The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is pleased to welcome Joshua Hargrove as general manager of the property. Hargrove rejoins the Marriott family in his new post and brings more than 17 years of exceptional hospitality leadership experience, primarily with Marriott brands on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Courtleigh Hospitality Group Marketing Chief honored with 2023 CMEx leadership award
Nicola Madden-Greig (OD), Group Director of Marketing & Sales at The Courtleigh Hospitality Group, was among a cadre of Caribbean tourism industry luminaries honored with a 2023 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award recently in Miami. Presented regularly since 2013, CMEx Awards celebrate the most influential trailblazers shaping the Caribbean’s US$60 billion travel and tourism industry.
Viorica Coman appointed Spa Director at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to welcome Viorica Coman, as Director of Spa Botánico. Coman brings over 20 years of experience working in luxury spas to the role, where she will oversee operations, the development of new offerings and partnerships and training for the award-winning, five-acre sanctuary.
Joseph Graffeo appointed Executive Chef at Marriott Marquis Houston
Marriott Marquis Houston has named Joseph Graffeo as its new executive chef, charged with managing the hotel’s popular eateries which serve up everything from gourmet breakfasts to elevated sports bar cuisine and poolside fare.
Michael Pearson joins The Cottage in the Wood Malvern as General Manager
Michael Pearson has joined The Cottage in the Wood Malvern as General Manager, with a clear vision: to further establish the boutique hotel as a unique destination where guests come to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Malvern Hills by celebrating the good stuff in life.
ISHC celebrates 35 years with 35 new members and elects new leadership
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) inducted thirty-five new members in its 2024 membership class and elected new leadership to serve on the Board of Directors.
Zeynep Peker Prakatur appointed Area Commercial Director at Raffles The Palm Dubai
Zeynep Peker Prakatur is the new area commercial director. With a 23-year career in the UAE luxury hospitality sector, the hotel says she is known for stakeholder management and inspirational leadership.
Alejandro Bernabé appointed General Manager and Regional Vice President at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as its General Manager and Regional Vice President after more than five years as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, making it his second hotel with the company. After eighteen years outside of Spain, having worked for AVANI Hotels and Kempinski Hotels & Resorts in Geneva, Bangkok, Dubai, among others.
Marie DeLibero has been appointed General Manager at The Rally Hotel in Denver
Sage Hospitality Group and The Rally Hotel, located in Denver’s entertainment mega, McGregor Square, announced today that Marie DeLibero has been appointed General Manager. Previously Hotel Manager of The Rally, DeLibero is equipped with nearly a decade of hospitality experience within the destination and will oversee all aspects of operations in her new role at The Rally, from day-to-day staff and guest management to serving as an ambassador for the hotel and destination.
Terry Buchholz has been appointed General Manager at Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, has appointed Terry Buchholz as its new General Manager.
