Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:
Bernard Agache has been named managing director of Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. Agache most recently was senior vice president, membership, for Leading Hotels of the World.
Orient-Express Hotels, Hamilton, Bermuda, has appointed Ralph Aruzza chief sales and marketing officer. Aruzza previously was vice president of sales and marketing for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
Provenance Hotels, Portland, Oregon, has promoted Chris Bebo to regional general manager overseeing Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. Bebo previously served as interim general manager of the Governor Hotel and general manager of Hotel Lucia.
Hostmark Hospitality Group, Schaumburg, Illinois, has named Jerome Cataldo chief executive officer. Cataldo also will retain his previous role as president of the company.
Chris Chiappa has been named general manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Waterford, Connecticut. Chiappa most recently was operations manager for the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Jeff David has been named managing director for the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City. David most recently was general manager of the Viceroy Anguilla.
Deanne Gabel has been named general manager of The Alfond Inn, scheduled to open in Winter Park, Florida, in August. Gabel most recently was a senior vice president with Wyndham Worldwide’s hospitality division.
Toll House in Los Gatos, California, has named Jim Gerney general manager. Gerney most recently was the regional general manager for Larkspur Hotels’ San Francisco Collection including Hotel Abri, Villa Florence and Hotel Union Square.
Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama in Panama City has promoted Javier Salcedo Gomez to food and beverage director. Gomez previously was the resort’s banquet director.
Loews Hotels & Resorts, New York City, has appointed Stephanie Hinckley vice president of sales and marketing for the company’s western division. Hinckley most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
Warwick New York Hotel has appointed Jordy Lavanderos executive chef. Lavanderos previously was a consultant through his company Spain+Latin Fusión.
James Marino has been named general manager of the Lexington New York City. Marino most recently was general manager of the Hyatt Arlington in Arlington, Virginia.
Balcones del Atlántico in the Dominican Republic has named Maxaida Marte general manager. Marte most recently served as director of rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama in Panama City has named Patrick Maurin executive chef. Maurin most recently was executive chef at Meritus Surabaya City Center in Indonesia.
Stephane Mercier has been named general manager of Conrad Miami. Mercier most recently was hotel manager of Hilton Paris La Defense.
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has appointed Nicole Northrop-Jost director of national sales. Northrop-Jost previously was senior sales manager at the Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Zurich, has promoted Alan O’Dea to senior vice president for Africa. O’Dea previously was vice president, revenue strategy and development, for Mövenpick.
Daniel Bausá Peris has been named food and beverage director at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. Peris most recently was opening executive chef and food andd beverage director at Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama in Panama City.
Extended Stay America, Charlotte, North Carolina, has appointed Victoria Plummer executive vice president of operations. Plummer most recently was executive vice president of operations for Extended Stay America’s western division.
El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, Miami, has appointed Ana Gabriela Ramos director of e-commerce. Most recently, Ramos was e-commerce and marketing manager for the Latin American division of Marriott International.
The International Palms Resort and Conference Center Cocoa Beach, Florida, has named Michal Sabata director of food and beverage. Most recently Sabata served as director and executive chef at the Ramada Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
Armel Santens has been named general manager of the Hilton Clearwater Beach resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Santens previously was general manager of the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, an LXR Luxury Resort property.
Choice Hotels International, Silver Spring, Maryland, has promoted Jay Sigona to vice president, brand operations, for all Choice Hotels economy, midscale and extended stay brands. Previously, Sigona served as senior director, brand programs, which include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn.
Leon Teow has been promoted to executive chef at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Teow most recently was executive sous chef at the hotel.
The St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado, has appointed Justin Todd director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Todd was director of sales and marketing at The Little Nell, Residences at The Little Nell and the Limelight Hotel.
Torsten Van Dullemen has been named general manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai. Van Dullemen most recently was hotel manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
Martin Wormull has been promoted to senior director, brand performance management, Americas, for Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brands. Wormull most recently was general manager of Conrad Miami.