Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Announces New Hotel Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | March 12, 2020
San Diego, Calif. (March 12, 2020) – Nationally recognized Southern California hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, has announced the promotion of two team members. John Yeadon has been promoted from Director of Sales and Marketing to Hotel Manager, and prior Director of Group Sales, Michaelene Sullivan will assume the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. Both Yeadon and Sullivan bring leadership expertise to their roles at one of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts highest performing hotels. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality management and 14+ years with Hyatt, Yeadon brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position where h...
Nomadix Appoints New Vice President of Business Development
Nomadix | March 12, 2020
Los Angeles, California (March 12, 2020) – Nomadix Inc., the world leader in innovative guest-facing cloud-managed network edge devices, today announced the appointment of Dean Compoginis as Vice President of Business Development. In this new role, he will lead strategic growth opportunities in the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) and hospitality markets worldwide. Dean is an accomplished global sales and marketing executive, having most recently served as Director of MDU Business Development & Sales at Ruckus Networks. Before that, he was the Director of the Hospitality Business Unit at Meru Networks. Dean has a proven track record in mu...
Extended Stay American Promotes Judi Bikulege to Chief Investment Officer
Extended Stay America | March 11, 2020
CHARLOTTE, NC, March 11, 2020—Extended Stay America (ESA), the leading brand in the mid-priced extended-stay segment in the United States, announced today the promotion of Judi Bikulege to Chief Investment Officer. In this newly created role, Ms. Bikulege will be assuming direct responsibility for new build construction as well as renovations and ongoing capital investments to ensure the hotels are operating effectively and efficiently. She will continue to lead ESA’s efforts to identify sites for new hotels as well as executing the asset segmentation and disposition strategy. “Judi is a seasoned hotelier who has been integral t...
Stuart Lyall Appointed General Manager of Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam
Fusion | March 11, 2020
HO CHI MINH CITY (March 11, 2020) — As Fusion grows its hotel portfolio with the opening of Fusion Suites Vung Tau, the wellness-focused hospitality group has appointed seasoned hotelier, Stuart John Lyall, to manage the new property. The new general manager is already leading the hotel through its soft-opening phase and putting plans into action for an April grand opening. Stuart’s most recent role had him guiding Selong Selo Resort & Residences in Lombok, Indonesia through its soft opening phase, where he was the GM responsible for everything from establishing and implementing CSR to acting as director of sales and marketing. ...
Somerset Hills Hotel Appoints Ashley Jacobs as Area Director of Sales and Marketing
Somerset Hills Hotel | March 11, 2020
WARREN, N.J., March 11, 2020 – Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, announced today the appointment of Ashley Jacobs as area director of sales and marketing for the 118-room boutique hotel. Ashley will spearhead the sales team at the reimagined community staple, set to open doors in the heart of historic Warren, N.J. in Spring 2020. A seasoned industry professional, Ashley brings nearly a decade of dynamic hospitality leadership experience to her role, where she will focus on account development, brand awareness and driving overall success and growth of the property. Prior to joining So...
Hilton Welcomes New Executive Committee Members
Hilton | March 10, 2020
MCLEAN, Va. - Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced two new executives will join the company’s Executive Committee, with the elevation of Noelle Eder, EVP & Chief Information and Digital Officer, and Martin Rinck, in the newly-created role of EVP & Chief Brand Officer. “Our innovation is what differentiates us. Through the launch of our new brands and industry-leading technologies, we are redefining the hospitality experience,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton. “I am thrilled that both Noelle and Martin will play a continued role in helping our guests realize the full potential of th...
UgoVirtual Taps Carson Booth as Member of Its Advisory Board
UgoVirtual | March 10, 2020
Provider of comprehensive virtual solutions and services platforms adds global hospitality technology industry leader to its corporate advisory board ATLANTA -- March 10, 2020 -- UgoVirtual™, the travel and hospitality virtual solutions company, has announced the appointment of Carson Booth to the company’s corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. UgoVirtual is the premier provider of a comprehensive digital platform designed to meet the growing virtualized event and augmented reality (AR) marketing needs of the global travel and hospitality sectors. With rapid growth, adoption and expansion of the solution portfolio expected o...
Aaron Whitten Appointed General Manager of New Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | March 10, 2020
Bozeman, Mont. – March 10, 2020 – Aaron Whitten has been appointed general manager of the new Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman. The property is the first Kimpton in Big Sky Country and is slated to open spring 2020. The Bozeman property is conveniently located one block off of Main Street in the historic 1941 National Guard Armory building. In this new role, Whitten will oversee day-to-day operations for the 122-room hotel, which includes three dining venues and an on-site music hall. One of his first responsibilities will be building the team and instituting Kimpton brand standards across the property’s venues. “We are excited to have ...
