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People on the move

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Elza Artiaga has been appointed general manager of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu in Baa Atoll, Maldives. Most recently, Artiaga was hotel manager of Carlisle Bay Resort in Antigua.

The Wigwam in Phoenix has named Patrick Connors vice president of resort sales and marketing. Previously, Connors was director of sales and marketing at Riviera Palm Springs.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Andreas Flaig executive vice president, development, Asia Pacific. Flaig previously was managing director for both Advisory Asia and China for Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels and Hospitality Group.

François Galoisy has been named general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar in Oman. Galoisy previously was general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai Media City.

Rick Gonzalez has been appointed head chef at Alila Jabal Akhdar in Nizwa, Oman. Previously, Gonzalez was executive chef at Amandari in Ubud, Bali.

Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, has appointed Jill Harlow director of marketing. Harlow previously was director of marketing for RED Development.

Kevin Alan Henry has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Extended Stay America in Charlotte, North Carolina. Henry most recently was senior vice president and chief human relations officer at Snyder’s-Lance Inc.

Graham Hewitt has been named general manager of Fairmont Nanjing, China. Hewitt most recently was general manager of the WelcomHotels | Sheraton Nanjing Hotel & Tower.

Fairmont Jakarta has named Tate Husband director of sales and marketing. Husband most recently was director of sales and marketing at Swissôtel Grand Shanghai.

Jerry Jensen has been named director of sales and marketing for Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas. Previously, Jensen was director of sales and marketing for Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Marriott International has named Brian King global officer, Marriott signature brands and global sales. King most recently was senior vice president, brand management and portfolio programs, for Marriott.

Vincent Lelay has been appointed cluster general manager of The Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa and Sofitel So Singapore. Most recently, Lelay was project liaison manager at The Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa.

The Plantation on Crystal River in Florida has promoted Michael Mancke to general manager. Mancke most recently was the property’s director of sales and marketing.

The Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Florida, has appointed Jesse Martinez general manager. Martinez was most recently general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn East/UCF Area in Orlando.

Highgate Hotels, Dallas, has appointed Paul McElroy vice president of construction. McElroy previously was vice president of development at Trinity Investments.

Bob Megazzini has been appointed general manager of The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Megazzini most recently was general manager of the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center.

Michael Regan has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer at Outrigger Enterprises Group in Honolulu. Regan most recently was the hold separate manager on behalf of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, operating the Lumiere Place Casino and Hotel in St. Louis.

Rick Remington has been named food and beverage director at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa in St. Charles, Illinois. Remington most recently was food and beverage director for the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois.

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has appointed Nicole Rhone executive chef.  Rhone previously was resort sous chef at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa in Lake Arrowhead, California, has appointed Carmen Rodriguez executive chef. Rodriguez most recently was task force executive chef at Crescent Resorts and Hotels in Fairfax, Virginia.

Rubin Sabater has been named director of operations for One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa in Miami Beach. Sabater previously was the resort’s director of facilities.

David Smith has been promoted to general manager of the Fairfield Inn and Suites Jacksonville West/Chaffee Point in Jacksonville, Florida. Smith most recently was the hotel’s guest service manager.

Fairmont Chengdu in China has named Philip Smith general manager. Smith was previously general manager of the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake.

Ugur Talayhan has been appointed general manager of Raffles Hainan, China. Talayhan most recently was general manager of the Westin Xi’an.

Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Key West, Florida, has appointed Warren Zinn director of food and beverage. Most recently, Zinn was assistant director of food and beverage at New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. 

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