Valerie Vayssiere has been with Shangri-La for 18 years. Prior to a role at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, she spent 15 years at the Shangri-La Regional Sales Office in Europe.
Mariam Karim new Director of Catering and Conference Services at Four Seasons Hotel New York
She originally joined Four Seasons in 2005 in Washington, DC as Senior Catering Sales Manager, and has achieved success in progressive positions with other hotel companies in Washington and Atlanta.
Accor appoints two execs to HotelInvest
Arnaud Beaulieu and Arnaud Patat are joining Accor as SVP Asset Management and SVP Technical Services respectively.
Andrew Fox named GM at Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter
His immediate task is recruiting his senior management team and overseeing the final phase of construction of the hotel which is set to open in July this year.
Scott Richer Hyatt’s new Regional VP of Development in Canada
Richer will be responsible for the growth of Hyatts full service and select service brands in Canada.
Mark Crisci joins Azul as Principal and Chief Investment Officer
Crisci will be responsible for expanding the companys property portfolio through direct investments and third party management relationships as well as assisting in charting overall future company direction.
Michael Sengol appointed interim MD of Bintan Lagoon Resort
Industry specialist takes on interim role of Managing Director, whilst Gerald A Hendrick is appointed Vice President of Business Development and Operations.
Two new execs at Absolute Hotel Services India & Middle East Regional Office
Ms. Priya Mokal takes over as Marketing Communications/PR Manager and Mr. Bharat Panchal is the new Assistant Revenue & Distribution Manager.
New Assistant Director of Sales Leisure at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit
Ms. Hataichanok Paneiam has worked in sales roles in the hotel industry since 2003.
Salvatore Barbara new Exec Chef at Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg
His desire to broaden his knowledge of international cuisine brought Salvatore into hotel kitchens worldwide including the Caribbean, Greece, France, Switzerland, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.
