Born and raised in Switzerland, Blaise graduated from École hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland and comes to Morocco after having lead some of the most beautiful properties in Asia.
Heather Strauss appointed General Manager for Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa
Prior to her move to Florida, Strauss was the GM of Embassy Suites Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama where she also taught at Jefferson State Community College for three years.
Gordy Rankin appointed General Manager of Alphonse Island Hotel, Seychelles
Rankin has extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry, gained during twenty-five years working at the most prestigious ski resorts in Austria and Italy including: St Johann, Saalbach, Kitzbuhel and Livigno.
Brian R. Wells named General Manager for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Brian Wells brings 25 years of exemplary leadership experience as general manager, in food and beverage and within property operations to his new position at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. He was most recently GM for the Hilton Durham located in Durham, North Carolina.
Jim Morrissey named new General Manager of The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Prior to joining The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Morrissey served as GM at a variety of notable properties including The Gwen Chicago, The Westin Snowmass Resort & Spa in Colorado, the Sheraton Music City Hotel, and the Sheraton Nashville.
Manuel Policarpo appointed General Manager of Eden Bleu Hotel, Seychelles
Policarpo previously held the position of Director of Operations at Fundacao Oriente Group, Portugal and has held a number of senior-level positions in Mozambique and Angola.
Heidi Dennis appointed General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Dennis has held several different roles with Hyatt, Sheraton and Marriott franchises, but most recently served as GM at the Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.
Stefan Huber named Managing Director of El San Juan Hotel
Huber returns to the El San Juan Hotel, where he served as Director of Housekeeping from 1985 to 1987. He refined his skills at the Ocean Reef Club, The Fairmont Dallas, The Inn & Spa at Loretto, and most recently, the InterContinental Dallas.
Steve Hilton named General Manager of the new Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hilton spent 13 years in general manager roles for John Q Hammons Hotels & Resorts in Springfield, Mo., serving most recently as general manager of Embassy Suites Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott Omaha La Vista, both in Omaha, Neb.
Sharilyn Toko appointed General Manager of The Condado Plaza Hilton
With nearly three decades of hospitality experience, Toko joins The Condado Plaza Hilton from the 984-room El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
