Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
HRI Lodging Appoints Andrew Dryden as General Manager for New Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
Hilton Garden Inn | April 6, 2021
NEW ORLEANS, LA. - April 6, 2021 - HRI Lodging announces the appointment of Andrew Dryden as General Manager and Christopher Toy as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capital District, opening early summer 2021. With over two decades of combined hospitality leadership experience, Dryden and Toy will oversee a total of 214 guest rooms, three food and beverage outlets, and close to 3,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The property is a joint venture between Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC, and HRI Lodging, LLC will oversee management of the property. Andrew Dryden, Gen...
Fairmont Waterfront Appoints Jean-François Vary as General Manager
Fairmont | April 5, 2021
Vancouver, BC – April 5, 2021 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jean-François Vary as General Manager of Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC. In his new position, Vary will lead the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Waterfront. Joining the Fairmont Waterfront team following his most recent role as the General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg, Vary brings over 25 years of experience working within the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. “Fairmont Waterfront has become an ...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Nathan Lipps as General Manager of The Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | April 1, 2021
COVINGTON, Ky. - April 1, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today the promotion of Nathan Lipps to the position of general manager of the Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek, a Marriott hotel. Mr. Lipps brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the assistant general manager of the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. "We are excited to have Nathan on board at the Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek hotel," said Todd Smith, area director of operations for Commonwealth Hotels. "His extensive general manager experience and focus on revenue management will be key to the hotel's success." ...
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, Appoints Robb Walker as New Managing Director
Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination by Hyatt Hotel | April 1, 2021
CHARLESTON, S.C. – April 1, 2021 – Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Isle of Palms, S.C., is pleased to announce the appointment of Robb Walker as Managing Director. Walker most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of Catalina Island Company in Avalon, Calif. With 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, leading first-class operations throughout the United States and Canada, Walker is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations in the Wild Dunes Resort community, with an immediate focus on the successful launch of its new 153-key Sweetgrass Inn which opened last month. “Ro...
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Appoints New Executive Chef Mako
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel | March 31, 2021
Los Angeles, Calif. — March 31, 2021 — The much-anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, the new hotel that will bring Le Méridien’s distinctive European heritage to the Southern California destination on May 26, 2021, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Mako (Makoto Tanaka) to helm the opening of Mélange, the swanky new on-site eatery that will feature delectable Asian-European inspired cuisine. The seasoned chef boasts an impressive career, complete with catering to some of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities and entertainment industry executives after working at Spago by Wolfgang Puck and later opening his own res...
Jumeirah Group Appoints Ermanno Zanini as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group | March 31, 2021
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - March 31, 2021 - Jumeirah Group (www.Jumeirah.com), 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 Ital...
TFE Hotels Appoints Jelena Bojanic as General Manager of A by A by Adina Canberra
TFE HOTELS | March 30, 2021
CANBERRA - March 30, 2021 - Hospitality specialist Jelena Bojanic has stepped into her ‘dream role’ as A by Adina Canberra Hotel General Manager, raising the flag on the new brand’s first premium address in the nation’s capital. “I’m living the dream,” says the 26-year-old, who found her ‘life’s calling’ the very first day on the job with TFE Hotels 8 years ago. “The Adina brand is part of my heart and soul.” A sublime embodiment of contemporary Australian style, space and values that the rest of the world aspires to, the A by Adina brand purposely side-steps any concept of a ‘hotel category’ to elevate indi...
Laura Inman Named Director of Sales for Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown
Hampton by Hilton | March 30, 2021
TUSCON, Ariz. – March 30, 2021 – Laura Inman has been named as the new director of sales of the new dual branded Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home 2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, which is expected to open in July 2021. Inman will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel’s mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at 141 South Stone Avenue, the hotel is owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and managed by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC of Dallas, Texas. “Laura’s passion for the brands and her extensive sales and marketing knowledge make her the perfect fit to lead our sales and...
GuestTek Welcomes Julian Daniel as Vice President Operations, Americas
GuestTek | March 30, 2021
Assumed Role as of 24 March 2021 Calgary, Alberta – March 30, 2021 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing premier hospitality technology and support solutions, is pleased to announce that Julian Daniel has been appointed the role of Vice President Operations, Americas. Based in the UK, Julian has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, including 14 years with Hilton Hotels where he held senior director roles in infrastructure and technology as well as network engineering. Most recently, he parlayed his experience as an independent consultant for a five-star branded hotel chain and a nu...
