Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Industry Icon Steve Belmonte Joins US Investment Banking Firm, Amdel Associates Inc., as Managing Director of Its Hospitality Division
Amdel Associates, Inc. | July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020 – Holmdel, New Jersey - Hospitality industry veteran, Steve Belmonte, will be joining Amdel Associates Inc. as Managing Director of the hospitality, lodging and hotel systems segment effective August 1, 2020. Amdel Associates is an investment banking and corporate finance firm focused on upper middle market merger and acquisitions. Amdel specializes in bringing unique opportunities to their clients in a variety of industries. Through its Private Equity, Family Office, and Corporate Acquisition relationships, Amdel accesses over $10 billion in equity capital to purchase and/or merge with established companies with EBITDAs in...
Concord Hospitality Appoints Executive Team for Renaissance Milwaukee West Opening August 2020
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel | July 14, 2020
Wauwatosa, Wis. (July 14, 2020) – Slated to open in August 2020, Renaissance Milwaukee West, along with the adjoining chef-driven destination restaurant Eldr+Rime, announces the appointments of Vik Khokhar as General Manager, Chantal Bazzoni-Boncher as Director of Sales and Marketing, Michael Laughran as Director of Beverage and Food Outlets, Gary Baca as Executive Chef and Alex Lyskowicz as Executive Sous Chef. Developed and set to be managed by Concord Hospitality, both venues and its leadership team aim to provide a welcoming, luxurious destination to Milwaukee’s metropolitan area, as well as inspire community confidence that the hosp...
Mar Monte Hotel Appoints Ingrid Braun as General Manager and Nathan Lingle Executive Chef
Mar Monte Hotel | July 13, 2020
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (July 13, 2020) – Mar Monte Hotel, located across from East Beach and just minutes from Downtown Santa Barbara, is thrilled to announce the appointments of Ingrid F. Braun as General Manager and Nathan Lingle as Executive Chef of the 200-room beachfront hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Ingrid F. Braun, General Manager, has spent the majority of her 17-year hospitality career in luxury lifestyle hotels in Southern California, overseeing several hotel renovations and openings. Most recently, she served as the opening Hotel Manager of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel where she oversaw all hotel operations a...
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Appoints Nancy Chacon as New General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | July 9, 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta welcomes General Manager Nancy Chacon to the city’s leading hotel. A nearly 30 year veteran with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Chacon’s invaluable experience and insights began in San Francisco as a front desk agent in 1991. Since then, she has proven her impact in a variety of roles at Four Seasons properties in Los Angeles; Austin; Scottsdale; Caracas, Venezuela; Punta Mita, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and most recently, Baltimore, Maryland, where she served as Hotel Manager. Atlanta marks her eighth hotel with the company. "I’m elated about my move to Atlanta, where I look forward to experienc...
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Devin Walline as Executive Chef for The Harpeth Hotel
The Harpeth Hotel | July 8, 2020
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – July 8, 2020 – The Harpeth Hotel, a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton™, and Valor Hospitality Partners, announced today the appointment of Devin Walline as Executive Chef to lead the property’s dining concepts and culinary team. In this role, Chef Walline will spearhead all culinary operations at the 119-room property, overseeing 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails and McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions, as well as the boutique luxury hotel’s catering program. Under Chef Walline’s direction, The Harpeth’s upscale, signature restaurant, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, will offer an approachable yet adven...
Jared Mintz Promoted to Director of Global Sales at Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group | July 8, 2020
Rosewood Hotel Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Mintz from director of group sales at Rosewood Miramar Beach, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’® ultra-luxury property in Southern California, to director of global sales for the group. In his new role, Mintz will be responsible for identifying innovative partnership opportunities, increasing brand awareness, driving sales and developing strategies for long-term success with group customers. His primary focus will be on West Coast group and corporate client acquisition, as well as entertainment accounts across the United States. Mintz boasts nearly twenty years of comprehen...
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Appoints Doug Ridge as New General Manager
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa | July 2, 2020
SAN ANTONIO – July 2, 2020 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is proud to announce that Doug Ridge has been appointed as the resort’s new general manager for the 1,002-room resort. Ridge joined the resort team in March 2020 after previously serving as the general manager for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Excited to begin his journey in San Antonio, Ridge brings an strong background and impressive expertise to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Ridge has more than 35 years in the hospitality industry, having served in nearly all hotel ...
Primland Appoints Isaac Olivo as New Executive Chef
Primland | June 25, 2020
MEADOWS OF DAN, VIRGINIA – June 25, 2020 – Primland, the boutique resort set on 12,000 acres of pristine Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwestern Virginia, announces today that Isaac Olivo has been named its new Executive Chef. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Olivo comes to Primland from Amorette, a fine dining restaurant in Lancaster, PA, where he was Executive Chef. He also brings over a decade of experience from Relais & Châteaux's Grace Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut, The Peninsula New York, Jean-Georges in New York City and Chefs Michael Mina and Tom Colicchio. At Primland, Olivo oversees a foo...
