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Aron Libinson has been appointed as VP Development for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Libinson is now in charge of IHG’s growth strategy across Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. He was previously head of real estate and a board member at OJSC Hotel Company, a joint venture between the city of Moscow and a property fund. Libinson handled the asset management strategy for the company. This included managing a portfolio of 11 hotels with more than 5,000 rooms. Prior to this, Libinson was head of hotel real estate development for Premier Hotels in the Ukraine.

IHG
Moscow, Russian Federation
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Walter C. Neumann has been appointed as General Manager at the Hotel Astoria

A 24-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Neumann brings a wealth of management experience to the new role and joins the company from Travel Charme Hotels & Resorts where he was Managing Director, Operations. Commenting on the appointment, Martin Elsner, Rocco Forte Collection’s Director of Operations, said: “We are delighted that Walter will be taking the helm at the Hotel Astoria. He brings with him a great blend of hospitality expertise and Russian market knowledge, which will prove invaluable in leading this iconic hotel.” A Russian speaker, Neumann is already familiar with the St. Petersburg market, having spent three years as Rooms Division Manager at the Grand Hotel Europe, followed by a role as Executive Assistant Manager in the pre-opening team at the All Suite 5 Star Clarion North Crown Hotel, before heading up sales and marketing for Chesma International Tours & Business Travel.

Rocco Forte Hotels
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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David Jenkins has been appointed as Head of Hospitality Department at Cushman & Wakefield

Global real estate consultants Cushman & Wakefield are pleased to announce that David Jenkins is appointed as Head of Hospitality department. David Jenkins has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, in Russia particularly. Prior to Cushman & Wakefield David worked as Head of Hospitality department for Russia and CIS in DTZ, Head of the Russian division of Horwath HTL, as well as in various roles for Marriott, Starwood and Rezidor in hotel management and operations.

Cushman & Wakefield
Moscow, Russian Federation
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Ken Dittrich has been appointed as General Manager at Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg

Mr Dittrich joined Corinthia and CHI from Sol Melia, where his most recent appointment was that of area vice-president for Sol Melia and managing director at the Gran Melia Caracas Venezuela. Prior to that, he was managing director of the Sol Melia Paradisus Riviera Hotel Cancun, Mexico, and area vice-president Sol Melia and managing director of the Gran Melia Golf Resort in Puerto Rico.

Corinthia
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation