Dorsett Hospitality appoints area GM
Stephen Cane has been promoted to area general manager, Australia at Dorsett Hospitality International. He will oversee the group’s Australian portfolio while continuing as general manager of Dorsett Melbourne, a role he has held since 2023. In his expanded position, he will also lead the pre-opening of Dorsett Perth and Dorsett Brisbane.
Crystalbrook Sam welcomes GM
Kelvin Dodt has been appointed general manager of Crystalbrook Sam ahead of the hotel’s opening in Adelaide later this year. He joins from The Star Entertainment Group, where he most recently served as chief operating officer of The Star Brisbane and led the pre-opening of the Queen’s Wharf development. He previously held senior leadership roles […]
Royal Caribbean expands Asia leadership role
Ben Bouldin has expanded his responsibilities at Royal Caribbean International and will now serve as president, China and managing director, Asia. Previously president of Greater China, Bouldin will oversee the company’s broader Asia business while continuing to lead operations in China. He joined Royal Caribbean in 2014 and has held senior commercial, sales and marketing […]
Dinesh Varatharajoo leads rooms division at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Dinesh Varatharajoo has been appointed executive assistant manager of rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. He joins from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, where he most recently served as director of rooms. Previously, he held leadership roles at Capella Singapore and The Westin Singapore, and began his career with the Ritz-Carlton brand at The Ritz-Carlton, […]
Marriott names Vietnam market vice president
Sander Looijen has been appointed market vice president, Vietnam at Marriott International. He most recently served as area general manager, Bali (premium and select properties), overseeing a portfolio of 22 hotels and resorts. A Marriott veteran since 2001, he has held leadership roles across Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and South Korea.