Brian King Appointed President of Marriott International’s Caribbean and Latin America Region
Marriott International | June 25, 2020
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that long-time company executive Brian King has been appointed President of the company’s Caribbean and Latin America region. Mr. King will take on his new role in January 2021 and will report to Craig Smith, who will assume the role of Group President, International at that time. Mr. King succeeds Tim Sheldon, who recently announced his retirement. “The Caribbean and Latin America is one of Marriott’s fastest growing regions and we’ll benefit greatly having Brian King at the helm as we continue to focus on meeting the needs of our guests, associates and owners,” said Mr. Smith...
Maverick Hotels & Restaurants Appoints Laurent Boisdron as General Manager of Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
Maverick Hotels | June 25, 2020
CHICAGO (JUNE 2020) – Today, Founder & CEO of Maverick Hotels & Restaurants Robert Habeeb announces the appointment of industry powerhouse Laurent Boisdron to serve as General Manager of the leading firm’s flagship property and future staple in the city of Chicago: Sable at Navy Pier, a Curio Collection by Hilton in Chicago. With more than 25 years serving as an innovator in the hospitality space, Laurent has acquired extensive experience leading teams at upscale and luxury hotels worldwide, coming most recently from leading the staff at Conrad Hilton Manila. “Boisdron has had an extremely accomplished career to date, serving...
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, Opening in August 2020, Appoints Executive Team
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel | June 24, 2020
OMAHA, NE (June 24, 2020) – Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts and opening August 2020 in Omaha’s Blackstone District, is pleased to announce the executive appointments of Mara Bouvier to General Manager and James Schelnick to Director of Sales & Marketing. Bouvier and Schelnick will join the leadership team to open the 205-room historic hotel and oversee operations for the eight-story property and its outlets, including a signature steakhouse and lounge, a French-inspired cafe, a resort-style swimming club and solarium, and more than 13,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. B...
StepStone Hospitality Promotes Blair Wills to President and CEO
StepStone Hospitality | June 24, 2020
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (June 24, 2020) – StepStone Hospitality, a best-in-class management company specializing in hotel, restaurant, and renovation management, announced the promotion of Blair Wills to President and CEO. In this expanded role, Wills is charged with leading the team in maximizing value in StepStone’s existing management properties as well as the growth of the StepStone portfolio. Tom Russo will continue in his role as Founder and Chairman with a focus on strategic direction and development. “Over the past 10 years, Blair has been instrumental in guiding and implementing the growth of StepStone Hospitalit...
The Brenton Hotel Introduces New Culinary Leadership Team
The Brenton Hotel | June 24, 2020
NEWPORT, RI (June 24, 2020) – Andy Ross, managing director of the Brenton Hotel, the new 57-room luxury boutique hotel on the harbor in Newport, RI, opening in July 2020, announced today the appointment of Kevin Wood as Executive Chef and Emily Brakenhoff as Food and Beverage Director. Executive Chef Wood is charged with developing the new hotel’s seasonal menus, as well as conducting day-to-day culinary operations of the main dining outlet the Living Room, in-room dining and catered affairs. Collaborating with Executive Chef Wood, Brakenhoff will cultivate the hotel’s beverage program, in addition to leading all front-of-house d...
The Woodstock Inn & Resort Appoints Khim V. Neang as Spa Director
the Woodstock Inn & Resort | June 24, 2020
WOODSTOCK, VT (June 24, 2020) – The Woodstock Inn & Resort welcomes Khim V. Neang as the new Spa Director to the resort’s LEED-certified, 10,000 square foot Spa in Woodstock, Vermont. Neang will lead the day-to-day operations, implement strategic business and marketing plans, and lead a motivated staff to exceed guest expectations. “We are delighted to bring Khim V. Neang to the Woodstock Inn & Resort,” said John Hallowell, the President & Managing Director. “With a background as a massage therapist, human resources consultant, and spa director, she will bring valuable expertise and strong leadership skills to our ...
Skip Harless Appointed General Manager of The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel | June 23, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the AAA-Four Diamond rated Skirvin Hilton Hotel will reopen on June 22, 2020. In addition, the company announced that Skip Harless has been promoted to general manager of the hotel. “We are thrilled to welcome our guests back to the magnificent Skirvin Hilton,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “For generations, Skirvin Hilton has been a timeless jewel in Oklahoma City, providing the highest standards of quality and service to our...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Carl Dees as General Manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace | June 23, 2020
MADISON, Wis. - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., will reopen on June 23rd. In addition, the company announced that Carl Dees will assume additional duties as general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, while continuing his role as vice president of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “We are delighted to reopen our doors at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “While we have mi...
