Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Tim Sullivan Named President & CEO of Cendyn; New CTO & CFO Join Rapidly Growing Organization
Cendyn | June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 – Boca Raton, FL – Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of Tim Sullivan as President & Chief Executive Officer. Sullivan is now Cendyn’s highest-ranking officer, responsible for the company’s direction, vision and strategy. “In his first year as President, Tim guided Cendyn into an exciting new era of unparalleled innovation, accountability and transformation,” said David Cusimano, Principal at Accel-KKR and Cendyn board member. “He is a resilient, trustworthy and passionate leader, with a deep history at Cendyn. The bo...
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Janice Tan as the New Director of Sales and Marketing
Vakkaru Maldives | June 9, 2020
Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, June 2020 - Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Janice Tan as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Commencing at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok her two-decade-long career in luxury hospitality has included stints in Beijing and Singapore but has most commonly included roles at the Maldives’ leading resorts. She arrives at Vakkaru Maldives with an innate understanding of what makes holidaying in this idyllic island nation so special. A sales and marketing veteran, Janice brings a wealth of experience, vision and connections and will help to define the strategies that ...
RLH Corporation Appoints John Russell Chief Executive Officer
RLH Corporation | June 9, 2020
DENVER, CO. - June 9, 2020 - Red Lion Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLH), today announced John J. Russell, Jr., has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Russell, an industry veteran with more than 40 years of hospitality experience, has been serving as RLHC’s interim CEO since December 3, 2019. Carter Pate, Chairman of the Board stated, “We are very pleased to be appointing John as Red Lion’s permanent CEO. Since joining RLHC, John has helped refocus the Company on supporting its franchisee relationships and cultivating franchise growth. He also has helped effectively navigate through this in...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jeff Toscano as Executive Vice President of Pivot Hotels & Resorts
Pivot Hotels & Resorts | June 8, 2020
ATLANTA (June 8, 2020) – Davidson Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading hospitality management companies, announces the appointment of Jeff Toscano as Executive Vice President of Pivot Hotels & Resorts. In this role, Toscano is responsible for maximizing profitability, driving team performance, improving asset value, building brand equity and enhancing the guest experience through experiential, differentiated programming at all lifestyle and luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants in the Pivot portfolio. Toscano joins the company most recently from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he served as senior vice president of ope...
Max Scherff Appointed as General Manager of The Red Lion Inn
Main Street Hospitality Group | June 4, 2020
STOCKBRIDGE, MA (June 4, 2020) Max Scherff has been appointed general manager at The Red Lion Inn. In his new role, Scherff will oversee the historic hotel’s operational strategy to ensure flawless execution of Main Street Hospitality’s quality standards of service and hospitality. As general manager, Scherff will be responsible for creating and maintaining a customer-driven hotel. He will also oversee and inspire employees to meet and exceed guest expectations by consistent delivery of both product quality and service excellence. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with Main Street’s vice president of operations and di...
Eike Clausen Appointed New General Manager of Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Gozo, Malta
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz | June 4, 2020
Malta, 4 June 2020 – From Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea: Eike Clausen has been appointed as the new General Manager of the leading luxury hotel in Malta, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz and moves from Aqaba, Jordan to the island of Gozo, just one hour away from the Maltese Capital Valletta. Starting off his Kempinski journey in 2007 as Sales Management Trainee at Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Eike Clausen steadily progressed in his career in the Sales & Marketing department. In 2011, he moved to China as Sales Manager of the iconic Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa and got promoted to Director of Sales at this very first Kempinski hotel...
OTO Development Taps Company, Industry Veteran Ted Fleurimond as General Manager of Hyatt Place National Harbor
Hyatt Place National Harbor | June 2, 2020
OXON HILL, MD – Hotelier OTO Development has announced the selection of Ted Fleurimond as the general manager of the company’s Hyatt Place National Harbor hotel, which is expected to open later this year. “The Hyatt Place National Harbor is an exciting project for us, and we are equally excited to have an experienced and talented general manager to see us through opening and beyond,” said Corry Oakes, president and CEO of OTO Development. “Ted has been a terrific team member who has delivered outstanding results for a long time and we’re happy to have him moving to the new property.” Fleurimond has more than 20 years’ ex...
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Appoints Tim Herman as New General Manager
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | June 2, 2020
NAPLES, Fla. (June 2, 2020) - LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, a Noble House Resort, located in Naples along Florida’s pristine Gulf Coast on a stunning, private, six-acre white sand beach proudly announces the appointment of Tim Herman as General Manager. In his new role, Tim will be responsible for managing the hotel’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 189-room property and private club, including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, while maximizing company revenue. “Tim is a highly dedicated professional and we are thrilled to have him join the Noble House Hotels & Resorts fam...
