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People on the move

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Pedro Abascal was appointed executive chef at Thompson Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Previously, Abascal was chef and director of food and beverage at Koba Casa Club in Mayakoba.

Furama Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, appointed Chua Adrian hotel manager.

Stefan Athmann was appointed area general manager Europe for Regent Hotels & Resorts. Athmann will continue to oversee the daily business at Regent Berlin and will also be responsibility for the strategic direction of the luxury hotel group as well as pipeline projects.

Benchmark Hospitality International appointed Calvin Banks director of training and development. Banks is a former president of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers. 

Hotel Equities named Dominic Buompastore vice president of operations for its new Full Service & Resorts division, and Mischa Moore, Barbara Soucia and Yanbo Zhu regional revenue managers. 

Ed Curry was appointed director of sales and marketing at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in California. Most recently, Curry was vice president of marketing and direct sales at St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa Valley, California.

The Dow Hotel Co. appointed Greg Denton senior vice president of hotel investments. 

The Art Hotel in Denver appointed Candace Duran director of sales and marketing.

Marival Group appointed Debra Edwards vice president of group meeting and inventive sales, U.S.

Michael Ellman was appointed director of sales and marketing at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside in New York.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York appointed Pamela Feick director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Feick was the director of sales and marketing for The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection hotel, in New York. 

Lukus Kindlesparker was named general manager of the W Atlanta – Midtown.

Début Hotel Group and Hampshire Hotels Management named David Kuperberg chief development officer. In his new role, Kuperberg will lead development efforts for the company’s lifestyle brands, including Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, Night Hotels, Augustus Hotels and Resorts, and Unscripted Hotels. 

Scotty Lazlo was appointed executive chef at Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida. Previously, Lazlo was executive chef at Hilton Clearwater Beach Hotel in Florida.

Laura Lozano was named director of sales and marketing at El Paso Suites Hotel in Texas. Previously, Lozano was director of sales at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in El Paso.

Marco Polo Hotels appointed Kurt Macher group director – projects.

Pacifica Hotels appointed Chris Marquis vice president and principal and Scott Quigle executive vice president of accounting and finance.

Robert Mason was appointed director of food and beverage at Reunion Resort, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort in Orlando, Florida. Most recently, Mason was executive chef and director of food and beverage at The Westin Orlando.

Leon Patchett was appointed tennis director at Four Seasons Resort Nevis in the West Indies. Previously, Patchett was tennis director at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda.

The Langham, Boston, named Ron Pellerine general manager. Most recently, Pellerine was general manager at Chelsea Hotel Toronto.

Tracey Rucks was appointed general manager at the Holiday Inn New York City – Times Square. Previously, Rucks was general manager at the Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West.

Oetker Collection appointed Jean-Pierre Soutric senior vice president sales and marketing.

Nathalie Urban was appointed general manager at W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island.

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