John White, Director of Sales & Marketing at Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn on Maui, is this year’s single/multi-unit Marketing Professional of the Year. In his current role, John is responsible for global revenue and branding efforts. Throughout his tenure, the hotel and inn have garnered a coveted list of impressive accolades. Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel (known as Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel) received Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for the top hotel in Maui.
Amro Nagah named as General Manager at Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai
Amro Nagah has returned to Accor as general manager of Swissôtel Al Murooj Hotel in Dubai. The role sees him move on from Roda Amwaj Suites, where he was GM for almost three years.
Jed Arricivita named Commercial Director at ALMA resort
Jed Arricivita, a hospitality professional with more than two decades of business development, sales and marketing experience has been named Alma’s commercial director.
Terranea Resort announces new Sales Director
Terranea Resort – a luxury 582-room oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula – has named longtime hospitality industry veteran Troy Wood, CMP, its new director of sales. In his new position, Wood takes charge of developing, overseeing and coordinating all sales initiatives for the acclaimed Mediterranean-style resort, a premier meeting and event destination for executive board retreats, high-level corporate meetings, exclusive events and other professional activities.
Ben Perelmuter named President and Chief Operating Officer of TPG Hotels and Resorts
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the appointment of Ben Perelmuter to President & Chief Operating Officer. Perelmuter will oversee the operational performance of TPG’s entire hospitality portfolio.
Richard Pelz named Property Executive Chef for We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
In recognition of his significant contributions since opening Ember – the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort’s highly acclaimed restaurant – in October 2020, Chef de Cuisine Richard Pelz has been promoted to Property Executive Chef.
