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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa Appoints Chris Cummer as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines | May 20, 2021
Bastrop, Texas (May 20, 2021) – Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, located on 405 acres of Texas landscape right outside of Austin and near the city of Bastrop, announces Chris Cummer as its new executive chef. Cummer joins the resort from Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Md. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Cummer to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines team,” said Keith Spinden, general manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines. “Chef Cummer’s extensive experience paired with his passion for this resort and his commitment to providing elevated and sustainable dining experiences for our guests ...
Sonesta Names Elizabeth Harlow as Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation | May 19, 2021
NEWTON, Mass., May 19, 2021 -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Harlow as the company's Chief Marketing and Brand Officer (CMBO). In this new role, Ms. Harlow will use her more than two decades of hospitality experience to strengthen Sonesta's market position and raise awareness of its portfolio of 15 diversified brands, approximately 1,200 locations and more than 100,000 guest rooms and its ranking as one of the largest hotel companies globally. Ms. Harlow will work closely with Sonesta President and Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Flores, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Vera Manoukia...
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Appoints Nate Hardesty as Managing Director of Thompson and Tommie Austin
Thompson Austin | May 19, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas (May 19, 2021) – Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Hardesty as managing director of Thompson Austin and tommie Austin, a mixed-use development slated to debut in the heart of Austin this summer. Situated in downtown Austin’s vibrant music and entertainment district, the highly anticipated and adjoined Thompson Austin and tommie Austin bring new, upscale hospitality to the capital city with thoughtfully designed guestrooms, suites, and residences; several distinct food and beverage concepts; lush pool deck; expansive wellness center; and several indoor-outdoor meeting spaces—all providi...
Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection Appoints Darby Kurtz as Director of Leisure Sales
Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection | May 19, 2021
(Saratoga, Wyo.) – MAY 19, 2021 – The award-winning Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection today announced that Darby Kurtz has been appointed as Director of Leisure Sales. Kurtz will oversee the leisure Reservation Specialist teams for the Collection’s three ranches including The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, named No. 1 Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. and No. 14 Top Hotel in the World in Travel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Awards; Magee Homestead, a Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star property; and French Creek Sportsmen's Club, a private sporting paradise. She will also establish and m...
Maria Tampakis Appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
May 18, 2021
New York, New York (May 18, 2021) -- Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning hotel located in the heart of Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood, has hand-selected Maria Tampakis for the role of Executive Chef. A lifelong culinarian, Tampakis brings a wealth of global experience to the role, reinforcing Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown as a lifestyle destination. As Executive Chef, Tampakis is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s culinary experiences with the mission to elevate the lifestyle proposition through various collaborations and partnerships with other iconic New York City Chefs. Tampakis will also be responsi...
Ballyfin Demesne Appoints Peter White as General Manager
Ballyfin | May 17, 2021
County Laois, Ireland (Ballyfin), May 17, 2021– Ballyfin is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter White as General Manager. White’s career spans 30 years of experience in hospitality management at 5-star hotels around the world. Ballyfin will reopen June 2, 2021, after an extended closure due to pandemic restrictions in Ireland. "I’m delighted to soon welcome back our first guests to Ballyfin and to continue the tradition of exceptional Irish hospitality that has been created here over the past ten years. This is the pinnacle and highlight of my 30-year career, and to achieve that in my favourite hotel makes me very excited ...
Hotel Equities Names Martin Stitt as Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada
Hotel Equities | May 17, 2021
ATLANTA, GA., May 17, 2021 — Today, hotel owner, operator and development firm Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced Martin Stitt has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada, where he will oversee HE’s growing portfolio of hotels in the country. HE’s Canadian regional team based in Edmonton, Alberta provides corporate support across all disciplines including operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing, revenue generation, accounting and human resources to the firm’s 26 managed hotels in Canada. Martin brings 30+ years of industry experience and a track record of success to his role with H...
Hector Rodriguez Ladevèze Appointed as General Manager for The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort in Panama City, Panama
The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort | May 14, 2021
PANAMA CITY, Panama – May 14, 2021 – The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, is proud to announce the appointment of Hector J. Rodriguez Ladevèze as General Manager. A seasoned industry veteran, Hector will lead the 182-room luxury hotel that caters to business and luxury leisure travelers. “Hector has an exceptional understanding of the international luxury travel market having worked with global brands in both urban and resort destination settings. We look forward to seeing his vision for the Santa Maria come to fruition throughout 2021 and in the years to come,” said Glenn Simon, Chief Operating Office...
