Hayman, a private island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, named Bridget Griffiths ([email protected]) associate director of sales, responsible for managing international sales activity and providing leadership for the conference, incentive and wedding business segments.
We hear the Gritti Place in Venice will reopen next February, following a 15-month painstaking renovation. The renovation will restore ancient architectural details, while adding in new technology and luxury amenities. The palazzo-style hotel is a member of Starwood’s Luxury Collection.
Palazzo Sasso in Ravello, Italy is rebranding. Its new name will be Palazzo Avino.
Sandy Lane in Barbados named Randall Wilkie ([email protected]) GM. Wilkie, former GM of Cobblers Cove in Barbados, has also held top stints in Jamaica and Antigua.
The Corinthia Hotel Budapest named Thomas Fischer GM. He was formerly GM of the Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch in Frankfurt.