Appointments

Vidit Dalal has been appointed as Director of Rooms at W Aspen

Vidit Dalal has been appointed Director of Rooms, where he will lead and elevate the hotel's front-of-house and rooms operations with a focus on exceptional guest experience and seamless operations. He brings strong leadership and hospitality expertise to the role, having previously served in senior rooms and housekeeping leadership roles at well-regarded luxury properties, including his work in rooms leadership at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Banff Springs. Dalal's background reflects a deep commitment to service quality, team development, and delivering memorable stays. Joining W Aspen felt like a natural next step, bringing together his love for mountain hospitality, Marriott roots, and commitment to leading with authenticity and care.

Numrata Rai Kumar has been appointed as Front Office Manager at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Located near the international airport and regarded as the Gateway to Mumbai, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is delighted to announce the appointment of Numrata Rai Kumar as the new Front Office Manager. With a distinguished career in hospitality and a deep-rooted focus on delivering outstanding guest service, Numrata brings a wealth of expertise, dynamic leadership, and fresh perspectives to her new role.

Marie-Christine Mittelberger has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare welcomes Marie-Christine Mittelberger to its team as Front Office Manager.With 7 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Marie-Christine joins us from her recent position as Assistant Front Office Manager in our sister property Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski, Switzerland.Her passion for guest service, creating memorable experiences and her expertise in front office operations along with her leadership skills will make her a valuable asset to our team. In her new role, Marie-Christine will be responsible for overseeing all front office operations, ensuring exceptional guest services and leading our front office team.Marie-Christine holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Hospitality Management from NHL Stenden University and a Master of Arts in International Management from IU International University of Applied Sciences.Marie-Christine is a German national and speaks fluent English and advanced Spanish in addition to her mother tongue German.

Jeffrey Otieno Ahuya has been appointed as Director of Engineering at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa

A new management team has been appointed at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, where refined luxury meets unspoiled nature, on the island that is considered one of the Caribbean's best-kept secrets. The experienced new team will work together to further elevate service standards of Dominica's leading resort, while nurturing local talent and deepening exposure to global best practices. These appointments underscore the property's commitment to excellence in areas such as sustainability and unparalleled guest and event experiences.

Kirk Marlowe has been appointed as Head of Security at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today announced the appointment of a new hire at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia: Kirk Marlowe, Head of Security. This new executive joins recent hires, Yanina De Vargas, Chief Financial Officer for Live! Casino Virginia, and Penny Parayo, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Live! Casino Virginia, on the growing senior leadership team.