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Elite Meetings International, Inc.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Elite Meetings International (EMI) provides integrated solutions to enhance the performance of meeting and hospitality professionals. EMI supports this community through a combination of innovative technology, direct sales support, customized marketing programs and face-to-face business-building events. Additionally, www.EliteMeetings.com serves as a commission-free ...

Alex Caetano

promoted Hotel Manager at Park Plaza London Park Royal

He has also worked as an Operations Manager at Park Plaza London Victoria, where he was responsible for managing all front office, housekeeping, food and beverage and meetings and events operations at the hotel.

Kathy Heneghan

appointed General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

She started in food and beverage at Hilton Chicago, holding leadership roles such as senior catering sales manager and meetings & conventions manager.

Michael Pace

named General Manager at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

For his work with W Hotel, Pace received Starwood's Sustainability Leader Award in 2010 recognizing his efforts in helping the hotel become the 7th property worldwide to achieve LEED EB Silver status.

Greg Guthrie

appointed General Manager at Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton in Long Beach

owns and manages Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton.Guthrie now oversees the operation of the 199-room resort that includes Fuego, the 226-seat Latin-infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge; and 30,000 square-feet of indoor-outdoor meetings and events space that includes the Lagunita waterfront pavilion and Vista Del Mar pre-function, outdoor area.

Nic Barger

appointed General Manager at Hotel Modera in Portland

A talented hospitality professional with more than a decade of leadership experience at hotel and resort properties across the country, Barger is responsible for all day-to-day operations of Hotel Modera including oversight of sales & marketing, rooms, meetings & events, onsite activities, and ensuring a memorable stay for guests.

Brent Howard

appointed Director of the Towers at Lotte New York Palace

He was then promoted to Meetings and Events Manager in 2016, where he was responsible for organizing and managing the logistical details of small and large-scale events on property from the initial planning stage, event execution and post-event evaluation.

Ramy Haykal

appointed Cluster General Manager at Rotana in Erbil

As the new General Manager of Erbil Rotana and Erbil Arjaan by Rotana, Ramy will be the key leader overseeing the two hotels operation consisting of 369 rooms and suites, a Club Rotana floor for executive business travelers, seven food & beverage outlets, a health club & spa in addition to 14 fully equipped meetings & events venues.

Daryl Aaron

appointed General Manager at Bay Gardens Marina Haven in Rodney Bay Marina

Lucia and her native Dominica, holds two decades of hospitality experience and has worked at Chaguaramas Hotel & Convention Centre, and Paria Suites & Conference Center in Trinidad; as well as Castaways Beach Hotel, Rosalie Bay Resort, and Anchorage Hotel, Whale Watch & Dive Centre in Dominica.

Kevin Brennan

appointed Director of Operations at Conrad Dublin

In his role, Kevin oversees the day-to-day operations of the 192 guestrooms and suites, meetings and events facilities and three food and beverage outlets, including Lemuel's Bar and Lounge, Alfie Byrne's by Galway Bay Brewery and The Coburg Brasserie.

Laurens Zieren

appointed General Manager at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood

In his new role, he will oversee operations of the iconic oceanfront hotel with 1,000 guest rooms and suites, 10 different culinary destinations, two sun-drenched pools, 26 poolside cabanas, a deluxe spa and fitness center, and 209,000 sq.