Deutsche Hospitality, Frankfurt, has named Josef Dolp its new chief operating officer. In this role he will oversee hotel operations and customer experience across all brands and geographies.
Austrian native Dolp brings his expertise of 20 years leading some of the largest hotels and regions for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. He joined Shangri-La in 2018 as executive vice president, Southeast Asia and Australasia. Previously, he served as area vice president Macau, Taiwan and Southeast China for Marriott International.
“Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many Deutsche Hospitality hotels. I am excited to see the quality and spirit of our teams,” Dolp said. “Together, we will build on a powerful heritage to shape the future of Deutsche Hospitality.”
Oliver Bonke, CEO at Deutsche Hospitality, added, “Josef is a charismatic leader who brings people together, integrates cultures and knows how to execute with distinction. Great brands are built through a relentless focus on quality, distinguished products, and a truly inspiring customer experience. I am delighted to have someone of Josef’s caliber lead our hotel teams into the next phase of growth.”
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Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, chose Isabella Marciante as marketing and communications manager. Previously, Marciante served as communications manager at the Business Council of New Orleans.
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Peachtree Hospitality Management, Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that the director of people and culture, Joe Palmer, has been promoted to vice president, risk management.
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