by Barry Kaufman
Last updated: 12:45 AM ET, Sat December 24, 2016
The Peninsula Bangkok Names Sampermans General Manager
The Peninsula Bangkok is pleased to welcome Joseph Sampermans as the new general manager of the hotel. Sampermans returns to the Thai capital after almost a decade, having been Director of Food & Beverage at The Peninsula Bangkok from 2004 to 2007.
A Dutch national, Sampermans graduated from Limburg Zuyd University in the Netherlands with a bachelor's degree in finance. Before joining Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), the owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, he undertook leadership roles at international luxury hotels in Cambodia, Germany and Thailand.
Hyatt Regency Huntingon Beach Resort & Spa Announces New Associate Director Of Sales
Experienced hospitality sales professional, Christopher Sessions has been appointed associate director of sales at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Surf City's premier AAA Four Diamond beachfront destination. The announcement was made today by Director of Sales and Marketing, Kay Cochran.
A professional with more than 10 years of hospitality sales and strategy experience, Sessions will be responsible for overseeing the group sales efforts of the upscale 517-key property. Most recently, Sessions held the position of associate director of sales at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Previous to the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Sessions served in North Carolina at the Omni Grove Park Inn as national sales director and Pinehurst Resort as director, national accounts. Sessions began his hospitality career with Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel and throughout his career has held sales management positions across the country.
Allan Farwell Appointed General Manager Of Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Hyatt Regency La Jolla today announced the appointment of Allan Farwell as general manager. In his role, Farwell will lead all operations of the 417-room premier coastal property, continuing to position Hyatt Regency La Jolla as the leading destination for both leisure and groups to the San Diego region.
Farwell has more than 26 years working with Hyatt Hotels as general manager for various properties across the country and previously served as general manager at Hyatt Regency La Jolla from 1998-2004. Most recently, Farwell served as the general manager of the Hyatt Regency Maui which has been awarded AAA Four Diamond Rating for 21 consecutive years. Previously, Farwell served as general manager of Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Park Hyatt Washington D.C. and Park Hyatt Chicago.
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