Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Minor Hotels’ Ramón Aragonés Announces Retirement; Gonzalo Aguilar To Become Europe & Americas CEO
Minor Hotels | June 12, 2024
Madrid, 12 June 2024: Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ramón Aragonés, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year. Aragonés will remain a member of its Board of Directors and serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman. Aguilar joins Minor Hotels Europe & Americas on 1 October to begin a three-month handover period with Aragonés. Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and President of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, said in res...
LuxUrban Hotels Names Robert Arigo Chief Executive Officer
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | June 11, 2024
MIAMI--June 11, 2024--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), a hospitality company which leases entire existing hotels on a long-term basis and rents rooms in its hotels to business and vacation travelers, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed hotel and hospitality industry veteran Robert Arigo as its Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Arigo, who joined LuxUrban in March 2024 as Chief Operating Officer, is an accomplished industry executive who brings more than 35 years of relevant experience to his new role. “In his short time here, Rob has dis...
Hotel Equities Appoints Aik Hong Tan to Chief Investment Officer
Hotel Equities | June 11, 2024
Tan serves as a Principal for Greenwood Hospitality which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. ATLANTA, GA – June 11, 2024 – Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced Aik Hong Tan has been appointed to Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Tan serves as a Principal for Greenwood Hospitality which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. With 25+ years of experience in the financial and hospitality sectors, Tan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen which will be crucial in his expanded role as CIO. His expertise has been pivotal in expanding Greenwood...
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Welcomes Moreno Gianfranco Miotto as New Executive Chef
RITZ-CARLTON, LANGKAWI | June 11, 2024
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA – June 2024 - The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi welcomes Chef Moreno Gianfranco Miotto to the team as the resort’s new Executive Chef, leading the culinary team and the four dining outlets: Horizon, The Beach Grill, Langkawi Kitchen and Hai Yan. Born in Canada, Chef Moreno started his career in independent restaurants, honing his skills in Italian cuisine before joining the hotel industry in 2007, as executive chef at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, Italy, before moving back to Canada where he continued to build his career as an executive chef. From there he joined The Ritz-Carlton, Doha as Chef de Cuisine for ...
Dieter Schmitz Named General Manager of Sofitel New York
Sofitel New York | June 11, 2024
The appointment brings Schmitz back to New York City to focus on rejuvenating the luxury Midtown Manhattan hotel. NEW YORK – June 10, 2024 – Dieter Schmitz, a seasoned hotelier with over two decades of experience, has joined Sofitel New York as general manager. The appointment brings Schmitz back to New York City to focus on rejuvenating the luxury Midtown Manhattan hotel. Schmitz’s accomplishments are marked by a keen focus on orchestrating successful launches, rejuvenation and repositioning high-profile flagship assets for brands like IHG, Marriott and independent luxury properties such as Riggs DC. He’s spearheaded eight luxu...
Experiential Technology Pioneer UrVenue Is Primed for Growth With New Leadership Hires
UrVenue | June 11, 2024
Fortified team was carefully curated to drive the hospitality industry's adoption of UrVenue solutions LAS VEGAS — June 11, 2024 — Demand for UrVenue’s popular UV Enterprise venue-management system across various entertainment and hospitality venues, such as nightclubs, mixed-use venues, lounges, pools, sportsbooks, and more, continues to soar. The full-stack technology platform monetizes and manages experience-based inventory, drives commerce and operations, and provides data insights and knowledge management for all venues requiring reservations. With UV Enterprise, venue patrons can book and manage all experiences within a single,...
Hospitality America Promotes Justin Deyo to Corporate Director of Operations
Hospitality America | June 11, 2024
Deyo to mentor the next generation of hotel leaders Greenville, S.C., June 11, 2024 — Hospitality America has promoted Justin Deyo to Corporate Director of Operations under the leadership of Vice President of Operations Frank Cook. Deyo’s addition to the Hospitality America leadership team aims to put a focus on mentoring and developing hotel leaders, driving the organization’s performance standards, and providing strategic support for renovations and new hotel openings. With a hospitality career spanning 20 years, Deyo joined Hospitality America in 2013, demonstrating a penchant for developing talent through exemplary leadership a...
Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown Welcomes Jason Hammett as New Executive Chef
Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown | June 10, 2024
Chef Hammett Brings Over 20 Years of Culinary Expertise and a Passion for Local Ingredients to Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern Salt Lake City, UT [June 6, 2024] – Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown, a contemporary hotel nestled amidst the city’s most vibrant cultural attractions, announced the appointment of Jason Hammett as Executive Chef. Hammett will oversee all food and beverage offerings, including Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern, banquets and events, in-room dining and the coffee shop 215 West Coffee, set to open in late 2024. Amid the city’s rapid development and the hotel’s recent multimillion-dollar renovatio...
