Most recently, Mr. Fernandes served as Hotel Manager of Faena Hotel Miami Beach and was instrumental in helping it become the first independent hotel to achieve a Forbes Five Star rating in its inaugural year, as well as being named a Leading Hotel of the World and #1 Hotel in the USA by Condé Nast.
Kaydee George named GM for Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Fiji
Kaydee George joins Club Wyndham Denarau Island after almost eight years tenure with Wyndham, most recently as Area General Manager Gold Coast, based at Wyndham Surfers Paradise.
Gordon Fraser appointed Cluster General Manager for M&L
Gordon Fraser has been appointed Cluster General Manager at the Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport and Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport.
Lina Abdullah named Regional General Manager for Oakwood
In her dual capacity as Regional Manager and General Manager of Oakwood Hotel & Residence Sri Racha in Chonburi, Thailand, Lina Abdullah will oversee a cluster of six operating properties in Thailand as well as pre-opening projects in Cambodia and Myanmar while maintaining the growth of Oakwood’s portfolio in these countries.
Jim Alderman appointed CEO of the Americas for Radisson Hotel Group
Alderman brings 34 years of hospitality and development experience to lead the Americas business for Radisson Hotel Group.
Anne Arrowsmith named Corporate GM for 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts
In her new role Anne will be oversee all aspects of operations for both 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok and 137 Pillars House.
Ghada Salah and Ishan Gangakhedkar appointed in leadership positions for Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel & Residences
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel & Residences has appointed Ghada Salah as EAM – Sales & Marketing and Ishan Gangakhedkar as Director of Revenue Management
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Facing a turbulent global market, how can revenue managers build resilience, maintain revenue and regain control? In other words, how can hoteliers bring order to chaos?
Stuart Lyall named GM of Fusion Suites Vung Tau
With the opening of Fusion Suites Vung Tau, the wellness-focused hospitality group has appointed hotelier Stuart John Lyall, to manage their newest hotel in Vietnam.
Calvin Anderson named CCO for Domio
A veteran in commercial leadership, Anderson brings 10 years of experience in high-growth technology and lodging companies to his role, most recently as a founding member of OYO U.S. in Palo Alto, California, where he was Head of Commercial, North America.