, Chef de Cuisine Roy Wu and Japanese culinary specialist chef Frank You.
Ashley Hawn new Director of Food & Beverage for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa
Ashley Hawn was most recently assistant director of food & beverage for Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa of Manalapan, Florida.
Matthew Drinkwater new Hotel Operations Manager at Dukes St James London
A St Julian’s Scholar and an active member of the Institute of Hospitality, Drinkwater is also a recipient of the 2011 Acorn Award, which recognises 30 of the industries brightest young prospects under the age of 30.
Carsten Willenbockel named GM of the Steigenberger Grandhotel and Spa in Heringsdorf
Willenbockel was previously employed as a GM at the Robinson Club Camyuva in Turkey, at the Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida on Mallorca and on cruise ships operated by the Aida Fleet.
Victor Yan appointed Director of Sales & Marketing of Wanda Reign Wuhan
Victor Yan has extensive marketing experience from international hotel groups including Shangri-La, Accor and New World.
Craig S. Smith new President & Managing Director of Marriott International Asia Pacific
The move follows Simon Cooper’s retirement after 17 years of distinguished service.
Gaurav Bhushan appointed Chief Development Officer at AccorHotels
Bhushan has been with Accor since 1995, and since 2006, he has headed the Asia Pacific development teams and coordinated the development of joint ventures and partnerships in the region.
Michael Frits named General Manager at Springmaid Beach Resort
Managed by Hilton Worldwide, Springmaid Beach Resort will embark on a significant renovation later in 2015 and will be rebranded as a Doubletree by Hilton Resort after renovations are complete.
Conrad London St. James announces two new appointments
Angela Cento has been appointed Director of Business Development and Simon Drake has been appointed Hotel Manager.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino welcomes four to leadership team
Sharon Bathory is the new Director of Human Resources, Benjamin Kim, the Director of Finance, Sebastian Mena, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage and Mark Whetton joins as Director of Engineering.
