Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Kinley Chattanooga Southside Names Michael Dimaria as General Manager
Kinley, Chattanooga Southside | February 4, 2021
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – February 4, 2021 – Vision Hospitality Group has named Michael DiMaria as General Manager of the new lifestyle hotel, Kinley Chattanooga Southside, opening this spring. With a decade of hospitality experience, DiMaria has successfully opened new hotels by focusing on brand standards and capitalizing on strengths of the properties to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for guests, locals and employees. He is particularly skilled in creating unique experiences, attractive to both travelers and local explorers. “We are thrilled to have Michael DiMaria launch and lead Kinley Chattanooga Southside,” said Mit...
Hilton Aventura Miami Appoints Executive Culinary Team
Hilton Aventura Miami | February 3, 2021
AVENTURA, FL – February 3, 2021 – Thaddeus Keefe has been named general manager of food and beverage and Philip Thompson has been named executive chef of Hilton Aventura Miami, slated to open early spring 2021. The duo will take the helm of the soon-to-open hotel’s culinary program and operations for Gala, the hotel’s signature restaurant, as well as MuseBar, The Pool Bar, The Reserve and catering for groups, weddings and special events. Keefe, an award-winning restaurateur, brings more than sixteen years of experience to his new position as general manager of food and beverage. He will be responsible for creating and overseeing th...
Maslina Resort Appoints Denis Martin as New General Manager
February 3, 2021
Hvar, Croatia - February 3, 2021 - Maslina Resort, the brand new Relais & Chateaux luxury property that opened on the island of Hvar, Croatia late summer 2020 just announced that expert hotelier Mr. Denis Martin is coming aboard as their new General Manager. Mr. Martin’s extensive, 40-year long, hospitality career includes a wealth of international experience with global brands such as Hilton, Le Royal Meridien, and Relais & Chateaux. Mr. Martin has demonstrated effective leadership by successfully climbing the career ladder in the luxury sector, previously holding the position of Director of Food and Beverage at three w...
Eugene Leonard Appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
MAYBOURNE BEVERLY HILLS | February 3, 2021
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. - February 3, 2020 - Hotelier Eugene Leonard has been appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the first international property of the Maybourne Hotel Group, operators of London’s most legendary and prestigious hotels, Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. Eugene who hails from Co. Clare, Ireland, has been a longstanding member of the Maybourne family, having worked across all three hotels for over a decade. Most recently, Eugene was Hotel Manager for four years at the iconic Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair, London. His role included supporting a major hotel restoration, the opening of super c...
Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson to Temporarily Reduce Schedule for Cancer Treatment
Marriott International | February 2, 2021
BETHESDA, MD — FEBRUARY 2, 2021 — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that president and CEO Arne Sorenson will be temporarily reducing his schedule to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer. In May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson, 62, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was beginning treatment. Mr. Sorenson, who will remain Marriott’s president and CEO, is expected to step back from full-time oversight of the company for several months. During this time, he will stay involved in directing the company to the extent practical and will remain a member of the board of di...
Deer Path Inn Appoints Patrick Lacassagne as General Manager
Deer Path Inn | February 2, 2021
LAKE FOREST, IL – February 2, 2021 – The award-winning Deer Path Inn proudly announces the appointment of Patrick Lacassagne as general manager/innkeeper. In his new role, Lacassagne will lead the historic 57-room boutique property, known for marrying the traditions of English innkeeping with exceptional service. Lacassagne will continue Deer Path Inn’s legacy as an unforgettable luxury escape on Chicago’s North Shore. Lacassagne brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Deer Path Inn from hotels all over the world. He’s held many roles during his career, including hotel manager and director of food and beverage. At ...
Charlie Muller Named Managing Director of Newly Formed Avistone Hospitality Division
Avistone | February 2, 2021
DENVER, CO — February 2, 2021 — Officials of Avistone, a rapidly growing commercial real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and operation of multi-tenant, industrial properties nationwide, today announced that they have named industry expert Charlie Muller managing director of its newly formed hotel division, Avistone Hospitality. “With the travel industry facing continued headwinds, a number of owners are opting to divest their properties and portfolios versus riding out the troubled forecast,” said Richard Kent, president, Avistone. “This creates opportunity for investment firms such as our own. While we h...
Valor Hospitality Appoints Jessica Redinger as General Manager for New voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank
Valor Hospitality Partners | February 2, 2021
Johannesburg – February 2, 2021 – Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Jessica Redinger as General Manager of the much anticipated voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank. voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group’s first voco™ brand on the African continent when it opens later this year, and is being proudly managed by Valor Hospitality. Jessica has held various senior positions at Radisson Blu Hotels in Sandton and as interim General Manager at Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth, she has also assisted in several new hotel openings. Her strong rooms division skills, combined with guest service delivery...
