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Exclusive: The Peninsula General Manager Cameron Cundle talks business in Beijing

Hotel Management

Almost a year on from China’s reopening to the world, The Peninsula Beijing General Manager, Cameron Cundle, spoke to Ruth Hogan about the recovery of travel, debunking preconceptions among travellers, and rooting the guest experience in cultural connection. There’s only 12 of us, so we’re a tight-knit family.

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Pendry Newport Beach appoints general manager

Boutique Hotel News

USA: Pendry Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of David Hoffman as general manager of Pendry Newport Beach, scheduled to open in summer 2023. He has 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, including 20 years at Montage International – a management company which oversees the Pendry and Montage hotel brands.

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The Guardsman appoints general manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Nicolas Monaglio has joined Shiva Hotels’ five star hotel The Guardsman as general manager. Monaglio joined The Guardsman in January 2020 as pre-opening deputy general manager. Prior to The Guardsman, Monaglio held a hotel manager role at Fowey Harbour Hotel. It is located close to Buckingham Palace.

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GHM appoints general manager at The Chedi Katara

Boutique Hotel News

Qatar: Hotel operator General Hotel Management (GHM) has named Hani Akkari as the general manager of The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha. He joins from Fairmont Doha where he held the role of general manager. Akkari brings over 17 years of experience in luxury hotels to this new role with GHM.

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Wild Thyme & Honey appoints general manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Wild Thyme & Honey, a boutique hotel located in the Cotswolds, has appointed Simon Stanbrook as general manager. He will supervise the front of house team and take project management duties, while working to drive recruitment and improve guest experience.

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Key appointments: Rydges, Club Wyndham and more

Hotel Management

Rydges General Manager appointed in Brisbane Rydges South Bank Brisbane has welcomed the return of Scott Wright who has taken up the position of General Manager, 12 years after he first joining the hotel.

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Kimpton Virgilio Opens as Brand’s First Boutique Hotel in Mexico City

Lodging

Erick Vargas, general manager of Kimpton Virgilio, said, “We want every visitor to feel comfortable and close to multiple experiences. Kimpton Virgilio delivers a balance between the operations of a boutique hotel and the support of IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property was developed by ZKC.