An 11-year Marriott veteran, Vanessa Jackson’s promotion from Assistant GM to General Manager follows a successful run various departments at the New Orleans Marriott.
Michael O’Donohue named General Manager of Pendry San Diego
O’Donohue joins Pendry with an extensive hospitality background, having spent the last ten years working in various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, most recently as General Manager of W San Diego.
Soha El Torgoman named Cluster General Manager for the Ramses Hilton & Hilton Cairo World Trade Center Residence
Soha has more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry as she joined Hilton International in 1981 where she held various managerial positions; her most recent was General Manager of Hilton Hurghada Resort.
Elias J. Moukarzel new GM for Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa and King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre
Moukarzel moves back to Jordan from his previous position as General Manager at Hilton Capital Grand Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Ulrike Andorff named new General Manager at BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana
With 22 years of experience, Andorff has worked across a number of continents, including London, China, Vietnam, Guam, Mauritius and the UAE.
Jorgen Christensen appointed General Manager of Marco Polo Changzhou
Jorgen has been in the hotel industry for over 25 years and has held senior positions with hotel companies such as Accor, Shangri-La and Langham.
David Cronin named complex General Manager of W Minneapolis – The Foshay and Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis
Having previously worked at top Marriott resorts across the United States, Cronin most recently served as the General Manager of Miami’s Stanton South Beach, where he led a $20 million renovation and rebranding project.
Shannon Foster appointed General Manager at Kimpton’s Hotel Solamar
Foster comes to Hotel Solamar from Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla, where she spent three years as a General Manager.
Nathalie Urban appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
Nathalie Urban’s most recent post was at Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort and prior to that, she held management positions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts EAME Divisional Marketing Center in Switzerland, and Hyatt Regency La Manga in Spain, among others.
Naser Mohammed promoted to General Manager of Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences
Before joining Jumeirah in 2005 in the Supply Chain and Logistics team, Naser worked in general import and export and in a furniture business.











