Appointments

Rahul Valsakumar has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

Rahul brings 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, with a career that began in the dining rooms of The Oberoi and has since taken him through some of India's most celebrated hotels and resorts. He is known for his eye for detail and his instinct for creating experiences guests talk about long after they leave, combining a firm grip on operations and revenue with a genuine love for service. 

Rhanda Richardson has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, a premier waterfront destination in the heart of downtown San Diego, announces the appointment of Rhanda Richardson as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with extensive experience across luxury, convention, resort and full-service hotels, Richardson will oversee all aspects of operations at the 1,366-room property, bringing a people-first leadership approach and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, commercial growth and exceptional guest experiences.

Shoeb Mohammed has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa

Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Shoeb Mohammed as Director of Operations. Shoeb brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the luxury hospitality sector across India and Canada. He combines strategic thinking and operational efficiency with a deep understanding of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, alongside a proven ability to manage large-scale events and groups while consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Richard Rayment has been appointed as Executive Chef at Cliff House Maine

Cliff House Maine has announced the appointment of Richard Rayment as Executive Chef, bringing more than four decades of distinguished culinary and expertise and international hospitality experience to the historic coastal resort. In his new role, Rayment will oversee all culinary operations across Cliff House, driving menu innovation, kitchen management and team mentorship across the resort’s five dining outlets, led by signature oceanfront restaurant The Tiller and Nubb’s Lobster Shack, as well as in-room dining and catering for business and social occasions. 

RJ Bear has been appointed as General Manager at The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of RJ Bear as General Manager, marking the latest chapter in his more than a decade-long history with the award-winning Laguna Beach resort. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Bear brings extensive expertise in luxury resort operations, food and beverage, team leadership, and guest experience to the role.

Joe Alegre has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Alegre as Director of Sales & Marketing. A leader with over 30 years of hospitality experience, including 25 years with Hyatt, Alegre brings a track record of driving revenue strategy, accelerating group pace, and elevating service culture to the Greater Palm Springs destination.