New Appointment Announcement at Eastin Easy Vita, First International Hotel, in Vita Sangli District

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Satish Mishra

Mr. Kabir Mehra is delighted to announce new appointments at Eastin Easy Vita, namely Mr. Arun Sharma as Food and Beverage Manager and Mr. Satish Mishra as Accounts Manager.

Academically qualified with a degree in Hotel Management Catering Technology & Tourism, Arun Sharma brings along, diverse experience of over 10 years with in-depth knowledge, experience, and training in all aspects of food and beverage operations.

With over 12 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, Satish Mishra started his hospitality career with Sayaji Hotels in 2008

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Rishi Puri of Lords Hotels wins Young Achiever Award 2020

Rishi Puri, Sr. Vice President, Lords Hotels and Resorts wins 'Young Achiever Award' by Association of Hospitality Professionals Welfare in Indian Hospitality Leadership Awards. 

Accepting the award, Rishi Puri said, “I would like to thank the organizers and my team for this award, truly honoured to receive. We at Lords always sought to create True Value experience for our guests and it is very satisfying to receive this recognition from the best in the industry.”

Lords Hotels and Resorts, with presence in 39 cities, 10 states and 2 countries, was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry.

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IHG’s first Hotel Indigo in the GCC announces leadership team appointments

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG’s) first Hotel Indigo in the GCC has announced its leadership team appointments ahead of the opening in October.

Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown will boast 269 rooms, four F&B outlets, bold interiors and works of art throughout the property. General Manager Laura Eggleton will lead a team of 102 professionals at the property ahead of the opening in October 2020.

In 2015, Eggleton was appointed as the first female General Manager for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in the region in Muscat, Oman.

Appointments include Director of Finance and Business Support Neetu Sajnani, Director of Restaurants & Bars Van Qian, Executive Assistant Manager Mohamed Elsayed, Human Resources & Training Manager Omar Wasfy, Director of Marketing & Sales Kevin Cavaco, and more.

Tisch steps up as president at Loews Hotels

Loews Hotels & Co has selected Alex Tisch to assume the role of President.

In his new role, Tisch will work closely with Jonathan Tisch, chairman and chief executive of Loews Hotels & Co.

The duo will collaborate with the executive leadership team in developing and executing the strategy of the company, prudently managing capital and resource allocation, as well as overseeing general operational effectiveness. 

Additionally, Tisch will continue to lead the commercial, acquisitions, development and the Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort teams. 

Dani Boss Promoted General Manager At Red Lion Hotel on the River Jantzen Beach in Portland, USA

Dani Boss has been promoted to the position of General Manager, following her accomplishments as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Red Lion Hotel on the River. An 18- year veteran of the hotel, she has helped oversee the tremendous success of the Red Lion and its evolution into a premier riverfront convention hotel. As General Manager, Dani will continue to apply her keen sales and marketing skillset to all segments of the company, and will lead the hotel and team through a major multi-million dollar renovation.

Ms. Boss will play an integral role in the property's planned changes over the next two years. Dani will shift her duties to exploring new strategic opportunities to support the hotel's growth and reorganization.

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Alex Beaumont Appointed Executive Chef At Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, USA

Alex Beaumont joins the Cheeca team with an extensive background in hospitality that spans over 25 years with leading companies including Marriott and Waldorf Astoria. Beaumont is a five-time winner of the Key West Master Chef competition and holds training in classic French cuisine with depth knowledge of western styles. Before joining the Cheeca team, Beaumont served as Complex Executive Chef at Casa Marina & Reach Resort Waldorf Astoria in Key West, Florida. In his role at Cheeca, Beaumont will oversee the management and kitchen at the resort's in-house dining, Atlantic's Edge, Mia Cucina, and Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant.

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Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek appoints executive assistant manager- Niccolo Rossi

Niccolo Rossi brings over 14 years of hospitality expertise as the newly appointed executive assistant manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek.

Rossi, an Italian national, will be overseeing the entire operation of this heritage hotel, including 14 food & beverage outlets, 21 meeting venues, and 288 rooms.

He has been with the Radisson Hotel Group since 2009, with a strong expertise in food & beverage. He first joined the brand as part of the culinary pre-opening team at the Radisson Blu in Tripoli, Libya.

Rossi then worked in several RHG properties in Eastern Europe as Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage. His most recent appointment was at the 842-room Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovskaya Hotel & Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, where one of his most notable
achievements was bringing significant growth in F&B profitability.

