Marriott rings the changes
Marriott International has appointed Herve Humler as president and COO of The Ritz Carlton.
Humler, one of the original founders of The Ritz-Carlton in 1983, will be responsible for leading the brand’s operations and global growth strategy.
He will also oversee Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.
Humler will replace Simon Cooper, who has been named Marriott International’s new president and managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong.
Ed Fuller will lead operations and growth in the Middle East and Africa in his continued role as president and managing director, Marriott Lodging International.
Marriott plans to open 42 additional hotels in the Middle East and Africa region over the next three years.
Ian Jarrett
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