With extensive knowledge of Italian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and South American cuisines, Rodriguez is positioned to add a dash of international flair to Castile’s Spanish-inspired menus.
Wolf-Alvaro Rautenberg named GM of The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing
Just prior to The Grand Mansion, Rautenberg served as General Manager of The Westin Hotel Wuhan and, prior to that, The Westin Hotel Fuzhou.
LUX* appoints Joe Wu as Managing Director – China and Southeast Asia
Prior to joining LUX*, Joe was the Vice President, Business Development, China of the Pan Pacific Hotel Group following four years at Jumeirah Group where he was Director – Development and Operations for Asia Pacific.
Akash Nabi new GM of Days Inn Jamaica – JFK Airport
Nabi, who joined the hotel in 2010 as a guest services agent, advanced through progressively important roles including guest services manager, director of rooms and assistant general manager.
Jennifer Jenkins joins The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort as Social Catering Specialist and Event Meeting Manager
Jennifer is responsible for coordinating and managing weddings, banquets, special events, and other catered group functions at the resort.
Mackenzie MacDonald new Director of Activities at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
An alumnus of Omni Hotels & Resorts, MacDonald most recently served as recreation manager and camp director at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas.
Rachel Haggstrom named Executive Chef of Balboa Bay Resort
Haggstrom has been serving as the property’s chef de cuisine since October 2013.
Raymond Soria new Director of F&B at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa
Soria is responsible for the success of the resort’s dining experience, including BIN189 and Magnum Private Dining Room, as well as in-room dining, banqueting and catering for special events.
Rebekah Turpin new Sommelier at Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Turpin, a Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and a French Wine Scholar, brings more than 10 years of industry experience to the Cal-Italian restaurant.
Carlos Malliaroudakis appointed General Manager Al Ain Rotana
Carlos Malliaroudakis joins Al Ain Rotana following an extensive background with 25 years of experience in the hospitality field throughout Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.
