Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Haven Resorts & Spas Appoints Jan Lapointe as Director of Sales & Marketing, North America
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa | January 28, 2020
CANCUN - January 28,2020 - Haven Resorts & Spas is pleased to announce that VoX International has been named to provide brand sales & marketing throughout North America. Through VoX, Jan LaPointe has been appointed as Director Sales & Marketing for North America effective Jan. 16, 2020. Withmore than 30 years of experience in the tourism industry, Mrs. LaPointe is a knowledgeable and trusted leader with a proven track record of developing and growing new brands, driving innovative marketing strategies, developing loyalty programs and identifying new sales channels for hotels. In this role, Jan will be responsible for leading Haven...
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Appoints Fernando Sanchez as General Manager
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa | January 28, 2020
CANCUN - January 28, 2020 - Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is pleased to announce that Fernando Sanchez has been appointed as the hotel’s new General Manager as of December 15, 2019. With more than20 years of hotel management and hospitality experience throughout Mexico’s top destinations, such as Cozumel, Riviera Maya and Cancun, Fernando is an expert in the regionand a demonstrated leader. In this new role, the industry veteran will be responsible for leading Haven’s guest experienceand brand standards,all day-to-day operations and upcoming milestones like the opening of the resort’s state-of-the-art Convention Center in Fall...
The HSMAI Foundation and Hiring Our Heroes Announce Virginia Resident for Six-Week Military Spouse Fellowship Program
The HSMAI Foundation | January 28, 2020
Candidate Recently Began Fellowship at Award-Winning Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Mclean, Va. – January 28, 2020 – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), today announced Kristie McCauley from Fairfax, Virginia as a participant in the military spouse fellowship program. Selected from a pool of 37 applicants and following a rigorous application process that included interviews with global partner brands including PenFed Foundation and Omni Shoreham Hotel, she was placed as a fellow based on her educ...
BENCHMARK® Names Alex Cormier Director of Food & Beverage for Hotel Contessa, San Antonio, Texas
Hotel Contessa | January 27, 2020
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, January 2020 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Alex Cormier director of food & beverage for Hotel Contessa, a AAA Four Diamond-rated, all-suite hotel in San Antonio, Texas, on the city’s famed Riverwalk. Troy Mathews, general manager for the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, made the announcement. "It is a real pleasure to announce Alex’s promotion at our hotel,” said Mr. Mathews. “He has been a vital part of our food and beverage team for some time, and has helped bring important changes and improvements to our culinary operation. We welcome him to our executive...
Carté Hotel Appoints Timothy Wagner as Director of Food & Beverage
Carté Hotel | January 27, 2020
Wagner brings over 23 years of experience including 15 years at Coastal Pacific Wine and Spirits of America, where he held several managerial roles SAN DIEGO, January 23, 2020 — Carté® Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ property and a first-of-its-kind lifestyle hotel, announced today the appointment of Timothy Wagner as director of food and beverage. In his new position, Timothy will play a pivotal role in the food and beverage operations of the 246-room boutique hotel, which opened its doors to the vibrant Little Italy community last year. With over 23 years of experience leading teams to exceed revenue and service goals, T...
21c Museum Hotel Nashville Appoints Matt Bell as Executive Chef
21c Museum Hotels | January 27, 2020
Louisville, KY (January, 27 2019) – 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning Louisville-based boutique hotel, contemporary art museum and restaurant group, announced today the appointment of Matt Bell as executive chef of its Nashville restaurant, Gray & Dudley, located in 21c Museum Hotel Nashville (221 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201). Bell is the former owner, operator and executive chef of South on Main, in Little Rock, AR. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt as the executive chef of Gray & Dudley,” said Melanie Tapp, Senior Director, 21c Food and Beverage. “Matt’s skill and experience in the kitchen are matched by his l...
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Appoints New Leadership Team Members
InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown | January 27, 2020
LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2020) - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is pleased to announce two new leadership team members for the 889-room hotel, including the appointment of Daniel Fennessy as executive chef and Zaw Oo as hotel manager. Featuring six world-class dining venues including La Boucherie and Spire 73 and named the tallest building west of Chicago, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel elevates the Los Angeles skyline at 1,100 feet and 73 stories. Joining the operations team as hotel manager is Zaw Oo, who brings over a decade of hospitality management experience to his role and will oversee all day-to-day opera...
Paramount Lodging Advisors Expands Hotel Brokerage Team
Paramount Lodging Advisors | January 27, 2020
Paramount Lodging Advisors (PLA) is pleased to welcome three new team members to PLA, Andrew Makhlouf, Eric Gunderson, and Mason McDavid. All three individuals bring with them a unique set of skills that will continue to benefit and enhance the services that PLA provides to their clients. Andrew is based out of PLA’s Chicago HQ and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. Prior to joining PLA, Andrew exclusively worked as counsel representing clients in commercial and real estate transactions and other business-related activities. Mr. Makhlouf has a vast knowledge on all aspects of the real estate transaction process with experience repr...
