Hotel Industry News - Appointments

In January, Regan Taikitsadaporn '93 began his 12-month term as president of the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS), the 83-year-old alumni association that represents 12,750 Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA) graduates in 56 active chapters worldwide.

Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts held its first ever 'talent casting' event in Dubai in December, 2011, as part of its recruitment drive for the upcoming Nikki Beach Resort and Spa at The Pearl (Qatar),a Riviera-style island in the Persian Gulf.

In his new position, he is responsible for all development and acquisition activity, including sourcing and negotiating new investment opportunities, as well as identifying new management opportunities.

As Chief Operating Officer, Pascal will be responsible for the overall operations and growth of the region reporting to Jan Smits, Chief Executive, Asia, Middle East and Africa.

Gergely joined White Lodging after receiving his MBA from Central Michigan University. In his first position with the company he was the Operations Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Centerpoint in Pontiac, Michigan.

HEI Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of five participants in the company's national Manager-In-Training (MIT) Program to the executive committees of their respective hotels.

In addition to continuing to oversee operations at The Seagate Hotel & Spa and the private Seagate Beach Club, Sander will be assisting in growing the company on a regional and national level by pursuing management contracts and partnerships, as well as adding additional properties to the company's portfolio.

Sol Kerzner, Chairman of Kerzner International Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Alan Leibman as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Sol Kerzner will remain as Chairman of the Company and will work closely with Leibman on the overall corporate strategy and planned growth of the Atlantis and One&Only brands worldwide.

With immediate effect, the company separates responsibilities for the core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson on Area Vice President level, and supports the regional leaders with strengthened and consistent teams of area specialists in Finance & Control, IT, Purchasing, HR, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management, and Technical Development.

Jeff Foland, Executive Vice President of United Airlines and President of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC to Serve as Independent Trustee