AIMBRIDGE ’ S NEW FULL-SERVICE DIVISION PRESIDENT
Aimbridge Hospitality has announced Christopher Tatum as the new divisional president of its Full-Service division . Tatum will be a company executive leadership team member and report directly to Craig S . Smith , chief executive officer . Tatum will oversee the entire Aimbridge Full-Service division portfolio , which includes Full Service , Evolution Lifestyle , Luxury and Resort in the U . S ., Canada and the Caribbean .
Tatum ’ s industry experience spans four decades , most of which was spent at Marriott International . During that time , he gained luxury experience in Hawaii , Boston , Australia , Malaysia , Japan , Korea and Singapore , among others . After 37 years with Marriott , Tatum served as the president & chief executive officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority . Most recently , he managed a portfolio of hotels at Davidson Hospitality .
KATHRIN JUNG-REINHARD TO LEAD DALATA IN EUROPE
Dalata Hotel Group has named Kathrin Jung-Reinhard head of development strategy – Northern Europe . Jung-Reinhard joined Dalata in July and will be based in Frankfurt . The appointment underscores Dalata ’ s strategy to expand its portfolio into continental Europe .
Prior to her new role , Jung-Reinhard served as head of real estate portfolio management at Universal Investment GmbH . She has also held senior roles in CBRE Germany and Deka Immobilien GmbH .
THE RITZ-CARLTON MAUI , KAPALUA WELCOMES NEW GM
Jon Gersonde has been named general manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maui , Kapalua . Gersonde brings more than 25 years of industry experience across the state of Hawai ’ i , including roles as vice president of operations , managing director and general manager for developments such as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay , Mauna Kea Beach Hotel , The Royal Hawaiian , Kapalua Bay Hotel and The Westin Maui . His career also spans senior hotel positions in Australia , Asia , California , Florida , the Western Pacific and the Caribbean . Before joining The Ritz-Carlton Maui , he served as vice president and managing director at O ’ ahu ’ s Turtle Bay Resort , which recently transitioned to a Ritz-Carlton property .
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP APPOINTS CHINA SENIOR VP
Langham Hospitality Group ( LHG ) has welcomed Jack Xiao as senior vice president – operations , China . Based in Shanghai , Xiao will be in charge of LHG ’ s mainland China portfolio of hotels and resorts and supervise the group ’ s functional teams for the market . He will report to LHG ’ s CEO Bob van den Oord .
With years of experience , Xiao has previously worked with Accor , Wanda Hotels & Resorts , Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Yongle Huazhu .
SHANE PAPPAS RETURNS TO NOBLE HOUSE
Shane Pappas has been named the general manager of the Jekyll Island Club Resort , and its oceanfront boutique sister , the Jekyll Ocean Club . The announcement was made by Don Dennis , president of operations for Noble House Hotels & Resorts . The new role marks Pappas ’ return to Noble House , following his tenure as the opening general manager of the Southall Farm and Inn near Nashville .
Pappas began his career in hospitality as a night bellman at the Four Seasons Aviara , after completing college . He moved up the sales and operations management ranks of luxury hotels in southern California , including posts at Rancho Valencia , Estancia La Jolla and ultimately general manager posts at the boutique Pantai Inn , the Keating Hotel and San Diego ’ s Kona Kai Resort and Spa .
DAN PETERSON JOINS AVION HOSPITALITY
Avion Hospitality , the third-party hotel operator , has appointed Dan Peterson as senior vice president of operations . Prior to his new position , he served as executive vice president of operations with Minneapolis-based CSM Corporation . Bringing more than 25 years of experience in hospitality operations , Peterson has led third-party management company teams and portfolios with brands like Hilton , Marriott and Hyatt . Currently , Peterson serves on several advisory boards .
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