Safdar Ali Rashid è stato nominato Cluster Assistant Chief Engineer presso The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Safdar Ali Rashid is the cluster assistant chief engineer at The First Collection Waterfront. With over 19 years of experience, he has been instrumental in overseeing all building-related systems including maintenance of equipment and internal and external structures to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. His achievements include implementing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring fire safety, and fostering collaboration between engineering and other hotel departments.

Varun Kalra è stato nominato Cluster Executive Housekeeper presso The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Varun Kalra is the cluster executive housekeeper at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Kalra's responsibilities include heading the housekeeping department, where he manages a dedicated team of 85 members and his role extends to pre-opening activities, budgeting, capex, and P&L management, as well as recruitment and training initiatives.

Nabil Youssef è stato nominato Cluster Director of Rooms presso The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay

Nabil Youssef will serve as the cluster director of rooms at The First Collection, overseeing the duties of all housekeepers and front office staff in both The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Some of his accomplishments include achieving substantial upsell revenue for check-ins and overseeing a successful score of zero turnover for colleagues in the first year of operations.

Leslie Bloznalis Ellis è stato nominato Director of Group and Catering Sales presso The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the area's premier 5-star resort and luxury landmark, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Bloznalis Ellis as the property's Director of Group and Catering Sales. In her role, Bloznalis Ellis will spearhead sales for the hotel's group events, as well as oversee weddings, social events, and corporate catering gatherings.

Herlé-Xavier Carn è stato nominato Senior Vice President Group Safety and Security presso Accor

Accor announces that Herlé-Xavier Carn has been appointed as Senior Vice President Safety and Security, following the departure of Christian Flaesch, who is leaving the Group after nearly 10 years leading the Safety and Security Department. Assuming the role on 01 October 2023, Herlé-Xavier will be responsible for crisis management and prevention initiatives across the Group, developing protective measures to ensure the ongoing safety of Accor employees and properties. In this capacity Herlé-Xavier will report directly to Steven Daines, Group Chief Talent & Culture Officer. Bringing more than 30 years of experience acquired at public and private institutions in France and abroad, Herlé-Xavier started his career working at the French Ministry of Defence and then started at the French embassies in Singapore and Thailand. Moving to the private sector Herlé-Xavier then spent 17 years with International SOS security group, a leading multinational company specializing in international health and safety risk management, where he held the roles of Vice President and EMEA Regional Security Director.This appointment demonstrates and reinforces Accor's ongoing commitment to the safety of employees, guests and assets across the company's wide reaching and international operations. Herlé-Xavier's background providing business resilience solutions to large global corporations positions the group well to respond to evolving threats and vulnerabilities, creating a secure environment for employees and management to deliver industry leading hospitality services and experiences.

Joseph Reaiche è stato nominato Reservations Manager presso Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Joseph Reaiche joins as Reservations Manager after several years at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park where he worked his way up the ranks to Duty Manager. He chose the role at Daydream Island because it provides the opportunity of working in a new environment while learning about the operations of an island-based resort.

Sarah Halliday è stato nominato Business Development Director, MICE presso Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Sarah Halliday joins as Business Development Director, MICE with a clear focus on building the MICE business for the property while implementing a comprehensive business development strategy for the MICE market. Boasting over a decade's worth of event management, sales and business development experience, Sarah is looking forward to putting the resort back on the map and creating a truly memorable experience for all guests.