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Set To Open New Cookery School In England

The report states that Ramsay is planning to open a new cooking school next year in Woking, Surrey. According to The Sun, Gordon Ramsay is planning this new venture to give space and opportunity to the budding chefs to grow their talent.  It is expected that the new cooking school will have an industry-leading facility so as to give the opportunity to anyone irrespective of their age to shine their cooking abilities while having some fun in the cooking classes. It is said that the students would also get to work in restaurants under Gordon Ramsay's portfolio and at the end of their class, they will also get a guaranteed job as well. 

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach appoints new executive sous chef, Jeremy Degras joins after working with Marriott International

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach has announced the appointment of Jeremy Degras as its new executive sous chef. He will be part of the team responsible for exploring new menu options, while maintaining the resort’s ‘island-inspired cuisine’. Degras will spend most of his time at the flagship Shore House restaurant, using a range of locally-sourced seafood in his dishes.

Degras has previously held culinary positions in a number of hotels and restaurants globally including; Scape Lounge Restaurant & Terrace in the Burj Al Arab, Restaurant Le Quartier Gourmand, a Michelin-starred venue in Tournus, France and the two-starred restaurant, Monte-Carlo-Bay Hotel in Monaco. He leaves his previous position in Marriott International’s Grosvenor House Luxury Collection’s Siddharta Lounge.

“We are delighted to welcome chef Jeremy Degras to our team. He will be leading a vibrant culinary team and working with them to enhance the property’s dining portfolio to create memorable dining experiences for our valued guests”, said Tracey Oliver, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.

Kasra Moshkani Named Head of Business At OYO Hotels & Homes, USA

OYO Hotels, one of the world's leading hotel chains, today announced that Kasra Moshkani has been named as its head of business in the United States. Moshkani, who has overseen OYO's Eastern US business as Region Head since October 2019, will lead the US business, with support from Abhinav Sinha, who will focus more on his role as Global COO of OYO Hotels & Homes. Kasra took on this new role starting September 1, 2020.

An entrepreneur at heart, Kasra holds over 15 years of experience in building companies centered around innovative ideas and has market expertise in general management, operations, strategic planning, corporate finance, and investing. He has an analytical approach toward problem-solving which is also embedded in OYO's DNA as the company offers tech-driven solutions to transform the global hospitality space. His past tenures include Uber Technologies, Grail Partners & Advisors, and MyClean. He also co-founded HireBrite, an HR-tech startup. A native of Miami, Kasra is an alumnus of Harvard University and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Olga Zielinski Appointed General Manager At Steigenberger Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Germany

Olga Zielinski will take charge of the hotel with effect from 18 September 2020, when she takes over as General Manager from Sascha Nemeth. Ms. Zielinski has been working for RIMC for several years and has recently completed a highly successful stint as Director of the hotel the YARD in Berlin.

Dennis Gordienko Appointed General Manager At Avani Doc Let Resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Thailand's Minor Hotels Group has appointed Dennis Gordienko as General Manager of the Avani Doc Let Resort in Vietnam, slated to open early 2021.

Dennis' hospitality career started as a Food & Beverage intern in Antalya, Turkey, with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in 2003.

Since then he has worked in London and also his native Ukraine within F&B and Rooms departments with international brands such as Radisson, IHG, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

His first role as GM was with the Gaya Island Resort in Borneo, which was followed by the Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul, both of which are part of YTL hotels.

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana appoints general manager

Rotana has appointed Mamdouh Ali as general manager for Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in Dubai.

Ali has been associated with Rotana for over seveb years. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ali progressively occupied more responsible positions at major hotels in Egypt including resort destinations at Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh, before moving to the UAE in 2012 and taking on the role of Deputy General Manager of Pegas Touristic.

In 2013, Ali joined Rotana Hotel Management Corporation as Head of Sales – Travel Trade and in 2017 was promoted as General Manager, Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh.

Jonathan Bowen Appointed General Manager At Ibis Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Cycas's first UK partnership with Accor, in May Jonathan Bowen, became General Manager of the Ibis Bridgwater (opening January 2021). Jonathan's combination of 15 years' hospitality experience across the South West of England, as well as a strong relationship with Accor, ensures he is well placed to successfully open Cycas's first property in the region early next year.

