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People on the move

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Bill Antone was named director of food and beverage at The Chattanoogan Hotel in Tennessee. Previously, Antone was director of food and beverage at Choctaw Casino Durant in Oklahoma.

Ben Beaudoin was promoted to vice president and managing director of Destination Resorts Hawaii.

Michael Bridges was named director of sales and marketing at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California. Most recently, Bridges was director of sales and marketing and interim general manager at the Viceroy New York. 

Thierry Brovelli was appointed general manager InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. Charles de Resseguier was named deputy general manager at the resort.

Nathan Brown was named executive chef at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver. Most recently, Brown was executive chef at the Ritz Carlton Beijing.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group appointed Greg Burgett vice president, development, Americas. Previously, Burgett was regional vice president of development at Vantage Hospitality Group.

The Hotel Granduca Austin in Texas named Brian Cassatt director of revenue management and Kristin Crawford director of catering and conference services.

Rene Clemente was appointed food and beverage director of Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Colorado. Previously, Clemente was banquet manager and food and beverage manager at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in California.

Jamie Conlon was appointed managing director of Bespoke Hotels Ireland.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach named Thomas Connell vice president of operations, culinary, Joshua Summers vice president of operations, food and beverage, and Ryan Wilson executive chef.

The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C., appointed Mary Craig director of corporate sales.

Chatham Lodging Trust named Dennis Craven executive vice president and chief operating officer and Jeremy Wegner senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Carmen Cruz was appointed general manager of Hotel Zepher Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, which is scheduled to open later in 2015.

James Draper was named executive chef at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida. Most recently, Draper was executive chef at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.

FRHI Hotels & Resorts named Amanda Elder vice president of sales and marketing, Martin Jones vice president of food and beverage for Europe and Helena Suarez director of luxury sales. 

Benchmark Hospitality International named Todd Felsen senior vice president of operations and Kirk Jones senior vice president of finance.

Phil Forte was appointed general manager of 21c Louisville. Most recently, Forte was the general manager at Aloft Tucson University Hotel.

Michael Gaehler was appointed general manager of the Regent Taipei in Taiwan.

Rick Gonzalez was appointed executive chef at Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles, which is scheduled to open later in 2015.

Kristin Hankins was appointed director of sales and marketing of the Omni Berkshire Place in New York. Most recently, Hankins was vice president of sales for Sixty Hotels.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts named Hoyt Harper global brand leader of The Luxury Collection, Anthony Ingham global brand leader of W Hotels Worldwide, Dave Marr global brand leader of Sheraton and Tribute Portfolio, Jim Petrus global brand leader of St. Regis and John Peyton senior vice president of brands and shared services.

Jean Hélière was named general manager of the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa in French Polynesia. Most recently, Hélière was deputy general manager of the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa.

J. Walter Hess was named resident manager at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco.

Jeffrey Klein was appointed vice president and managing director of Turnberry Isle Miami. Most recently, Klein was vice president of operations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Emre Kocamustafaogullari was named general manager at Swissôtel Bodrum Beach in Turkey. Most recently, Kocamustafaogullari was director of operations at Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile named Markus Krebs hotel manager and Michael Locke director of sales.

Christof Luedi was appointed general manager and regional vice president of Fairmont Grand Del Mar in California. Luedi will also carry out management responsibilities for the brand’s Hawaii region. Most recently, Luedi was regional vice president, Hawaii and general manager of Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii.

David MacGillivray was named executive chef at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Canada. Most recently, MacGillivray was director of operations at the hotel.

Stephane Massarini was appointed general manager of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa. 

Virgin Hotels named Teddy Mayer vice president of design.

Christopher Meredith was appointed executive chef at Raffles Praslin in the Seychelles. Most recently, Meredith was executive sous chef at Sandy Lane Resort, Barbados.

Brett Model was appointed resort manager at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain in China. Previously, Model led the rooms division at the MGM Grand Ho Tram Beach Resort in Vietnam.

Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados named Tim Morrison general manager and Kirk Kirton executive chef.

Terry Natwick was promoted to director of sales and marketing at Plantation on Crystal River in Florida. Most recently, Natwick was group sales manager at the resort.

Kerstin Pace was appointed director of sales and marketing at the Westin New York Grand Central. Most recently, Pace was director of sales and marketing at the Westin Dublin.

Pink Sands Resort in the Bahamas named Thomas Parke general manager. 

Corwin Parker was appointed golf sales manager at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. Most recently, Parker was golf sales manager at Sea Island Resort in Georgia.

Thomas Pavlik was named general manager of Tacoma’s Hotel Murano in Washington. Most recently, Pavlik was director of operations at Le Meridien New Orleans.

Accor appointed Gaynor Reid vice president of communications for Asia Pacific. Reid will also sit on Accor’s executive committee for Asia Pacific.

Sven-Erik Richter was appointed general manager of Swissôtel Bremen in Germany. Most recently, Richter was hotel manager at Fairmont Mayakoba in Mexico.

Kelley House in Martha’s Vineyard appointed Joanne Sardini general manager.

Thomas Stewart was promoted to senior director of talent acquisitions and development at Concord Hospitality Enterprises. Previously, Steward was regional director of sales and marketing for southeast U.S. at the company.

Andres Teran was appointed executive chef at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida. Teran joins Margaritaville Hollywood Beach from the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. 

Markus Treppenhauer was appointed general manager of Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Most recently, Treppenhauer was general manager of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada.

The Garland in Hollywood, California, appointed Chris Turano executive chef. Most recently, Turano was chef de cuisine at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California.

George Wee was promoted to regional vice president and general manager of Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.

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