Justin Jabara Named President of Meyer Jabara Hotels
Meyer Jabara Hotels | January 27, 2020
Forty-three-year-old hotel ownership and management company is staying in the family with third-generation hotelier at the helm [Danbury, Conn., January 27, 2020]—Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) CEO Richard Jabara, and Chairman William Meyer, proudly name Justin Jabara president of the award-winning, multi-branded, 43-year old hotel ownership and management company effective immediately. With dual corporate locations in West Palm Beach, Fla., and Danbury, Conn., MJH was launched by second-generation hoteliers, Richard Jabara and William (Bill) Meyer in 1977 with the purchase of their first hotel here. Meyer and Jabara developed an industry-lea...
Sheraton Kaua’i Coconut Beach Resort Welcomes Chris Machorek as General Manager
Sheraton Kaua’i Coconut Beach Resort | January 23, 2020
KAPA’A, HAWAII (January 23, 2020) – Sheraton Kaua’i Coconut Beach Resort announces the appointment of Chris Machorek as general manager. Machorek returns to the newly flagged property, formerly a Courtyard by Marriott Kaua’i at Coconut Beach Resort, where he previously served as general manager for two years. He brings over 25 years of robust senior leadership experience in the hospitality industry, specifically on the island of Kauai, to the full-service oceanfront resort. In his role, Machorek oversees operations for 314 guest rooms, five F&B outlets including a twice weekly luau, and 8,000 square feet of event space. “O...
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Appoints Jonathan Mizukami as Executive Chef
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | January 23, 2020
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort is pleased to welcome Jonathan Mizukami as the new executive chef, responsible for overseeing the overall culinary direction of the resort’s signature Hoku’s Restaurant, Plumeria Beach House, The Veranda, Seaside Grill and catering operations. Mizukami brings over 20 years of experience working in renowned restaurants across the U.S. and internationally, including a 10-year stint as sous chef at Thomas Keller’s highly acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry. He gained experience training at Spain’s 3-star Michelin restaurant, El Bulli; at Alinea in Chicago; Per Se in New Yor...
Dream Midtown Appoints Leiya Cohen as General Manager
Dream Midtown | January 23, 2020
NEW YORK, NY – January 23, 2020 – Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Leiya Cohen as General Manager at Dream Midtown. In this role, Leiya is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel operations at the Dream Hotel brand’s original location. Leiya most recently served as the Hotel Manager of The Time New York, another property within the Dream Hotel Group portfolio. “Leiya has been a key player in the success of The Time New York, providing an outstanding guest experience and maintaining hotel operations through an extensive renovation and a technological s...
Michael Inferrera Appointed Executive Chef at The Summit
The Summit | January 23, 2020
Cincinnati (January 23, 2020) - The Summit recently appointed Michael Inferrera to the role of Executive Chef. Inferrera has been an integral part of the hotel team since 2019. Over the past 20 years, he has established a distinguished career across a diverse range of culinary and hospitality experiences, including 15 years in the casino/entertainment industry. Inferrera brings his experience working in Atlantic City and Philadelphia for prestigious brands such as Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Valley Forge Resort to The Summit. He joined Pinnacle Entertainment ...
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Appoints Cory Baum as Director of Sales and Marketing
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | January 23, 2020
Austin, Texas (January 23, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, one of Texas’ leading resorts located right outside Austin, announces Cory Baum as Director of Sales and Marketing. Baum joins the property from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville in Florida. “We are very excited to announce Cory Baum as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines,” said Keith Spinden, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. “Cory is the ideal professional for this position because he has a vast amount of experience paired with an unmatched passion for creativity and innovation to find new and exciting ways...
The Guestbook Expands Sales Team in Response to Unprecedented Growth
The Guestbook | January 23, 2020
The Guestbook adds two new members to its sales team following a year of unprecedented growth within the company LOS ANGELES — January 23, 2020 — The Guestbook, the world's largest rewards program for independent and boutique hotels, today announces the appointment of two new members to its growing sales team, as part of a continuing expansion initiative. The company’s new hires include Bee Dahl, who has been tapped as Director of Sales, and Amy Devlaliwalla, who has been appointed as Director of Business Development. This sales team expansion was necessitated by a year of marked growth at The Guestbook and will allow the company ...
Duetto’s David Woolenberg Promoted to CEO
Duetto | January 22, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO — Jan. 22, 2020 —Duetto, hospitality’s innovative software as a service provider of revenue strategy solutions, has promoted David Woolenberg from President and Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer. Woolenberg will continue to lead Duetto’s business growth strategy and operations and will join the company’s Board of Directors. Woolenberg joined Duetto as Chief Revenue Officer in 2018. He was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer a year later after a period of record growth. As a member of Duetto’s senior leadership team, Woolenberg implemented a customer-focused business strategy and spea...
