Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Derek Shelly as General Manager of The Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | March 15, 2021
COVINGTON, Ky. - March 15, 2021 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today the hiring of Derek Shelly as the new general manager of the Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center. Shelly brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel, working with various major hospitality brands in a number of roles. He most recently served as general manager of the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, a full-service property featuring 279 rooms. "It is a pivotal time for our company, and we are excited to welcome Mr. Shelly to the team," Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer of Commonwealth Hotels, said. "Derek's experience, leaders...
Marriott International Elects David Marriott and Horacio Rozanski to Board of Directors
Marriott International | March 15, 2021
Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today it has elected David Marriott, President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott at Marriott International, and Horacio Rozanski, President and Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., as directors of the company, effective March 15, 2021. Mr. Marriott and Mr. Rozanski will also be included in the company’s slate of nominees for election at Marriott’s upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The elections of Mr. Marriott and Mr. Rozanski expand the Board membership to 13, nine of whom are independent. Last May, the company announced that in c...
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Jason Francis as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
Dream Hotel Group | March 15, 2021
NEW YORK, NY – March 15, 2021 – Celebrated hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Francis as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing all Dream Hotel Group-managed executive chefs and culinary teams, providing strategic leadership, guidance and direction on all food and beverage concepts, initiatives and operational decisions portfolio-wide. His key areas of responsibility include concept and menu development and kitchen design with a keen focus on maximizing profitability for each concept. He will play an active role in managing front of house operations teams, ...
Marriott International Names Global Development Leadership
Marriott International | March 15, 2021
BETHESDA, MD — March 15, 2021 — Marriott International, Inc. announced today the appointments of Carlton Ervin as Global Development Officer, International and Noah Silverman as Global Development Officer, U.S. & Canada. These announcements follow the recent appointments of Anthony Capuano as Marriott’s new Chief Executive Officer and Stephanie Linnartz as President. As Global Development Officer, International, Mr. Ervin will oversee development in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean & Latin America, and Asia Pacific, where he will focus on expanding Marriott’s portfolio. In his role as Global Development Officer,...
Nate Urbassik Named New CFO at React Mobile
React Mobile | March 11, 2021
Leading employee safety platform, React Mobile, welcomes a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to the executive team to support the company's trajectory and growth. Seattle, WA — March 11, 2021 — Nate Urbassik has been implementing and streamlining financial processes ever since the beginning of his professional career. He has grown his expertise around forecasting and budgeting processes while teaming up with stakeholders in places like Apptio, WDS (A Xerox Company), and Tango Card. During his time at Tango Card, Nate managed the finance and accounting department and grew his team from 0 to 22 in four years while successfully closing mul...
Silvio Araujo Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Rosewood São Paulo
Rosewood São Paulo | March 11, 2021
Rosewood São Paulo, the ultra-luxury hotel set to open in late 2021 as Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ first South American property, is pleased to welcome Silvio Araujo as director of sales and marketing. In his role, Silvio will be responsible for developing and executing innovative sales and marketing strategies for all aspects of the new hotel, including its six bars and restaurants, eight distinctive event spaces and an outpost of Asaya, Rosewood’s lifestyle community that provides encouraging experiences for growth and self-discovery. Silvio joins Rosewood São Paulo with more than 20 years of hospitality sales and marketing experi...
Hyatt Launches Global Franchise and Owner Relations Organization
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | March 11, 2021
CHICAGO – March 11, 2021 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a new Global Franchise and Owner Relations organization, dedicated to advancing care for owners and operators, enhancing the guest and customer experience and supporting accelerated franchise growth. In close consultation with its hotel owners and operators, Hyatt is dedicating focused resources to support this key stakeholder group in an effort to expand the franchise portfolio and increase property performance by further elevating Hyatt’s guest and customer personalization strategy. Jim Chu, EVP Global Franchising and Development Paul Da...
Bruce Ryde Appointed General Manager and Brand Strategist for Kamalaya Koh Samui
Kamalaya Koh Samui | March 11, 2021
Koh Samui, Thailand - March 11, 2021 - Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa has announced well known hotelier, Bruce Ryde as its new General Manager and Brand Strategist. Ryde has a long hotel history both operating hotels and leading global brands in Asia Pacific. The native Australian had most recently been managing the luxury brand strategy for Marriott Internationals brands amongst them The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels as Vice President in the Asia Pacific. Prior to that Bruce held the same position with IHG, overseeing the InterContinental brand as well as the launch of the Hotel Indigo...
MMI Hotel Group Appoints Executive Team for The Memphian
THE MEMPHIAN | March 10, 2021
MEMPHIS, TN – March 10, 2021 – The Memphian, a boutique hotel located in Midtown Memphis’ Overton Square, is set to open this spring as a member of the Marriott Tribute Portfolio. The project features 106 guest rooms including 9 suites in its 73,523 square feet of space, as well as two on-property food and beverage outlets, the neighborhood’s only full-service coffee shop, a 24-hour state-of-the-art exercise studio, curated retail experience, and rooftop event space. Management company MMI Hotel Group is excited to announce the leadership team who will serve as ambassadors of The Memphian brand with a keen attention to every deta...
Aparium Hotel Group Appoints Aaron Coburn as General Manager for Clayton Members Club & Hotel
Clayton Members Club & Hotel | March 9, 2021
DENVER – March 9, 2021 – Clayton Members Club & Hotel, slated to open in early April 2021, announces that reservations for the 63-room boutique hotel are live at claytondenver.com. Designed to cultivate connection and creativity, the private membership club and hotel is operated by Aparium Hotel Group, and industry veteran Aaron Coburn will serve as general manager. Located near some of Denver’s best shopping and dining, Clayton features a variety of stylish and well-appointed rooms with touches of Denver-inspired, mid-century décor. Perfect for remote work and leisure vacations in the Mile High City, Clayton’s guest rooms, st...
Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Appoints Executive Team
VICEROY L’ERMITAGE BEVERLY HILLS | March 8, 2021
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – March 8, 2021 – Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, the 116-room all-suite luxury hotel renowned for its legendary elegance, is pleased to announce two new team appointments. The hotel welcomes Scott Berger as General Manager and Daniel Ben-Efraim and as Executive Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are thrilled that Mr. Berger and Mr. Ben-Efraim are joining our team at the Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. As seasoned hospitality leaders, they will provide key insights and bring fresh perspectives to the property via their exceptional careers. We look forward to working together to continue our mission to p...
PROVision Partners Welcomes Mims Wright as Senior Advisor
PROVision Partners | March 5, 2021
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, March 5, 2020 — 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 Mims Wright as a Senior Advisor. Mims is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of the travel advisory firm, Black & Wright LLC, specializing in travel industry business, technology and equity. His clients have included leading online travel brands, traditional travel distributors, airlines, hotels, tour operators, publishers, and travel industry start-ups. Wright and Susan Black founded a practic...
Sunstone Hotel Investors Announces Chief Operating Officer Transition
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | March 4, 2021
IRVINE, CA - March 4, 2021 - Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone"), the owner of Long-Term Relevant Real Estate® in the hospitality sector, today announced the retirement of Marc Hoffman, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hoffman joined Sunstone in 2006 and has been responsible for Asset Management and Design & Construction. Chris Ostapovicz has been appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Ostapovicz will join the Company in March and will report to John Arabia, President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hoffman will remain with the Company during ...
Sandy Minskoff Named National Sales Manager of Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort | March 4, 2021
LEESBURG, VA - March 4, 2021- Sandy Minskoff has been appointed National Sales Manager of Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. With more than twenty years of hospitality and management experience, Minskoff is positioned to cultivate relationships that introduce new business as the resort moves through post pandemic recovery. Minskoff joins the resort team most recently from neighboring National Conference Center where she successfully grew the Corporate, Federal and State Government markets. Her experience expands from well-known Virginia destinations such as Airlie Resort, The Boar’s Head Inn, the Homestead Resort and Belmo...
INTEREL Names Scott Watts to Head Expanded Americas Presence
INTEREL | March 4, 2021
LAS VEGAS – March 4, 2021 -- INTEREL, the global leader in providing award-winning hospitality guest-room automation solutions, is pleased to announce that Scott Watts has joined the company as the Senior Vice President, Americas. In this role, Watts will provide the company’s overall direction for INTEREL’s continued growth and expansion in the Americas market with a focus on increasing market share in multiple vertical markets including hospitality, senior living, and MDUs. Watts joins INTEREL after serving as President of the Americas for GuestTek Interactive Entertainment, and previously served in other leadership positions for G...
Evolution Hospitality Appoints Angela S. Kuzma to Vice President of Lifestyle Operations
Evolution Hospitality | March 3, 2021
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF – March 3, 2021 – Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle division of Aimbridge Hospitality, announced that Angela S. Kuzma has joined the team as Vice President of Lifestyle Operations where she will oversee a group of complex assets, providing leadership to achieve hotel performance, guest satisfaction, associate engagement and owners’ investment goals. She brings 25 years of lifestyle and food and beverage experience to her new role overseeing full service, boutique, and resort properties with complex food and beverage and experiential environments that will require her to rely on her extensive restaurant concept a...
