Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Phonesuite Direct Promotes Jamie Prestileo to VP of Sales & Marketing
Phonesuite Direct | April 19, 2021
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – April 19, 2021 – Phonesuite Direct, a leading provider of hospitality communications and a subsidiary of Phonesuite, is proud to announce that Jamie Prestileo has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Prestileo has 25 years of technical sales and marketing experience with a focus on enterprise-level and hospitality solutions and customer satisfaction. He joined Phonesuite Direct in 2020 as Director of Sales & Marketing and has been working with the sales team to re-vamp the company’s internal sales process, and refining its go-to-market strategy, product mix and business models. “Jami...
Bill Doak Joins Stockdale Capital Partners as Head of New Hospitality Platform
Stockdale Capital Partners | April 19, 2021
LOS ANGELES – April 19, 2021 – Stockdale Capital Partners (“Stockdale”), a Los Angeles-based, vertically-integrated real estate investment firm, announced that hospitality veteran William “Bill” Doak has joined the company as a Managing Director and Head of Stockdale Hospitality. Bill Doak has more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience, with senior leadership roles in operations, marketing, product development, and asset management with top real estate investment and hotel firms including: CIM Group, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Ian Schrager Company, JRK Hotel Group, Loews Hotels, and Morgans Hotel Group. With CI...
True North Hotel Group Appoints GM and DOS for AC Hotel by Marriott in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
AC Hotels | April 16, 2021
Overland Park, KS – April 16, 2021 – True North Hotel Group today announced that Karen Steiger and Darren Segura have been named general manager and director of sales, respectively, for the company’s first managed AC Hotel by Marriott, opening late spring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2585 6th Street. The pair will oversee the launch of the five-story, 120-room hotel located in Tuscaloosa’s vibrant, revitalized downtown, just minutes from popular attractions like the Black Warrior River, the Riverwalk, the Amphitheater, and the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. Taking maximum advantage of its sweeping views and energeti...
Valor Africa Appoints Joep Schoof as Director of Operations
Valor Hospitality Partners | April 15, 2021
Cape Town – April 15, 2021 – Valor Hospitality Partners Africa announced the promotion of Joep Schoof to the newly created position of Director of Operations for Valor Africa, effective 1 April 2021. “Joep has been a key part of our success, and we are thrilled to promote him to this important position as we grow the business “said Tony Romer-Lee, Managing Partner of Valor Hospitality Africa & Middle East. Joep joined the company on day 1 as General Manager of Spier Hotel & Leisure in December 2013 and has been instrumental in its turnaround and continued strong performance, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic period. T...
Outrigger Taps Top Talent in Sales and Marketing and Food and Beverage
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts | April 15, 2021
HONOLULU – April 15, 2021 – Premier beach resort brand, Outrigger Hospitality Group, is pleased to announce the appointments of Brian Lynx as Area Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, Waikiki Malia by Outrigger and OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger and Rey Baysa as Executive Chef at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort’s enhanced Kani Ka Pila Grille. Lynx leads his team in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximise revenue market share and optimise profitability for all source markets...
BENCHMARK® Appoints Andy Blair as Director of Finance for Snow King Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
Snow King Resort | April 14, 2021
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas - April 14, 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has formally announced the appointment of Andy Blair to the position of director of finance for Snow King Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Jackson, Wyoming. Gregg Fracassa, Benchmark’s general manager at the resort, made the announcement. "I am so pleased to have Andy as part of our resort’s leadership team,” said Mr. Fracassa. “His vast financial acumen and his knowledge of our company’s Be The Difference service culture, having previously been a part of the Benchmark family, are invaluable to the property...
Kimpton Pittman Hotel Names Rajeev Gopalakrishnan as General Manager
April 14, 2021
DALLAS, TX – April 14, 2021– Kimpton Pittman Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajeev Gopalakrishnan as the hotel’s new General Manager. While Gopalakrishnan is new to the Kimpton brand, he is no stranger to the hospitality industry, having worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. After receiving his Diploma in Hospitality and Business Management degree in his home country of India, Gopalakrishnan continued his education at the Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz in Switzerland. A true globetrotter, upon graduating with a Diploma in Hotel Management in 2003, he began his hospitality career in London as a restaurant superviso...
Hawks Cay Resort Welcomes Robert Moore as New Resort Manager
Hawks Cay Resort | April 13, 2021
DUCK KEY, Fla. – April 12, 2021 – Hawks Cay Resort, an iconic destination resort in the Florida Keys, announces the appointment of Robert Moore as the new Resort Manager. Joining the resort from a custom destination marketing organization in Nashville, Moore brings his operational expertise to the AAA Four Diamond resort. Most recently, Moore served as General Manager of CSI DMC Nashville, where he successfully designed and serviced strategies with hotel partners. He has an extensive career in the hospitality industry, having worked with Gaylord Hotels as Hotel Manager and Vice President of Conference Management at the Gaylord Nationa...
