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People on the move

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Ashmeed Abass was named food and beverage manager at Hyatt Regency Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Hotel Granduca Austin in Texas appointed Mario Alcocer executive chef and Timothy Kirby director of outlets.

Ayman Ashor was appointed general manager at Arjaan Dubai Media City by Rotana in Dubai. Most recently, Ashor was general manager at Centro Capital Centre Abu Dhabi.

The Talbott Hotel in Chicago appointed Morgan Bailey general manager. Bailey joins from the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, where she assisted with the property’s opening following a two-year restoration project.

Julien Bardet was appointed hotel manager at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach. Previously, Bardet was interim hotel manager and director of sales and marketing at The St. Regis New York.

Nezzar Battle was named executive chef at 14K Restaurant and Lounge at The Hamilton Hotel D.C. Battle joins from Kessler Collection Bohemian Celebration Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Paul Brackley was appointed general manager at Shangra-La Hotel, At The Shard, London. Most recently, Brackley was managing director at The Beaumont Hotel in London’s Mayfair neighborhood.

Craig Burdick was appointed director of food and beverage at New York Hilton Midtown. Previously, Burdick was director of banquets at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

AccorHotels Group named Chris Cahill CEO of Luxury Brands. Most recently, Cahill was executive vice president of global operations at Las Vegas Sands Corp.

David Campbell was appointed executive pastry chef at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, in Greensboro, Georgia.

Peter Carmichael was appointed general manager at Casa Marina Resort and The Reach, both in Key West, Florida.

The Marriott AC Hotel Chicago Downtown appointed Nicole Casaletto director of sales and marketing. Previously, Casaletto was sales manager at Wyndham Glenview Suites in Illinois.

Centara Hotels & Resorts appointed Nithivut Chanthai corporate director of training and talent development. Most recently, Chanthai was training manager at Central Group. 

Andrew Chippindall was named vice president and general manager at Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona, scheduled to open in early 2017.

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) appointed Frank Clovyn vice president of operations (Asia). Most recently, Clovyn was director of operations and special projects at AHS.

Fabrice Collot was appointed general manager at Banyan Tree Macau in China. Previously, Collot was general manager at Wanda Vista Tianjin in China.

Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas appointed Basil Dean executive chef. Previously, Dean was executive chef at Grand Lucayan Resort and its all-inclusive Lighthouse Pointe Resort.

The Adelphi Hospitality Group appointed Michel Ducamp chief operating officer.

Shell Isenberg was appointed general manager at The Swag in Waynesville, North Carolina. Most recently, Eisenberg was director of catering and conference serviced at the Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Miami.

Hotel Equities named Amy Greenwood regional revenue manager. Previously, Greenwood was director of eCommerce and revenue management.

Brendan Haren was appointed executive chef at Coppin’s Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Covington in Kentucky, scheduled to open in August.

The Peninsula Paris named Katja Henke general manager. Most recently, Henke was general manager at The Peninsula Bangkok.

Gregg Herning was appointed vice president of sales at Bellagio in Las Vegas. Most recently, he served as the vice president of Sales for MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Kolter Group named Douglas Hope vice president of hotel operations and opening general manager at The Westin Sarasota Hotel in Florida, scheduled to open in February 2017.

The Highland Dallas appointed Shannon Kelly director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Kelly was general manager at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place in Florida.

Elie Kik was appointed director of sales and marketing at The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. Most recently, Kik was director of sales at The Regis New York.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Downtown appointed Donna Lemon assistant general manager, Chrissy Wadsworth general manager and David Van Tassell director of sales.

Alan Mardonovich was appointed executive chef at Stonehill Tavern at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Most recently, Mardonovich was executive chef at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Marco Polo Hotels appointed Duncan Palmer managing director of its Hong Kong flagship property, the Murray Building, scheduled to open in October 2017.

Casiano Reyes was appointed executive chef at Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company named Michael Reynoldson managing director of resorts sales and revenue management. Previously, Reynoldson was senior sales manager at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Nasser Samman was named general manager at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Associated Luxury Hotels International appointed Tom Santora chief commercial officer. Most recently, Santora was chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales for Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Giuseppe Soccio was appointed food and beverage director at Kempinski Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia.

Provenance Hotels appointed Ashley Stemper director of design. Most recently, Stemper was design director at Commune Hotels and Resorts.

The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa named Marti Trieschmann area director of sales and marketing and Morty Valldejuli vice president managing director.

Pacific Hospitality Group appointed Robb Walker vice president of operations for the Meritage Collection. Previously, Walker was senior vice president of operations at SilverBirch Hotels and Resorts.

Matt Walsh was named general manager at the Sonesta ES Suites South Brunswick in New Jersey. Previously, Walsh was general manager of Sonesta ES Suites Somerset in New Jersey.

Jamar Wilkins was appointed travel industry sales manager at Four Seasons Resort Nevis in the West Indies. Most recently, Wilkins was business development manager at luxury-wholesaler Classic Vacations.

Michelle Young was named spa director at Rhapsody Spa at The Westin Nashville, scheduled to open in September.

Adam Zilber was appointed general manager at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort in Costa Rica.

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