Cordish Gaming Group Appoints Jamie Williams as Director of Sales of New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
Live Casino LA | June 10, 2024
Williams brings over 25 years of experience as a leader in the hospitality field and is a well-known industry veteran in Louisiana. Bossier City, LA (June 10, 2024) – Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced the appointment of JAMIE WILLIAMS as DIRECTOR OF SALES of the highly anticipated $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a world-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment destination set to open in early 2025. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the first Live! branded property in Louisiana. Ms. Willi...
Anne Buckland Appointed General Manager of Snow King Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
Snow King Resort | June 10, 2024
Jackson Hole, Wyoming (June 10, 2024) – Anne Buckland has been appointed General Manager for Snow King Resort. Troy Mathews, vice president, operations, for Benchmark/Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle, made the announcement. Anne brings more than 17 years of hospitality experience to Snow King Resort where she was initially hired as a sales manager and most recently served as director of sales and marketing. Snow King Resort is Jackson’s largest full-service resort & spa with 203 guestrooms and 45 luxury condominiums. “Anne’s experience, passion and knowledge of Jackson Hole and its unique destination, combined with her extensive...
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Appoints Key Leadership Positions Ahead of November Opening
Grand Hyatt | June 10, 2024
Park City, UT (June 10, 2024) – Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, poised to become the new icon of mountain luxury accommodations, is nearing its November 2024 debut. To bring this significant milestone in the world of refined ski travel to life, two esteemed Hyatt Hotels Corporation leaders have been appointed: General Manager Anthony Duggan and Director of Sales, Marketing & Events Christina Richardson. With a wealth of luxury resort brand positioning experience, Duggan and Richardson bring an abundance of knowledge and passion to this brand new luxury build anchoring the highly anticipated East Village expansion to Utah’s beloved Deer Valle...
Red Roof Promotes Lisa Jordan to Vice President of Marketing
Red Roof | June 6, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6, 2024 – Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has promoted Lisa Jordan to vice president of marketing. A veteran of nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, Jordan joined Red Roof in 2021 to lead an integrated digital marketing team. Her leadership has spanned the company’s digital platforms from web to advertising to social media. She has played an integral role in the enhancement of redroof.com and collaborated with communication, sales, revenue management and operations to create an improved customer experience and drive revenue. “I look forward to the opportunity my new role offer...
LuxUrban Hotels Appoints Michael James Chief Financial Officer
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | June 6, 2024
MIAMI--June 6, 2024--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), a hospitality company which leases entire existing hotels on a long-term basis and rents rooms in its hotels to business and vacation travelers, today announced the appointment of Michael James as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 4, 2024. Mr. James succeeds Shanoop Kothari, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer and former Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. James brings more than four decades of experience as a financial and operating executive, board member, and investor to his new role. He has advised and led financial strate...
The Gabriel South Beach Welcomes Ryan Rauscher as General Manager
The Gabriel South Beach | June 6, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, FL (June 6, 2024) – The Gabriel South Beach, a modern art deco property on Ocean Drive managed by Highgate, has announced the appointment of Ryan Rauscher as general manager. Rauscher has had a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, marked by various leadership roles and successes in repositioning, branding and opening properties across the country. “Ryan’s hospitality background and innovative approach to hotel management make him an excellent fit for The Gabriel South Beach,” said Jimmy Shandor, Vice President of Operations Luxury & Lifestyle at Highgate. “We are confident that under his leadership, t...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Appoints Bradley Cance as New General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara | June 5, 2024
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – June 5, 2024 – The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara– the premier resort by the sea on the Gaviota Coast, welcomes Bradley Cance as General Manager. Cance’s career in luxury hospitality has spanned over three decades and includes General Manager roles at The Ritz-Carlton, Tiburon in Naples, St. Louis, Palm Beach, Pentagon City and Washington, D.C. Cance has celebrated success in every property he has managed, whether achieving five diamonds and five stars for his hotels or leading a $125 million renovation and rebirth of The Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach. His balanced approach to ensuring his employees, guests, a...
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Welcomes Aurélie Chiaffi as Complex Spa Director
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa | June 5, 2024
Bora Bora, French Polynesia (June 5, 2024) – The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, a premier resort opening this Summer 2024 in Bora Bora, today announced the appointment of Aurélie Chiaffi as Spa Director, overseeing both The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. With over a decade of experience in hotel spas across French Polynesia, Aurélie Chiaffi brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her new role and will curate an array of treatments inspired by local Polynesian wellness traditions and modalities for the resort’s soon-to-open Heavenly Spa Bora Bora. “We are thrilled to welcome Complex S...
Aimbridge Hospitality Names William Davenport Chief Financial Officer
Aimbridge Hospitality | June 5, 2024
Accomplished finance executive brings 30-plus years of extensive experience across hospitality, foodservice and retail to the top third-party hotel management company PLANO, Texas, June 5, 2024—Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, today announced William Davenport as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8. Davenport will sit on the organization’s executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Davenport will oversee the financial management of the company and have direct respo...
Shiji Distribution Solutions Sees Remarkable Growth, Announces Key Promotions
Shiji | June 4, 2024
Anson Lau promoted to Managing Director - Global, Natalie Kimball named Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Americas & EMEA, and Lluc Pons promoted to Director of Strategic Account Sales. ATLANTA, Georgia, United States, June 4, 2024 - Shiji Distribution Solutions achieved its best year in 2023, doubling booking production from 2019 despite air travel capacity remaining below pre-pandemic levels. Over the past year, the company has expanded its global business footprint considerably, signing new partnerships in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Europe and the US, while launching a next-generation channel manager for customers in ...
Hotel Co 51 Appoints Wayne Androliakos as New CEO
Hotel Co 51 | June 4, 2024
Hotel Co 51 is promoting experienced hospitality professional Wayne Androliakos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wayne Androliakos took over the CEO reins on 1 June, succeeding Tobias Linder who stays within the Vastint Group as the new Head of Asset Management for Vastint Holding B.V. With over 25 years of hands-on hospitality expertise, Wayne brings his track record of building high-performing teams to the top role. Since joining Hotel Co 51 as UK Regional Director of Operations in summer 2022, Wayne has demonstrated his commitment to driving guest satisfaction by boosting feedback ratings across the 17 Marriott-branded propertie...
The Westin San Francisco Airport and Aloft San Francisco Airport Appoint New Complex General Manager, Christopher Holbrook
The Westin San Francisco Airport | June 4, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (June 4, 2024) – The Westin San Francisco Airport and Aloft San Francisco Airport, two Millbrae hotels located minutes from San Francisco International Airport, announce the appointment of Christopher Holbrook as Complex General Manager. With over 25 years of experience, Holbrook brings his award-winning experience and deeply rooted industry relationships to the 418-room Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel and 298-room Aloft San Francisco Airport hotel, where he will oversee day-to-day operations. In his new role as Complex General Manager, Holbrook will lead the dynamic strategic direction of business initiatives and alig...
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Appoints Kevin Sterling as New Executive Director of Food and Beverage
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club | June 4, 2024
BREWSTER, MA — Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club proudly announces the appointment of Kevin Sterling as executive director of food and beverage. He brings over two decades of dynamic leadership experience to the historic Cape Cod resort, as well as extensive expertise in upscale hospitality management. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years, Kevin has consistently delivered exceptional results in directing food and beverage operations within renowned establishments. In his previous role, he demonstrated his ability to lead a large team and manage diverse food and beverage outlets, achieving a record-breaking revenue for the hotel...
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Names Brian Randolph Executive Chef
Valencia Hotel Collection | June 3, 2024
Randolph is overseeing all culinary operations in the Hotel’s Dorrego’s and Naranja restaurants SAN ANTONIO – June 3, 2024 – Hotel Valencia Riverwalk announces that Brian Randolph is now leading the hotel’s culinary operations as Executive Chef. Randolph is rejoining Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, as he previously served as Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel from 2019 to 2021. As Executive Chef, he is responsible for the menus for the hotel’s Dorrego’s and Naranja restaurants, as well as catering for meetings, banquets and special events, and in-room dining service. “We are very excited to announce that Brian has r...
Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach Appoints Tim Arnold as Managing Director
Kingston Resorts | June 3, 2024
Myrtle Beach, N.C. (June 3, 2024) - Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, S.C., a multi-property resort owned by EOS Hospitality, has announced the appointment of Tim Arnold as Managing Director. Arnold brings decades of experience and a strong passion for the region to the resort. Overseeing day-to-day operations for 850 employees, over 1,200 guest rooms, six food and beverage outlets, and over 100,000 square feet of event space, Arnold will continue elevating the guest experience, ensuring Kingston Resorts continues its destination leadership on the Grand Strand. “Tim brings an exceptional amount of experience in the hotel space to the Kin...
Timbers Company Appoints Brian Corbett as Chief Operating Officer
the Timbers Company | June 3, 2024
Veteran Hospitality Executive Brings Over 20 Years of Experience to Premier Luxury Resort & Residence Club Brand JUNE 3, 2024 (WINTER PARK, Fla.) – Timbers Company, a renowned developer and operator of boutique luxury resorts and private residence clubs, has appointed Brian Corbett as its new chief operating officer. In this pivotal role, Brian will spearhead operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives to further elevate Timbers' unparalleled guest and owner experiences across its esteemed portfolio. As COO, Brian will oversee all aspects of operational management, hospitality & real estate sales, marketing, partners...
