Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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React Mobile Names John Stachowiak Interim CEO
React Mobile | June 3, 2021
Robb Monkman to remain on React Mobile Board of Directors; Shift in corporate strategy expected to catapult growth and extend the employee safety device platform to other verticals Seattle, WA — June 3, 2021 — Hospitality employee safety device leader React Mobile today announced its Chief Executive Officer Robb Monkman has resigned. Monkman will remain on the Board of Directors and assist with steering company growth. Board member John Stachowiak, a three-time CEO and four-time CFO, will fill the post in the interim. A search for a permanent React Mobile CEO is underway. Stachowiak is an accomplished senior executive with more...
Ocean House Collection Names Dant Hirsch President and Managing Director
Ocean House Collection | June 2, 2021
WATCH HILL, R.I. - June 2, 2021 - Ocean House Collection, New England's leading luxury hospitality brand, today announced the appointment of Dant Hirsch as President and Managing Director. Ocean House Collection was founded by Charles and Deborah Royce in 2010 with the redevelopment of Ocean House, a Forbes Triple Five-Star hotel, now one of only 14 properties in the world to have that designation. Today, the organization consists of some of the most prestigious properties in the world, also including the Forbes Five-Star Weekapaug Inn. "Dant has the leadership track record, the creativity and the vision to successfully lead thi...
Kimpton Pittman Hotel Names Andrea Ambroze as Director of Sales and Marketing
KIMPTON PITTMAN HOTEL | June 2, 2021
DALLAS, TX – June 2, 2021 – Kimpton Pittman Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Ambroze as the hotel’s new director of sales and marketing. A Dallas native, Ambroze has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience, most recently in the position of Director of Luxury Sales and Partnerships for The Denihan Hospitality Group. After graduating from the University of North Texas, Andrea began her career as a Front Desk Supervisor at The Four Seasons, in Irving, Texas. After moving to NYC in 1995, she quickly worked her way up the ranks, becoming a sales manager at The Pierre Hotel before taking a role as the direc...
The Opus, Westchester Appoints Elizabeth Andrews as General Manager
The Opus, Westchester, Autograph Collection | June 2, 2021
WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 2, 2021 – The Opus, Westchester, an Autograph Collection Hotel debuted April 15th with its newly appointed General Manager, luxury hospitality veteran Elizabeth Andrews, at the helm. In her new role, the former modern dancer turned hotel operator will oversee all aspects of the new luxe, artistically forward urban retreat and its daily operations including the 146 guestrooms and 38 luxury suites, food and beverage offerings, immersive programming, indoor rooftop pool and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Andrews will also have a key role in the training, learning and development of The Opus team. “I am el...
Salmon Falls Resort and Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina Announce New Chef Appointments
Salmon Falls Resort | June 2, 2021
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA - June 2, 2021 - Jordan Swiler has been appointed executive chef for Salmon Falls Resort, an intimate full-service waterfront resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, and Hamodi Siam has been appointed executive chef at its sister property Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina. Swiler and Siam will oversee the culinary operations, development and programming at Salmon Falls Resort and Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina, respectively. “We are thrilled to welcome these talented new additions to our team,” said Liz Johnson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Salmon Falls Resort and Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina. “We ta...
Hospitality AV Veteran John Watts Helps Position Mills James for Rapid Growth
MILLS JAMES | June 2, 2021
Mills James' hospitality division transforms how clients view their AV partner COLUMBUS, Ohio — June 2, 2021 — Mills James announces John Watts as Vice President of Hospitality to lead the company's growing hospitality audiovisual services portfolio. Watts brings more than 20 years of experience building and leading teams in the hospitality AV space. He has a proven track record for managing large-scale operations for some of the largest event companies in the world. Among other accomplishments, Watts helped grow a small regional portfolio of 11 properties into a 100-venue enterprise spanning the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Wit...
Billy Cueto Joins Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach as Resort Manager
June 1, 2021
From one stunning oceanside oasis to another, Billy Cueto joins Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach as Resort Manager by way of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. With him, Cueto brings a naturally personable demeanour, creative aptitude, and 20 years of Four Seasons brand experience to the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Resort on Palm Beach Island’s best beach. “To join the leadership of a world-class Resort during a pivotal time in hospitality history is an honour,” says Cueto. “I am excited to embrace the spirit of Palm Beach Island and care for our guests with the same level of exceptional and gracious service that this Four Se...
