Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Viceroy Los Cabos Appoints Peter Bowling as Regional Managing Director
Viceroy Los Cabos | February 19, 2020
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico – Viceroy Los Cabos – the premier oceanfront resort located in the heart of San José del Cabo - is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Bowling as Regional Managing Director. A world-renowed hotelier, Bowling brings over 20 years of experience to his new role where he will oversee Viceroy Los Cabos as well as operational guidance for future Viceroy developments in Latin America. Bowling joins Viceroy Los Cabos from Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, where he most recently served as Managing Director and played an instrumental role in the hotel’s successful 2017 opening. Prior to this role Bowling’s ...
Sutti Sripolpa Appointed as Executive Chef at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar | February 19, 2020
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (February 19, 2020) – Grand Hyatt Baha Mar welcomes Sutti Sripolpa as executive chef of the 1,800-room luxury resort. In his new role, Sripolpa will oversee all banquets, catering and culinary operations of the 20 Grand Hyatt-managed food and beverage outlets. Hailing from Thailand, Sripolpa discovered his passion for the culinary arts at a young age while working for his family’s restaurant. He began his career with Hyatt in 1990 as chef de cuisine at the Regency La Jolla in San Diego before being promoted to executive sous chef at Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas. In 2005, he played a pivotal role as executive chef on...
Frederick Sawyers Appointed Managing Director for Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Hilton | February 18, 2020
Sawyers to Oversee Operations for Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (February 18, 2020) – Hilton announced today the appointment of hotel industry veteran Frederick Sawyers as the managing director for Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando. In this role, Sawyers will oversee the management of daily hotel operations, development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives, and financial planning and analysis for the Bonnet Creek resort complex. The 1,500 room complex features 175,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 12 distinct dining outlets, a nationally-accl...
InterContinental Houston – Medical Center Appoints Jorge Landa as General Manager
February 18, 2020
HOUSTON, TX – Now fully settled into its role as the only full-service, luxury hotel serving the Texas Medical Center, the InterContinental Houston – Medical Center has made a key hire as its opening team transitions to permanent staff. New to the sophisticated, 354-room property, which formally debuted in March 2019, is General Manger Jorge Landa. Responsible for daily operations of the AAA Four Diamond hotel featuring 18,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, stylish chef-driven Safina restaurant and The Naturalist lounge, plus rooftop pool, Landa brings more than three decades of international hospitality management ex...
Marriott International Appoints Jim Scholefield Chief Information and Digital Officer
Marriott International | February 18, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the appointment of Jim Scholefield as Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO), effective February 24. In this role, Scholefield will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s information technology and digital strategies. Scholefield will report to Stephanie Linnartz, Group President, Consumer Operations, Technology & Emerging Businesses. “Jim will play a pivotal role in driving our technology modernization efforts as we embark on a new chapter in the company’s technology journey to support our future growth, both within our core lodging business and ne...
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Names Jim Curtis Director of Sales and Marketing
the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort | February 17, 2020
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Feb. 17, 2020 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has announced Jim Curtis as director of sales & marketing for the entire complex. He will lead all sales and marketing for the 2,270-room resort with 333,000 square feet of meeting space, including the resort’s upcoming expansion, The Cove at the Walt Disney World Swan, a 349-room, 14-story tower scheduled to open in 2021. Included among his responsibilities are group sales, creative marketing, field marketing, internet and public relations. Curtis has over 30 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, representing convention hot...
Julie Barrow Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club | February 17, 2020
DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 17, 2020 – Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel, two premier, AAA Four Diamond luxury properties located on the campus of Duke University, recently announced Julie Barrow as the new area director of sales and marketing. A hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience, most recently with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Barrow will lead the sales, marketing, revenue management and public relations efforts for both the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel. Accomplished in multiple areas of hotel management, Barrow’s responsibilities have included room sales in all segments; ...
Cendyn Appoints New Leadership for Project Management and Digital Marketing
Cendyn | February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020 – Boca Raton, FL – Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of Chandrah Raleigh as Vice President of Project Management and Tina Markowitz as Vice President, Digital Media & Analytics. Chandrah Raleigh, who has over 16 years’ experience in IT project management, will be responsible for leading Cendyn’s cross-functional project teams, accelerating excellence in key areas like speeding time to market, streamlining cross-organizational processes and providing clear visibility for all client stakeholders. Raleigh was most recentl...
