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.
Assem Moustafa, now promoted to the position of director of rooms, has 16 years of industry experience working across Hyatt and Rotana properties.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, the family-owned, boutique hotel brand with a collection of 25 distinct and visually captivating properties, is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Marais to Vice President (VP) of Rooms.
Mattison Modena has been hired as Special Events Manager at Seacliff Inn. Prior to her new role, Modena was the Office Assistant at Rinaldi Tile and Marble in Watsonville, California. She has also had positions at Stagnaro Bros. and Santa Cruz Apparel.
Steven To has been hired as the Corporate Risk Manager at Pacifica Hotels. Most recently, To was a Risk Analyst at Navien, Inc. He also worked as an Underwriter at State Compensation Insurance Fund and at Kaiser Permanente.
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 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 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.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City have announced the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of cluster security manager. In his new role, Elmrassy will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels.
With an extremely comprehensive and rich experience of 14 years in Front Office Operations, Bhushan Gupte is committed to delivering outstanding results by in enhancing the talent within the team. His strongest suites include varied communication skills, guest relations skills especially in creating special touches and resolving grievances with his keen eye for detail.
Born in Taiwan and raised in Brazil, Wang transitioned from a decade in retail to hospitality and her journey includes front office roles at Skye Suites and Hyatt Regency in Sydney, focusing on tailored guest experiences. Her commitment and dedication led to Ms Wang's recognition as a finalist for Hotel Rising Star at the Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence in 2022.
Following her success as Senior Catering Sales Executive, Brittany Erigo will now spearhead both properties' catering services and programs, from planning to execution. Her previous experience includes stints as Event Services Coordinator at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, Convention Sales Coordinator at Visit Tampa Bay, Private Events Coordinator at The Tampa Club and Director of Convention & Corporate Sales at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Carol Shaw has held various executive housekeeping roles at Kempinski Emerald Palace Hotel the Palm, Dubai (now a Raffles), The Address Downtown Dubai, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Singapore, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, and others. Her most recent role before joining the Lana was with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia.
A long-standing team member from Dorchester Collection, London, UK, Edoardo Buffin de Chosal joins the Dubai team from his most recent role as customer service manager, Global Contact Centre based in London. Prior to joining Dorchester Collection, he held various roles within rooms division with Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, One Aldwych Hotel, and Rocco Forte Hotels.
Jakub Adamowicz has joined The Lana team from Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. Prior to his move, he held various complex Engineering Leader roles in Marriott Marquis City Center, JW Marriott Marquis City Center, Le Meridien City Center, and others.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pannarat Tantrativud to the position of Assistant Vice President - CRM & Customer Service.
Walter De Leon has been hired as Director of Housekeeping at Pacifica Hotels' King Kamehameha Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Prior to his new role, he was Housekeeping Operations Manager at Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. He also held positions including, Assistant Executive Housekeeping Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, and Front Desk Supervisor at Caesars Entertainment.
Mr. Sakorn Sonchai (Nai), an Absolute Hotel Services veteran, has been promoted to Assistant Director - Technical Services. With a solid interior design and management background, Sakorn brings valuable expertise to his new position, contributing to the team's success i n delivering exceptional projects.
Having joined Absolute Hotel Services in 2013, Chakrit has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in preliminary design concepts, development desig ns, and project management. He has been pivotal in successful endeavours, including supporting renovation programs, rebranding projects, and new constructions. His invaluable contributions have guided the team towards achieving operational excellence during the openings of esteemed properties under the Eastin Grand Hotels, Eastin Hotels & Residences, U Hotels & Resorts, and Travelodge Thailand brands.Chakrit's extensive experience in technical services and deep understanding of the hospitality industry make him the ideal candidate for this prominent role. His strategic vision and ability to drive innovative solutions will undoubtedly strengthen Absolute Hotel Services' commitment to excellence and continuous pursuit of exceptional guest experiences.Under Chakrit's leadership, the AHS Technical Services team is well-positioned to enhance its capabilities and drive global project development and growth. Supporting this vision are two key team members: Ms. Suphaporn Tripitak (Gung), appointed as Deputy Vice President of Technical Services, and Mr. Sakorn Sonchai (Nai), promoted to Assistant Director - Technical Services.
M3, the leading cloud-based accounting, financial reporting, and data management platform in the hospitality sector, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matthew Raines to the role of Support Manager - AC Support and Customer Projects. With a remarkable career spanning six years at M3, Matthew initially joined as a Staff Accountant in the Professional Services department. He later transitioned to the AC Training & Implementation Team as a Trainer and, most recently, served as the Supervisor of the Projects Team.