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Alessio Lazazzera, General Manager of The Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, Elected by EHMA “European Hotel Manager of the Year 2024”

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APRIL 29, 2024

Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievement of Alessio Lazazzera, their esteemed General Manager, as the recipient of this year’s esteemed "European Hotel Manager of the Year" Award bestowed by the EHMA - European Hotel Managers Association.

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AHLA Announces 2023’s Top General Managers and Hospitality Tech Innovators

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JULY 3, 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association today announced its 2023 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during presentations at The Hospitality Show at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

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George Georgousis appointed General Manager at Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection

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APRIL 16, 2024

Auberge Resorts Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of George Georgousis as General Manager of Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, the brand’s first European property located on the Greek island of Santorini.

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What Hotel General Managers can learn from Marriott International

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JUNE 5, 2023

Last month, in the setting of the stunning St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (Abu Dhabi), Marriott International held the first Hotel General Managers’ Conference since the Covid-19 outbreak. More than 600 attendees including Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of the multi-billion dollar company, and David S.

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Karim Abdelhamid appointed General Manager at Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

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APRIL 4, 2024

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Karim Abdelhamid as the General Manager, responsible for overseeing the Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort. Karim is no stranger to Sofitel’s brand and has garnered over 25 years of rich experience in managing luxury and lifestyle properties globally.

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Peter Yeung appointed General Manager at The Prince Kitano New York

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MAY 1, 2024

The Prince Kitano New York today announces the appointment of Peter Yeung as general manager. Following a multi-year renovation, The Prince Kitano New York officially reopened in December 2023 within the Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking the first property in the continental U.S.

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Sommerro appoints general manager

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JUNE 30, 2023

Norway: Luxury hotel Sommerro has appointed André Julseth as its general manager, effective 1 July 2023. For the past three years Julseth served as general manager of The Well Spa & Hotel, located on the outskirts of Oslo. In his new role as general manager of Sommerro, Julseth will now oversee a team of 300 staff.

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Will Rentschler appointed General Manager at Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection

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MARCH 6, 2024

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Rentschler as General Manager. Industry veteran Rentschler joins the resort team as it enters a new era, with the revitalization of the property’s main lodge and introduction of two brand-new culinary outlets set to debut in March 2024.

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Bruno Cristol appointed General Manager at InterContinental Bali Resort

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

InterContinental Bali Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Bruno Cristol as the new General Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the hospitality industry, Bruno brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.

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Pascale Selwan appointed General Manager at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth

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MARCH 27, 2024

The executive team at InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, proudly announces the appointment of Pascale Selwan as the new General Manager of the 131-room luxury resort.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profile: General Manager Ben Ly Shares the Secrets of His 20?Year Hilton Career

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MAY 10, 2023

Ben Ly started his Hilton career welcoming guests as a part-time front desk agent at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree (later renamed the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort) in September 2003.

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Pjey Mayandi appointed General Manager at M Social Phuket

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APRIL 22, 2024

M Social Phuket, the stylish, social and free-spirited new lifestyle hotel from Millennium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Pjey Mayandi, the award-winning hotelier and brand concept creator, as its General Manager.

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Dan Dolan appointed General Manager at The Abbey Resort

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Dolan to General Manager of Lake Geneva's only lakeside full service resort. Dan brings a wealth of executive leadership along with a diverse background in hospitality sales and marketing.

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General Manager Justin Robbins joins Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Auberge Resorts Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Robbins to general manager of Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, the collection’s Austrian ski chalet-inspired mountain retreat in the year-round destination of Deer Valley, Utah.

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Maurizio Bonivento appointed General Manager at The Equinox Resort

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, a destination resort in Vermont, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurizio Bonivento as general manager.

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Winfred van Workum appointed General Manager at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Regis Longboat Key Resort is delighted to announce Winfred van Workum as General Manager of the soon to open resort.

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Avani+ Khao Lak Resort welcomes new General Manager

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MARCH 28, 2023

New Avani+ Khao Lak General Manager, James Sutcliffe joins the upscale resort from InterContinental Khao Yai Resort where he was opening General Manager.

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InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort unveils $2.5 million beach club

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort has unveiled its AU$2.5 As the northern Gold Coast becomes more populated, there is a gap in the market for a destination inspired venue that brings the “beach” to this part of the coast,” said InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort General Manager, Matt Rippin. “As

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Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives welcomes new General Manager

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesco Pompilio as the new General Manager of Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, a vibrant adults-only playground renowned for its intimate private villas, adventurous water activities, and exquisite dining offerings.

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Elysium Resorts Malaysia appoints Yogendran Devarajan as Group General Manager

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JULY 17, 2023

Elysium Resorts Malaysia Appoints Yogendran Devarajan as Group General Manager, Marking the Start of an Exciting Expansion Phase Elysium Resorts Malaysia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Yogendran Devarajan as the Group General Manager, ushering in a new era of growth and excellence for the luxury resort brand.

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Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection welcomes new General Manager Laura McIver

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, an award-winning luxury resort sprawling over 700-acres in Southern Napa Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura McIver to General Manager.

