Zeinab Ahmed has been appointed as Director of Quality at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Zeinab Ahmed as director of quality.
Appointments
Tyler Morrissey has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Luminary Hotel & Co.
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.
Hiba Araji has been appointed as Regional Design and Project Development Manager at Valor Hospitality Partners
Valor Hospitality Partners has appointed Hiba Araji as regional design and project development manager for the Middle East and CIS region.
Minakshi Panday has been appointed as Room Division Manager at Novotel Guwahati GS Road
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 has been promoted to Director of Sales - MICE - Australia at Dorsett Gold Coast and Dorsett Melbourne
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 has been appointed as Conference and Events Sales Executive at Dorsett Melbourne
Kylie Ortega joins the team as Conference and Events Sales Executive with over five years experience at several other major Australian hotels.
Miranda Burkes has been appointed as Event Sales Manager at Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin
Burkes will oversee all aspects of Hyatt Centric Austin's events operations, including the hotel's recently expanded meeting & events spaces offerings.
Jamison Conrey has been appointed as vice president of engineering, Capital Projects and Risk Management at Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG)
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.
Kim Harris Jones has been appointed as Member of the Board of Directors at Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
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.
Ranganath P Nayak has been appointed as Director of Groups & Events at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts in Abu Dhabi
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.
Juan Carlos Soderguit has been promoted to Director, Consumer Contact Center at The Villa Group
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.
Nick van Duijn has been appointed as General Manager at Liss Ard Estate
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.
Mihir Dwivedi has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Aloft New Delhi Aerocity
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 has been appointed as Director of Security at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
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 has been appointed as Director of Rooms at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
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 has been promoted to Vice President, Conferences and Events at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
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.
Brittany Ostrander has been promoted to Director of Group Sales at The Newbury Boston
In her new role as Director of Group Sales, Brittany Ostrander will oversee the group sales team strategy including day-to-day office operation. Ms Ostrander joined The Newbury Boston shortly after its reopening as Group Sales Manager and quickly moved into the role of Assistant Director of Group Sales. Prior to joining The Newbury, she worked at a number of luxury hotels in Boston, including Encore Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Hotel and Ritz-Carlton Boston. She is a graduate of Florida State University.
Sybille Piquard has been promoted to Director of Rooms at Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is also proud to recognize the promotion of Sybille Piquard who will be the resort's new Director of Rooms. Part of the 2021 pre-opening team as Front of House Manager, progressing into Assistant Director of Rooms, in this new role Sybille will oversee all activities of the department and implement the rigorous daily quality process at the resort. Sybille boasts more than 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Previously, she has assisted in several hotel openings including the Shangri-La properties in both Paris and London and Hotel Lutetia in Paris.
Izzat Mambetov has been promoted to Rooms Division Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City has promoted Izzat Mambetov to rooms division manager.
Lotachukwu Monyei has been promoted to Marketing & Communications Manager at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Lotachukwu Monyei has been promoted to marketing and communications manager, recognising her outstanding performance, particularly in enhancing the hotel's digital presence and executing successful F&B projects.