Locker brings with him extensive experience in catering and events at luxury hotels including most recently, Langham Place on Fifth Avenue, where he served as Director of Catering and Events since 2014.
Darren Law named GM for Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Curaçao
Law most recently served as group general manager for Nofa Equestrian Resort, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prior to this he was group general manager for Amber Dune Resort & Spa, located in the Dominican Republic.
Russell Durnell appointed Operations Director at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London
Prior to his appointment Durnell was General Manager and Chairman of Property Body Corporate at Palazzo Versace, the world’s first fashion branded hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Susan Madsen named General Manager of the Cornhusker
Nebraska native Madsen brings her extensive hospitality experience and a longtime career with Marriott hotels to Lincoln’s newly renovated premier property.
Cathy Ross new CEO at Exclusive Resorts
Ross the current COO and a 12-year company veteran will helm the luxury destination club; Philippe Bourguignon to become Executive Co-Chairman of the Board.
Josh Thomsen named Executive Chef at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
In addition to his most recent role as Executive Chef/Partner at Agricola, Thomsen honed his skills at some of the most prominent restaurants in the U.S. including Patina, The French Laundry, Hotel Bel Air, The Lodge at Pebble Beach and Boa Steakhouses, among others.
John L. Parkinson appointed General Manager of Hilton West Palm Beach
Marriott International honors top associates
The Award of Excellence is presented annually to Marriott associates for outstanding performance and for demonstrating five key traits: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance.
Kerstin Pace moves to The Westin New York Grand Central as Director of Sales & Marketing
Pace brings broad international experience to the hotel, after 15 years in various sales roles at Starwood brands in diverse markets across five countries.
Karen Di Fulgo promoted to Senior VP Human Resources at Benchmark
Karen Di Fulgo served most recently as vice president human resources for Benchmark Hospitality.