First Hospitality Appoints David J. Duncan as Chief Executive Officer
First Hospitality | January 22, 2020
(CHICAGO; Jan. 22, 2020)—First Hospitality today announces the appointment of David J. Duncan as president and chief executive officer. Duncan, a real estate and hospitality industry veteran, has served as First Hospitality's president since joining the company in June 2018 and assumes day-to-day leadership of the company as CEO. First Hospitality Founder, Stephen L. Schwartz, continues to have an active role steering the Board of Advisors as executive chairman. “In 1985, I founded First Hospitality with a vision to build a company into an industry leadership position with a great culture, strong investment track record, and great rela...
Karim Tayach appointed as the new Cluster General Manager of Kempinski Properties in Doha, Qatar
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha | January 22, 2020
Doha, 22 January 2020 - Kempinski Hotels has appointed Karim Tayach as the new Cluster General Manager of Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha & Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha. He joins Kempinski from his most recent assignment as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Karim brings to his new role a wealth of experience and expertise and will drive the performance of The Pearl island landmark and West Bay’s tallest residence tower to further growth and success. Coming from a successful hotelier family, he has been in the luxury hotel industry for more than 27 years and started his journey as a Corporate Managem...
Royal Sonesta Boston Appoints Blake Herring as Director of Sales & Marketing
Royal Sonesta Boston | January 22, 2020
Boston, MA - January 22, 2020 - Royal Sonesta Boston is pleased to welcome Blake Herring as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Herring is responsible for leading sales, catering, and marketing efforts at the riverfront, award-winning property. Herring joins the team from his most recent position at Loews Boston Hotel where he served as Director of Sales for the past four years. "I am excited to join Sonesta and the Royal Sonesta Boston family as Director of Sales & Marketing," Herring said. "I look forward to contributing to this outstanding hospitality brand and the hotel team’s success." Herring brings o...
Cycas Strengthens European Operations With Four Executive Appointments
Cycas Hospitality | January 21, 2020
As Cycas continues to expand into new European markets, the hotel management company has boosted its regionally-based operational teams through four key appointments. Cycas hires two new Regional General Managers This month, Cycas welcomes two new Regional General Managers (RGMs) to support the company’s ambitious growth plans, including the opening of its first two French properties this autumn. France is now a major focus market for Cycas and, as RGM for France, Luc Vicherd will lead Cycas’s growing operations in the country. Luc joins Cycas from the successful French operator OLETIS, where he was Director of Operations for 12 ...
Al Bait Sharjah Appoints Albert Meow as Hotel Manager
Al Bait Sharjah | January 21, 2020
SINGAPORE (Jan. 21, 2020) — Al Bait Sharjah, the most recent debut from GHM, has named Albert Meow as hotel manager of the 53-key hotel that opened recently in a historic district of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) third largest city. From a foundation established by more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, Meow will oversee daily hotel operations and focus otherwise on sales and marketing. His near-term priority is a strategic planning project that will expand the property’s reach in local and international hospitality markets. “With Albert’s appointment, and in partnership with our collaborator Shurooq, we plan to re-...
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Appoints Jacob Musyt as Director of Food and Beverage
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | January 21, 2020
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – January 21, 2020 – Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the return of Jacob Musyt to the world's leading luxury hotel brand. New to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Musyt has been appointed the new director of food and beverage. Joining the executive team in the same role he served at the Waldorf Astoria Park City (Utah), Musyt will oversee the full food and beverage division of the hotel, including Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, The Rooftop by JG, Lobby Lounge, in-room dining, catering and banquet events. "It's been a goal of mine to return to the Waldorf Astoria/Hilton family," Musyt says, "I...
Radisson Hotel Group Appoints Two General Managers to Radisson Blu Hotels
Radisson Blu | January 21, 2020
Radisson Hotel Group today announces the appointment of Edean Kam to general manager of Radisson Blu Mall of America and Alex Francis to general manager of Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown. Kam and Francis each bring extensive management experience to their new roles with proven success overseeing four and five diamond hotels. “We are thrilled to welcome Edean and Alex into their new leadership roles at our Radisson Blu hotels in Minnesota,” says Elias Assaly, vice president, Managed Hotels, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group. “Although they have both led impressive careers working in hotels throughout the U.S., Edean and Alex embody t...
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach Appoints Michael Medeiros as New General Manager
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach | January 20, 2020
Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 20, 2020 – Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach today announced the appointment of Michael Medeiros as general manager. Effective immediately, Medeiros will be responsible for managing all aspects of the hotel’s day-to-day operations to ensure guests’ standards are met to the highest degree. His appointment comes as the property nears the end of a multi-year refresh, and his role will include bringing the hotel’s new vision to life. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the local South Florida community and continue my Sonesta career here on Fort Lauderdale Beach,” Medeiros said. “This proper...