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Six Senses Con Dao Welcomes Memo Hernandez as New Executive Chef

🍴 Six Senses Con Dao appointed Chef Memo Hernandez as Executive Chef on April 30, 2025, in Viet Nam, Con Dao. Hernandez, from Costa Rica, has worked across six continents and contributed to earning The Nautilus Maldives its Relais & Châteaux certification. His culinary philosophy emphasizes sustainability and local Vietnamese traditions, aiming to enhance the resort's farm-to-table approach by collaborating with local producers. General Manager Christoph Holzapfel praises Hernandez's innovative and sustainable approach, highlighting his homemade Pho-infused almond butter.

Waterford Hotel Group Taps Megan Hajduk as General Manager to Lead the Williams Inn

🏡 USA, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 30, 2025 – Megan Hajduk promoted to General Manager at The Williams Inn, managed by Waterford Hotel Group. Previously, she joined as Director of Sales and Marketing in 2021, playing a key role in achieving over $1 million net operating income in the hotel's first year. Hajduk's strategies boosted rooms department through advanced revenue management and she helped optimize the property budget and banquets, contributing to The Williams Inn as a premier destination.

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CoralTree Residences Collection Expands With The Addition of Wild Dunes Vacation Rentals in South Carolina

🏠 In Greenwood Village, Colorado, on April 30, 2025, CoralTree Residence Collection expanded to manage roughly 175 vacation residences at Wild Dunes Resort on Charleston's Isle of Palms. These properties encompass private homes, oceanfront condos, golf retreats, and cottages. Wild Dunes Resort offers 1,600 acres of amenities, including beach access, pools, dining outlets, golf courses, tennis courts, a spa, and more. CoralTree's portfolio surpasses 1,040 residences and 26 homeowners associations, spanning from South Carolina to Hawaii and Colorado's mountain regions. Their management emphasizes personalized experiences, homeowner care, and a homeowner and guest-centric approach.

The Stafford Collection Promotes John McLean to Managing Director

🏥 John McLean was promoted to Managing Director of the Stafford Collection on April 29, 2025, after serving as General Manager since May 2024. He oversees The Stafford London, Northcote with its Michelin star restaurant, and Norma in Fitzrovia. McLean has over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, previously holding leadership roles at The Cadogan Hotel, Brown's Hotel London, and The Lanesborough. He is a Springboard Ambassador, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and the Institute of Hospitality in the UK, and has led teams to earn the Forbes Five Star Award.

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Arch Amenities Group Appoints Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology Executives

🏦 In Rockville, Maryland, on April 29, 2025, Arch Amenities Group announced new executive appointments: Jessica Heger Michalak as Senior VP of Operations, Stefanie Chenok as Senior VP of Human Resources, and John Toman as VP of Information Technology. Michalak previously worked at OneSpaWorld and as an executive consultant; Chenok led HR at 24 Hour Fitness and held roles at Banana Republic and Target Corp., earning a B.S. from Oklahoma City University. Toman, with a B.S. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from The George Washington University, previously led tech at Edlio. The CEO of Arch, Caitlin McKenna, highlighted the trio's roles in the company's goal to become the leading provider in its service categories.

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Two Michelin-starred chef Mark Donald awarded honorary vice president of master chefs of Great Britain

🍴 Mark Donald, Executive Chef of the two Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, was appointed Honorary Vice President by the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Recognized for his innovative Scottish cuisine and dedication to local, sustainable produce, Donald is celebrated for his culinary excellence and mentorship of young chefs. George McIvor OBE, Chairman of MCGB, acknowledges Donald's visionary talents and looks forward to collaborating on culinary initiatives. Donald's seasonal menus and Scottish culinary vision are noted as influential in his recent MCGB Magazine interview.

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Auberge Resorts Collection appoints EVP global operations

🖤 Mohamed Elbanna appointed as EVP of Global Operations at Auberge Resorts Collection, based in Bethesda, Maryland. With over two decades of experience, Elbanna previously served as COO for Fort Partners US and Global Head of Operations at Citadel. Auberge recently opened locations in Florence and Geneva, with anticipated launches in London (late 2025), Miami, Dallas, and Houston. Elbanna will oversee operations across Auberge’s portfolio, enhancing the brand's luxury hospitality vision.

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Independent boutique hotel The Pilgrm announces new guest chef residency

🍳 The Pilgrm hotel in Paddington launches a chef residency series with Filipino-British concept LUTO, led by chef Mary San Pablo, starting in May for three months. This program allows emerging chefs to test new ideas and offers guests and visitors an evolving culinary experience. Past collaborations featured chefs like Abby Lee and Imad Alarnab. LUTO showcases a modern take on Filipino-British cuisine using British produce, with signature dishes like Blackened Pork Belly and Leche Flan. Reservations are recommended for the limited-run residency, open Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30 – 9.30pm.

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London Chef, Eran Tibi, to pop up at Four Seasons Resort Anguilla

🇧🇴 Executive Chef Eran Tibi from London will host a pop-up event at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla from April 15-19, collaborating with Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon. Tibi, known for his restaurants Kapara and Bala Baya, will serve Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Bamboo Bar & Grill, utilizing local ingredients and offering menu items like cauliflower steak crumble and fresh fish platters. Guests can book via email for this second-time pop-up by Tibi in Anguilla.

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Enrico Giuseppe Maimonte Named Chef de Cuisine at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay

🍴 Enrico Giuseppe Maimonte appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. With a background in Italian and Asian cuisines, Enrico has worked in Milan and at Nobu Milano for 4.5 years before moving to Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay in 2018 as second chef. After a stint in Dubai in 2021, he returned to Ibiza, becoming Executive Chef in March 2022. Enrico upholds Nobu's philosophy of simplicity and taste, focusing on local, high-quality ingredients, and aims to infuse Mediterranean elements into the dishes.

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