A Rosewood veteran, Al Bik has been with the brand since 2006, serving first as assistant director of rooms at Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel and then as hotel manager of Rosewood Jeddah.
Alastair Thomann new Managing Director at Pentahotels
Rosewood has restructured and centralised the brand under the leadership of Alastair Thomann who will supervise pentahotels’ entire global strategy, from brand standards and brand culture to the operating side of the business.
Alexander Kandalaft joins Swissôtel Merchant Court as Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms
In his new role, he will be assisting GM Rainer Tenius in leading the daily operations of the hotel and be responsible for the leadership and management of the Rooms and Spa Divisions.
Matthias Geoffroy to head Revenue Management teams at two Rotana properties
After starting out in F&B, Geoffroy made a career switch to Revenue Management and has worked with international hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.
Eric Pellen new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Chef Pellen will oversee the operation of nine upscale outlets and banquet events as well.
Amir Lababedi named VP for Development, Middle East and South Asia at Mövenpick
Although Mövenpick already has a significant presence in the Middle East with 29 properties currently in operation, this appointment highlights its intention to grow by adding more destinations to its portfolio.
Louis T appoints Akira Park as General Manager for its first property
Akira Park, the new GM of Mantra Samui Resort, spent most of his hospitality career with Hyatt Hotels, starting in the USA, before moving to Asia. With a marketing, computer science, and finance background, the 35-year-old does not fit the typical mould of a hotelier.
Jon Lucas, new EVP of Hotel & Casino Operations for Hard Rock
Lucas originally joined Hard Rock in 2013 as the president of the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park, where he managed everything from site design and construction to the hiring and onboarding of key executives.
Bradley D. Doell joins Turtle Bay Resort as Director of Sales & Marketing
Doell was most recently director of sales & marketing for the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa, California. He has also served in this capacity in Hawaii at Moana Surfrider and the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa.
Tony Dixon joins Four Seasons Washington, DC as Director of Events
Dixon spent 13 years at several Ritz-Carlton properties and most recently worked as the Director of Banquets at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