Michigan’s Grand Hotel Introduces Michael Cerrie as Executive Chef
Grand Hotel | June 23, 2020
Mackinac Island, Mich. - June 22, 2020 – The historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cerrie as the property’s new Executive Chef. In his role, Cerrie oversees the operations of Grand Hotel’s on-site restaurants, including the spectacular Main Dining Room, Woods, Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, The Gatehouse, Grand Coffee and Provisions, and Fort Mackinac Tea Room. Cerrie has more than 25 years of culinary experience and has prepared food for dignitaries and celebrities alike. In 2013, Cerrie was inducted as Chef Rôtisseur into the Chaîne des...
The Anam Cam Ranh Appoints Mandy Tran Thi My Dung as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Anam Cam Ranh | June 23, 2020
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 23, 2020) – A seasoned hospitality professional with almost two decades of experience working for some of the world’s leading hotel brands has been named five-star Anam’s director of sales and marketing. Vietnamese national Mandy Tran Thi My Dung’s appointment to The Anam, overlooking Long Beach situated on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, comes after she worked as the director of sales and marketing during the pre-opening of the nearby Hyatt Regency Nha Trang for one year. Before that she worked for the Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel and Spa for eight years, including as the hotel’s director of sales and m...
Ambassador Chicago Names Jenna Haymond as Director of Sales and Marketing
Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel | June 23, 2020
CHICAGO (June 23, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, today announces the appointment of Jenna Haymond to director of sales and marketing. Haymond brings over a decade of hotel experience and expertise in boutique hospitality to her new role. “Jenna is an Illinois native and has dedicated her career to fostering a strong hospitality community at properties throughout the state,” says Katharine Degoma, general manager of Ambassador Chicago. “I can’t think of a person better suited to lead one of Chicago’s most iconic hotels. She brings a positive energy and creativity to every aspect of her job.” Prior to ...
K Hotel Appoints of Noel Neo as CFO of K Hospitality and CEO of K Hotel Advisors
June 18, 2020
K Hospitality Pte Ltd (K Hotel), a Singapore-based hospitality firm with around 300 beds across six properties, has announced the appointment of Noel Neo as CFO of K Hospitality and CEO of investment advisory affiliate – K Hotel Advisors. Noel joins from Stewardship Asia Centre, a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, and was previously research chief at the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association. He was earlier in his career with private equity fund manager – Pacific Star Holdings, and SGX-listed Pacific Star Development. Ken Cai, CEO of K Hotel, said “Noel has been consulting with us for a year and he was tremendously helpful in securin...
JW Marriott Charlotte Reaches Construction Milestone, Names General Manager
White Lodging | June 17, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 17, 2020) – First announced in November of 2018, the first JW Marriott in the Carolinas is on track for completion in the first half of 2021. White Lodging and Crescent Communities, co-developers of the project, and their construction partners recently celebrated the completion of the structural framework of the 22-story hotel. “The construction has remained on track as we adjusted to appropriately respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Terry Dammeyer, president and CEO of Investments and Development at White Lodging. “We’re excited to be part of Uptown’s resurgence and bring the JW Marriott br...
Nick Solomon Appointed General Manager at Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona
June 15, 2020
Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz. has hired Nick Solomon as the new general manager. As general manager of Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz., Nick Solomon is a veteran of the hospitality industry with nearly two decades of experience, successfully launching and managing multimillion-dollar, luxury hotels within one of the world’s leading hotel brand’s portfolio. With a passion for team member experience and guest engagement, Solomon started his career with The Ritz-Carlton where he worked his way up the ranks within the five-star hotel. Catching the eye of the Marriott corporate team early on, Solomon led nine differe...
Remington Hotels Appoints Don Falgoust as Vice President Food & Beverage Strategy Execution
Remington Hotels | June 11, 2020
DALLAS (June 11, 2020) – Remington Hotels announced today the appointment of Don Falgoust as Vice President of Food & Beverage Strategy Execution, who will lead all F&B initiatives for Remington Hotels’ 87 properties. Bringing close to 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the role, Falgoust will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance and direction for all new and existing concepts and initiatives, collaborating with the Remington Hotels development team and hotel owners on F&B ideation and operations for new build and conversion hotels and working alongside operations and sales leaders ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Appoints Greg Cook as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | June 11, 2020
AMELIA ISLAND, FL (June 11, 2020) –The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, north Florida’s premiere luxury resort, is delighted to announce the promotion of Greg Cook as General Manager. Cook was formerly an Area General Manager, with oversight of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island included in his leadership portfolio, and has been intimately involved with all aspects of the property. In his new role, Cook will manage all aspects of the resort, amplifying the success of the award-winning hotel, while cultivating new relationships and providing exceptional guest service. His vision and acumen have been tapped for major projects on-site, includi...
