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The Watergate Hotel Appoints Cristiano Buono as Managing Director of Iconic Washington, DC Property
The Watergate Hotel | January 20, 2023
Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2023) – Rakel and Jacques Cohen, owners of The Watergate Hotel, are pleased to announce the appointment of Cristiano Buono, to the position of Managing Director. Buono brings extensive professional experience from across the globe, having resided in countries such as Germany, France, Italy and Spain and brings decades of cultural knowledge to the hotel. Buono has held various leadership positions in both hotels & resorts and hotel management and residential. His most recent experience includes Proper Hospitality, LLC, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, The New York EDITION, The Waikiki EDITION, T...
Aman Appoints Olivier Lordonnois as Managing Director of Aman New York
Aman | December 13, 2022
December 13, 2022 - Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Lordonnois as Managing Director of Aman New York. Olivier joins the company with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both hotels and private members clubs. Beginning his career at the illustrious Hôtel de Crillon as a trainee in 1994, Olivier has gained an in-depth understanding of hotel operations having held leadership positions at several prestigious hotels as General Manager for Hôtel Costes and Hotel de la Trémoille in Paris, as well as The Mark Hotel in New York. In 2019, Olivier moved into the private members club space where he ...
Mirko Marchi Appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco | November 15, 2022
Mirko Marchi has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, the historic Tuscan resort located outside of the Montalcino region.  In this role, Marchi will oversee all aspects of the resort, including the two on-property restaurants and spa.  As a Tuscan native with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Marchi brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.  Prior to joining Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Marchi worked for Marriott and Hyatt in the U.S. and the Middle East. “After five years of exemplary service at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Marchi was the natural choice to take the ...
The Broadmoor Names Abby Murtagh, New Vice President and Managing Director
The BROADMOOR | November 4, 2022
Colorado Springs, CO— November 4, 2022 —Jack Damioli, President and CEO of The Broadmoor, announced today that Abby Murtagh is joining the resort as Vice President and Managing Director. Ms. Murtagh will bring a fresh perspective as she oversees the resort operations for the 104-year-old property. Her focus is executing strategies that contribute to the resort’s financial success. A key element of her role will be to maintain and improve the resort's legendary Forbes 5-star, AAA 5-diamond service and enhance the property's coveted culture. She will begin her tenure with The Broadmoor on January 4, 2023.In addition to The Broadmoorâ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Key Leadership Positions at Its Milwaukee Properties
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | October 26, 2022
Brandon Drusch promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel; Dana Johnson promoted to succeed Drusch as general manager of Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel MILWAUKEE-- Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotions of Brandon Drusch and Dana Johnson at its Milwaukee hotels. Drusch was promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, succeeding Tim Smith who re...
Friedrich von Schönburg Appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Villa Magna
Rosewood Villa Magna | October 6, 2022
Madrid’s iconic Rosewood Villa Magna has appointed Friedrich von Schönburg as the Managing Director of the newly remodeled luxury hotel. In this role, von Schönburg will oversee all aspects of the property – including daily operations, guest experiences, continued growth strategies across the hotel, and the acclaimed food and beverage program as well as the property’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa. With nearly 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, von Schönburg returns to the Rosewood Hotel & Resorts family after the opening of Rosewood London in 2016, the brand’s first European property. Most recently, von Schönburg ...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Appoints Roland Duerr Managing Director of Rosewood Munich Opening in 2023
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | October 5, 2022
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Roland Duerr as the managing director of Rosewood Munich, the ultra-luxury hospitality brand’s first property in Germany and sixth in Europe, opening in 2023. A German native with 22 years of international hotel experience, Roland brings both hospitality management expertise and cultural insight to his new role, commencing 1 November 2022. Roland has been with Rosewood for over 10 years, beginning as the hotel manager of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York.  He is currently managing director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi, where he has been since 2016. Prior to joining Rosewood, Roland had an ext...
Will Oakley Appointed Managing Director of Jumby Bay Island – Oetker Collection’s Private Island Resort in The Caribbean
Jumby Bay Island | September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 - With over 25 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Will Oakley has been appointed Managing Director of Oetker Collection’s Jumby Bay Island. Set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Jumby Bay Island is a private island just two miles off mainland Antigua. Ringed with coral reefs and reachable only by boat, with not a car in sight, the pristine island is a place to unwind and reconnect with nature in the most luxurious of surroundings. Will’s career in hospitality began in 1992 when he embarked upon the Savoy Group Hotels & Restaurants five-year management training program, d...
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