Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Hilton Appoints Ruben Gabino as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | June 27, 2024
Gabino brings a wealth of luxury experience to Waldorf Astoria’s first property in Costa Rica, and will lead a distinguished lineup of luxury executives COSTA RICA and MCLEAN, Va. – June 27, 2024 – Today, Hilton proudly announces the appointment of Ruben Gabino as general manager of the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, set to open in late 2024 as Waldorf Astoria’s first hotel in Costa Rica. The 188-room resort located in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024, creating a new benchmark for sustainable, barefoot luxury. A seasoned hospitality ex...
Alyssa Schertz Appointed as Director of Sales at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Wisconsin
Hilton Madison | June 26, 2024
Alyssa Schertz has been named the new director of sales at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. She will lead the property’s high performing sales team in continuing to deliver an outstanding meeting and events experience at Madison’s premier hospitality destination. With over two decades in hospitality throughout Wisconsin and Michigan, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. She comes to Hilton Madison Monona Terrace from DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah where she served as the director of sales and business development. Prior to that role, she was the director of sales and marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Ap...
Stephanie Leavitt Named Group Director of Sales & Marketing for Rhode Island’s Ocean House Collection
Ocean House | June 26, 2024
WATCH HILL, R.I. – June 2024 -- Ocean House Collection, which includes the Forbes Five-Star Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn, announced the appointment of Stephanie Leavitt as Group Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Leavitt will oversee the sales, catering and marketing departments throughout the Collection to maximize revenue in all operational areas. Her responsibilities include leading the team in developing innovative sales and marketing initiatives while curating strategic alliances to positively impact the financial goals of the properties. With over 20 years of experience, Leavitt brings a wealth of knowledge with lu...
Abhay Bakaya Promoted to Chief Development Officer at SH Hotels & Resorts
SH Hotels & Resorts | June 25, 2024
Miami, FL (June 25, 2024) – SH Hotels & Resorts, the renowned hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels & Homes, Baccarat Hotels & Residences, and Treehouse Hotels, is pleased to announce the promotion of Abhay Bakaya to Chief Development Officer. Bakaya, a driving force behind the company’s development efforts for several years, steps into this pivotal role to lead an international team in the global expansion of the brand’s portfolio, and spearhead broader strategic planning as the company explores new hotel and branded residential opportunities. “Abhay's appointment highlights our commitment to strategic ...
The Chatwal, New York Appoints Matt Tobin as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Chatwal, New York | June 25, 2024
Tobin Brings a Decade of Experience at Hyatt Hotels to Manhattan’s Crown Jewel New York, NY – June 25, 2024 – The Chatwal, New York, a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan, part of Hyatt's prestigious Unbound Collection, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Tobin as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 17 years of progressive experience in the luxury and lifestyle hotel industry, Matt Tobin boasts a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. In his new position, Matt Tobin will oversee all aspects of sales and marketing at The Chatwal, New York, focusing on driving revenues for the ho...
Wayne Morris Named General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans | June 25, 2024
Seasoned industry veteran brings extensive luxury experience to the iconic French Quarter hotel NEW ORLEANS (June 25, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Wayne Morris, to General Manager. Morris’ luxury hospitality roots are within The Ritz-Carlton, as he first began his career in 2000 on Canal Street at the beloved French Quarter hotel, and later spent over 8 years with the brand. More than two decades later, Morris will lead The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans into its next era as the hotel anticipates a milestone 25th anniversary in 2025. As General Manager, Morris will oversee all aspe...
Richard Hutton Appointed as Executive Chef for The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville in Tennessee
The Hermitage Hotel | June 24, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2024) – The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville’s distinguished gathering place for more than 110 years, today announced the appointment of Richard Hutton as Executive Chef. Hutton will work under world-renowned chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten to oversee the hotel’s signature restaurant, Drusie & Darr, and The Pink Hermit café. He will also collaborate with Jean-Georges in the execution of The Hermitage Hotel’s culinary program, from weddings and events to its iconic weekend Afternoon Tea. Bringing over two decades of culinary experience, Chef Hutton will propel the distinguished gastro...
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Appoints Laura Jarvinen as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas | June 20, 2024
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (June 20, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is proud to announce the appointment of Laura Jarvinen as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Jarvinen brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to the esteemed 180-room resort. In her new role, Jarvinen will leverage her extensive experience, strong skill set, and creative abilities to enhance the guest experience and drive the strategic vision of the luxury property. Her primary focus will be on maintaining the highest standards of service and hospitality across all hotel operations. Th...