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Appoints Matthias Al-Amiry as Managing Director and Regional Vice President Southeast Asia
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore | March 10, 2020
Singapore (10 March 2020) – Change at the top of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Matthias Al-Amiry today takes over the management of the five-star luxury hotel at 15 Stamford Road. He holds a dual role as he is also the Regional Vice President Southeast Asia for the Kempinski Hotels group. He will oversee Kempinski’s properties in Bangkok, Jakarta and Bali as well as the future Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur. He is also responsible for future projects in the area. With Matthias Al-Amiry, Kempinski has brought on board an extremely experienced hotelier. Matthias was born and raised in Germany and most recently held the...
Chatham Lodging’s Chief Investment Officer, Peter Willis, to Step Down
Chatham Lodging Trust | March 9, 2020
WEST PALM BEACH, Fl -- March 9, 2020 -- Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels and owns 134 hotels wholly or through joint ventures, today announced that Peter Willis, Chatham’s chief investment officer, is stepping down from the company. “Peter was the first executive I hired at Chatham and has played an instrumental role in the company’s growth since our initial public offering almost a decade ago when we started the company with no hotels,” commented Jeffrey H. Fisher, Chatham’s president and chief ...
The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel Welcomes Executive Chef Michael Rigot
Brim House | March 9, 2020
TOLEDO,OH -- March 9, 2020 -- The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel proudly announces the appointment of Chef Michael Rigot. A Nashville native, Rigot serves as the executive chef for the property’s marquee dining outlets, Brim House and The Heights. Rigot joins the hotel property following stints at Cypress Lodge and Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen, where he served as Executive Chef. Under his helm, Rigot’s new menus incorporate produce of Northwest Ohio, combined with the flavors of American Southern cuisine. “Food and family have always held a special place in my heart,” says Rigot. “At Brim House and The Heights, we aim to ...
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Welcomes New Director of Sales and Senior Transient Sales Manager
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel | March 9, 2020
MIAMI -- March 4, 2020 -- Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Tablada to Director of Sales, in addition to the appointment of Maribel Perez as the hotel’s new Senior Transient Sales Manager. A hotel sales professional with more than 10 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie has served as Surfcomber’s Associate Director of Sales since April 2017. Prior to joining Surfcomber, Stephanie held a Sales Coordinator position at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in 2011. After two years in her position, she moved on to work with both Morgans Hotel Group (now SBE Group) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts to pursu...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Megan MacEachen Regional Director of Revenue
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | March 5, 2020
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2020… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Megan MacEachen director of revenue. Priya Chandnani, vice president of revenue management, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Megan to Benchmark’s revenue team,” said Ms.Chandnani. “She brings both brand and property-level revenue management experience to her new position, which will benefit our company immensely.” Megan MacEachen was previously complex director of revenue management for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where she was responsible for establishing and implementing revenue strategies at multiple pr...
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Octavio Sabado as Executive Chef
Balboa Bay Resort | March 5, 2020
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (March 5, 2020) – Balboa Bay Resort, the premier waterfront resort in Newport Beach, California, is pleased to announce the appointment of Octavio Sabado as its new Executive Chef. With two decades of culinary experience, Chef Sabado will oversee the resort’s culinary portfolio including the property’s two waterfront restaurants, Waterline and A&O Kitchen+Bar, café, banquets and catering, and in-room dining. “We are delighted to welcome Chef Sabado to Balboa Bay Resort. Chef Sabado has his finger on the pulse of Southern California’s food scene and is also a strong and encouraging leader for the rest of...
Florida International University Names Michael Cheng Dean of Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management | March 4, 2020
MIAMI, FL. – March 4 2020 … Florida International University has appointed Michael Cheng dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Provost and Executive Vice President Kenneth G. Furton made the announcement. “In just over two years as interim dean, Michael has demonstrated energetic leadership to define Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s identity, vision and strategy; a knack for building and growing relationships with our industry partners; and the curiosity and creativity to develop new learning methods and approaches for the benefit of our students,” said Ken Furton. “Dean Cheng...
Meliá Koh Samui Appoints Ernesto Osuna as General Manager
Meliá Hotels & Resort | March 4, 2020
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Mar. 4, 2020) – A seasoned professional with two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia has been appointed to the helm of the new nautical-themed beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui. Spanish-born Ernesto Osuna has taken charge of the opening of the 159-room and 31-suite luxury resort overlooking Choeng Mon Beach, on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand. Mr Osuna has worked for Meliá Hotels International for seven years and was previously a cluster general manager for two Meliá properties in Zhengzhou, China; Gran Melia Zhengzhou and INNSIDE Zhengzhou. ...