Beverly Magee Appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
March 3, 2021
Baltimore, MD - March 3, 2021 - Four Seasons veteran Beverly Magee has been named Regional Vice President in addition to her role as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, with regional responsibilities for Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston. “I feel honoured and privileged to take on this additional role with Four Seasons,” said Magee. “Each property is a dynamic destination full of art, entertainment, and culture and I look forward to working with these talented teams to continue to push boundaries and achieve even more success.” A true brand ambassador, Magee’s Fo...
Highgate Appoints Marianne Balfe as Vice President of Sustainability
Highgate | March 3, 2021
NEW YORK -- March 3, 2021 -- Highgate, the premier global real estate investment and hospitality management company, announces the appointment of Marianne Balfe to Vice President of Sustainability. In this new role, Marianne will be responsible for driving Highgate’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy across the company's guest experience, construction projects, external reporting, and corporate culture - with the goal of ensuring Highgate remains a leader in sustainable business practices. The hire reflects Highgate’s continued commitment to driving resiliency and sustainability in global hospitality. Marianne’s str...
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico Welcomes General Manager Felix Murillo
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico | March 2, 2021
Tamarindo, México - March 2, 2021 - Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico welcomes General Manager Felix Murillo, who has spent almost three decades in various positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Murillo will lead this oceanfront oasis through pre-opening and its opening, slated for late 2021. With a plethora of knowledge from opening award-winning hotels and resorts in the brand´s portfolio, Murillo brings a breadth of luxury hospitality experience, a deep respect for the undiscovered destination and an intimate understanding of the community to his new role. Overseeing every detail of this project, Murillo is elated...
Richard Raab Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg
March 2, 2021
St. Petersburg, Russia - March 2, 2021 - Richard Raab has taken over as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Richard's career in hospitality started with Four Seasons back in 1998, and the very first hotel was Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. But inspiration for this step appeared in childhood years during summer holidays in one of the most picturesque fjords, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tiny village of Geiranger, where almost the entire population is engaged in tourism, always attracted many cruise ships where Richard had the opportunity to work as a tour guide. “What kid w...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Aaron Bajorek as General Manager, The Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | March 2, 2021
Covington, KY - March 2, 2021 – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Aaron Bajorek has been appointed general manager of the Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Mr. Bajorek brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the property’s assistant general manager since joining the Art in 2017. “Mr. Bajorek is a proven leader who has demonstrated success in driving revenue as well as exceeding customer service and guest satisfaction at every touch point,” said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels. “He will be integral in ensuring the Ar...
HRI Lodging Appoints Leadership Team for The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Industrialist Hotel | March 1, 2021
New Pittsburgh hotel appoints general manager, director of sales & marketing and executive chef in advance of spring opening PITTSBURGH, PA (March 1, 2021) – The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection and HRI Lodging announces the appointments of Robert Brashler as general manager, Kelly Giger as director of sales and marketing and Gavin Hetrick as director of food and beverage and executive chef for the hotel opening this spring. Located in Pittsburgh’s lively downtown Golden Triangle District in the historic Arrott Building, The Industrialist will feature 124 rooms, including 3 stylish suite options, a vibrant lobby b...
James Bermingham Appointed CEO of Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels | March 1, 2021
MIAMI - March 1, 2021 - Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces James Bermingham's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bermingham joins the Virgin Hotels executive team following nearly two decades with Montage International. He will be responsible for delivering the company's exciting global growth pipeline, multi-award-winning customer experience, and unique culture. "We are thrilled to welcome James into the Virgin Hotels family," says Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. "For over a decade, we have been devoted to providing entertaining and ...
Oostwegel Collection Welcomes Two New Members to the Management Team
Oostwegel Collection | March 1, 2021
Valkenburg aan de Geul - March 1, 2021 - Oostwegel Collection completes its management team with two new members. Ilona van Rooij (29) joined as Director of Sales & Revenue on 1 February and Desiree Dils (41) will become General Manager of Kruisherenhotel Maastricht on 1 April 2021. Camille Oostwegel is delighted to welcome these new members. "Our management team is complete and with it we will build on our vision and ambition. That vision and ambition is about winning, and we can only do that with a robust team. With the arrival of Ilona and Desiree, we have a complete, robust and dynamic team with a range of experiences and perspecti...