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown Welcomes Food & Beverage Leadership
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown | June 20, 2024
Culinary visionaries to lead launch of Bouvier Brassiere and ANNEX this summer FORT WORTH, TX [JUNE 20, 2024] – Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown is thrilled to announce the appointment of Damian Lopez as executive chef and Reda Kolta as food and beverage director. Their arrival coincides with the highly anticipated debut of the hotel’s new food and beverage outlets, Bouvier Brassiere and ANNEX, both set to open this summer with the hotel. Damian Lopez brings a wealth of culinary expertise to Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown. With a deep appreciation for innovative cuisine developed during his 5 years of tenure in the food and be...
Evermore Orlando Resort Welcomes Fred Sawyers as Managing Director
Evermore Orlando Resort | June 19, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – June 19, 2024 – Following the successful launch of Evermore Orlando Resort earlier this year, property owner and developer Dart Interests has announced the addition of Orlando hospitality veteran Fred Sawyers to lead the resort as Managing Director. Sawyers will lead the day-to-day operations of the innovative resort while the previous Managing Director through the opening phase, Wally Zak, has been promoted to Vice President of Asset Management for Dart Interests. Sawyers brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Orlando market, including leading multi-faceted resort complexes. Over the last decade, Sawyers suc...
Clark Albright Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Marriott International | June 19, 2024
Marriott International has appointed industry veteran Clark Albright to Director of Sales & Marketing of the iconic Palm Desert hotel, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. Clark Albright takes on an all-encompassing role at the 450-acre property, which features 884 guest rooms, including 101 suites, along with a 38,000 sq. ft spa and an abundance of event venues. Clark Albright, an established industry leader, brings nearly 40 years of experience within the Marriott brand to his new role. Albright has proven success at both the property and above property levels, having held a variety of sales and leadership positions at ...
InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Appoints New Leadership Team Ahead of Opening
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | June 19, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, TX (JUNE 2024) - Today, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, announced a new leadership team to the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, set to open in Summer 2024. Stacy Seaborn has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing, and Stefan Gruvberger has assumed the role of General Manager. Stacy Seaborn, Director of Sales & Marketing Stacy Seaborn is a hospitality veteran with over three decades of experience in the San Antonio area and deep ties to the community. As Director of Sales & Marketing for InterContinental San Antonio Riverwal...
Christy Patterson Named Director of Sales at The Woodstock Inn & Resort
Woodstock Inn & Resort | June 18, 2024
WOODSTOCK, VT (June 18, 2024) – Bruce Grosbety, president of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announces the appointment of Christy Patterson to director of sales. Patterson brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales to her new position. In her new role, Patterson will lead and oversee all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales endeavors, develop, implement, and manage the objectives and policies governing the sales and reservations department, encompassing corporate and social sales, weddings, leisure guest reservations, and more. “We are thrilled to welcome Christy to the Woodstock Inn & Resort as th...
McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) Names Kimberly Brown General Manager at Hampton Inn Memphis/Southaven MS
McNeill Hotel Company | June 18, 2024
Germantown, Tennessee — June 17, 2024—Germantown, TN- based McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) today named hospitality industry veteran Kimberly Brown as General Manager at its Hampton Inn Memphis/ Southaven MS. MHC President Travis Murray made the announcement. A Memphis native, Brown joins MHC with more than 20 years of hospitality experience, having started her career on the Tour & Attraction side as the Group Sales Manager at the first permanent Smithsonian exhibition outside of Washington DC, the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum & Gibson Guitar factory. Kimberly then transitioned over to the hotel side and started her career in sa...
Ivana Johnston Named CEO of Hotel Tech Advisory Firm Puzzle Partner
Puzzle Partner | June 17, 2024
The current co-founder and chief marketing officer of the industry’s most trusted technology marketing consultancy will transition to chief executive officer. Toronto, Ontario (June 17, 2024)—Puzzle Partner, a leading strategy and marketing agency in the hospitality and travel technology industry, has appointed Ivana Johnston as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a wealth of experience in the sector and as a co-founder of the firm founded over 10 years ago, Johnston is set to bring a fresh perspective, accelerate transformation, and drive new growth initiatives to the company. Puzzle Partner has helped clients outperform the ...
Loews Hotels Appoints Senior Executives for Key Leadership Roles at Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Loews Hotels & Co | June 17, 2024
ORLANDO, FL - (June 17, 2024) – Loews Hotels, the co-owner and operator of a portfolio of hotels at Universal Orlando Resort has named three senior executives to leadership roles amid the destination’s unprecedented growth. Loews will open three new hotels in 2025, when Universal’s most ambitious theme park yet - the new Universal Epic Universe, is also set to open. The joint venture partnership between Loews Hotels & Co and Universal Orlando now spans more than two decades. Robert Rivers has been named managing director for Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, the destination’s first-ever hotel inside a theme park. A v...
