Taking strategic leadership for the three brands across the continent, Walia will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business of fourteen European properties.
Dirk Lobowsky new Vice President of Sales for pentahotels
Most recently as Director of Sales for Germany and Austria, Dirk Lobowsky has been highly instrumental since 2007 for the success of the young hotel group.
New Sheraton Bucharest Hotel marks brand’s entry in Romania
Sheraton’s first property in Romania, the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel features 270 guest rooms, including 27 Executive Suites and one Presidential Suite.
Christina Reinhold appointed Commercial Director of InterCityHotels
In her most recent positions as Global Account Manager and as Director of Global Accounts, Christina Reinhold held responsibility for all business travel at the properties.
Hasan Yigit new Vice President of Jaz in the City and Managing Director of Jaz GmbH
Under his direction, Steigenberger aims to launch eight further Jaz in the City hotels at significant locations over the next five years.
Edward Pinchard named Vice President Sales EMEA at Carlson Rezidor
Pinchard has spent the last 20 years working in the hospitality industry, starting his career with IHG before going on to work at Hilton Hotels and GHL Hotels in a variety of sales and commercial roles in Europe, Middle East and The United States.
Martin Melzer new Area PR & Communication Manager Central Europe for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Melzer’s role consolidates Corporate Communication & PR activities for 80 of the Group’s hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South-Eastern Europe.
De L’Europe partners with luxury erotic lifestyle brand 210th to bring guests closer together
The Amsterdam hotel is embracing one aspect of local culture by partnering with a luxury erotic lifestyle brand to offer upscale erotic boxes for guests to enjoy an evening of romance.
The Luxury Collection adds four new marquee hotels in Europe
The Luxury Collection expands its European portfolio this quarter with hotel debuts in Prague, Bodrum, Bratislava and Portopiccolo.
Serviced apartments gain higher profile but will continue to evolve
A survey of lenders, operators, developers and investors in Europe, conducted by HVS London, suggests the majority are keen to participate in the growth of serviced apartments, but there needs to be more consolidation, transparency in data, and greater deal volume for it to move away from being a niche market.
