Blanc continues to have a dual role with the Group’s HotelInvest division under the supervision of CFO and COO of HotelInvest Americas, Xavier Perret.
Karen Hana named General Manager of Alegria in St. Maarten
Veteran Caribbean hotel industry professional Karen Hana has been appointed General Manager of one the newest hotels in the Choice Hotels International Caribbean portfolio.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve set to debut in Bermuda
Scheduled to open in 2018, the resort set on the western end of Bermuda will offer 2.5 miles of shoreline and include an expansive peninsula extending into the Great Sound.
Willie Chin new Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Specializing in Caribbean and Puerto Rico properties for the entirety of his career, Willie Chin most recently served as regional director of sales and marketing for IHG’s Caribbean hotels.
Cristian Bassi new Executive Chef at Montpelier Plantation & Beach
A 25-year veteran of the industry, Bassi served as executive sous chef at Makadi Spa Hotel in Hurghada, Egypt prior to joining the culinary team at Montpelier.
Wyndham racks up 90% growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
The company’s system size in the region expanded to more than 18,917 rooms across 157 properties in 2015.
René Yaron Cahane appointed head chef at The Landings St. Lucia
Chef Cahane brings more than 25 years’ of experience to the luxury Caribbean resort.
Nicholas Arnold named Executive Chef at Caneel Bay Resort
Arnold worked at Caneel Bay previously from 2000-2002 as Garde Manger Chef, and this time he arrives at the Resort from New Albany Country Club in Ohio, where he was Executive Chef over the past four years.
Juan Bochenski new Executive Chef/Director of Food and Beverage at Cap Juluca
Most recently Bochenski was executive chef at Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and prior to that he was executive sous chef at Rosewood Hotel’s Jumby Bay Island in Antigua.
Meliá Braco Village in Rio Bueno marks brand’s debut in Jamaica
With a total of 226 guest rooms, including 61 suites, the all-inclusive Meliá Braco Village features a choice of six restaurants, three bars and two swimming pools.
