UMusic Hotels announced the appointment of InÞigo Saìnchez-Crespo as General Manager of UMusic Hotel Madrid. Saìnchez-Crespo will be instrumental in reinforcing the company’s culture, strengthening core values, and enhancing leadership development and team cohesion across all levels of the organization.
Elias Saad appointed Hotel Manager at Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi
Gewan Hotels & Resorts has announced, today, the appointment of Elias Saad as Hotel Manager Acting General Manager of Royal M Hotel by Gewan, Abu Dhabi, effective from June.
Justin Deyo promotes Corporate Director of Operations at Hospitality America
Hospitality America has promoted Justin Deyo to Corporate Director of Operations under the leadership of Vice President of Operations Frank Cook. Deyo’s addition to the Hospitality America leadership team aims to put a focus on mentoring and developing hotel leaders, driving the organization’s performance standards, and providing strategic support for renovations and new hotel openings.
Chef Moreno Miotto welcomes new Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi welcomes Chef Moreno Gianfranco Miotto to the team as the resort’s new Executive Chef, leading the culinary team and the four dining outlets: Horizon, The Beach Grill, Langkawi Kitchen and Hai Yan.
Anzhelika Chekhlova appointed Director of Sales at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Anzhelika Chekhlova as its new director of sales.
Geoff Ballotti honored by UJA-Federation of New York
UJA Federation, the world’s largest local philanthropy, which funds hundreds of nonprofits and seed grassroots organizations working individually and together responding to ongoing challenges and emerging issues around the world, held its annual Hospitality Division reception on June 4th at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Chef Charles Andres appointed Executive Chef at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on 23 oceanfront acres at iconic Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), appointed Chef Charles Andres executive chef for the property. Chef Andres, who was raised in Lahaina on Maui, oversees the overall culinary direction of the resort’s multiple dining establishments, including The Sandbar, Cliff Dive Grill, Mai Tai Bar, Teppan-yaki Dan, Coral Reef, Black Rock Shave Ice, and in-room dining, as well as the property’s catering functions and special events.
Anne Buckland appointed General Manager at Jackson Hole’s Snow King Resort
Anne Buckland has been appointed General Manager for Snow King Resort. Troy Mathews, vice president, operations, for Benchmark/Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle, made the announcement.
Wayne Androliakos appointed new CEO of Hotel Co 51
Hotel Co 51 is promoting experienced hospitality professional Wayne Androliakos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wayne Androliakos took over the CEO reins on 1 June, succeeding Tobias Linder who stays within the Vastint Group as the new Head of Asset Management for Vastint Holding B.V.
Aurelie Chiaffi appointed Spa Director at The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, a premier resort opening this Summer 2024 in Bora Bora, today announced the appointment of Aurélie Chiaffi as Spa Director, overseeing both The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. With over a decade of experience in hotel spas across French Polynesia, Aurélie Chiaffi brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her new role and will curate an array of treatments inspired by local Polynesian wellness traditions and modalities for the resort’s soon-to-open Heavenly Spa Bora Bora.






