The appointment marks a homecoming of sorts for Day, who began his career in hospitality while still at school in Far North Queensland and went on to managerial roles across several island resorts in the region before transferring to Melbourne.
Peter Knoll new General Manager of Palais Hansen Kempinski
Most recently having worked as GM for Kempinski in Croatia and Jordan, Knoll worked for the IHG in London, Bahrain and Shenzen before moving to Kempinski for the first time in 1995.
Gerald Rappaport appointed General Manager of Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City is the sixth hotel he has managed for Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square appoints Steven Cowan as GM
Most recently, Cowan served as the General Manager of Washington Hilton, a position he held since 2009.
Nicholas Barger new General Manager of The Essex Resort and Spa
Barger brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Essex, including his most recent leadership roles at other Gemstone Hotels & Resorts such as the Zermatt Resort and Homestead Resort in Midway, UT.
Manuel Martinez Garcimartin new General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
WIth 15-years of high-profile industry experience, Martinez Garcimartin arrives in Washington from The St. Regis New York where he served as Hotel Manager at the iconic flagship for the brand.
Serge Ethuin to join Hotel Metropole Monte-Carol as new General Manager
Ethuin’s background includes 30 years with the Hilton Group, including leading the Il Rome Cavalieri, part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection. He now moves to Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo from his most recent stint running the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris.
Rolf Lippuner appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Lippuner advanced to Director of Residences at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, then to Director of Rooms and finally Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC before joining Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh as General Manager.
Mok Kok Meng new General Manager at Sedona Hotel Yangon
Over the past ten years, Mr. Mok worked with the Accor Group where he managed and helped to open several properties under the Sofitel brand.
Dorsett announces new General Managers at four properties
Gary Au is the new GM of Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, Barry Lo is the new GM of Silka Seaview and Silka West Kowloon, and Susan Carlos is the new GM of Dorsett Grand Labuan.