Paramount Hospitality Management Appoints Rod O’Connor as General Manager of The Grove Resort & Water Park
Paramount Hospitality Management | June 2, 2020
ORLANDO, FLA (June 2, 2020) – Paramount Hospitality Management’s (PHM), The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando announces the appointment of hospitality veteran, Rod O’Connor, as General Manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Rod oversees all day-to-day operations of the 878 all-suite property, including management of the executive team. A passionate and devoted hotelier, Rod has worked with various hotels over the course of his career including Avanti International Resort and Floridays Resort in Orlando; and the Breaker’s Palm Beach Luxury Resort, an acclaimed resort in South Florida. He’s als...
Austin Watkins Appointed Managing Director Marketing & Hospitality Sales at Timbers Resorts
Timbers Resorts | June 1, 2020
Winter Park, Fla. – Timbers Resorts, a leading developer and operator of boutique resorts, private residence clubs and fractional vacation homes in the world’s most sought after destinations, today announces the appointment of Austin Watkins as managing director – marketing and hospitality sales. In this role, Watkins will be responsible for developing, driving and overseeing the marketing direction for the company, as well as overseeing sales for the company’s resort and residential rental offerings. With over 27 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector and an extensive background in global sales and marketing, Watkins ...
Florence’s Il Salviatino Appoints Juan Miquel as New General Manager
Il Salviatino | May 28, 2020
Fiesole, Italy - May 2020: Fiesole’s iconic Il Salviatino welcomes General Manager Juan Miquel to lead the 42-room villa hotel as it enters a bright new era in hospitality that celebrates wellness, sustainability, and classic Italian tradition. Juan joins Il Salviatino as the property embarks on a series of fascinating enhancements to its outdoor spaces, including a new spa and pool house within the property’s 12.5 acres of lush private park – a perfectly primed sanctuary nestled in nature. The new additions are due to be completed in time for the villa’s highly anticipated reopening in the spring of 2021, further expanding on I...
Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints Joanna Gunn as Chief Brand Officer
Rosewood Hotel Group | May 28, 2020
With the appointment of Joanna Gunn as chief brand officer, Rosewood Hotel Group has added strong leadership to the company’s brand, marketing and communications team to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Gunn will oversee marketing direction for ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, deluxe New World Hotels & Resorts and business lifestyle KHOS hotels. Previously, Joanna was chief brand officer for Lane Crawford, a luxury multi-brand retailer, and brings more than 23 years’ luxury experience to her new position. She played a key role in building the Lane Crawford ...
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager
Vakkaru Maldives | May 26, 2020
Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager; With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort. Iain is no stranger to the Maldives after managing the world acclaimed Gili Lankanfushi and more recently Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi. He has successfully managed several luxury resorts around the world, working closely with owner and operators achieving the desired results. He has in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, revenue management, strategy planning, positioning, qu...
New Meliá Koh Samui Welcomes Phatsalawadee Pimpila as Director of Sales and Marketing
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | May 20, 2020
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 20, 2020) – A talented hospitality professional with two decades of diverse experience in sales and marketing and a passion for building strong business relationships has been named five-star Meliá Koh Samui’s director of sales and marketing. Thai national Phatsalawadee Pimpila’s appointment to the new 159-room and 41-suite luxury resort on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand, comes after she previously worked as director of sales for Kanda Residences, another five-star hotel situated on Koh Samui island. Ms Pimpila has also worked as the managing and sales director for O-Pa Tele...
President and Director Hans Jenni Set to Retire From GHM
GHM | May 19, 2020
SINGAPORE (May 19, 2020) — After nearly 30 years at the helm of a pioneering hotel management group, Hans R. Jenni is retiring today as president and director of GHM. The group’s current CEO, Tommy Lai, will assume responsibility for GHM’s day-to-day operations and management. Since 1992, when Jenni co-founded GHM with Amanresorts group founder Adrian Zecha, his vision has led the management group down a succession of roads less travelled to little-known destinations. Names now synonymous with understated elegance and luxury accommodation – The Datai in Langkawi, The Legian in Bali, The Nam Hai in Hoi An, and the very successfu...
Marcel Holman Appointed Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations – China
The Langham, Hong Kong | May 18, 2020
Hong Kong, 18 May 2020 – Veteran luxury Marcel Holman N.A. has been appointed Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations - China for The Langham Hotels and Resorts where he will be driving the strategy, operations and processes for all China hotels under the luxury brand. A Dutch national with over 25 years’ experience across pre-openings, hotel renovations, operations and food and beverage, Holman’s most recent role was as Vice President, China for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts and general manager of The Sukhothai Shanghai to which he applied his profound understanding of the luxury hosp...
