Cruz’s experience includes European luxury, 5-star, 5-diamond and boutique hotels, in addition to small luxury properties and hotels with up to 2,000 rooms.
Jeffrey Klein named VP and MD at Turnberry Isle Miami
Klein, an almost eight-year Turnberry Associates executive who was serving as Vice President of Operations for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, was hand-selected for the role.
John Drugan new Director of Food & Beverage of Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
With over ten years in the industry, Drugan brings with him experience in senior management positions, including the Breakers Palm Beach and Four Seasons resorts throughout Florida.
Javier Rosa new Exec Chef at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
A 20-year veteran of the culinary industry, Rosa has spent most of his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company with stints in the United States and the Caribbean.
Jean-Luc Naret new General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah
In addition to leading some of the world’s most prominent hotels, Naret has also held leadership roles as Directeur General for the Michelin Guides Worldwide, MD for Heritage Resorts in the Indian Ocean and VP of Operations at Serena Hotels and Resorts in Africa and Asia.
Danny Tse appointed Executive Assistant Manager at InterContinental Hong Kong
Tse has been at the property since 2005, previously serving as its Revenue Manager, Director of Front Office, Director of Rooms and Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms.
Adrian Stoppe named new GM of Four Points by Sheraton Penang
He arrived in Malaysia in 2011 as Director of Food & Beverage at The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi and was promotedto his most recent position as Executive Assistant Manager at The Andaman.
Michael Mestraud appointed GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole
Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with Four Seasons in both urban and resort locales.
Hilton appoints new General Managers at two hotels in Japan
Christian Baudat takes over as General Manager of the new Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and Josh Roberts is promoted to General Manager of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.
Doug Gehret appointed Area VP of Hilton Worldwide Operations in Central Florida and South Carolina
A 22-year Hilton veteran, Gehret will assume leadership of hotel operations for 18 of the global company’s owned and managed assets as well as Hilton Grand Vacation properties in the region.
