Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Midas Hospitality Names Jena Ahlman as Minnesota Area Director of Sales
Midas Hospitality | February 15, 2021
St. Louis, Mo. - Feb. 15, 2021 - Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently appointed Jena Ahlman as Area Director of Sales for its Brooklyn Park, Minn. hotels. In this position, she will plan and manage the overall sales and marketing strategies for the properties. Ahlman is responsible for the revenue production of both the Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn hotels while simultaneously ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience. Ahlman has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality, she held numerous positions in sales, business development and a...
HVMG Names Brian Young as Executive Vice-President, Investments and Chief Financial Officer
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | February 15, 2021
ATLANTA — February 15, 2021 — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today named Brian Young executive vice-president, investments and chief financial officer. In the newly created role, Young will be leading HVMG’s finance, investor relations and financial reporting areas, and he will have a significant role leading and supporting HVMG’s aggressive growth plans around acquisitions, investments, joint-ventures and M&A activity. “Brian honed his knowledge and skillset through key leadership positions at Interstate Hotels and Resorts, the natio...
Fiji’s Kokomo Private Island Appoints Sean Flakelar as General Manager
February 11, 2021
KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND, FIJI – February 9, 2021 – Fiji’s most exclusive 140-acre award-winning resort – Kokomo Private Island – is pleased to welcome Sean Flakelar in his new role as the property’s General Manager in January 2021. Prior to his commencement with Kokomo Private Island, Flakelar gained experience with AMAN Resorts for nearly 20 years, where he managed some of their most iconic properties such as Amanjiwo, Amanoi, and Amangalla. Sean was AMAN’s Country Manager for Indonesia and most recently served as Country Manager at AMAN in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. Sean brings exceptional skills at ensuring that guests have the ...
BENCHMARK Names Robert Marusi Chief Commercial Officer for Turtle Bay Resort, A North Shore Landmark
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | February 11, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2021… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert Marusi chief commercial officer for Turtle Bay Resort, situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The luxury resort is scheduled to reopen after a major, transformational renovation in summer 2021. "It is such a pleasure to announce that Robert has joined the leadership team at Turtle Bay Resort,” said Ted Davis, chief marketing officer for BENCHMARK®. “He brings extensive sales leadership experience and business acumen to his new role with us, having served in director-level positions for major propertie...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Sunni Dupree as General Manager of Hotel Effie
HIGHGATE | February 11, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - Feb. 11, 2021 - The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced today that Sunni Dupree has been appointed as general manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. The property opened on February 1, offering an unparalleled experience that exemplifies genuine Southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury that feels like coming home. “Hotel Effie’s role as the ultimate host is personified through the team that welcomes our guests,” said Sara Becnel, Vice President of Development and General Manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. “Sunni Dupree is known in the industry for her hospitable manner, and she tre...
Josh Elliott Appointed Executive Chef for THesis Hotel Miami
February 11, 2021
Josh Elliott is the Executive Chef at THesis Hotel Miami, located at the intersection of Coral Gables, South Miami, and Coconut Grove, overseeing Mamey restaurant, the rooftop Mamey on 3rd and soon to market Orno restaurant. In this role, Elliott collaborates with visionary Chef Niven Patel, THesis Hotel Miami’s Director of Culinary. Having worked every station on the line, all positions in the kitchen, as well as multiple positions in the front of the house, Elliott began his career at age 16 as a dishwasher at Pizza Hut and has fully grasped the food and beverage industry by working alongside industry leaders. He has held positions at Eo...
Markus Krebs Appointed General Manager of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY GROUP | February 11, 2021
BANGKOK — Outrigger Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Krebs as the new general manager of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort as of 25 January 2021. Prior to joining Outrigger, Krebs was general manager of the AAA Five-Diamond luxury, 400-rooom Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The veteran hospitality leader has more than three decades of hotel experience, with a substantial emphasis in the luxury segment. His fondness for the industry started while he was a hotel management apprentice, where he quickly worked his way up to various positions, including front-office manager, restaurant...
Soon-to-Open AC Hotel Columbus Downtown Appoints Executive Team
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown | February 10, 2021
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Feb. 10, 2021 – The AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, managed by Concord Hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Manager Lisa Garner, Assistant General Manager Maxwell Chick and Director of Sales and Marketing Jennifer Myers. The executive team will oversee operations of the new-build, 160-room property, which will open its doors this spring as a premiere destination for business and leisure travelers looking to experience Columbus. Garner brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience to the AC Columbus team. She joined Concord Hospitality in 2017 as Dual General Manager of the Marrio...