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park Appoints Sabrina Guerrero as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park | February 2, 2021
El Paso, Texas — February 2, 2020 — The newly opened Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, managed by Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM), announced that Sabrina Guerrero has been named Director of Sales and Marketing of the iconic El Paso hotel. Opened in June 2020, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is a 130-room architectural landmark newly restored in the heart of the border city’s Las Plazas Arts District. In her new role, Ms. Guerrero will be an integral leader to the sales and marketing team, focusing on driving revenue and profitability through strategic resource implementation, as well as strengthening trusted guest relationships. “Sabrina...
Suzie Yang Appointed General Manager of New Lake Nona Wave Hotel Opening in Orlando
CoralTree Hospitality Group | February 2, 2021
Denver, Colo. – February 2, 2021 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, recently announced that Suzie Yang has been hired as the general manager of the new Lake Nona Wave Hotel. The 234-room luxury lifestyle hotel, located in the vibrant Lake Nona Town Center in Orlando, Florida, is scheduled to open this fall. “We are thrilled to have Suzie rejoin our CoralTree family,” said Luersen. “She did a fantastic job with our properties in San Francisco for several years and we are excited to see her bring the vision of this new luxury hotel to life. Her experience managing award-winning, independent hotels is the perfect fit...
Ghislaine Lê Appointed Hotel Manager for Kowloon Shangri-La
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | February 1, 2021
(Hong Kong, 1 February 2021) – Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ghislaine Lê as Hotel Manager, effective from 01 December 2020. In her new capacity, Ms Lê will oversee the daily operations of the Kowloon Shangri-La, reporting directly to Mr Juergen Doerr, Vice-President, Operations (Hong Kong & Taiwan) and General Manager of Island Shangri-La. A French native with Vietnamese origin, Ms Lê has been with the Shangri-La Group for over fourteen years, most recently holding the title of Resident Manager at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Oman. Other Shangri-La properties inclu...
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Appoints Marwan Haddad as New Director of Hotel Sales
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village | January 28, 2021
Cape Coral, FL – January 28, 2021 – The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village proudly announces the appointment of Marwan Haddad as Director of Hotel Sales. An experienced hotelier recognized for his work introducing and elevating Marriott brands across new domestic and international markets, Haddad will lead all sales and marketing initiatives for the luxury hotel. His day to day focuses will include identifying new and innovative business-generating strategies and implementing targeted sales techniques to broaden guest reach. Haddad brings nearly two decades of global sales and marketing-re...
TAFER Hotels & Resorts Appoints Sasa Milojevic as Chief Operating Officer
Tafer Hotels & Resorts | January 28, 2021
Puerto Vallarta - January 28, 2021 - TAFER Hotels & Resorts, a forward-thinking leisure and hospitality company with an award-winning collection of resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sasa Milojevic as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Milojevic brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role and will help TAFER Hotels & Resorts grow their luxury hotel and real estate portfolio while adapting to forthcoming sales trends and further improving the excellent customer service the company is known and recognized. Sasa is a well-versed operations and business strategist who has worked with noted hotel br...
Las Vegas Sands Appoints Executive Leadership Team
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | January 27, 2021
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2021 -- Las Vegas Sands has named long-time company executive Robert G. Goldstein chairman and chief executive officer, after having assumed the role as acting chairman and chief executive officer on January 7, 2021. Patrick Dumont has been named president and chief operating officer, and Randy Hyzak will now serve as chief financial officer. Mr. Dumont previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Mr. Hyzak was chief accounting officer. The changes come as the company continues to mourn the loss of its visionary founder, Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, who was the company's chairman ...
Tom Underwood Appointed CEO of StayNTouch
StayNTouch | January 27, 2021
January 27, 2021 - StayNTouch, a leader in cloud hotel property management software and contactless solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of MCR, announced today that Tom Underwood has been appointed as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Underwood benefits from more than 20 years of senior executive experience in travel and hospitality technology, including serving as CFO and SVP of Corporate Development at Lola.com, a SaaS-based travel expense management platform, and as Senior Vice President of Hotels at Orbitz Worldwide, an online travel company acquired by Expedia Group. “We are excited to welcome Tom as the new CEO o...
Shoreline Hotel Waikiki Appoints Jeff Perkins as New General Manager
January 26, 2021
Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, a tropicool boutique hotel situated in the heart of Waikiki in Oahu, Hawaii, is excited to announce their new General Manager, Jeff Perkins, effective January 13, 2021. Perkins will focus on establishing the brand and the market position, and mentor the Shoreline Hotel Waikiki team in perpetuating a culture of service that is authentic, anticipatory and consistent. A former United Airlines owned and operated hotel that once hosted their flying crews, Shoreline Hotel Waikiki went through major property renovation in 2018, concepted by Army of Moon People and designed by BHDM Design. The redesign features a colorful ...
Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer
Aimbridge Hospitality | January 26, 2021
Plano, TX – January 26, 2021 – Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading multinational hospitality management company, announced the appointment of Thomas Song as chief financial officer. Thomas Song will succeed Judy Hendrick, who has announced her retirement for the first half of 2021 after 13 years as CFO of Aimbridge. Hendrick will continue to support Aimbridge in a consulting capacity working with Executive Chairman Dave Johnson on transformational growth projects. As a member of the Executive Team, Song will be responsible for leading Aimbridge’s overall financial management and driving the Company’s financial strategies. He wil...
Commonwealth Hotels Promotes Mike Hoelscher to Newly Added Field Director of Sales Position
Commonwealth Hotels | January 25, 2021
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 25, 2021 -- Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the promotion of Mike Hoelscher to the position of Field Director of Sales and Marketing. The 30-year hospitality veteran is tasked with driving hotel revenues through innovative sales, revenue management and marketing strategies. He will lead his property sales teams in Commonwealth properties located throughout Ohio and Indiana. Mike joined the Commonwealth team in August 2020, first as a Task Force Sales Manager. While helping sales efforts at hotels in Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati markets, he quickly proved himself a perfect candidate for the new...
Sage Hospitality Group Promotes Ed Blair to as Area General Manager Overseeing Four Denver Properties
Sage Hospitality Group | January 25, 2021
Denver, CO (Jan. 25, 2021) – Sage Hospitality Group is pleased to announce that it has promoted Ed Blair to the position of Area General Manager overseeing The Crawford Hotel, Denver Union Station, The Oxford Hotel and The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Blair most recently served as the General Manager – or “Rebel Leader” - at Denver’s The Curtis – a Doubletree by Hilton. He previously served as the General Manager at Sage’s Embassy Suites Denver Downtown, where he was honored with the “Sage Passion Award” for 2017. He also spent almost a decade as the General Mana...
Aimbridge Hospitality Promotes Joe Isaac to Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
Aimbridge Hospitality | January 25, 2021
[PLANO, Texas] (January 25, 2021) – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, has promoted Joe Isaac to Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, where he will be supporting the Office of the Executive Chairman, focusing on transformational growth including capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, and new business opportunities. He will serve as a strategic cross-functional business partner and be responsible for evaluating and reporting on mergers & acquisitions, underwriting, and deal structuring, leading due diligence, and supporting integration planning. “I am excited to add ...
Ian Schrager Company Appoints Chelsea Olson as Chief Marketing Officer
IAN SCHRAGER COMPANY | January 22, 2021
New York, NY, January 22, 2021 – Ian Schrager Company is delighted to announce the appointment of Chelsea Olson as Chief Marketing Officer. Olson joins ISC with over ten years of extensive experience in hospitality and marketing. Her career has spanned from media and editorial to public relations, communications and branding. Notably, Olson oversaw all marketing at EDITION Hotel’s flagship property in Miami for four years as part of the opening team. She has been an integral part of the EDITION team, having worked on hotel openings in Barcelona, New York’s Clocktower and Times Square. Since leaving EDITION in 2018, Olson started her ...
David Gilbert Appointed Executive Chef for Soon-to-Open Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
Omni Hotels & Resorts | January 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Jan. 20, 2021) – Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, a 605-guest room convention center hotel, will soon introduce seven new eclectic food and beverage outlets to Oklahoma City. The hotel is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 26, accompanied by the opening of four of the seven outlets with the remaining opening at a later date. Accomplished corporate chef and restaurateur David Gilbert will serve as the hotel’s executive chef. “Omni Oklahoma City Hotel will offer enticing options with a variety of dining experiences for any occasion,” Gilbert said. “Whether you are looking to sip on a local beer while watching the Oklahoma Ci...
AHC Hospitality Promotes Ross Bartlett to Regional General Manager of Amway Grand Plaza and The Morton Hotel
AHC Hospitality | January 20, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – January 20, 2021 – AHC Hospitality announces the promotion of Ross Bartlett to regional general manager of the historic Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton in downtown Grand Rapids’ Hotel District. Most recently serving as the assistant general manager at the historic hotel, Bartlett will continue to provide day-to-day leadership for the property in his expanded role, as well as lead AHC’s newest project, the city’s extended-stay, pet-friendly Morton Hotel, and oversee the security and parking departments for AHC Hospitality. “Ross’s dedication to AHC Hospitality and his passion ...
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Appoints Mary Ann Gamboa as Director of Marketing
January 18, 2021
For Mary Ann Gamboa, leading by example with the genuine desire to develop her team is the cornerstone of her tenured career. Before she immigrated to Canada in 1998, Mary Ann began her career in Manila, Philippines. Since her arrival in Toronto, Mary Ann has been determined to conquer the world of hospitality and inspire other newcomers to the country she now calls home. Through delivering impactful strategies expertly executed in a highly competitive space, Mary Ann’s determination to exceed benchmarks has carried her across several hospitality brand portfolios and integral roles within the industry. As such, Mary Ann has garnered sev...
