The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has announced Evelyn Nguyen Van Schwarcz as its new director of groups & events. With over 11 years of experience in hotel and events operations, Nguyen Van Schwarcz is adept at business development, corporate engagement, and event management.
Surender brings 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 5.5 years of experience with IHG. He is adept in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance, compliance with regulations, and exceptional guest service standards.He is skilled in enhancing guest experiences, optimizing revenue and driving operational excellence. As a front office manager, he has overseen operational budgets, conducted late-night audit operations and prepared financial reports.
The Ritz-Carlton Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandip Nalawade as the new Director of Engineering. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Sandip brings a wealth of technical, analytical, and management expertise to our esteemed property.
Mohammed Kadi has been appointed Director of Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh.
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Zeinab Ahmed as director of quality.
Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Morrissey as its new Director of Engineering. In this pivotal role, Morrissey will oversee operations and maintenance at Luminary Hotel & Co., ensuring all facilities meet the highest standards of excellence and safety. Morrissey will also ensure compliance with all Fire Department requirements and maintain up-to-date certifications from all relevant federal, state, and local governing agencies.
Valor Hospitality Partners has appointed Hiba Araji as regional design and project development manager for the Middle East and CIS region.
Novotel Guwahati GS Road is pleased to announce the appointment of Minakshi Panday as the new Room Division Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over 12 years in the hospitality industry, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
Andy Karabouloukis forms part of the new commercial team. He takes on the role of Director of Sales - MICE, supporting the two Dorsett hotels in Australia.
Kylie Ortega joins the team as Conference and Events Sales Executive with over five years experience at several other major Australian hotels.
Burkes will oversee all aspects of Hyatt Centric Austin's events operations, including the hotel's recently expanded meeting & events spaces offerings.
Conrey started working with HVMG in 2009 as director of engineering for the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach Shores. While there, he led the property through numerous major renovations before assuming the role of corporate director of engineering and project management. In his new role, Conrey will continue to lead the engineering support for the portfolio and drive innovation and quality through HVMG's capital planning and project execution process. Additionally, he will lead the development and implementation of the company's risk management initiatives and processes.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2024, subject to required regulatory approvals and pending licensure. With a track record of strategic corporate leadership as both an executive and a board member, Harris Jones will bring a unique perspective and in-depth experience to the Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors.
Nayak, with over 15 years in luxury hospitality, assumes the role of cluster director of groups & events at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts.
The Villa Group Sales & Marketing Department is thrilled to announce the designation of Juan Carlos Soderguit to the newly expander role of Director, Consumer Contact Center in Puerto Vallarta.
Liss Ard Estate, the elegant, Georgian-style mansion situated on 163 acres in the verdant West Cork region, today announced the appointment of Nick van Duijn as its new General Manager. Bringing over 20 years of experience from working at hotels and resorts across the globe, van Duijn is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the exquisite Relais & Châteaux designated property, including its 26 rooms, award-winning restaurant, and lakeside wellness centre.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mihir Dwivedi as the Front Office Manager at Aloft New Delhi Aerocity. With an impressive background in hospitality and a relentless commitment to excellence, he will elevate the guest experiences through his expertise and innovative approach.
Mohammed Ali is the new director of security. With over 15 years of dedicated service in the security sector within the UAE, Ali has served as director of security since 2015. He previously worked at The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, where he held the position of multi-property director of loss prevention, overseeing operations at both The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal and Marriott Al Forsan.
Jean-Paul Slap is the new director of rooms. Slap brings an impressive background of over 20 years in the hospitality industry, having gained experience across Singapore, Belgium, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Austria, where he has assumed various welcome office roles, such as director of rooms, executive assistant manager overseeing rooms, and resort manager, among others.
Olivia Klipa was promoted to vice president, conferences and events. Having joined the organization nearly eight years ago, Klipa has been integral in the evolution of AHLA and AHLA Foundation events, with member engagement opportunities increasing to over 100 touch points annually. Most notably, Klipa has helped to grow the Foundation's two annual fundraisers to million-dollar events. In her new role, she will assume expanded responsibilities for the overall strategy, management, and execution of all AHLA and AHLA Foundation programs, meetings, and special events and will continue positioning these engagement points as a key source of non-dues revenue for both entities.