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach Appoints Glenda Rivera as General Manager
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach | June 17, 2024
OXNARD, Calif. (June 17, 2024) – Recently named one of the country’s best new hotels by USA Today 10Best, Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, California’s only all-suite beachfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Manager Glenda Rivera. Bringing over 25 years of robust hospitality experience to her new leadership role, Rivera will serve as invaluable asset to the award-winning resort’s continued success since its opening in fall 2022. Drawing on more two decades of industry experience, Rivera is responsible for the day-to-day operations and commercial strategies for Zachari Dunes....
Sunset Hospitality Group Appoints Philipp Knuepfer as New Chief Operating Officer of Sunset Hotels & Resorts
Sunset Hospitality Group | June 14, 2024
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Philipp Knuepfer as the new Chief Operating Officer of Sunset Hotels & Resorts. Philipp joins SHG with over 20 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector and will support the growth of Sunset Hotels & Resorts, whilst overseeing global operations, solidifying the Group’s reputation as a leader in hospitality. The strategic hire follows SHG’s recent announcement of the new Sunset Hotels & Resorts, along with an expansion plan of developing, opening, and operating 20 new hotels by the end of 2025. The start of 2024 saw SHG’s a...
Shangri-La Paris Appoints Tony Xu as Executive Chef of Shang Palace
Shangri-La Paris | June 13, 2024
Chef Tony Xu appointed Executive Chef of Michelin-starred Shang Palace Restaurant at Shangri-La Paris For immediate release: Shangri-La Paris is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Tony Xu as Executive Chef of Shang Palace, the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in all of France. Having retained the international accolade for the past 13 years, Chef Xu, who hails from the city of Chengdu located in southwest China, aims to continue the culinary heritage that has made the restaurant famous since it opened in 2011, while bringing his own personality to the table. "It's a real honor to take the helm at Shang Palace, this auth...
The Embers Hotel Appoints New General Manager and Executive Chef
The Embers Hotel | June 13, 2024
Ben McKethan and Matthew Betlach join the team with years of hospitality and culinary management expertise BLOWING ROCK, N.C. (June 13, 2024) – The Embers Hotel, Blowing Rock’s newest boutique hotel nestled in the enchanting Blue Ridge Mountains, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key members to its leadership team: General Manager Ben McKethan and Executive Chef Matthew Betlach. Together, the two will play pivotal roles in enhancing guest experiences at the hotel. Ben McKethan, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the new general manager of The Embers. A High Country native, McKeth...
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco Appoints Bob Bracy as Director of Food & Beverage
The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | June 13, 2024
(San Francisco, CA – June 13, 2024) –The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Bracy is their new Director of Food and Beverage. Bob Bracy is a target-driven business development professional with almost 30 years of nurturing relationships that increase revenue and propel growth. He has a proven track record of success in sales, ensuring that plans are aligned with organizational objectives. Bob fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration with an emphasis on goal attainment. He creates and develops highly effective teams, shifting the mindsets of team members from fulfilling tasks ...
Saddlebrook Resort Welcomes Raj Mohan as Managing Director
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels | June 12, 2024
Wesley Chapel, FL (June 12, 2024) – Saddlebrook Resort, a historic hub for professional tennis and golf training since the late 1970s in greater Tampa, Florida, has appointed Raj Mohan as its new managing director. Managed by Benchmark Resorts & Hotels®, part of the independent collection of Pyramid Global Hospitality, Saddlebrook Resort is entering an exciting phase of transformation with Mohan’s leadership at the helm. Mohan brings a wealth of experience and expertise in managing hospitality projects from concept to execution, and his leadership will be instrumental in the resort’s upcoming renovation. His extensive backgr...
Iñigo Sánchez-Crespo Joins UMusic Hotel Madrid as General Manager
UMusic Hotel Madrid | June 12, 2024
[MADRID, ESP] – [June 12, 2024] – UMusic Hotels announced the appointment of Iñigo Sánchez-Crespo as General Manager of UMusic Hotel Madrid. Sánchez-Crespo will be instrumental in reinforcing the company's culture, strengthening core values, and enhancing leadership development and team cohesion across all levels of the organization. Other duties will include consolidating the unique value proposition UMusic Hotel Madrid brings to the city, enhancing customer satisfaction, and continuously improving the Hotel’s culinary offerings. Under his leadership, UMusic Hotel Madrid will continue to provide unparalleled service and exceptiona...
Misty Ross Joins OTO Development as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
OTO Development | June 12, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (Tuesday, June 11, 2024) — Misty Ross has joined OTO Development as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, bringing a wealth of industry expertise and a well-earned reputation for excellence. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a private company that develops, owns, and operates upscale select-service hotels throughout the continental United States. In her new role, Ross will oversee business development, revenue generation, and profit maximization across OTO’s owned and managed hotel portfolios. “Misty is a dynamic addition to OTO Development, bringing both enthusiasm and expertise to our lead...