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Appoints Adriaan F. Radder as General Manager
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island | March 29, 2021
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is pleased to welcome Adriaan Radder as General Manager of the award-winning resort. In his new role, Adriaan is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the resort’s sales, marketing, financial and operations. Adriaan joins Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island from his most recent position as General Manager for Mandarin Oriental in Washington D.C, a Forbes Four Star, AAA Four-Diamond hotel. There, he provided leadership support during a multi-million dollar renovation and successfully increased market and guest satisfaction score. Adriaan’s previous experience in hospitality and luxury...
BENCHMARK® Appoints Anthony Berkau General Manager for Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge | March 25, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - March 25, 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Anthony Berkau general manager for Willows Lodge, a Gemstone Collection property located in Woodinville, Washington State’s renowned wine country. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president & COO, made the announcement. "It is with great pleasure that I formally announce Anthony’s latest promotion within our company and at this remarkable property,” said Mr. Champion. “He brings strong leadership skills to his new role and solid management experience that he uses to drive positive change, consistently elevating guest servi...
Hotel Equities Appoints Syed Ali Vice President of Food & Beverage, Entertainment Operations
Hotel Equities | March 25, 2021
ATLANTA – March 25, 2021 – Today, hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced Syed Ali has been appointed Vice President of Food & Beverage and Entertainment Operations to support its growing portfolio of full-service, resort and boutique hotels, and its restaurant and entertainment venues which fall under the firm’s 33 Degrees operating platform. “Syed is a natural fit to the team. He is a passionate leader with strong food and beverage acumen and an outstanding record of effectuating revenue growth and results,” said Brad Rahinsky, President and CEO of Hotel Equities and 33 Degrees. “His stor...
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club Promotes Denise Perkins to Director of Sales and Marketing
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club | March 24, 2021
Colorado Springs, CO. – March 24, 2021 – Garden of the Gods Resort and Club has promoted Denise Perkins to Director of Sales and Marketing. Denise has served as Director of Marketing for Garden of the Gods Resort and Club for the past year and a half. During this time, Perkins has contributed to the business growth of the AAA Four-Diamond rated resort and wellness retreat through an array of innovative strategies and forward-thinking tactics. Throughout her career, Perkins has held numerous positions with prestigious hotels and resorts around the country. Prior to joining Garden of the Gods Resort and Club, Perkins most recently serve...
Hilton Appoints Sharilyn Toko as General Manager to Lead Iconic Caribe Hilton
Hilton | March 23, 2021
MCLEAN, Va. – March 23, 2021 – Hilton announces the appointment of Sharilyn Toko as general manager of the 652-room Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company’s first hotel to open outside of the continental U.S. in 1949 and birthplace of the piña colada. With more than three decades of hospitality experience, Toko joins the Caribe Hilton team following a year of holding a dual role as general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino and The Condado Plaza Hilton, where she took the helm in 2016 to reenergize the team and elevate the guest experience. An award-winning general manager, Toko is a Hilto...
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Appoints Dan Zwirn as General Manager
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts | March 23, 2021
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — March 23, 2021 — Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, the newest addition to Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., has appointed Dan Zwirn to helm the property that will officially open on May 25, 2021. The seasoned General Manager most recently oversaw the opening of the TRYP Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa., a luxury boutique property in the heart of Pittsburgh’s trendy Lawrenceville neighborhood. Prior to that, he held leadership roles in hotels across the country including General Manager at Le Méridien Philadelphia and opening General Manager at the Westin Wilmington. Zw...
Access Point Financial Appoints Michael Lipson as New Company CEO
Access Point Financial | March 22, 2021
40-year veteran of financial, asset management and banking services takes helm as APF ramps up lending operations due to improving hospitality markets. ATLANTA – March 22, 2021 – Access Point Financial, LLC (APF), a leading direct lender and specialty finance company focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, has today announced the appointment of Michael Lipson as Chief Executive Officer. Also continuing his role as Chairman of the Board for APF, Lipson possesses more than 40 years of financial and banking expertise. In his new role as CEO of the organization, he will be responsible for spearheading the expansion of lending...
