Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Guido Kerpel as New Chief Operating Officer
New Castle Hotels and Resorts | January 9, 2020
Shelton, CT - - (January 9, 2020) - - Jeremy Buffam and Julian Buffam, partners at New Castle Hotels and Resorts, today announced the appointment of Guido Kerpel as chief operating officer. Previously, Kerpel was the company’s vice president of operations. Kerpel joined New Castle in1999 as the general manager of the Westin Nova Scotian before assuming broader responsibilities for development and operations of the company’s Canadian portfolio including the northeastern U.S. Under Kerpel’s leadership, New Castle expanded its Canadian presence from one hotel to eight, including the recently opened Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marri...
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Appoints Mike Waddell as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa | January 9, 2020
With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Waddell is leading the iconic desert resort’s $21 million property-wide transformation, set for completion in early 2020 INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – January 9, 2020 – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Mike Waddell as its new general manager. A hospitality veteran, Waddell brings more than two decades of hospitality management experience to the resort amidst its expansive $21-million property-wide transformation. Renovations include updates to the resort’s meetings spaces and penthouse suites, and the addition of premier bungalows, a lazy river, and 30-fo...
Chris Dunne Joins Atrium Hospitality as Chief Financial Officer
Atrium Hospitality | January 9, 2020
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--January 9, 2020--Atrium Hospitality this week announced the appointment of Chris Dunne to chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years of hospitality operations finance experience, Dunne joins Atrium to serve as the company’s senior financial executive to lead accounting and finance disciplines in the newly created CFO role on Atrium’s executive team. His primary responsibilities will include oversight of the corporate and hotel accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, IT and procurement platforms for Atrium’s portfolio of assets under management comprised of 84 hotels and 20,897 guest rooms/suites in 28 states. Si...
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Marina Dutton as General Manager
Balboa Bay Resort | January 8, 2020
Prior to joining Balboa Bay Resort, Dutton served as General Manager of Costa Mesa Marriott Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Dutton as its new General Manager. With over 22 years of hospitality experience, Dutton will now manage all operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing. Most importantly, Dutton will oversee all aspects of the guest experience at the Forbes Four-Star Resort. “We are delighted to welcome Marina to Balboa Bay Resort,” said Todd Pickup, co-owner of Balboa Bay Resort. “Marina’s knowledge of the local market and her extensive...
Rosewood Hotel Georgia Welcomes Paul Li as Director of Sales and Marketing
Rosewood Hotel Georgia | January 8, 2020
Most recently, Li served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver Paul Li has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver’s renowned luxury hotel. In his new role, Li will serve as a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, tasked with overseeing all of the property’s sales and marketing efforts, along with developing business strategies that drive overall growth and increase revenue for the 156-room hotel. “We are delighted to welcome Paul Li to the Rosewood Hotel Georgia team and are excited to see how the hotel exceeds its sales and marketing g...
Ülfet Özyabasligil Ralph Named Executive Chef at Magee Homestead
Magee Homestead | January 8, 2020
Chef Ülfet joins Magee Homestead from another Relais & Châteaux property, Camden Harbour Inn, in Camden, Maine, where she served as Executive Sous Chef from November 2018 Magee Homestead, the adults-only, boutique wellness retreat that is part of Wyoming’s award-winning Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection– as well as part of the Relais & Châteaux Collection and a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel – announced today that Ülfet Özyabasligil Ralph has been named Executive Chef, overseeing Magee Homestead’s food & beverage program as well as its popular culinary experiences lineup. Sitting on 7,000 acres of histori...
Hilton Appoints Two New General Managers to Crystal City, Virginia Area Hotels
January 7, 2020
Tom Mamalis joins as General Manager of Hilton Crystal City and Charles Hill joins as General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City Crystal City, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) recently announced the appointments of Tom Mamalis as general manager of Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport — one of the latest additions to the Hilton Management Services portfolio — and Charles Hill as general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City. Both properties contribute to Hilton’s expanding Washington DC area and northern Virginia portfolio. Tom Mamalis, general manager of Hi...
Penn National Gaming Senior VP Joins Penn State School of Hospitality Management Industry Advisory Board
The School of Hospitality Management | January 7, 2020
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. —Eric Schippers, senior vice president of public affairs and government relations at Penn National Gaming, Inc., has joined the Penn State School of Hospitality Management (SHM) Industry Advisory Board. In his role with Penn National Gaming, Schippers is responsible for the company’s community affairs, government relations, corporate communications and media relations. He additionally serves as spokesperson for the company. Penn National Gaming operates 41 gaming, racing and video gaming facilities across the country, in 19 states, from Maine to Nevada. The brand oversees approximately 49,400 gaming machines; 1,...
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Appoints Tomiko Burroughs as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | January 6, 2020
Baltimore, MD (January 6, 2020) – Sagamore Pendry Baltimore today announced the appointment of Tomiko Burroughs as director of sales and marketing. In this role, Burroughs will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the 128-room luxury hotel situated in the city’s vibrant waterfront community of Fell’s Point overlooking the Inner Harbor. “We are excited to welcome Tomiko to the Pendry family,” said Juan Webster, General Manager of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. "Tomiko's expertise in the Mid-Atlantic market and passion for the hospitality industry will make her an integral addition to the team. I'm confident her wealth of knowle...
