Most recently, Shalala served as senior director of development at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and was responsible for the growth of Starwood’s nine upscale and luxury lifestyle brands in the southeastern United States and in the Caribbean.
Jennifer Newmark new Director of Catering at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Newmark comes to Sofitel from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA where she managed catering and events for over a decade.
University of West London awards Peter Jones honorary doctorate
Professor Peter A Jones MBE, Dean of the eHotelier Academy, was awarded the honorary degree of the Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) for his international contribution to the hospitality industry and education.
Stéphane Trycionka new Sales and Marketing Director at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Over the past 10 years he has worked in sales and marketing roles at some of the most prestigious properties in Paris, including Hotel Plaza Athénée –Dorchester Collection and Hotel Le Bristol – Oetker Collection.
Two new Directors of Sales and Marketing for Montage Hotels
Montage Hotels has appointed two new Directors of Sales & Marketing – Craig Schoninger at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina and James Palank at Montage Kapulua Bay in Hawaii.
Bill Herman named National Account Manager at Hotel Internet Services
Herman comes to HIS from Lodgenet Interactive where he served as Regional Sales Manager.
Otto Steenbeek named new General Manager of Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel
Steenbeek started his career with Hyatt in 1988 and has held GM roles at the Hyatt Regency Kuantan in Malaysia, the Grand Hyatt Amman in Jordan and most recently at Hyatt Regency Mainz in Germany.
Interstate Europe announces four appointments to UK management team
Barry Dawson joins the company as Vice President Hotels Finance; Quentin Neville as Vice President Procurement; Clare Snowdon as IT Director and Caroline Michel as Marketing Director.
David Bernand appointed GM at Four Seasons Washington, DC
Bernand is a 16-year Four Seasons veteran now on his sixth post.
J Peter Lynn promoted to Area General Manager at Hilton
In addition to continuing to be the day-to-day general manager for Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Lynn will also oversee Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Mission Valley and Embassy Suites La Jolla.