Charlestowne Hotels Appoints Three New General Managers
Charlestowne Hotels | February 14, 2020
CHARLESTON, S.C. (February 14, 2020) – Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, proudly announces the appointment of three new general managers: Sam Atwood, general manager at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Sean Copley, general manager at The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Virginia and Todd Buchko, general manager at Origin Raleigh. The three additions coincide with Charlestowne Hotels’ continued growth of talent and increased geographic footprint. “Our hotel teams are the backbone to our continued success,” Gavin Philipp, Charlestowne’s vice president of operations, says. “When we...
MGM Resorts’ Chairman and CEO, Jim Murren, to Step Down
MGM Resorts International | February 13, 2020
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2020 -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") today announced that Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Company's Board of Directors that he will step down from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company prior to the expiration of his contract. Mr. Murren will continue to serve in his current leadership roles until a successor is appointed. The Board has formed a committee of independent directors to conduct the search process. The committee is working with a nationally recognized executive search firm to promptly identify and evaluate ...
BirchStreet Systems Hires Key Strategic Executive Chris Orr as Chief Operating Officer
BirchStreet Systems | February 13, 2020
Seasoned executive focused on delivering successful outcomes BirchStreet customers and partners. With more than 25 years of experience, Orr has a consistent track record of creating and scaling complex operational teams across organizations while delivering optimal success to internal and external stakeholders. At Birchstreet, Orr will champion, orchestrate and advance Customer Success and Customer Support, as well delivering immediate value and great experience for customers and their locations. “Chris is a strategic executive and a visionary leader,” said Steve Markle, CEO at BirchStreet Systems, “He is also ready and able to...
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection Appoints Brett Briseno Director of Sales and Marketing
Auberge Resorts Collection | February 13, 2020
AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 13, 2020) – Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection,the architectural jewel and historic landmark soon to be reintroduced as an intimate retreat in the heart of Austin, has appointed Brett Briseno Director of Sales and Marketing. Briseno brings sales leadership experience and extensive knowledge of the Austin market to his new role at Auberge Resort Collection’s first urban escape. “We are thrilled to have Brett Briseno at the helm of Commodore Perry Estate’s sales and marketing team,” said Marco Bustamante, General Manager of Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection. “His vibrant pe...
Six Senses Appoints Bryan Gabriel as Chief Commercial Officer
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | February 13, 2020
BANGKOK - February 13, 2020 – Bryan Gabriel has joined Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas as chief commercial officer. In this role, he will oversee the group’s sales and marketing department, implementing the most effective ways and systems to support the brand’s expansion. Bryan’s most recent role was based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was head of commercial for America, for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) from 2016. His responsibilities focused on leading sales and marketing initiatives across the company-managed portfolio along with franchised InterContinental and EVEN Hotels. Having worked with IHG for 15 years, Bryan bri...
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa Taps Sean Rigotti as Director of Sales
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa | February 12, 2020
RIVIERA BEACH, SINGER ISLAND, Fla. – Feb. 12, 2020 – Bringing over 10 years of experience to his new role, Sean Rigotti has joined Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa as the director of sales. He spearheads the group sales effort for the AAA Four Diamond-rated beachfront resort. A seasoned professional and Pennsylvania native, Rigotti joins Marriott Singer Island from sister property Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, where he served as senior sales manager. Previously, he was the group sales manager at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, and the group and business transient sales manager...
Henning Matthiesen Appointed Managing Director at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden
February 12, 2020
Baden-Baden - On January 1, 2020, Henning Matthiesen was appointed the new Managing Director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the principal hotel of the Oetker Collection. The 47-year-old hotelier succeeds Frank Marrenbach who will now devote all his time to his role as CEO of the Oetker Collection. In his new job at the legendary grand hotel in Baden-Baden, Henning Matthiesen will be able to draw on a wealth of experience which he acquired during his career at some of Europe’s most renowned hotels. Henning Matthiesen completed his apprenticeship in Hamburg’s historic Hotel Prem, not far from his hometown of Wedel on the River Elbe. ...
Maggie Mojica Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Gurney’s Resorts in Montauk
Gurney’s Resorts | February 12, 2020
Montauk, NY – Maggie Mojica has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Gurney’s Resorts’ properties in Montauk, New York including Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa and Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina. The luxury Montauk resorts feature preeminent guest accommodations, unique dining concepts and an array of private spaces for leisure and business stays centered around the water. Situated just six miles apart, Gurney’s Montauk and Gurney’s Star Island offer the best of both waters with unparalleled locations on the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Montauk. A seasoned hospitality professional with experie...
Craig Todaro Joins Goulston & Storrs’ Boston Office as a Director in the Real Estate Group
Goulston & Storrs | February 11, 2020
BOSTON, Feb. 11, 2020 -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Craig Todaro has joined its Boston office as a director in the firm's Real Estate Group. He brings to the firm nearly 20 years of experience representing institutional investors in highly complex, commercial real estate transactions and financings. His hiring represents the firm's ongoing strategic efforts to attract and retain the most talented industry leaders. "Craig is a great addition to our world-class real estate practice and we are thrilled to have him onboard. His broad experience handling large, multi-faceted real estate deals fo...
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa Appoints Keith Spinden as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines | February 11, 2020
Austin, Texas (February 11, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, one of Texas’ leading resorts located right outside Austin, announces Keith Spinden as General Manager. He joins the property from Grand Hyatt DFW in Dallas, Texas. “I am thrilled to join the great team here at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines,” said Keith Spinden, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. “As much of my career with Hyatt has been spent working at resorts, from Hawaii to Las Vegas, I am excited to be back at a resort property. Working at a multi-faceted hospitality operation such as Lost Pines gives you several opportunitie...
Hotel Revival Taps Donal Neilan as Director of Food and Beverage
Hotel Revival | February 11, 2020
Baltimore, MD – Hotel Revival, an award-winning Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is pleased to announce Donal Neilan as its new director of food and beverage. Neilan is responsible for overseeing and bringing fresh ideas to the hotel’s food and beverage program, which includes Topside and B-Side Cocktails and Karaoke as well as the hotel’s private events and room service. “We are thrilled to have Donal join our team during this exciting time of growth for the hotel,” said Donte Johnson, general manager of Hotel Revival. “His extensive expe...
The Harbor Club Saint Lucia Appoints Cristian Rebolledo as Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef
The Harbor Club | February 10, 2020
The James Beard Award Nominee Will Oversee the Hotel’s Four Restaurants, Focusing on its Newest Addition, 14North NEW YORK – Feb. 10, 2020 – The Harbor Club, located on the picturesque Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, has appointed Cristian Rebolledo as the new Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef for the hotel’s four restaurants. Cristian Rebolledo is a graduate of the legendary Culinary Institute of America. Rebolledo’s expertise has flourished under the tutelage of some of the world’s best chefs including Joan Roca i Fontané and Ferran Adria. Having worked in Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, the U.S., and t...
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville Appoints Opening Leadership Team
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville | February 10, 2020
Matthew Brink and Whitney Dang Appointed in New Roles as Boutique Art Hotel Enters Final Stages of Development CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Nearing completion in Charlottesville, Virginia’s historic downtown area, Quirk Hotel Charlottesville is proud to announce two executive leadership team members for the art-driven hotel, including the appointment of seasoned hospitality leaders Matthew Brink as general manager and Whitney Dang as area director of sales & marketing. The first boutique art hotel to open in Charlottesville, Virginia’s historic downtown, Quirk Hotel Charlottesville beautifully interweaves chic with vintage while ...
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts VP Joins Hospitality Management Advisory Board
the Penn State School of Hospitality Management | February 10, 2020
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jane Woods LaFranchi, vice president, general counsel and secretary at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) has joined the Penn State School of Hospitality Management (SHM) Industry Advisory Board. [caption id="attachment_217765" align="alignleft" width="195"] Jane Woods LaFranchi IMAGE: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company[/caption] In her role with HE&R, LaFranchi leads the legal department in providing comprehensive counsel, representation and oversight on a wide range of legal, compliance and regulatory matters involving the company’s diverse entertainment and lodging operatio...
Dayna Zeiltin Joins Sofitel New York as Director of Sales & Marketing
Sofitel New York | February 6, 2020
Zeitlin was most recently director of business development and optimization for Fairmont San Francisco, Sofitel’s sister property NEW YORK – Feb. 6, 2020 – Sofitel New York has tapped Dayna Zeitlin to serve as its new director of sales and marketing. She joins the luxury Midtown hotel after 20 years of experience working for some of the top hospitality groups in the country. “Dayna’s experience in the luxury market and outstanding track record make her the ideal candidate to lead Sofitel New York’s sales and marketing effort. We’re excited to bring her on board and take Sofitel to the next level,” said Simon Antoine, gen...
Isaac Esparza Named Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef of Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta
Casa Velas | February 6, 2020
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 06, 2020) – Isaac Esparza has been named Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef of Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel and private ocean club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In his new role, he is responsible for the hotel’s two restaurants – the AAA Four Diamond restaurant Emiliano and the private Ocean Club; 24-hour insuite dining program; and culinary experiences for guests. The appointment is effective immediately. For the past 12 years, Esparza has held various positions on the culinary team within Velas Resorts. Most recently, he served as Executive Sous Chef of sister property Grand...
