Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:
The Set appointed Stephen Alden CEO. Most recently, Alden was CEO at Maybourne Hotel Group
Hyatt Regency Chicago promoted Roberto Alicea from executive sous chef to food and beverage director.
Kohler Hospitality appointed Michael Belot general manager – hospitality development, clubs and golf majors.
La Quinta named John Cantele executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective April 25. Most recently, Cantele was global head of select sales at Hyatt Hotels Corp.
Steve Caron was appointed vice president, head of vacation rentals by Choice Hotels. Most recently, Caron was vice president of product integration, business development and vacation rentals at Tourico Holidays, Inc., a subsidiary of Travel Holdings, Inc.
McKibbon Hospitality appointed Aaron Calabrese regional revenue manager, Lisa Caskey reservations manager, Jim Coyle general counsel, Kane Flanary vice president of renovations, Todd Kinney regional vice president of operations, Karl Oates vice president of lifestyle hotels and Wes Townson vice president of business development.
L.E. Hotels appointed Vivian Chambers East Coast director of sales. Previously, Chambers was regional director of sales at Leading Hotels of the World.
Expotel Hospitality named Bret Chittenden executive vice president of operations, Bill Oliver area vice president of operations and Ron Pitisci vice president of finance.
The Highland Dallas appointed Eric Cobb executive pastry chef, Jorge Gonzalez chef de cuisine and David McIntire banquet manager.
Pablo Cogolludo was appointed general manager at Meliá Nassau Beach All Inclusive. Previously, Cogolludo was hotel manager at the resort.
Celso David do Valle was appointed managing director of Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Brazil. The Oetker Collection hotel is due to open in Q2 2017.
Pacifica Hotels promoted Alie Gaffan from corporate director of training and development to vice president of people and culture.
Ernesto Hernandez was appointed general manager at Meliá Panama Canal. Previously, Hernandez was operations manager of Meliá Puerto Vallarta.
Stan Kantowski was appointed general manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California.
Eric Kaszubinski was named executive chef at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa in Florida. Most recently, Kaszubinski was executive chef at Miami Airport Marriott.
Ron Kneabone was appointed executive chef at the Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick, Canada. Most recently, Kneabone was executive chef/food and beverage director at Marriott Fallsview in Niagara Falls, New York.
Brandon Lehmeyer was named general manager at the Spanish Garden Inn in Santa Barbara, California. Most recently, Lehmeyer was director of operations for Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington.
The Silversmith Hotel in Chicago appointed Nathan Midkiff director of sales.
Anthony Naylor was named head chef at Abode Bistro & Bar at Parkroyal Darling Harbour in Sydney.
Charles Pejeau was appointed executive chef at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Most recently, Pejeau was executive chef at Charbar Co. and Holy Tequila, both in Hilton Head.
Christopher Preston was appointed director of catering at The Commons Hotel in Minneapolis. Most recently, Preston was senior catering manager at The Marquette Hotel, also in Minneapolis.
Bruce Reichenbacher was appointed director of finance at Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Previously, Reichenbacher was assistant general manager and director of finance at Luxe City Center Hotel in Los Angeles.
Robert Rhea was appointed director of food and beverage at Madeline Hotel and Residences at Telluride, California. Preciously, Rhea was director of food and beverage at Hilton Cabana Miami Beach.
Auberge Resorts Collection appointed C. Scott Rohm chief operating officer. Most recently, Rohm was president of Starwood Capital’s SH Group.
HRI Lodging named Julianna Viertel director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Viertel was director of sales and marketing at Hilton Waco in Texas.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront appointed Tracy Walker area general manager. Most recently, Walker was general manager at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu.