Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser Appointed General Manager of Sukhothai Shanghai and Vice President for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts
The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts | January 20, 2020
Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Sukhothai Shanghai and Vice President for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts, effective on 15 January 2020. Prior to joining The Sukhothai Shanghai, Thomas had been the General Manager of The Sukhothai Bangkok since 2016. Thomas is a seasoned professional in hospitality industry, with more than 25 years of experience from various renowned hotels all over the world. He spent more than 10 years with the Shangri-La hotel group before joining the Sukhothai family, during which he accumulated extensive experience in Asia Pacific, working in different locations including B...
The Island House Appoints New General Manager James Wyndham
The Island House | January 20, 2020
Nassau, Bahamas (Jan. 20, 2020) — The Island House has appointed a new General Manager, James Wyndham, effective immediately. Wyndam, a native of Australia, has an impressive career in hospitality spanning 25 years and several continents. He was most recently the General Manager of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, the flagship of the One&Only Nature Resorts, where his goal was to create extraordinary guest experiences. Wyndam’s extensive career experience includes stints at multiple international luxury hospitality groups in the USA, Australia, and Dubai. While at One&Only, he played a key role in the opening of One&...
Hotel Erwin Appoints Ashley Truman Executive Chef
Hotel Erwin | January 20, 2020
VENICE, Calif. – January 20, 2020 – Hotel Erwin, the wonderfully weird and beautiful boutique hotel in Venice Beach, today announced the appointment of Ashley Truman as Executive Chef. In her new role, Truman will draw from her diverse industry experience to further enhance the dining experience for special events at the hotel, High Rooftop Lounge, Erwin’s Kitchen & Cocktails and Venice Way Pizza, opening next month. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Truman to the Hotel Erwin family,” said General Manager Derek Haug. “She is incredibly talented, and we look forward to having her fresh perspective infused into our culinary of...
St. Regis Washington D.C. Appoints New General Manager, Winfred van Workum
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. | January 17, 2020
Washington, D.C. – JANUARY 17, 2020 – Winfred van Workum has been named the new General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C., a historic, luxury hotel ideally situated two blocks from the White House. Van Workum joins the hotel with over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, boasting expertise in both hotel and food and beverage management. A tenured industry veteran, van Workum will be responsible for all aspects of operations at the iconic luxury hotel. “I am thrilled to join the legacy of excellence at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., one of the city’s most distinguished and iconic hotels, known for its commitment to be...
Ambassador Chicago Hotel Appoints Katharine Degoma as General Manager
Ambassador Chicago | January 17, 2020
CHICAGO (January 17, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, the Gold Coast’s original boutique hotel, kicks off 2020 by welcoming Katharine Degoma to the team as the property’s new General Manager. Degoma brings nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to her role and will oversee all of the property’s operations while ensuring a memorable guest experience. Degoma joins Ambassador from the Hyatt Regency Deerfield where she served as the General Manager. There, she oversaw a $14 million guest room renovation and $1 million overhaul of the property’s meeting space, flawlessly executing renovation strategy and keeping employee morale high. Pr...
HMC Appoints Peter Ambros as General Manager for Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | January 17, 2020
Dallas, TX – Leo Spriggs, President and CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), is happy to announce that Peter Ambros has accepted the role of General Manager for the Sheraton® Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the team in Harrisburg, he served as GM for HMC’s managed Four Points by Sheraton in Little Rock, Arkansas, and in the position of General Manager at the Holiday Inn® Airport and Conference Center in Memphis, TN. With extensive professional hospitality experience and wide-ranging knowledge of the Hotel and Food & Beverage industries, he will bring a long resume of success to the She...
The Driskill Appoints Executive Chef, Mark Dayanandan
The Driskill | January 17, 2020
AUSTIN, TX – January 17, 2020 – The Driskill is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Dayanandan as the new Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Mark will lead all culinary programs at the 189-room historic hotel, including the hotel’s signature restaurant The Driskill Grill, 1886 Café & Bakery, The Driskill Bar and private events and weddings. Chef Mark comes to The Driskill with extensive culinary experience internationally and domestically, as well as tenure as an Executive Chef at Hilton Austin and Omni Barton Creek. Chef Mark’s tactical approach and passion for encouraging growth allow him to take on a mentor...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport Appoints Joseph Cardone as General Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton | January 16, 2020
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. - Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport recently announced the appointment of the hotel’s new general manager, Joseph Cardone. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT). Most recently, Cardone served as general manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC – Crystal City. In his new role, Cardone is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 269 all-suite property, including guest services, hotel administration and marketing efforts. A 30-year hospitality veteran, Cardone brings a wealth of operations and event experien...
BENCHMARK® Names Talya Regan Director of Marketing for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark | January 16, 2020
Talya Regan comes to her new position with over a decade of experience specializing in public relations and marketing communications within the hospitality industry The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, January 2020… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Talya Regan as director of marketing for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is located in Monticello, New York, within the Catskill Mountains. David Kohlasch, general manager, made the announcement. “It is with pleasure that I welcome Talya to Benchmark and to our resort,” said Mr. Kohlasch. “She brings a terrific bac...
The Guestbook CEO James Gancos Chosen to Join Expert Panel at HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference
The Guest Book | January 16, 2020
Founder of cash back rewards innovator The Guestbook to participate in educational panel at leading hotel industry marketing forum next week LOS ANGELES — January 16, 2019 — The Guestbook, the world's largest rewards program for independent and boutique hotels, today announces that the company’s CEO and founder, James Gancos was selected by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) to participate in a panel of hotel industry thought leaders at its 2020 Marketing Strategy Conference, taking place next week in New York. The panel discussion, entitled, “The Evolving Loyalty Landscape” will be held Wednes...
Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto Appoints Brayton Gosling as General Manager
Garden Court Hotel | January 15, 2020
Most recently Gosling served as General Manager at Hotel Los Gatos Palo Alto, Calif. (Jan 14, 2020) –The Garden Court Hotel in downtown Palo Alto appoints Brayton Gosling, an accomplished hospitality expert most recently with Hotel Los Gatos, as the new General Manager. In his new role, Gosling will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the well-known 62-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley. “We are thrilled for Brayton to join the team and know his strong leadership abilities, hospitality background and relationship building skills will enhance the experience of our guests,” says Jan Henningsen, COO ...
Soon-to-Open Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Appoints Executive Team
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale | January 15, 2020
Eyal Goldberger named General Manager and Katherine Beja-McLennan named Director of Sales and Marketing FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – January 2020: Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s bustling business district, Hyatt Centric Las Olas announces the appointment of General Manager Eyal Goldberger and Director of Sales and Marketing Katherine Beja-McLennan. The duo will oversee operations of the new-build, full-service, 238-room property, which will open its doors this spring as a premiere destination for business, group, and leisure travelers, looking to experience South Florida. An Israel native with roots in Miami, Goldb...
Rocco Forte Hotels Appoints Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
Villa Kennedy | January 15, 2020
Steinmaier joins Villa Kennedy from Roomers Hotel in Munich where he was the Hotel Manager and part of the opening team Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-owned hotel group led by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi, is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt effective January 1, 2020. Reporting to Frank Heller, Regional Director of Germany for Rocco Forte Hotels, Steinmaier joins Villa Kennedy from Roomers Hotel in Munich where he was the Hotel Manager and part of the opening team. Prior to this he was Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Vier Jahresze...
Director of Penn State School of Hospitality Management Named to National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Trustees
The School of Hospitality Management | January 14, 2020
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Donna Quadri-Felitti, Marvin Ashner Director of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, has been named to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) board of trustees. The NRAEF is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, including career development and community engagement. “Being named to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Trustees is a high honor,” said Quadri-Felitti. “I look forward to furthering the mission of the Foundation as it provides resources and guidance for tomorrow’s hospitality leaders, just as we...
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Appoints Kelly Teo as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | January 14, 2020
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – January 14, 2020 – Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the arrival of the newest addition to its luxury-focused executive team, as Kelly Teo joins the hotel in the role of director of sales and marketing. Teo's longtime sales and marketing expertise in the world of top luxury hotels is a perfect fit for the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The unique property opened in mid-2017 and quickly established itself as the leading luxury hotel in Southern California, located at the crossroads of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards just west of Rodeo Drive. "Returning to California after spending the l...
Proper Hospitality Appoints Blake Danner as Chief Operating Officer
Proper Hospitality | January 14, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 14, 2020) Luxury lifestyle brand Proper Hospitality, that designs, brands and operates hotels and residences, has named industry veteran Blake Danner as the new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Danner will oversee business strategy, organizational growth and development, and day-to-day operations within the Proper portfolio, which includes properties in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Austin, and later this year, Downtown Los Angeles. “Blake Danner is an exciting addition to the Proper family, bringing years of hospitality experience to our rapidly expanding luxury brand,” said Brian De Lowe, Co-Founder and Pr...
Legoland® New York Resort Appoints Stephanie Johnson as Divisional Director
Merlin Entertainments | January 14, 2020
GOSHEN, NY (January 14, 2020) – A marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience, Stephanie Johnson has been named Divisional Director for LEGOLAND® New York Resort, parent company Merlin Entertainments announced today. An Orange County native, Johnson is yet another addition to the Park’s growing list of locally sourced talent. In her new role, Johnson will direct, manage and create strategy for LEGOLAND New York Resort to meet and exceed attendance, revenue and profitability goals for the 150-acre theme park. “The theme park arena is a new frontier for me, but I’m no stranger to leading large-scale tourism destinat...
Jonathan Andrew Ross Named Managing Director of the Brenton Hotel, Opening June 2020
Brenton Hotel | January 14, 2020
NEWPORT, RI (January 14, 2020) – Luxury hotel industry veteran Jonathan Andrew Ross takes the helm as managing director of the Brenton Hotel, a new 57-room luxury boutique hotel on the waterfront in Newport, RI opening in June 2020. As the newly appointed managing director, Ross is charged with providing leadership and strategic direction for the new hotel through all pre-opening stages including development, hiring, training, and sales and marketing. Once opened, Ross will spearhead daily property management spanning guest services and operations, to asset management. In making the announcement, Jeff Farrar, Newport resident and pa...
GuestTek Appoints William Ng as Director of Sales, APAC
GuestTek | January 14, 2020
Company Continues its Aggressive Growth Plans in Region GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that William Ng has been hired as Sales Director, APAC, effective the 13th of January. Based in Singapore, William has over 20 years of B2B business development experience – primarily focused in the hospitality and travel technology sector. William has a strong track record of results stemming from his senior sales leadership experience at FCS Computer Systems, Ideas Revenue Solutions, and Pegasus Solutions ...
Island Hospitality Management Announces Executive Promotions
Island Hospitality | January 13, 2020
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., January 13, 2020—Island Hospitality Management, one of the nation’s largest hotel management companies, announced today that it has promoted Gregg Forde to executive vice president and chief operating officer and Roger Pollak to executive vice president and chief financial officer. “With a combined 47 years of hospitality experience, including 42 years with Island Hospitality Management and its predecessor companies, I cannot think of two more deserving people than Gregg and Roger to take on these expanded roles within the company,” said Jeffrey H. Fisher, Island Hospitality Management. “These promotions ...
Kimpton Key West Appoints Executive Leadership
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | January 13, 2020
KEY WEST, FL – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces the executive leadership team at the forthcoming Kimpton Key West, slated to open its doors in early 2020. Cheryl Martin has been named General Manager while Megan Coccitto has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the five-hotel collection, which holds a total of 219 keys. Centrally located in Old Town, Kimpton Key West boasts everything from estate-like guesthouses to charming bungalows and original conch houses, all containing the friendly vibe for which Kimpton is renowned. Cheryl Martin brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry to Kimpt...
Julia Massey Appointed Vice President Global Sustainability Kempinski Hotels S.A.
Kempinski | January 13, 2020
Geneva, 13 January 2020 – Kempinski Hotels S.A. has appointed Julia Massey as Vice President Global Sustainability. As part of the Operational Strategy team, Julia will be responsible for driving and developing a complete set of sustainable standards and initiatives to instill sustainability across the company’s guest journey and operations. Improving the sustainability performance as well as achieving an eco-label accreditation for existing activities in this field will be core topics for her. Julia Massey brings to her new career step an experience of 14 years in consulting and management in the area of sustainability and climate ch...
Jannika Spremberg Appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC
Fairmont | January 13, 2020
VANCOUVER – January 2020: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jannika Spremberg as Director of Sales and Marketing of Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. In her new position, Spremberg will lead the Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Catering and Conference Services teams, tasked with optimizing revenue opportunities and continuing to develop the hotel’s iconic brand. She most recently served as the Director of Revenue Management, Fairmont Empress, a role that gave her valuable insights and understanding of the hotel’s ...
Cendyn Appoints New Sales Leadership for EMEA & Americas
Cendyn | January 13, 2020
Veteran hospitality technology experts to accelerate growth in key regions January 13, 2020 – Boca Raton, FL – Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of Emma Johnstone to Vice President of Sales, EMEA, and Ricky Castoldi to Vice President of Sales, Americas. Both will be responsible for team excellence for their regional sales teams, establishing new and trusted relationships across the hospitality space, while driving maximum revenue and productivity for the hotel clients they oversee. Working from London, Johnstone will oversee Cendyn’s strategic...
