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VICEROY ANGUILLA On the move Carlson Hotels Worldwide appointed Bjørn Gullaksen president of The Regent Luxury Group. Gullaksen, who currently serves as executive vice president of managed hotels Bjørn Gullaksen and resorts for Carlson Hotels Worldwide–The Americas, will continue to oversee those operations in addition to taking on leadership responsibilities for the global Regent brand. Hyatt veteran Frank Lavey has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the company’s Europe, Africa and Middle East division, by Global Hyatt Corporation. Lavey will be based in Hyatt’s regional office in Zurich, Switzerland. The Kor Hotel Group announced two senior management appointments at The Tides Zihuatanejo, its newest luxury resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast (formerly Carlos Blanco Hotel Villa del Sol). Carlos Blanco was appointed general manager. Rodrigo Caldeira was named resort manager. Gregor Andréewitch, former general manager at Chicago’s Drake Hotel, joined the Conrad Tokyo as general manager. Mr. Andréewitch replaces Keith Allardice, who recently returned to his native Australia. One&Only Resorts promoted Karin Salinas to vice president of sales and marketing, Latin America and the Caribbean for One&Only Resorts. Karin Salinas Thomas Becker Giving back The team at Viceroy Anguilla recently lent their helping hands to the Day Care Centre at West End. Led by the general manager Jan Tibaldi, the staff cleaned, refurbished and painted the day care center. Staff from the Viceroy Anguilla removed a large amount of storage items from the center, allowing for more room for the children to eat, play and sleep. They provided new cupboards for storage as well as a variety of new toys and a television stand. They also made improvements to the kitchen and the bathroom, making them more comfortable and functional. Gregor Andréewitch Orient-Express Hotels realigned its management structure as it pursues its expansion plans. The new executive management team is as follows: Paul White Paul White - president and chief executive officer, formerly chief financial officer; Natale Rusconi - vice president; Nick Varian - chief development officer, formerly vice president - trains Nick Varian and cruises and Asian hotels, retaining responsibility for these businesses; Dean Andrews - vice president, real estate development, formerly vice president, North America; Filip Boyen - vice president, Dean Andrews operations, formerly vice president, Africa, Latin America and Australasia; Maurizio Saccani - vice president, Italy, formerly managing director, Italy, taking on responsibility Maurizio Saccani for Hotel Cipriani and other Italian properties; Roger Collins - vice president, design and technical services; Pippa Isbell - vice president, corporate communications, formerly vice president, public David Williams relations; David Williams - vice president, sales and marketing; and Edwin Hetherington - vice president, general counsel and secretary. The Light Group announced that Thomas Becker was named general manager of The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences, opening in fall 2009 at MGM Mirage’s CityCenter. www.LuxuryHotelier.com | February 2008 | Luxury Hotelier http://www.LuxuryHotelier.com

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