Philip Steiner Appointed General Manager At Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott double-decker hotel in Slough, United Kingdom

From September Philip Steiner will take up the General Manager position for Cycas's upcoming Moxy and Residence Inn by Marriott double-decker hotel in Slough(Opening April 2021)

In recognition of his hotel operations expertise, in February 2020 he became the first-ever winner of HSMAI Europe's Young Talent of the Year Award.

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Ascott India Announces new Appointments

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has announced new appointments to help grow the company’s business in India.

Mr. Anup Kumar has been promoted to Director of Sales – Chennai. Anup will be responsible for driving sales and distribution strategies for the 187-unit Somerset Greenways Chennai and the 269-unit Citadines OMR Chennai. He has been with Ascott since 2012. With a career spanning over 15 years.

Mr. Karan Rahan has been appointed as Deputy General Manager – Business Development. He will be based in Gurugram and will responsible for identifying new opportunities to expand Ascott’s presence in India.

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Hyatt Announces Face Coverings Requirement for Guests at Hotels in the U.S. and Canada

 At Hyatt, the safety and security of our colleagues and guests is always a top priority. Guided by our purpose – to care for people so they can be their best – and following medical expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, July 27, for the foreseeable future, all Hyatt hotels in the U.S. and Canada will require face coverings within indoor public areas, which include meetings and events spaces, restaurants and bars, and fitness centers. Some guests may be exempt from this mandate, including but not limited to people with medical conditions, consuming food or beverages in restaurants, and children under the age of two years.

Guests who are not wearing face coverings indoors will be asked to wear one, and at all Hyatt hotels, face masks will be made available to guests who do not have one. Additionally, Hyatt hotels request all guests practice proper social distancing in indoor and outdoor public areas, and social distancing guidelines are prominently placed throughout all hotels.

Hyatt will continue to require colleagues to wear face masks – and additional personal protective equipment based on job specifications – at all Hyatt hotels globally. In April, Hyatt introduced the Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment (hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness) which prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of colleagues and guests through enhanced business and operational practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond at all Hyatt hotels globally.

“This new policy comes at a pivotal time amidst the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and helps us care for the health and safety of our guests and colleagues,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt. “In an effort to enable safe travel, we support AHLA’s recently expanded Safe Stay initiative and traveler checklist that help us come together as an industry to promote clear guidelines, which for the foreseeable future include the wearing of face coverings in indoor public spaces and practicing social distancing throughout the hotel.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Hyatt remains committed to supporting industry partners like AHLA and following medical expert guidance that supports face coverings and social distancing as successful ways to mitigate the spread of the virus. Hyatt will continue to closely monitor the situation as well as local government mandates and consider expanding this mandate to other regions.

Introducing Chefs at Home, an initiative to inspire Pinners to cook well and do good

During the past few months with millions of people at home, more than 60 percent of Americans have increased their home cooking, and many have turned to Pinterest as a source of inspiration. In fact, searches for “easy at-home recipes” have increased by 12X.

To continue offering more fresh ideas to home cooks, Pinterest is launching Chefs at Home, an exciting sneak peeks into the home kitchens of the country’s top culinary talent. Chefs at Home features recipes, tips, and tricks from over 30 iconic chefs: What’s Andrew Zimmern’s go-to summer soup? How does Kwame Onwuachi make his favorite hummus? What’s Stephanie Izard’s secret to perfect homemade tostadas?

Chefs at Home invites Pinners to not only cook well but also do good. We recognize that food insecurity and job loss has made this a difficult time for many. As part of this program, Pinterest is donating $300,000 in free advertising to raise awareness and funding for the National Restaurant Association Educational Fund (NRAEF), Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants (ROAR), No Kid Hungry, and Harlem Grown. 

To help curate the Chefs at Home recipes, Pinterest collaborated with industry experts Peter J. Kim, the founding director of the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), and Tracey Johnsen, a creative strategist who honed her chops at Tastemade.

Head to Pinterest’s Today Tab every week for new Chefs at Home recipes. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up:

Week 1: Celebrate Black chefs

• Kwame Onwuachi’s chickpea tagine hummus

Week 2: Snack like a chef

• Lucas Sin’s microwave sesame mochi

Week 3: Friends with benedicts

• Kia Damon’s pumpkin rye pancakes 

Week 4: Eat your feels

• Adriana Urbina’s stuffed poblano peppers

Week 5: Weekend bake-a-thon

• Dominique Ansel’s yogurt cake

Week 6: Savoring summer

• Andrew Zimmern’s cold cucumber soup