New Leadership Team Named for AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria in Texas
AC Hotels | May 13, 2021
DALLAS, Texas – AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria is a chic, cosmopolitan destination waiting to greet guests with signature spaces, thoughtful amenities, and refined bites. The central location presents visitors with an opportunity to enjoy Dallas’ best dining, shopping, and sightseeing within minutes from the property. Alongside convenience & accessibility, the hotel offers a curated experience ranging from the signature hotel scent to vast lounge seating, entertainment centers, and specialized programming & events. Visitors can also take advantage of the convenient onsite perks, including dining options, fitness center, fle...
Commonwealth Hotels Hires Nicole Estep as Dual Director of Sales of the Residence Inn and Courtyard Cincinnati Airport in Ohio
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | May 13, 2021
COVINGTON, Ky. - May 13, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicole Estep as the new Dual Director of Sales of the Residence Inn and Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. Estep comes to the Cincinnati market after spending the vast majority of her career leading hotel sales efforts outside of Detroit. "I knew Nicole was a perfect fit for the Commonwealth culture as soon as I met her," Jennifer Schneider, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management at Commonwealth Hotels, said. "She exudes passion for her guests and co-workers in every facet – we're lucky to have her joining our team." Es...
Robert Sulatycky Appointed as Executive Chef for Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, California
Rosewood Sand Hill | May 13, 2021
Robert Sulatycky has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Sulatycky will oversee all F&B outlets at Rosewood Sand Hill, providing strategic direction to the property’s culinary team and its three dining establishments, including Madera, the hotel’s famed Michelin-starred restaurant, The Library & Bar and the seasonal Pool Garden Terrace. Sulatycky’s addition to the team comes at an exciting time as Rosewood Sand Hill prepares to introduce a collection of new culinary programs and partnerships to its guests. With over thirty years of e...
W. Courtney Lowe Named as President of the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont
the Woodstock Inn & Resort | May 13, 2021
WOODSTOCK, VT – May 13, 2021 – John T. Hallowell, managing director of the Woodstock Inn & Resort and vice chair of the Woodstock Resort Corporation, announced the promotion of W. Courtney Lowe to president of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, effective July 1, 2021. Lowe, who joined the resort in 2010 as director of sales and marketing, was named vice president of Marketing and Business Development in 2018. He will oversee all resort operations in his new position. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Courtney over the past three years. He’s an outstanding leader who has contributed significantly to the resort’s ...
Knowland Announces Rob Landon as Vice President Engineering
KNOWLAND | May 13, 2021
Hospitality industry veteran joins leader in meeting and events intelligence ARLINGTON, Va. — May 13, 2021 —Knowland, the leader in AI-powered group business data for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, announced today the selection of Rob Landon as its vice president of engineering. Over the last 25 years, Landon has developed a reputation for excellence in engineering and results-centric product development, leading high-performance teams in both startups and large enterprises. Prior to Knowland, Landon was VP of engineering at Cendyn (formerly The Rainmaker Group,) where he focused o...
Sébastien Roelly Joins Lake Placid, New York’s 96-suite Whiteface Lodge as Executive Chef
Whiteface Lodge | May 12, 2021
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – March 12, 2021 – Sébastien Roelly has joined Lake Placid, New York’s Whiteface Lodge as executive chef. A French-trained chef, pastry chef and restaurateur, Roelly brings more than 20 years of experience in top restaurant and hotel kitchens throughout his native Canada and the U.S. to his new role. His expertise spans the classic French cuisine he embraced from childhood—working his way through the French cookbook collection of his professional chef father—to Italian and Asian fusion cuisine. “We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Sébastien to Whiteface Lodge,” said Joe Giannino, general manager of...
Sun Valley Company Names Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort in Idaho
Sun Valley Resort | May 12, 2021
SUN VALLEY, Idaho - May, 12, 2021 - Sun Valley Company announces the appointment of Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort, effective June 7, 2021, reporting into Bruce Fery, CEO of Grand America Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Sonntag will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Resort. Current President and General Manager, Tim Silva will remain President of Sun Valley Company and transition his focus to development and planning. Sonntag's experience includes resort leadership roles at a number of acclaimed mountain destinations in North America, including Whistler Blackcomb an...
Pollyanna Forster is Named as Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley, Colorado
May 11, 2021
AVON, Colo. – May 11, 2021 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Pollyanna Forster is now serving as the Director of Food & Beverage at the award-winning resort. A longtime Vail Valley local, Forster most recently served as the Owner & Curator at Pollyanna Productions USA, a culinary consulting group that specialized in catering, pop-up events, restaurant & retail visualization and hospitality education. Forster is a certified Sommelier who enjoyed more than 15 years as the owner of several prominent Colorado restaurants, including eat + drink & cut, Tacorico and dis...
