Tag Archives: Hospitality Leadership

Ujjawal Khatkar takes on food and beverage leadership at Four Seasons Resort Lanai as new Osteria Mozza prepares to open

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Lanai has appointed Ujjawal Khatkar as its new Food and Beverage Director, entrusting him with leadership of all dining operations, including the anticipated opening of the redesigned Osteria Mozza Lanai on November 1, 2025. Khatkar, who has built his career with Four Seasons since 2013, brings a wealth of international… Read the full news article

Silversea Appoints Gianluca Sparacino to Lead Global Culinary Innovation and Destination-Inspired Dining

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(IN SHORT) Silversea Cruises has named Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, starting 18 August 2025, to lead the brand’s culinary innovation and service excellence. Bringing more than three decades of global hospitality experience, including senior roles at Four Seasons Resorts across the Americas and EMEA, Sparacino will guide the… Read the full news article

Michael Robinson Takes the Helm at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort as General Manager Amid Major Renovations

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Michael Robinson as General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, effective 30 June 2025. A hospitality veteran with over 15 years of global experience, Michael brings a strong track record of leadership across the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. He most recently led Anantara Riverside Bangkok… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Taps Industry Veteran Shobhit Khattri to Lead South Asia Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, signaling its intention to fast-track expansion in the South Asian market. With over 17 years of experience in hotel development across India, the Middle East, and Africa, Khattri will lead the group’s development strategy from New… Read the full news article

Radisson’s Club Commercial Sets New Standard in Hospitality Growth and Integration in 2024

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(IN SHORT) In 2024, Radisson Hotel Group’s Club Commercial achieved record success by uniting Revenue, Sales, M&E, Voice, and Web into one global, integrated service. With tools like GEMS and Pulse revolutionizing operations and revenue optimization, the Club maintained top RGI scores, launched AI-driven event platforms, and pioneered data-powered decision-making tools. Now covering 400+ hotels… Read the full news article

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation establish Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership at Howard University

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Marriott International to create the Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund to support the design of a world class hospitality program and curriculum BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard University announced today the establishment of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership in honor… Read the full news article