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Jutta Asta has been appointed as Executive Housekeeper at The Dorchester

With clear focus on guest satisfaction, a keen eye for design and interiors, and superb management skills garnered over more than three decades in hospitality, Jutta Asta joined The Dorchester as Executive Housekeeper. Asta arrived at The Dorchester from the Aldon Kempinski Berlin, a 382-bedroom, five-star deluxe address where she was Executive Housekeeper. She held the same role at various properties across London going back to 1998, including Claridge's Hotel, The Savoy, The Berkeley Hotel, The Goring Hotel, and The Howard Hotel. Asta has also worked at Central Middlesex Hospital, Hillside Hospital, Sheraton Heathrow, Sheraton Park Tower, Holiday Inn, Sloan Street, Hyatt Regency in Brussels, and elsewhere. She launched her career with an apprenticeship at Hotel Maritime in Bad Salzuflen

Dorchester
London, United Kingdom
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Stéphane Lafon has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Dorchester

With experience earned at some of the finest luxury hotels across the U.S., Stéphane Lafon oversees one of London's most exciting dining destinations as Director of Food and Beverage at The Dorchester. Previously, he was Food and Beverage Operations Manager at the Hilton Group. Lafon spent 20 years in food and beverage management roles through the States, with assignments including Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, and Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Along the way, he demonstrated talent for successful management of multiple outlets with different styles of service, cuisine and banquet facilities and has a strong track record for achieving increased industry ratings and raising the bar for unique and memorable dining experiences. Born in France, Lafon graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Dorchester
London, United Kingdom
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Jason Lewis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing EMEA at SiteMinder

Jason Lewis has been named director of sales and marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa at hotel distribution company SiteMinder. Lewis will work from the company’s London office as its European business grows. He will also be joined by new recruit Cassian Silins, now head of sales for Northern Europe. SiteMinder is a multi-award winning online distribution company whose products are trusted and used by thousands of accommodation providers in over 90 countries worldwide to help increase online revenue, streamline business process and drive down the cost of acquisition. The cloud-based product suite continues to set the benchmark in online distribution technology by challenging conventional operating strategies.

SiteMinder
London, United Kingdom
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Astrid Bray has been appointed as General Manager at Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living

An experienced professional in the hospitality sector, Astrid brings strong leadership and commercial skills to her new role. A British national, she originally joined Jumeirah Group in 2005 as Director of Business Development for Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London. In 2010 she became a consultant working with such clients as The Doyle Collection and One & Only; she then joined Chancery Court Hotel in London as Director of Sales & Marketing Special Projects before returning to Jumeirah in 2012.

Jumeirah
London, United Kingdom
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Raffaella Manetti has been appointed as Head of Sales, West Coast USA at Corinthia Hotel London

Ms. Manetti, based in Los Angeles, will expand the US sales presence of Corinthia Hotel London, working alongside Ty Horn, Head of Sales, East Coast USA. Since joining the company earlier this year, Mr. Horn, also well-respected with 10 years’ experience within the hotel industry along the East Coast, has made strong progress in driving business from this key market towards Corinthia London. Manetti will also provide sales support to Antony Rush, who as Head of Entertainment Sales based at Corinthia Hotel London, has a major focus on the LA film and entertainment industry.Manetti, highly respected by the travel trade on the West Coast, brings to her new position extensive experience in luxury hospitality sales, having previously worked for Le Royal Monceau Raffles as Director of Sales, North America, and prior to that, Destination Hotels&Resorts, among other hospitality brands.

Corinthia
London, United Kingdom