New Castle Names Nicolas Messian as General Manager of Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada
the Algonquin Resort | April 12, 2021
RIDGEFIELD, Conn — April 12, 2021 — Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announced that Nicolas Messian has been named general manager of the landmark Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. Previously, Messian was the hotel manager at the renowned Emirates Palace operated by Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. Messian brings to the Algonquin more than 20 years’ experience operating luxury, destination hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean, including the Ritz Carlton Toronto, London’s famed Dorchester Hotel an...
Kohler Co. Veteran Shawn Dortman Appointed to General Manager of Green Bay’s LODGE KOHLER
Kohler Hospitality & Real Estate Group | April 12, 2021
KOHLER, Wis. — April 12, 2021 — Kohler Hospitality & Real Estate, part of Kohler Co., a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath plumbing products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Dortman to the general manager of LODGE KOHLER, the AAA Four Diamond hotel in the heart of Titletown in Green Bay, WI, just steps from historic Lambeau Field. “It is a pleasure to announce the promotion of Shawn Dortman to general manager of LODGE KOHLER after 23-years with Kohler Co.,” said Christine Loose, vice president of lodging and wellness for Kohler Co. “Gracious hospitality has defined our lodging portfolio since its ince...
StayNTouch Appoints Prabol Bhandari as CTO to Accelerate Innovation of Guest-Centric Cloud PMS
StayNTouch | April 12, 2021
StayNTouch, a leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced the appointment of Prabol Bhandari as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Bhandari comes to StayNTouch with over a decade of experience in cloud technology and data analytics, including as the Strategy Lead for Cloud Consumption at Dell/EMS, and as a Director at Anglepoint focusing on product development and business intelligence. As the Chief Technology Officer at StayNTouch, Mr. Bhandari will be responsible for growing StayNTouch’s product and engineering teams, driving forward technological innovation and architectural simplic...
PROVision Partners Welcomes Ted Horner as Senior Advisor
PROVision Partners | April 8, 2021
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, April 09, 2021 — PROVision Partners (“PROVision”), a leading global strategic growth, marketing, technology, and commercial services advisory firm to the travel and hospitality industry, announces the appointment of Ted Horner as a Senior Advisor. Horner is owner and managing director of the Sydney-based information and technology services firm, E Horner & Associates Pty Ltd. Horner is recognized both in Australia and internationally as one of the premier consultants in the industry for the past 30 years. He was inducted in 2004 to the Hospitality Technology and Financial Professionals (“HFTP”) Inte...
Alaia Belize Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of May Opening
ALAIA BELIZE | April 8, 2021
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE – April 8, 2021 – Alaia Belize, one of the largest waterfront resorts and residential properties on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional, Sandra Grisham-Clothier, as the general manager and veteran sales expert, Edward Donaldson, as the director of sales and marketing. In her new role, Grisham-Clothier will be responsible for the daily operations at the hotel to assure optimum performance, guest satisfaction and that the property upholds the high-quality standards of the Marriott brand. In his new role, Donaldson will develop a strategic plan to drive online bookings and lead marketing and...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Haitham Mattar as Managing Director of India, Middle East & Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts | April 8, 2021
IHG® Hotels & Resorts , one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as Managing Director of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), effective 18 April 2021. Haitham is a well-known industry veteran in the IMEA region, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism and an outstanding network across the industry. In his new role with IHG, Haitham will take on a broad leadership agenda to drive IHG’s business in the Middle East, Africa and the South West Asia region, covering both development and operations responsibilities across a portfolio of 165 operational hotels and a...
Leslie Chiyoma Appointed General Manager of Grand Park Otaru on Ishikari Bay
Park Hotel Group | April 8, 2021
Grand Park Otaru, a luxury 296-room hotel located along Ishikari Bay in the beautiful sea-trading port of Otaru, today announced the appointment of Leslie Chiyoma as General Manager of the hotel. Leslie joins the hotel with more than 20 years of hospitality experience where he held leadership appointments with luxury hotel chains and select service hotels in Japan, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. Born in Saitama, Japan, Leslie started his career as a sales manager in an international hospitality company. He worked across multiple functions and rose through the ranks to leadership positions that required him to oversee the development...
Abby Murtagh Appointed General Manager of Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort | April 7, 2021
PHOENIX, Ariz. – April 7, 2021 – Debuting May 1, 2021 after a landmark transformation, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Abby Murtagh as general manager. A renowned hotelier, Murtagh will usher in the groundbreaking reimagination of the sprawling 39-acre Frank Lloyd Wright inspired desert gem. As general manager, Murtagh will oversee general operations and development of the next chapter in the legendary resort’s history. She holds over two decades of executive leadership experience within heritage lifestyle, hotel and entertainment brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Th...