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP Announces Appointment of Travis Beatty as Chief Financial Officer
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP | June 1, 2021
VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2021 - American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP ("AHIP") (TSX: HOT.UN, HOT.U and HOT.DB.U) is pleased to announce that Travis Beatty has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer effective June 7, 2021. Mr. Beatty is a strong organizational leader with a proven track record in the public REIT space as well as within the broader Canadian financial community, making him the ideal candidate to assume the role of CFO. Mr. Beatty was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Northview Apartment REIT ("Northview") from 2016 to 2020. Northview was a Canadian public REIT focused on owning and managing multi-family ...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Darin Riggio as Director of Sales and Marketing at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | June 1, 2021
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA (June 1, 2021) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed Darin Riggio as Director of Sales and Marketing at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. With more than a decade of hospitality leadership experience, Riggio will manage property-wide sales and marketing efforts, including developing new business and enhancing the group segment, market positioning and maximizing profitability while ensuring outstanding quality service for all guests. “We are thrilled to have Darin join our talented and growing team,” said Ty Brassie, Vice President...
Matthew Baio Appointed Vice President of Sales, Americas
GuestTek | June 1, 2021
Assumes Role June 1, 2021 Calgary, Alberta – June 1, 2021 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing premier hospitality technology and support solutions, is pleased to announce that Matthew Baio has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Sales, Americas. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Matthew has spent over 28 years with Marriott International, where he held a variety of roles. Starting his career as a night auditor in 1992, Matthew worked his way through technical, managerial and leadership challenges on his career path to becoming a member of the Marriott executive team. His most recent...
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection, Announces New Additions to Leadership Team
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano | May 28, 2021
In the heart of Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, the boutique hotel welcomes Fernanda Jaime as Director of Event Planning and Operations and Rod Gopiao as Director of Food and Beverage SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (May 26, 2021) –– Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Fernanda Jaime to director of event planning and operations and Rod Gopiao to director of food and beverage. Jaime will lead the execution of all event operations and event management strategy, and Gopiao will be at the forefront of the guest dining experience, overseeing the culinary team and ...
The St. Regis Deer Valley Appoints Tyler Mugford as New General Manager
May 27, 2021
PARK CITY, UTAH – May 27, 2021 – The St. Regis Deer Valley, one of the world's most luxurious mountain resorts, today announced the appointment of Tyler Mugford as General Manager, effective immediately. Mugford brings more than a dozen years of luxury hospitality experience to his new role overseeing all hotel operations for The St. Regis Deer Valley, located on the slopes of the Wasatch Range in Utah's Deer Valley. Mugford’s industry career, which spans across properties in the western U.S. and with multiple hotel companies, makes him uniquely qualified for General Manager of The St. Regis Deer Valley. Mugford comes to The St. ...
Paula McColgan Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at The Goring
The Goring | May 26, 2021
LONDON (May 2021) — The Goring is delighted to announce the appointment of Paula McColgan as Director of Sales & Marketing. A hands-on and high-energy leader with over 25 years’ experience in global luxury hotel sales and marketing, Paula’s diverse background spans a broad range of sales and marketing disciplines alongside her natural ability to recruit, build and manage a highly motivated team. Paula most recently held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London, ahead of their June 2021 relaunch. Prior to this, Paula headed up the Sales &...
Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Adam Snow to Executive Vice President, Strategy & Analytics
Aimbridge Hospitality | May 26, 2021
[PLANO, TX] (May 26, 2021) – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, announced that they have hired Adam Snow to fill the role of Executive Vice President, Strategy & Analytics, where he will ensure data, analysis and strategy work together to streamline decision-making and drive more profitable growth. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, Tom Song, Snow will leverage his experience and background to partner with leaders across all of Aimbridge’s disciplines, guiding strategic and analytical thinking, exploring opportunities, and uncovering any emerging threats to help them make decisions ...
Fairmont Winnipeg Appoints Jacco van Teeffelen as General Manager
Fairmont Winnipeg | May 25, 2021
Winnipeg, MB – May 25, 2021- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world-leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jacco van Teeffelen as General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg in Winnipeg, MB. In his new position, van Teeffelen will lead the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Winnipeg. Joining the Fairmont Winnipeg team following his most recent role as the Hotel Manager of Fairmont San Francisco, van Teeffelen brings over 15 years of progressive executive leadership experience within the hospitality industry to this role. B...
Hotel Esencia Appoints Sean Murphy as General Manager
Hotel Esencia | May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 - Hotel Esencia is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Murphy as General Manager. Sean brings eight years of experience in the hospitality industry to Hotel Esencia, having previously served as the Front Office Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. As General Manager, Sean will apply his extensive knowledge of the travel industry to oversee all day-to-day operations, while continuing to drive owner Kevin Wendle’s vision of creating unparalleled guest experiences for new and returning patrons alike. His desire to inspire is exemplified through his leadership and management skillset, empowering the team to exec...