Montage Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jaime Moench as Director of Sales & Marketing of the 154-room Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Montage Deer Valley | May 11, 2021
PARK CITY, Utah – May 11, 2021 – Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Moench as director of sales & marketing of Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, Moench is responsible for the development and implementation of revenue and yield strategies, driving revenue and maximizing profitability. Additionally, Moench will provide leadership to the sales & marketing team, overseeing marketing performance, forecasting, and helping achieve overall department and resort goals. Moench joins Montage Deer Valley from The...
Davidson Hospitality Group Appoints Seth McDaniels as Vice President, Openings & Transitions
Davidson Hospitality Group | May 11, 2021
ATLANTA – May 11, 2021 – Davidson Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Seth McDaniels as Vice President, Openings & Transitions. In his role, he will be responsible for directing all new build openings, acquisitions and dispositions across company verticals, including Davidson Hotels, Pivot and Davidson Resorts. McDaniels joins the team from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he served as director of openings, transitions & brand experience, overseeing pre-opening and transition budget development while creating and implementing all lifestyle brand operational standards. He held a similar corporate role with Two Roads ...
Tracey Pool is Named as General Manager for the 488-room Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor in Maryland
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor | May 11, 2021
BALTIMORE, MD - May 11, 2021 - Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, the first branded full-service hotel in Baltimore City’s Inner Harbor, proudly welcomes Tracey Pool as the new general manager. Pool has worked within Hyatt Regency since the start of her career and brings 35 years of hospitality experience to her new role. Most recently, she served as general manager at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Prior to that, Pool was the general manager at the Hyatt Regency Dulles and Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach. Pool has held positions in the rooms division for Hyatt Regency Denver, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Hyatt Centric ...
Stonehill Names Jeremy Cooper as Vice President of Business Development
Stonehill | May 10, 2021
ATLANTA – May 10, 2021 – Stonehill announced it has named Jeremy Cooper to the position of vice president of business development. Cooper is responsible for originating and structuring debt and equity investments across Stonehill's hospitality lending platform and helping to drive its strategic growth efforts. He will report to Stonehill's executive vice president, Brent LeBlanc, and establish the company’s Northeast office in New York City. Cooper is a fourth-generation hotelier, having learned the hotel business at Cooper Hotels, a family business with more than 2,000 rooms. He most recently served as a senior investments associate...
Jenny Piccione is Appointed as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples in Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples | May 10, 2021
NAPLES, FL – May 10, 2021 – The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has welcomed Jenny Piccione as General Manager, overseeing operations of the iconic Southwest Florida resort. A seasoned industry professional with over eighteen years of luxury hospitality experience within The Ritz-Carlton, Jenny brings her passion for the brand’s gold standard of excellence and outstanding service to the iconic Naples resort. Jenny will lead the Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples through the resort’s exciting next chapter, ‘Tide of Transformation,’ which brings a new immersive pool experience, The Reservoir, and dining ...
New Executive Chef Brent Gauthier Takes Helm at Luminary Hotel & Co.
Luminary Hotel & Co. | May 6, 2021
FORT MYERS, Fla. – May 6, 2021 – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Gauthier to the position of Executive Chef for all food and beverage operations and outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Overseeing the hotel’s culinary team as interim Executive Chef for the past month, Gauthier started his journey at Luminary in January 2021 as Senior Sous Chef and has since assisted in all aspects of the hotel’s Food & Beverage department. “From Day One, Chef Brent proved to be a great culin...
Trump International Beach Resort Miami Welcomes Jose G. Rodriguez as New Director of Operations
Trump International Beach Resort Miami | May 5, 2021
Sunny Isles, Fla. – (May 5, 2021) – The independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami has appointed Jose G. Rodriguez as new Director of Operations of the 360-room resort, conveniently located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in the upscale enclave of Sunny Isles Beach. Rodriguez joins the Trump International Beach Resort family with more than 30 years of hospitality operations experience with an emphasis on food & beverage and rooms. In his new role, he will work with the operations leadership in supporting the resort’s goals and objectives while enhancing the overall guest experience. “We are thri...
Hilton Appoints Clarence Tan as SVP Development for Asia Pacific
Hilton | May 4, 2021
SINGAPORE and MCLEAN, Va. - May 4, 2021 - Hilton today announced the appointment of Clarence Tan as Senior Vice President, Development – Asia Pacific. Effective May 1, 2021, Clarence will lead the company’s development strategy in the region, deploying Hilton’s brands across Asia Pacific and continuing to deliver best in class financial returns for owners. With more than 20 years’ experience, Clarence joins Hilton from international hotel management and development company Valor Hospitality, where he served as the principal and corporate advisor. Prior to this, he was Group CEO at Millennium & Copthorne after serving at IHG i...