Janko Hospitality Appoints Marlena Karwowski as General Manager for The Forester Hotel
The Forester Hotel | February 10, 2021
LAKE FOREST, IL - February 2021 - The first hotel to plant roots in the Lake Forest community in over 92 years, and the world’s first boutique-inspired Hyatt Place property, The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, 200 N. Field Dr., is proud to announce that industry veteran Marlena Karwowski has been appointed to lead the new property as General Manager. Hailing from Skaryszew, Poland, Karwowski’s passion for hospitality is unparalleled and has bloomed over two decades in the industry, serving in key roles at properties including Assistant Reservations Manager at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Reservations and Communications Manager at Hyatt R...
Robert Mason Named Director of Beverage & Food for New AC Hotel Orlando Downtown
AC Hotel Orlando Downtown | February 9, 2021
ORLANDO, FL – February 9, 2021 – Downtown Orlando’s first lifestyle hotel has tapped industry veteran Robert Mason to forge an innovative beverage and food (B&F) program. With plans to shake up the area’s cocktail scene, Mason joins the AC Hotel Orlando Downtown as the Director of Beverage & Food with more than 35 years of hospitality experience, 20 of those spent in the Central Florida region. “My passion for using ingredients in new, artistic ways as well as developing innovative food & beverage techniques has driven my career over the past three decades,” says Mason. “Having worked in Orlando for most of my lif...
Island Hospitality Management Appoints Mark George to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Island Hospitality Management | February 9, 2021
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. - February 9, 2021 - Island Hospitality Management, the premier independent third-party management company for select service and upscale extended stay hotels in the United States, has announced the promotion of Mark George to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mark will oversee sales and marketing efforts for the entire organization and lead strategies that support the changing landscape within the industry and the company itself. “Mark has been an integral part of our leadership team for nearly two decades,” said Gregg Forde, Chief Operating Officer, Island Hospitality Management. “T...
Aimbridge Hospitality Hires Marco Roca, Jr., as Vice President of Development
Aimbridge Hospitality | February 9, 2021
PLANO, TX – February 9, 2021 – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, announces Marco Roca, Jr., has joined the company's business development team as Vice President of Development. In this position, he will support the growth of the Luxury & Resorts vertical, focusing on identifying new resort opportunities in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean as well as sourcing opportunities for Aimbridge's lifestyle arm, Evolution Hospitality, in the Eastern United States. "We’re deeply pleased that Marco is joining our team with a focus on expanding our already significant resort presenc...
Naples Grande Beach Resort Appoints Elias Assaly as Area Vice President and General Manager
Naples Grande Beach Resort | February 8, 2021
NAPLES, FL. -- February 8, 2021 -- Naples Grande Beach Resort is pleased to announce today the appointment of Elias Assaly as Area Vice President and General Manager. In his new role at Naples Grande Beach Resort, Assaly will oversee day-to-day operations of the resort and its 474 guestrooms, ensuring ongoing initiatives and activations are aligned with the highest hospitality standards, bringing fresh innovative ideas to the resort and creating exciting new opportunities both on a local and national level. Elias will also provide his expert guidance and support to Naples Grande Golf Club, the legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada,...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Tom Donovan Vice President & General Manager for Landmark Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort | February 8, 2021
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas - February 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Thomas Donovan vice president and managing director for the landmark Turtle Bay Resort situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The resort is currently undergoing a transformational renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2021. “I am so pleased to welcome Tom to our company and to Turtle Bay Resort,” said Greg Champion, president and COO for BENCHMARK®. “This represents a return to the Hawaii market for him. Tom brings vast operational and marketing experience to his new position and a keen under...
Stephan Karl Appointed General Manager of Andaz Singapore
February 8, 2021
SINGAPORE – 8 FEBRUARY, 2021 – Andaz Singapore is pleased to announce German hotelier Stephan Karl as its newly appointed General Manager. With a career spanning over 24 years and a successful graduate of the famous Heidelberg Hotel Management School, he started at Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Lindau as an apprentice. Over the next decade, he rose through rooms, food and beverage and banqueting roles at Carlton Hotel St. Moritz, Sheraton Suites Galleria-Atlanta and Castle Hospitality & Catering in Heidelberg, southwest Germany. In 2006, his Hyatt journey enriched with multiracial cultures began at Hyatt Regency Mainz followed by other...
