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Appointments

Amrita Kaul has been appointed as Human Resources Manager at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Amrita Kaul started her career with ITC Hotels in 2008, working across housekeeping and guest services. She has worked with Marriott since 2014 when she joined JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi, India. She then moved to JW Marriott Marquis Dubai in 2015, where she was promoted to various roles most recently as director of services. She has joined Marriott Harbour as human resources manager and has been working on her transition into a new department.

Marriott
Dubai, Maryland, United Arab Emirates

Jennifer Horstman has been appointed as Director of People & Culture at JW Marriott Nashville

Horstman joins as the new director of people + culture. SHRM-HRCI certified with more than 15 years in human resources roles, Horstman has ample Marriott experience. Her previous properties include the Dayton Marriott, JW Marriott Camelback, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Scottsdale Marriott McDowell Mountains & Old Town Suites, JW Marriott Starr Pass and Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Elga Sickler has been appointed as Vice President of People and Culture at Hotel Drover, An Autograph Collection hotel

With more than 20 years of experience building and developing successful teams, Sickler brings a sense of comfort and inclusivity to the new Fort Worth stunner. In her role, Sickler is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources including recruiting, benefits training and coordination, performance management, compliance, training practices, development of employee protocols, and all other human resources strategy and operations. Prior to joining the Hotel Drover team, Sickler served as the Corporate Director of People & Culture for Makeready, an organization specializing in branding, design, and the operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, and more.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Terry Coughlin has been appointed as Hospitality Leadership Coach at Main Street Hospitality Group

Main Street Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Coughlin, Hospitality Leadership Coach, to its dynamic leadership team. In his new role Terry is responsible for the independent hospitality group and its portfolio of eight properties located throughout the Northeast, which includes the storied Red Lion Inn in the Berkshires, Hammett's Hotel in Newport, Porches Inn at Mass MoCA and Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, set to open this summer in Hampton Bays, Long Island.

Main Street Hospitality Group
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Allison Reid has been named Chief Global Growth Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed hospitality industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of Chief Global Growth Officer. Reid's addition to the Aimbridge leadership team represents a continued investment in securing top industry talent and driving growth through strategic development and operational expertise. Her experience and leadership will empower Aimbridge's business development teams to fuel the company's global pipeline.

Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, Texas, United States

Laura Watterson has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces the appointment of Laura Watterson as Chief Human Resources Officer, with effect from 5 July 2022. Laura will report to Patrick Andersen, CWT's President & Chief Executive Officer, and be a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. Laura takes over from Catherine Maguire-Vielle, who is stepping down and leaving the company to pursue new professional opportunities.

CWT
Boulogne Billancourt Cedex, United States
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Samer Majari has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The H Dubai

The H Dubai, at One Sheikh Zayed Road, recently announced the appointment of Samer Majari as director of human resources. Majari brings with him over 15 years of industry expertise, having worked across a broad range of HR roles in both mature and developing markets and for national and multinational hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

STORY Hospitality
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Wilson Turner has been appointed as Vice President of Human Resources Programs and Support at Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG)

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it named Wilson Turner vice president of human resources programs and support. In his new role, Turner will further augment and implement human resources solutions, programs and processes aligned with HVMG's strategic plan and culture.

HVMG
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Alex Chiang has been appointed as Vice President Human Resources at Wharf Hotels

A human resources leader with more than 26 years of experience in Asia Pacific's hospitality industry, Alex Chiang has oversight of all Human Resources aspects to further Wharf Hotels' talent development, employee engagement and inclusive culture. He also plays an integral role in strengthening learning and development, succession planning and talent acquisition to support the President's initiatives. Alex Chiang has broad experience in organisational leadership, performance management, HR analytics and employee relations. He has held senior positions in luxury hotel groups, and in a pre-opening capacity, charged with introducing robust systems to enhance the wellbeing of employees. Alex Chiang earned his Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Catering Management at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Wharf Hotels
Harbour City, Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)

Alie Gaffan has been promoted to Senior Vice President of People and Culture at Pacifica Hotels

Gaffan has more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry and has been with Pacifica Hotels since 1995. She spent the first part of her career in operations and worked her way up to General Manager of multiple Pacifica properties. She then joined the home office team as an Area Manager and continued on a path to Director of Sales and Training, Director of Training and Development, and most recently, Vice President of People and Culture. Gaffan has brought an extraordinary amount of passion and commitment to Pacifica Hotels and has been a key part in the company's growth.

Pacifica Hotels
Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Mia R. Wise has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Global HR at MMGY Global

An accomplished employee relations and operations expert with more than 30 years of experience, Mia previously oversaw MMGY Global's human resources, talent acquisition and employee engagement. She now broadens her oversight to include MMGY Global's DEI and cultural enrichment initiatives for over 400 international staff. She will continue to be responsible for all people strategies, ensuring the international workforce has both the team and organizational capabilities to enable significant company growth over the next decade.

MMGY Global
Overland Park, Kansas, United States