The National Conference Center Names Kevin Croke Vice President, Sales & Marketing
the National Conference Center | May 13, 2020
Leesburg, VA (May, 13 2020) – The National Conference Center, the nation’s premiere learning and conference center located in Leesburg, VA has named Kevin Croke as Vice President Sales & Marketing. Geoff Lawson, VP & General Manager of The National made the announcement. “The National is committed to providing the best in class learning environment dedicated to serving and supporting those organizations investing in learning and development,” said Lawson. “Kevin has a proven track record of results in sales leadership and operational excellence. We are confident that his experience and invaluable knowledge will be a great...
New Alma Resort Welcomes Ingo Stöneberg as Executive Chef
Alma | May 12, 2020
CAM RANH, Vietnam (May 12, 2020) – A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion for teaching and mentoring others has been named Alma Resort’s executive chef. German national Ingo Stöneberg has joined the 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort overlooking Long Beach, on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, to oversee its rich culinary landscape comprising 14 dining venues. Five restaurants including Italian, modern Asian and traditional Vietnamese dining establishments, three bars and a food court with an array of local and international cuisine are among venu...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City Appoints Elliot McKenzie as Food & Beverage Manager
Radisson Hotel Group | May 11, 2020
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City has appointed Elliot McKenzie as its new Food & Beverage Manager. Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu one year ago (as Front of House Manager), McKenzie spent two years at InterContinental London – The O2 having previously spent five years at the Celtic Manor Resort in a variety of roles from Chef de Rang to Assistant Reception Manager. In his new role McKenzie will be responsible for a team of 90 including and will oversee the hotels F&B outlets (Certo, Icon Bar & Lounge, Rooftop Tamanya Terrace & Chef’s House) M&E operations and outdoor catering as well as drive new proj...
Marriott International’s Group President for the Americas, Dave Grissen, to Retire
Marriott International, Inc. | May 11, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that long-time senior executive Dave Grissen has decided to step down from his position as Group President, the Americas, towards the end of 2020 and retire from Marriott in the first quarter of 2021, after 36 years with the company. Mr. Grissen, who has been leading the company’s Americas business for the past eleven years, oversees all of the Americas’ lodging business comprising more than 5,640 properties and a work force of 160,000 people. “It’s hard for me to picture a Marriott without Dave Grissen, someone who has been such an integral part of this company for so long...
OTO Development Names Leadership Team for New Residence Inn Long Island Garden City
Residence Inn Long Island Garden City | May 5, 2020
GARDEN CITY, NY (May 5, 2020) – Hotel development and management company OTO Development announces the leadership team for its new Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Garden City. Allison Mitchell is the new general manager and Samira Clarke the director of sales. “We always strive to build strong teams at our hotels, and I am confident with their experience and market knowledge, Allison and Samira will be tremendous leaders in Garden City,” said Corry Oakes, president and CEO of OTO Development. The Spartanburg, SC-based hotelier is partnering with Roosevelt Field owner Simon Properties on the development of the hotel, adding 1...
Oetker Collection Appoints Dr. Timo Gruenert as New Chief Executive Officer
Oetker Collection | May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 -- Oetker Collection introduces its new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Timo Gruenert. Dr. Gruenert will take over leadership of the company on May 1st, 2020, succeeding Mr. Frank Marrenbach. Dr. Gruenert began his career with the Oetker Group as Assistant to the Managing Partner in 2005 after receiving his PhD from University of Giessen with a thesis on Mergers & Acquisitions in corporate crisis. In 2009, Dr. Gruenert co-led the founding of Oetker Collection and has served as Co-Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer ever since. Over the past eleven years, Dr. Gruenert has overseen the steady growth of Oetker Collecti...
OYO Hotels & Homes Appoints Troy Alstead as Independent Member of the Board
OYO Hotels and Homes | May 1, 2020
New York/San Francisco, May 01, 2020: OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Troy Alstead as an independent member of the company’s board of directors. He will join the board that has Industry experts like Gerardo Issac (Gerry) Lopez, Operating Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, Betsy Atkins, CEO & Founder of Baja Corporation, Munish Varma, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Bejul Somaia, Managing Director, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Mohit Bhatnagar, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital and Aditya Ghosh making it a powerful, diverse, and truly global combination. As an independent member of the Board, Troy will play a ...
David Chestler Joins PROVision Partners
PROVision Partners International | April 30, 2020
‘The Revenue Catalyst’ brings strategic expertise and real-world experience bolstering the firm’s hospitality technology advisory and distribution services capabilities New Smyrna Beach, Florida, April 30, 2020 — PROVision Partners International is pleased to announce David Chestler as Senior Managing Director – Distribution and Technology. Nicknamed “The Revenue Catalyst,” the 30-year industry veteran is well-known for being a deeply engaged leader of sales strategy, sales operations, and people management process. Chestler joins the PROVision Partners executive leadership team of Co-Founder and CEO Greg Pesik, Co-Founder an...