Marc Bromley Returns to Nation’s Capital as Senior General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
May 24, 2021
Marc Bromley has been appointed Senior General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, achieving both a childhood dream and creating his own legacy as a second generation Four Seasons General Manager. A fourteen-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Marc Bromley has worked his way up in the company, leading with his good humoured, caring nature and dedication to service excellence. “Marc is an exceptional leader and well positioned to build upon the Hotel’s historic legacy, bringing his characteristic passion and experience to our beloved Washington, DC Hotel,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations an...
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Appoints New Executive Chef and Spa Director
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort | May 24, 2021
LABRELOTTE BAY, Saint Lucia (May 24, 2021) -- Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort announces the appointment of Jose Gomez as Executive Chef and Alexandru Danila as Spa and Wellness Director. In time for much-anticipated summer travel, Chef Gomez and Alexandru Danila incorporate their styles to evolve the respective top-tier dining and luxurious spa experiences offered to guests visiting the property. “With a new worldwide focus on wellness and sustainability, we are especially excited to welcome Chef Jose and Alexandru Danila to join the Windjammer Landing team. Their experience and personal passions for their craft will surely elevate t...
Island Hospitality Management Announces Roger Pollak’S Retirement as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Island Hospitality Management | May 24, 2021
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (May 24, 2021): Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select service and upscale extended stay hotels in the United States, has announced today that Roger Pollak will be retiring as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on June 30, 2021. Pollak will serve as Director of Special Projects through the end of 2021. Pollak has spent the majority of his career as an instrumental leader at Island Hospitality since joining the team in 1995. Pollak’s contributions in various senior executive roles include overseeing the company’s financial and corporate administrative ...
Lone Star Court Appoints James Wilson as Executive Chef
May 24, 2021
Lone Star Court, a Valencia Hotel Group property, is excited to announce James Wilson as executive chef of the retro-inspired boutique hotel and on-site bar and restaurant, The Water Trough. “We are thrilled to welcome James to the Lone Star Court team,” said William Barba, general manager of the hotel. “Aside from his impressive background, he leads by example and offers a deep understanding of the hospitality and service we aim to provide to our guests.” A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL Originally from North Carolina, Wilson started cooking in a professional kitchen when he was just 13 years old. After discovering a passion for cr...
Mary Rogers Appointed General Manager of Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach | May 24, 2021
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (May 24, 2021) – Montage Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Rogers as general manager. With two decades of luxury hospitality industry experience, Rogers will oversee all day-to-day operations of the 30-acre beachfront sanctuary perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. “I am delighted to welcome Mary Rogers to Montage Laguna Beach,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “Mary’s extensive, ground-breaking background is nothing short of impressive, and we are honored to have her dynamic leadership at the helm of the resort...
Graduate Roosevelt Island Appoints William Cutillo as General Manager and Cristina Dalal as Director of Sales
Graduate Hotels | May 20, 2021
The announcement comes ahead of Graduate Hotels’ first New York City opening this June NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 20, 2021) - Graduate Hotels® is pleased to announce the appointment of the executive team at Graduate Roosevelt Island, the brand’s debut property in New York City and island’s first ever hotel. Positioned at the entrance of the Cornell Tech campus, the 224-key, 18-story hotel is managed by Highgate and offers a scholastic retreat in the middle of the East River with bright, modern spaces and breathtaking views of Manhattan, Queens and beyond. William Cutillo joins Graduate Roosevelt Island as General Manager bringing over 15 y...
The Shay Appoints Ryan Parker as General Manager Ahead of Fall Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | May 20, 2021
(May 19, 2021; Los Angeles, CA) – Ryan Parker has been appointed as general manager of The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel the brand’s first independent hotel in Los Angeles. Parker, a storied hospitality professional with a flair for creative, will be instrumental to the hotel’s Fall 2021 launch in the heart of Culver City’s flourishing epicenter of entertainment, Ivy Station. Parker’s 15 years of hospitality experience include serving on the Board of Directors of Visit Santa Barbara and Hospitality Santa Barbara; assuming role of general manager at landmark boutique hotels including Highgate’s Huntington Hotel on Nob Hill ...
Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne Appoints Franck Rodriguez as General Manager
CENTARA MIRAGE RESORT MUI NE | May 20, 2021
Mui Ne, Vietnam – 20th May 2021 – Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne has announced the appointment of Franck Rodriguez as General Manager of this brand-new, fully-integrated leisure destination that will mark the debut of the fun, family-centric Centara Mirage brand in Vietnam in the third quarter of 2021. A French national with more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Mr. Rodriguez has worked for some of hospitality’s biggest names, including Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts (now part of Marriott International). He is also no stranger to the Centara...
