With over 20 years of experience with hospitality companies including FRHI and Carlson Rezidor, Ong will drive the expansion of the Group’s portfolio across Asia Pacific.
Zack Zahran new GM of The Kitano Hotel New York
Zahran’s management career began at The Peninsula New York and most recently, he led an international hospitality consultancy where he provided management solutions for hotels and resorts.
Terranea Resort announces appointments and promotions
President Terri A. Haack’s has been elected as 2015 Chair of the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) Board of Directors and Charlie Lopez-Quintana has been promoted to Executive Director of Resort Operations.
Sandi Macfie new IHG Director, Hotel Performance Support for Africa
Based in Johannesburg, Macfie will lead the operations and performance of IHG’s 17 franchised hotels across six countries in Africa.
Thomas Christiansen named GM of two Raffles Hotels in Cambodia
Christiansen moves to Raffles Hotels & Resorts from Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Thailand where he has been the general manager since 2009.
Vincent Hoogewijs new GM of Four Seasons Hotel Amman
As Regional Vice President and General Manager, Hoogewijs is putting his global experience to work on a top-to-bottom renovation of Four Seasons Hotel Amman.
Roger Wright appointed General Manager of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
Wright has led twelve 5-Star and 5-Star Deluxe business and leisure Hyatt and internationally branded hotels across the Asia and Pacific Region.
Matthew Faull promoted to Senior VP – IT and E-Commerce at Swiss-Belhotel
With 15 years experience in informational technology and e-commerce, Faull was previously Senior Vice President at ValueCommerce Japan, a Yahoo! company, before joining Swiss-Belhotel International in 2012.
Lafayette Hotel welcomes Ryan Gilbert as new Executive Chef
Terri Miller has also moved from the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar “Campus” location to be The Lafayette’s new Catering Manager.
Dirk Burghartz new GM of Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Burghartz will manage a staff of more than 650 employees who service the 431-room hotel, as well as The Sports Club, a private membership experience at the Resort.