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Marcello Ventisei appointed Cluster General Manager at Kimpton Blythswood Square

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MARCH 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marcello Ventisei as the new cluster general manager for Kimpton Blythswood Square and voco Grand Central, succeeding Daniel Moran who took a position at Kimpton's Edinburgh location last August.

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Sven Wiedenhaupt Named General Manager for the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Prior to his new appointment at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Wiedenhaupt served as the general manager of the Indian Wells Golf Resort, Troon.

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Key appointments: The Star, Four Seasons, Mindil Beach Resort

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Since then, she has been responsible for The Star Gold Coast’s luxury hotels, bars and restaurants, entertainment, events, gaming and resort facilities, and a team of more than 2,500. Most recently, Knights served as Executive General Manager – Gaming at Crown’s Sydney casino.

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Ernesto Fernandez appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, an upscale resort located just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico and Pier 60, welcomes Ernesto Fernandez as general manager.

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Tiffany Minnis appointed as General Manager of Private Villa Collection, Grace Bay Resorts

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Grace Bay Resorts, the boutique developer and operator of the finest luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tiffany Minnis as the new General Manager of Private Villa Collection.

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MAY 2, 2024

Dream Downtown in New York City announced the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new general manager. The JW Marriott Saint Maarten Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Wendell Laurence as its head executive chef. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead will be overseeing day-to-day operations.

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Marlon Abeyakoon Named General Manager for the NH Collection Maldives Havodda

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APRIL 8, 2024

In early 2020, Abeyakoon commenced his journey with Minor Hotels as General Manager designate for Avani+ Fares Resort before moving to the role of General Manager at Minor's Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate hotel in Dubai.

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Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef welcomes Marcus Taylor as General Manager

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AUGUST 8, 2023

Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef is excited to announce the appointment of experienced hospitality leader Marcus Taylor to the position of General Manager.

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Acqualina Resort & Residences appoints Nikolay Hotze as Vice President and General Manager

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JULY 20, 2023

Acqualina Resort & Residences announces Nikolay Hotze as Vice President and General Manager of the ultra-luxury, award-winning beachfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami.

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Novotel and Mercure join forces to launch Australia’s first airport resort

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Darwin will soon be home to Australia’s first airport resort with the upcoming launch of Novotel and Mercure Darwin Airport Resort on Tuesday December 5. Located on the lands of the Larrakia Nation, the traditional custodians of the greater Darwin area, the resort embraces Indigenous culture throughout its design.

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Ammarawadee Cheowit Named General Manager for the NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Ammarawadee Cheowit as the General Manager of NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, the first NH Hotel brand in Thailand and Asia.

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Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa appoints new General Manager

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MARCH 23, 2023

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa has appointed a dynamic new management team as its prepares to reveal a series of essential upgrades that will delight guests and position the resort for an uplifted era of exciting and inspiring hospitality.

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Joern Schwaiger appointed General Manager at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resort Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joern Schwaiger as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality veteran with over 20 years of luxury hotel experience, Joern will oversee all operations for the 6.5 acre property.

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John Carns named General Manager at The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa

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APRIL 23, 2023

Henderson Beach Resort - Destin's only luxury resort- is pleased to announce the appointment of John Carns as general manager. With over two decades of hospitality industry experience, Carns will oversee daily operations of the beach resort.

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1 Hotel Mayfair names general manager

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MARCH 14, 2023

UK: Sustainable luxury hotel 1 Hotel Mayfair, part of SH Hotels & Resorts , has named Francois-Xavier Schoeffer as general manager ahead of its summer launch. I am honoured to have been appointed as the general manager of 1 Hotel Mayfair and to be part of the brand’s EU expansion,” said Schoeffer.

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Scott McArdle appointed General Manager at Alaia Belize Autograph Collection in Ambergris

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MAY 4, 2023

Alaia Belize Autograph Collection, one of the largest waterfront resorts on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional Scott McArdle as its new general manager.

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Sandy Liw appointed as General Manager of InterContinental Khao Yai Resort

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MARCH 30, 2023

The InterContinental Khao Yai Resort today announced the appointment of Sandy Liw as the resort’s new general manager. Leveraging on her expertise in commercial performance, she will.

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Key appointments: QT, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, W Sydney and more

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne names new GM The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne has welcomed seasoned hotelier Rachael Harman as the hotel’s new General Manager. Harman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having worked in senior management roles across luxury hotel brands in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. “We

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Pete Alles appointed General Manager at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection in Waimea

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JULY 23, 2023

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Pete Alles as General Manager of its illustrious resort on the Kohala Coast.

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Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub appointed General Manager of Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub as General Manager. This chic new seafront retreat is set to open its doors in September 2023, nestled directly on Phuket’s sunset coast.

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Christopher Smith appointed General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Seminyak, Bali - Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher Smith as the new General Manager, bringing a fresh wave of energy, innovation, and two decades of hospitality expertise to the vibrant Seminyak locale.

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