Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision

Here is a compilation of the most important executive moves of the past week in the hotel investment world alphabetically (by company):

Dreamscape names new VP. Dallas-based Dreamscape Hospitality has appointed Angela Englett as vice president of revenue management. With over two decades of experience, she began her hospitality career at the front desk and steadily gained hands-on experience in front-office operations, reservations and revenue strategy. Before joining Dreamscape, Englett served as regional vice president of revenue strategy at Aimbridge Hospitality.

New CEO at Grenada Tourism Authority. The Grenada Tourism Authority has appointed Stacey Liburd as its new CEO, effective June 15. She has more than 15 years of experience in destination marketing, stakeholder engagement and tourism development and before her appointment, Liburd served as director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board.

Giri names F&B director. Quincy, Massachusetts-based Giri Hotels has named Norman Hebert as corporate food & beverage director. Hebert brings more than three decades of hospitality and academic experience and was previously senior manager of operations at OGT Inns in Ogunquit, Maine. He also led Perkins Cove Kitchen at the Inn at Perkins Cove as general manager and executive chef.

New COO for Langham. Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Kevin Robinson as COO. Robinson returns to LHG after previously leading The Langham, Chicago during its pre-opening phase in 2011. He has over 30 years of experience in hospitality, including building working relationships with hotel owners internationally. His career includes leadership roles with Westin and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he gained operational and strategic experience in markets such as Egypt, the Caribbean and the U.S.

New director for L+R. London-based L+R Hotels has named Gemma Mc Aloon as its new director of brand and communications. The newly created role will see Mc Aloon lead the development of an in-house brand and communications function to support the group’s growth. Mc Aloon joined the global PR agency W Communications, where she most recently served as senior vice president of its North America office and launched its U.S. operations.

New CIO for Palette Hotels. New York City-based Palette Hotels has named Joseph Yi as chief investment officer. Over the past 20 years, Yi has gained experience in acquisitions, capital markets, asset management and strategic development. He previously held chief investment officer roles at Frontier Development & Hospitality Group and Real Hospitality Group. He also worked at Lam Group and SHVO.

Resident Hotels names new exec. London-based Resident Hotels Ltd. has appointed Julia Gosling to the newly created role of head of brand and marketing. Before this appointment, Gosling spent eight years at Hand Picked Hotels, overseeing brand development, digital growth, content and PR.

New exec at Vision. Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group has promoted O’Mally Foster to chief people officer. With over 30 years of hospitality experience, Foster joined Vision Hospitality Group from The Chattanoogan Hotel, where he served as director of human resources. He previously held leadership roles with Noble Investment Group and Benchmark Hospitality.

White Lodging names new VP. Merrillville, Indiana-based White Lodging has named Anne Tabakian as vice president of food & beverage. She joined the company in 2016, most recently as corporate senior director of food & beverage. Before joining White Lodging, Anne spent nearly a decade at Uchi Restaurants and Hillstone Restaurant Group.

Xanterra names two leaders. Denver-based Xanterra Travel Collection has made two key leadership appointments. Jason Grant has been named chief information officer, effective June 2. He previously served as vice president of IT at Windstar Cruises, and his previous roles included leadership positions at Holland America, Lindblad Expeditions, and Shoot 360. He will succeed Richard Rabinoff, who will retire at the end of the year but remain with Xanterra during the interim to support several key projects. Xanterra also named Carrie Provo as corporate director of sales on May 19. She most recently served as corporate director of sales & marketing at Timbers Co. and also worked at Stonebridge Companies.

New exec at Zeal. London-based Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the U.K. The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, IHG’s first branded net-zero carbon hotel. Zeal Hotels will draw on Ferdinando’s extensive experience in sustainable construction practices and sustainable development. He joins the group from RED Construction, which constructed the voco Zeal at Exeter Science Park.