Jumeirah Group Appoints Ermanno Zanini as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group | April 7, 2021
United Arab Emirates, Dubai - April 7, 2021 - Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hospitality company, has announced the appointment of Ermanno Zanini to the role of Regional Vice President and General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, its flagship hotel in the United Arab Emirates. In his new role, Ermanno will oversee all aspects of the global icon’s operations, building on his rich background to further cement the exceptional service that Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is renowned for. He will lead and support the team in its unwavering dedication to create unforgettable guest experiences, while maintaining oversight for Italy and Spain. Erma...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints Danielle Boyles as Director of Sales and Marketing
Grand Hyatt Vail | April 7, 2021
Vail, CO. – April 7, 2021 – An innovative and enthusiastic sales and marketing executive, Danielle Boyles brings proven expertise and thoughtful leadership to Grand Hyatt Vail. Eager to celebrate the year round appeal that the Vail Valley has to offer and the resort’s extensive array of experiences, Boyles is committed to showcasing Hyatt’s first Grand Hyatt hotel within a world-class U.S. mountain resort destination. Returning to the Hyatt family and with over 20 years sales and marketing experience, Boyles is no stranger to the hospitality business. Before joining the Grand Hyatt Vail team, Boyles spent several years in various s...
Alila Napa Valley Appoints Ty Accornero as New General Manager
Alila Napa Valley | April 7, 2021
Napa Valley, Calif. – April 7, 2021 – Alila Napa Valley, the luxury boutique hotel and spa reopening March 15, 2021 in the community of St. Helena, has named Ty Accornero as General Manager, effective immediately. A Sonoma County native, Ty has been immersed in the hospitality industry for over 25 years and possesses a vast knowledge and familiarity of the region, a benefit to both visiting guests and locals alike. As part of his new role, Accornero will oversee all property operations, including 68 guest rooms and suites, Spa Alila and Fitness Center, over 5,500 square feet of meetings and events space and the exceptional signature rest...
Cendyn Names Jenny Cybul Chief Human Resources Officer
Cendyn | April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021 – Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales, and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Jenny Cybul as Chief Human Resources Officer at Cendyn. Jenny is a results-driven, strategic leader who has proven success building and nurturing relationships at all organizational levels. She joins Cendyn with demonstrated expertise in benefits strategy, payroll leadership, international human resources, and collaborative problem solving to achieve company-wide goals. "We are incredibly excited to have Jenny join our team. Her wealth of experience and track record with people manag...
Rachel Clark Named Director of Sales & Marketing of SOPHY Hyde Park in Chicago
SOPHY® Hyde Park | April 7, 2021
Chicago, IL – April 7, 2021 – Rachel Clark has been named the Director of Sales & Marketing for SOPHY® Hyde Park hotel in Chicago. The 98-room boutique hotel is home to Mesler Restaurant & Bar and is located in the dynamic Hyde Park community, close to the new David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago as well as the site of the future Obama Presidential Center. Ms. Clark is a 15-year veteran of the hospitality industry. A Pennsylvania State University graduate in Hospitality Management, Clark started her sales career with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place as a Corporate Management Traine...
Royal Sonesta San Juan Appoints Executive Team
Royal Sonesta San Juan | April 6, 2021
CAROLINA, PR - Royal Sonesta San Juan welcomes Michael Herrmann as the hotel’s general manager, Chagrin Olivo as the director of sales and marketing and Joel Perdomo as director of food and beverage. Herrmann was hired by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation after talking him out of retirement. Sonesta opened the Royal Sonesta San Juan this year following a rebranding of the former InterContinental San Juan. Herrmann, who brings a wealth of experience built over the course of more than 45 years in the hospitality industry, was the General Manager of the InterContinental San Juan as well as Regional Director of Operation Caribbean and...
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel Appoints Sylvain Delpique as Executive Chef
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel | April 6, 2021
New York, NY – April 6, 2021 – With nearly 25 years of experience in the luxury restaurant and hospitality industry, Sylvain Delpique has joined The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel as executive chef. He will oversee all culinary aspects of the legendary Upper East Side hotel, including the famed Bemelmans Bar and celebrated Café Carlyle. Delpique joins The Carlyle from the renowned ‘21’ Club, where he spent the last six years as executive chef. Inspired at a young age to pursue a culinary career, he earned a degree at Challes-les-Eaux Culinary School, while working in some of the most celebrated restaurants...
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Appoints Greg Durrer as Hotel Manager
JW Marriott | April 6, 2021
NEW YORK - April 6, 2021 - The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is thrilled to announce the promotion of Greg Durrer to the position of Hotel Manager. A 21-year company veteran, Mr. Durrer has returned to Grande Lakes, having held the role of Rooms Director at The JW Marriott from 2007 to 2011. Starting his career in 2000 with The Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown, Mr. Durrer moved to Florida in 2002 where he spent time in Miami and Orlando working with several different properties. After his time at Grande Lakes Orlando, he moved to the Marriott Corporate office where he held positions with the JW Marriott Global Brand in Design and Deve...