JLL Appoints Andrea Grigg to Newly Created Role of Head of Global Asset Management, Hotels & Hospitality
JLL | March 19, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – Mar. 19, 2021 – JLL announced today Andrea Grigg will assume the role of Head of Global Asset Management, Hotels & Hospitality, reporting directly to Hotels Global CEO, Gilda Perez-Alvarado. The newly created role is in response to the industry’s increasing demand for alignment across global asset management portfolios, in addition to the company’s continued commitment to be the most connected, strategic, and creative team of hotel advisors across all global businesses. Grigg will continue to lead JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Asset Management practice as Head of the Americas, collaborating with regional asse...
Garrett Parker Appointed General Manager for Hilton Salt Lake City Center
March 19, 2021
Salt Lake City, UT – March 19, 2021 – Garrett Parker has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Salt Lake City, according to Area Vice President Michael Dunne effective, Monday, March 8, 2021. In his new role, Parker will be responsible for overseeing the guest experience and hotel operations of the 499-room property, located in the entertainment district of Salt Lake City and adjacent to the Salt Palace Convention Center. Previously, Parker served as Hotel Manager at San Francisco Union Square where he managed operations, sales and marketing, revenue management and events & catering teams of the 1921-room hotel with 1400 Team Memb...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Promotes Jonathan Newbury to Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific
Preferred Hotels & Resorts | March 18, 2021
NEW YORK, U.S.A. – March 18, 2021 – Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has promoted Jonathan Newbury to Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific. Newbury brings 30 years of international independent hotel experience to his new position, which carries the responsibility to drive the strategic direction and evolution of the Preferred brand in Asia Pacific, ensuring the success and retention of more than 150 member properties across the region and overseeing the company’s associates who are based in offices across 10 cities. ...
Sonesta Names Garine Ferejian-Mayo as Chief Commercial Officer
Sonesta | March 17, 2021
NEWTON, Mass. - March 17, 2021 - Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) has appointed Garine Ferejian-Mayo as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created position, Ms. Ferejian-Mayo will leverage more than 25 years of industry experience to drive the execution of Sonesta's commercial operations while leading the company's Sales, Revenue, Distribution, Call Center, and Field-Marketing teams. Ms. Ferejian-Mayo will work closely with Sonesta President and Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Flores, and Chief Operating Officer, Vera Manoukian to craft the company's commercial strategy aimed at positioning...
Burt Cabañas, Founder and Chairman of BENCHMARK®, A Global Hospitality Company, Named Chairman of the FIU Foundation
FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management: | March 17, 2021
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas - March 17, 2021 - Burt Cabañas, founder and chairman of BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has been named chairman of the Florida International University (FIU) Foundation. A 1976 graduate of FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Mr. Cabañas served on FIU’s Chaplin School Industry Advisory Board from 2002 – 2014 and in the role of Chairman from 2009 – 2014. He joined the FIU Foundation Board in 2014, serving as vice chair from 2018-2020, and becoming chairman this year. "It is an honor to serve in this capacity and give back to an industry and to a university that...
Jason Guyot Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino
the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | March 17, 2021
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - March 17, 2021 - The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino's new President and Chief Executive Officer. With nearly twenty years of resort management experience as a gaming and hospitality leader, Guyot assumed the role of Interim CEO in April, 2020 and was instrumental in effectively leading Foxwoods through one of its most challenging and difficult years. He assumes the role at a pivotal time as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation sought to redefine its post-pandemic resort experiences and propel Foxwoods toward its 30th Anniversary mileston...
Zemi Beach House Appoints Antoine Alsayah as Director of Sales & Marketing
Zemi Beach House | March 17, 2021
SHOAL BAY EAST, Anguilla – March 17, 2021 – Zemi Beach House (Zemi), an award-winning LXR Hotels & Resorts boutique property, today announces that Antoine Alsayah has been appointed as its Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Alsayah will lead the sales and marketing for the hotel, including the planning and implementation of modern, tech-forward sales strategies for maximizing hotel revenues and occupancy. He will also oversee revenue operations and reservations alongside Zemi’s General Manager, Paulo Paias. “I’m looking forward to joining the Zemi Beach House team at a very opportune time as we prepare for ...
Lewiston Murray Named General Manager of Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown
Hampton by Hilton | March 16, 2021
TUCSON, Ariz. – March 16, 2021 – Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and operated by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC, today announced Lewiston Murray has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager. The six story, 199-room/suite hotel is located at 141 South Stone Avenue. The property is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in July 2021. As general manager, Murray will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration, and overseeing the sales and marketing efforts. “Lewiston brin...