Choice Hotels Names Three New Regional Vice Presidents
Choice Hotels | February 5, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Feb. 5, 2021 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has announced three new regional vice presidents to advance the company's corporate priorities and drive growth. These include: Odette Brown has been promoted to regional vice president (RVP) of franchise services, overseeing the mid-southern United States region. In this role, Brown will join an RVP team that spans the country, leading assigned area directors, regional area directors and area managers. Together, these teams will work to optimize hotel portfolio support strategies while helping drive h...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) Names 2021 Board of Directors
HAMA | February 5, 2021
ATLANTA — February 5, 2021 — Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced their new board of directors for 2021. Appointed at the group’s semi-annual conference held virtually this past year, the new members include: Larry Trabulsi, CHMWarnick, CHAM – President Matthew Arrants, Pinnacle Advisory Group, CHAM – Vice-President Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – Membership Chair Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM – Marketing Chair Elizabeth Lloyd, Ashford Hospitality Trust – Industry Chair David Daniel...
Gearoid Lyons Named General Manager of Conrad Bangkok
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | February 5, 2021
BANGKOK, Thailand— February 5, 2021 — Gearoid Lyons has been appointed general manager of Conrad Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Lyons brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Joining Hilton in 2010 he has previously held various management roles in full service and luxury hotels across multiple markets including London, Sydney, Perth, Tokyo and Bangkok. In his most recent role as Hotel Manager at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Lyons was a key member of the leadership driving the launch of the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in South East Asia in August 2018. Lyons is a graduate of Shannon College of Hotel ...
Marriott Dallas Uptown Welcomes General Manager and Executive Chef
Marriott International | February 5, 2021
DALLAS – February 5, 2020 – The Marriott Dallas Uptown team is excited to announce the appointment of Robbie Tawil as General Manager of the hotel property. Tawil has more than 35 years of experience with Marriott and the hospitality industry, including previous leadership roles in management and operations. Thrilled to open the 14-story, 255 guestroom hotel, Tawil will lead Marriott into the future, opening the first Marriott property with the latest generation room design. He is well equipped to lead his team and has done so successfully in the past. During his tenure with Marriott, Tawil has served as General Manager of the Marriott C...
Midas Hospitality Appoints Greta McCue as Director of Sales for Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Midas Hospitality | February 4, 2021
St. Louis, Mo. - Feb. 3, 2021 - Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently hired Greta McCue as Director of Sales at the Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. In this position, she will focus on maximizing profits while ensuring customer satisfaction for new and existing clientele. Her responsibilities include pursuing corporate and individual consumer bookings, as well as maintaining ongoing communication with both the property’s team and guests. McCue has nearly 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality, she worked in numerous sales and managerial capacities...
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Announces New Executive Team Members
Ohana Real Estate Investors | February 4, 2021
DANA POINT, Ca.– February 4, 2021 – Following the debut of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club earlier this month as part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive team led by George Munz as general manager. New additions to the executive leadership team also include Jean-Pierre Dubray as executive chef and Pat Rizco as director of engineering. “We are delighted to welcome these three incredibly talented team members to Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s leadership team,” said Dino Michael, se...
Charlestowne Hotels Appoints Paul Stracey as Director of Operations
Charlestowne Hotels | February 4, 2021
CHARLESTON, S.C. – February 4, 2021 – Leading hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels proudly welcomes Paul Stracey to the corporate team as director of operations. In his role, Stracey will oversee key properties within Charlestowne’s growing portfolio of more than 50 hotels. A well-respected leader in Charleston and the hospitality industry at large, Stracey brings more than 35 years of luxury hospitality experience to his new role. Due to the growth of the company’s current portfolio and new business pipeline, Charlestowne Hotels recruited Stracey to support the existing operations team, where he will work di...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Taps David Werly as Executive Chef
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | February 4, 2021
LAS VEGAS – February 4, 2021 – Bringing over 20 years of culinary acclaim to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Chef David Werly has been tapped as the executive chef for the reimagined and re-conceptualized casino resort which is slated to open in early 2021. In his role as executive chef of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Chef Werly will oversee the Virgin Hotels concepts, including The Kitchen at Commons Club, Funny Library Coffee Shop, The Juice Bar, and the food and beverage offerings at the guest pool and dayclub. In addition, he will also run in-room dining and banquet dining. Classically trained in French cuisine, Chef Werly will bring a sel...
SH Hotels & Resorts Names Arash Azarbarzin Chief Executive Officer
SH HOTELS & RESORTS | February 4, 2021
New York, NY – February 4, 2021 – Starwood Capital Group (“Starwood Capital”), a global private investment firm focused on real estate and energy, has promoted Arash Azarbarzin to Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary company, SH Hotels & Resorts, effective immediately. Mr. Azarbarzin succeeds Starwood Capital Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht as CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Sternlicht will remain Chairman and continue to be involved with the organization. Mr. Azarbarzin has more than 30 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at St. Regis Hotels, W Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, and as Founding Member...
