Dolce Hotels and Resorts has appointed Jan-Willem den Ridder as vice-president of development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Based in the UK, he is responsible for identifying prospects and marketing Dolce's management services to meetings-based hotels and resorts throughout the region.
Prior to joining Dolce, Ridder was regional vice-president of international lodging development in Europe for Marriott International for 15 years, based in London, and director of development for the former Bass Holiday Inn hotels, based in Brussels.