Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:
Christian Hansen was appointed general manager at Loews Chicago Hotel. The hotel’s grand opening is scheduled for March 2.
Belmond appointed James Simmonds senior vice president of global development. Most recently, Simmonds was senior vice president of development for Asia Pacific and China at Rosewood Hotel Group in Hong Kong.
Delfin Ortiz was appointed general manager of the Omni Berkshire Place in New York City. Most recently, Ortiz was general manager at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade.
Oxford Hotels & Resorts named Larry Casillo general manager of The Godfrey Hotel, Boston scheduled to open this fall.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts named Julie Branstorm director of sales and marketing at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Colorado. Most recently, Branstorm was executive director of sales and travel agencies at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa.
Meade Atkeson was named general manager at the W Washington, D.C. Most recently, Atkeson was general manager at the Westin Georgetown.
The Embassy Row Hotel appointed Robert Yealu director of restaurants. The hotel is scheduled to re-open in March after a US$15 million renovation.
Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean promoted Marc Sternagel to vice president of operations for all midscale brands in the region.
Dennis Reynolds was named dean of the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management effective July 1. Reynolds is currently the Ivar Haglund endowed professor of hospitality management and director of the wine business management program at Washington State University’s School of Hospitality Business Management.
Dorsett Hospitality International named Lee Ng general manager at Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Azrule Aziz director of operations for Dorsett Putrajaya, Malaysia.
The Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut, appointed Thomas Sullivan general manager and Nestor Sanchez food and beverage director.
L’Auberge Del Mar named Kurtis Hurt director of restaurants, Greg Bringardner restaurant manager and Clyde Stewart food and beverage manager.
Aman appointed Christina Deeny group head of global sales. Most recently, Deeny was regional sales director for Europe and Middle East at Belmond.
Derrick Huggins was appointed rooms division manager at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis, West Indies. Most recently, Huggins was rooms division assistant manager at the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, British Columbia in Canada.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel promoted Mitch Jordan to director of sales. Most recently, Jordan was account director at the hotel.