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Dominic Smith has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales, Uk, Ireland and Scandinavia at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Dominic brings more than 17 years of sales and marketing experience to the role and is very well known in the UK market. During this time, he has enjoyed close relationships with many of the key partners of Six Senses.In his previous role of global director of sales, UK, Ireland and Scandinavia for Minor Hotels, Dominic contributed to raising awareness and growing sales of an expanding portfolio. He worked closely with luxury tour operators and high-end travel agencies in Virtuoso and TravellerMade, as well as participating in activities with tourist boards and setting up familiarization trips with partner airlines.Prior to his last position, Dominic worked in the UK and Ireland global sales office for Kempinski Hotels and Beachcomber Hotels, thus gaining a wealth of experience in the Europe, Middle East, Far East and Indian Ocean market segments.Dominic's hobbies are traveling and adventurous sports, mountain biking and keeping fit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with American studies and is based at the group's London Office.

Rebecca Barrie has been appointed as Senior Director – Marketing at Corinthia Hotels

Based in London, Rebecca's remit covers the marketing of the Corinthia brand, the performance and management of the company's website, Corinthia.com, all customer relationship marketing (CRM) and communications. She will report to Chief Commercial Officer Matthew Dixon.Rebecca is an international marketing professional with over 15 years' experience. She joins Corinthia from British Airways where she led the global marketing strategy, planning and performance for the airline and has been at the forefront of delivering their commercial and brand targets. Two 19th century grand hotels, in Bucharest and Brussels, are currently under restoration and development and will open in 2019 and 2020 respectively, as well as a new build in Dubai (opening in 2020). The hotels are part of an active pipeline that will further expand the collection of hotels.

Neil Braude has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

Neil Braude has been appointed general manager of the Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury hotel. He joins the 316-bedroom hotel with 19 years' experience of hotel operations, as well as yield and revenue management, gained in properties in London and South Africa. In his new role, Braude aims to develop his staff and attract new talent, while strengthening the hotel's relationships with the local community. Simon Teasdale, managing director of the owner and operating company Lapithus Hotels Management UK, said: "Neil is a world-class hotelier with exceptional experience and knowledge, he is a fantastic asset and we are thrilled to have him on board to head up a key central London property.

Vincent Hoogewijs has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

From April 2018, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square welcomes Vincent Hoogewijs as Regional Vice President and General Manager. Following a long career with Four Seasons, Hoogewijs makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Hotel Amman in the Middle East to Europe to oversee the team at Ten Trinity Square. 

Stuart Derricott has been appointed as Director Of Business Development - UK and Ireland at Nor1 Inc.

Nor1, the leader in hospitality merchandising technology is proud to announce and welcome Stuart Derricott as Director of Business Development for UK and Ireland. Mr. Derricott will be responsible for expanding adoption of the Nor1 Pricing & Merchandising Intelligence Platform and developing and strengthening relationships with hotel groups and Hospitality Industry partners in the region.

Fabio Gallo has been appointed as General Manager at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Fabio Gallo established himself in the commercial area at companies including Forte & Le Meridien, The Grosvenor House, and The London Hilton on Park Lane. From there he conducted, as GM, the opening of The Baglioni London. He then continued to The Cadogan, where in five years he tripled profitability, increased staff retention and significantly improved service levels. In 2011 The Cadogan was awarded Best UK Boutique Hotel at the International Luxury Hotels Awards, under Fabio's general management in true testament to his skills.

Kirsten Cameron has been appointed as Director Of Revenue and Reservations at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Kirsten joined the CPL-AE team on 22nd January from The Trafalgar St James where she had been working as Director of Revenue. Kirsten has a wealth of experience having worked for the Radisson Edwardian Hotel Group and the Thistle Hotel Group. For six years, she was at the Crowne Plaza Docklands, prior to joining The Trafalgar St James in May 2016. During her career, Kirsten was nominated for a number of awards and was shortlisted as 'Revenue Manager of the Year' at the 2015 Hotel Cateys as well as being nominated for a 'Special Achievement' award at the RBH awards in 2014. Crowne Plaza Docklands Manager of the year 2013. Short listed as Revenue Driving Employee at the BDL awards 2011. Nominated for an IHG Star Revenue Award 2011.

Ben Wilmot-Smith has been appointed as Director of Sales at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Ben has a BSc Hons Degree from Oxford Brookes University in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Ben's career began with Hilton working in central London and then moving onto the pre-opening sales team of London Syon Park A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Followed by joining major hotel groups IHG and then onto Marriott where he worked within the National sales team. Prior to joining, he was Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 Jct4.

Fabrizio Russo has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Fabrizio joined CPL-AE from The Milestone Hotel, where he spent the last five years as Director of Food & Beverage. Fabrizio began his career as a chef in Calabria and then moved on to the sector. During his career he has worked with Radisson Edwardian Hotels, occupying various positions within the areas of F&B for over seven years. Prior to that, he was the Director and Owner of his own restaurant, Lock, for five years before selling the restaurant and joining the Mercer Street Hotel as F&B Manager, before moving to The Milestone Hotel, where he established himself at the top end of the service delivery market.