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Jacky Francois Appointed Executive Chef of Omni Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire
Omni Mount Washington Resort | December 19, 2014
BRETTON WOODS, N.H. (Dec. 19, 2014) - The historic Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H., has announced the appointment of Jacky Francois as executive chef. An integral member of the Omni Hotels & Resorts brand for 17 years, Francois oversees kitchen operations and menu creation at the historic, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort including 13 food and beverage outlets, in-room dining and banqueting for onsite special events and more. Francois started working with the resort on Sept. 1, 2014. Francois arrived at Omni Mount Washington Resort from Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, where he had been executive chef since 19
Completing $29 Million Renovation, the 410-room Le Meridian New Orleans Opens
December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014 - NEW ORLEANS - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today unveiled Le Méridien New Orleans, following a comprehensive $29 million transformation. The newly renovated hotel features 410 fully redesigned guestrooms, including 22 suites; three new food and beverage outlets, including a new destination restaurant; and the addition of 1,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. "Le Méridien is experiencing strong growth momentum in North America, and New Orleans has long been on our short list of dynamic U.S. cities that share in our brand passions for the arts, culture and cuisine," said B
Joan Esneault Named Director of Sales at Connecticut’s Hilton Mystic and Madison Beach Hotel
Distinctive Hospitality Group | December 19, 2014
NATICK, MA (December 19, 2014) - Distinctive Hospitality Group (DHG) today announced the appointment of Joan Esneault as Director of Sales of the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut and the Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, Connecticut. "We are excited to welcome Joan Esneault to our DHG family," said Lou Carrier, President of Distinctive Hospitality Group. "Her extensive background and successful track record in the hospitality industry as well as her great familiarity and interest in Connecticut will prove to be a tremendous asset in furthering the reputation of the Hilton Mystic and Madison Beach Hotel as two outstanding destinations
Steve Tyson Appointed as General Manager for Paradise Beach Nevis to Open in January 2015
Paradise Beach Nevis | December 19, 2014
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis - December 19, 2014 - Steve Tyson, a seasoned industry veteran with more than 25 years of Caribbean hospitality experience, has been signed on as general manager of Paradise Beach Nevis, which is set to open its doors on January 15, 2015. In this position, Tyson will oversee all operational aspects of the property and is responsible for delivering a consistent, high-quality product with superior service and exceptional guest experiences. Tyson joins Paradise Beach from the award-winning Nisbet Plantation Beach Club where he spent the last 15 years of his career as rooms division manager. "Steve is an extremely well-ro
IACC-Europe Elects Rachael Bartlett as President
IACC | December 19, 2014
(LONDON, UK) -- December 19, 2014 -- Mark Cooper, CEO of IACC has announced the election of Rachael Bartlett as President of IACC-Europe for a two-year term. Rachael currently serves as Head of Sales & Marketing at Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick. Rachael assumes the role of President after serving as Vice President and member of the IACC Global Board of Directors for the past four years. She succeeds Jeu Bressers, who steps down after serving as president for five years. According to Bartlett "Jeu has made considerable achievements and progress establishing the IACC-Europe chapter since its formation in 2011 and the boar
Tash Tobias Named as Regional General Manager and General Manager, InterContinental Singapore
InterContinental Singapore | December 19, 2014
Singapore, December 19, 2014: InterContinental Singapore announces the return of Tash Tobias to InterContinental Singapore as General Manager, while taking on an expanded role as Regional General Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Batam. Tash will be responsible for driving strategic growth and operational excellence for 10 hotels across four brands including InterContinental Singapore, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road, Holiday Inn Resort Batam, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Holiday
Ashford Trust to Acquire Prudential Real Estate Investors’ Interest in 28-Hotel Highland Portfolio
December 19, 2014
Acquisition Highlights: - $1.735 billion total transaction value, expected to close during the first quarter of 2015 - Acquired by Ashford at a trailing 12-month cap rate of 6.9% and trailing EBITDA multiple of 12.5x - Purchase price equates to a forward 12-month cap rate of 7.4% and forward 12-month EBITDA multiple of 11.6x DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2014 -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") and Prudential Real Estate Investors announced today they have signed a definitive agreement in which Ashford Trust will acquire the remaining 28.26% ownership interest of the Highland Hospitality portfolio from i
Canadian Hotel Company, Delta Hotels and Resorts, Makes Leadership Appointments Across its Portfolio
Delta Hotels and Resorts | December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014 (Toronto, ON) - Delta Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce recent leadership appointments at hotel properties across the country that support the development of its hotel leadership teams. Delta is a coast-to-coast company with more than 40 properties and 6,000 colleagues located in every province and major city in Canada. "This is an exciting time for Delta as we draw on our deep pool of talent and reposition the brand," says David Bird, Senior Vice President of Operations, Delta Hotels and Resorts. "From coast to coast, our newly appointed team embodies the knowledge and expertise to continue our strong focus on b