Origin Raleigh Appoints Four New Team Members Ahead of Grand Opening
Origin Raleigh | March 4, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 4, 2020) – Origin Raleigh, the forthcoming independent hotel in downtown Raleigh, is proud to welcome General Manager Todd Buchko, Director of Sales Alison Jenkins and Brand Activation Manager Karlee Tanel to the property ahead of the hotel’s March 16 opening. Stephen Alsop has also been appointed as executive chef of onsite restaurant Good Day Good Night. “We are thrilled to welcome Todd, Alison, Karlee and Stephen to the Origin Tribe,” shares Michael Cady, Vice President of Marketing at Charlestowne Hotels, a leading full-service hospitality management company. “The Origin Raleigh team strives to better...
Timbers Resorts Appoints Nick Fielding Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
Timbers Resorts | March 4, 2020
Winter Park, Fla. (March 4, 2020) - Timbers Resorts, the leading developer and operator of luxury boutique properties around the globe, announces today the appointment of one of its top professionals, Nick Fielding, as the company’s new Corporate Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Nick will oversee food & beverage operations across the Timbers’ brand portfolio with a focus on redefining the program at Hokuala on the island of Kauai and its esteemed dining establishment, Hualani’s. Under Nick’s leadership, Hualani’s will debut a redesigned food & beverage program that aligns with the four seasons with new menus...
Propel Management Assumes Management of Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Round Rock, Texas
The Propel Companies | March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020 – San Antonio, TX – Propel Management, LLC, a division of the Propel Companies which last week named Marriott veteran Tye Turman as its CEO, today announced that it has taken over management of a 91-room hotel in Round Rock, Texas, that will reopen this spring as a Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Turman said that this move by Propel is in line with the company’s enhanced third-party growth plans. Jayson Mitchell, president of Propel Management, said that the hotel, currently closed, had been sitting dormant for over a year and that Propel’s construction division, Propel Construction, LLC, has begun a full transfo...
Scott Hamilton Named General Manager of Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020 - MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Management Services, has appointed Scott Hamilton as general manager. Most recently, Hamilton served as resident manager at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. In his new role, Hamilton will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 458-room hotel, which includes more than 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. A 20-year hospitality veteran, Hamilton began his career in food and beverage. Over the years, he has held positions, including manager at Nobu Las Vegas, director of food and...
IHG® Announces Senior Leadership Appointments in the Americas
IHG® | March 3, 2020
03 MARCH 2020 - IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces that it has named two versatile IHG leaders into new senior leadership positions – Jay Caiafa, Chief Operating Officer, Americas, and Brian Hicks, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Revenue Management, Americas. Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG, commented: “Jay and Brian are well-respected hospitality leaders, and we are fortunate to have them guiding these key functions in IHG’s largest region. Jay brings an exceptional blend of skills and experience and is an innovative thinker who combines strong l...
The Driskill Appoints Chris Collins as New General Manager
The Driskill | March 3, 2020
AUSTIN, TX – March 3, 2020 – The Driskill is pleased to announce that Chris Collins has been named as General Manager, effective immediately. Chris Collins will oversee hotel operations and financial performance as well as strategic aspects at the historic Driskill Hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, TX. As part of his new role, Collins will oversee all property operations, including 189 guest rooms and suites, over 18,000 square feet of meetings and events space, and three exceptional culinary outlets at The Driskill Grill, 1886 Café & Bakery and The Driskill Bar. Chris comes to The Driskill with over 17 years of experien...
OLS Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jade Hammond as Hawai’i Director of Sales and Marketing
OLS Hotels & Resorts | March 3, 2020
LOS ANGELES, MARCH 3, 2020 – OLS Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company comprised of bespoke independent and branded properties, has named Jade Hammond as its Hawai'i director of sales and marketing. In her role, Hammond will plan and implement sales and marketing strategy for OLS Hotels & Resorts’ nine properties throughout the Hawaiian Islands. She also will be an integral part of the onboarding process for future Hawai'i hotel additions, contributing her energized attitude, imaginative flair and passion for curating marketing content. As a seasoned sales professional with a deep knowledge of both the market and th...
GHM Appoints André Kretschmann as General Manager of The Chedi Kudavillingili Opening Later This Year
GHM | March 3, 2020
SINGAPORE (Mar. 3, 2020) — One of the ‘first generation’ of general managers to open GHM properties from the Far East to the Middle East is flying the Chedi flag again as he prepares to introduce a new resort on Kudavillingili Island in the Maldives later this year. André Kretschmann, who started with GHM in 1995, has assumed pre-opening responsibilities at The Chedi Kudavillingili, the group’s first property in the Maldives. Located within a half-hour speed boat ride of Malé International Airport, the new 99-villa resort will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre long pool and a spa with eight overwater treatment rooms. Th...