Cendyn Names Donna Goudie Chief Operating Officer
Cendyn | January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020 – Boca Raton, FL – Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, announced today the appointment of Donna Goudie as Chief Operating Officer at Cendyn. Donna Goudie, a hospitality technology industry veteran with over 25 years’ experience, will be responsible for leading operations and services, accelerating excellence in key areas like account management, project management, customer success, solution delivery and implementation for Cendyn and the company’s thousands of hotel clients across the globe. Based out of Cendyn’s Boca Raton office, Goudie was most recen...
Cabot Names Jules Cowan-Dewar as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Cabot | January 3, 2020
TORONTO (January 3, 2020) – Cabot, developer and operator of a diverse collection of residential, resort, golf club and master-planned communities, announced today that Jules Cowan-Dewar has joined the company as Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Cowan-Dewar will spearhead all brand marketing initiatives and lead a revenue-driven sales team. In her role, she will oversee advertising, branding, public relations and social media as the company enters an exciting new chapter of global growth. Cowan-Dewar brings over ten years of marketing and brand management expertise to her new position. Most recently, she was the Vice President of M...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Leadership Team for Hampton Inn & Suites Opening February 2020 in Tampa
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | January 2, 2020
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 2, 2020 -- Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the hiring of two outstanding associates for the Tampa area's newest hotel. Leilani Martinez and Michelle Cardamone, two tenured industry leaders, are joining the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Riverview/Brandon staff as the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing respectively. Martinez moves to the Hampton Inn & Suites after spending the last year-and-a-half with Commonwealth as the Assistant General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview. A 25-year hospitality veteran, she has over a decade of experience as a General Manager at various ...
Commonwealth Hotels Names Key Leadership Positions at Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | January 2, 2020
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 2, 2020 -- Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Korra-Shay Richards and Dennis Ashe to the positions of Director of Sales and General Manager respectively for the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington. The beautiful property offers 133 King, Queen, Double and suite rooms, each with their own unique design. The hotel is owned by Hospitality Group Worthington Portfolio, LLC and managed by Commonwealth Hotels in Covington, KY. Commonwealth Hotels is eager to have Korra-Shay join the team. "Courtyard Columbus Worthington is an amazing property we just recently brought into the portfolio." Jenny ...
Driftwood Hospitality Management Promotes Carol Davies to Vice President of Sales
Driftwood Hospitality Management | January 2, 2020
North Palm Beach, Fla. – January 2, 2020 – Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), a North Palm Beach-based hotel management company that operates 70 hotels throughout the United States and Costa Rica, today announced the promotion of hospitality industry veteran Carol Davies from Regional Director of Sales and Marketing to Vice President of Sales. In her new role, Davies will be responsible for the sales, marketing, e-commerce, and revenue management endeavors for the company’s entire portfolio. “Carol brings extensive hospitality experience to this role and has been instrumental in the sales and marketing efforts at a number of Dri...
Kathleen Legg Appointed Director of Sales for SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 26, 2019
COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 26, 2019 -- Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathleen Legg to the position of Director of Sales for SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown. The centrally-located property offers over 120 King and Queen sized studios, each with their own living space and working desk. The hotel is owned by Corporex and managed by Commonwealth Hotels in Covington, KY. Kathleen has an extensive background in the sales industry ranging from retail to hospitality. She has proven to be an elite saleswoman in a variety of roles, including being named the top sales producer for three consecutive years during her time as...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Todd Smith General Manager for the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 26, 2019
COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 26, 2019 -- Commonwealth Hotels is happy to announce the promotion of Todd Smith to the position of General Manager for the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. Todd joins the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport team after working in the same position at the Aloft Phoenix Airport. Smith's addition to the property-level team is outstanding news for the hotel. Working with the tenured hospitality veteran in the past, there is no doubt the hotel's service will stand out in the community. Todd's knowledge of the industry and ability to lead will result in success for the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. The hotel offers over 120...
The Island House in The Bahamas Appoints New General Manager James Wyndham
The Island House | December 23, 2019
Wyndham was most recently the General Manager of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, the flagship of the One&Only Nature Resorts. 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 t...
White Lodging Names AJ Buchanio Corporate Research and Development Chef
White Lodging | December 19, 2019
White Lodging is pleased to announce that AJ Buchanio has been named the company's corporate research and development chef. Chef AJ most recently served as the Chef de Cuisine at the award-winning Magee Homestead, the adults-only boutique wellness retreat that is part of Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, which is managed by White Lodging. During his three years at Magee Homestead, Chef AJ was responsible for all aspects of the culinary program at the Relais & Chateâux property, where he had full responsibility for menu design and development, as well as guest experience. White Lodging operates more than 40 restaurants and bar...
Randi Milewski Takes Helm as General Manager at Hammetts Hotel Opening Spring 2020 in Newport, Rhode Island
Main Street Hospitality Group | December 18, 2019
Most recently Milewski served as Director of Sales for the NYLO Hotels – Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Warwick, RI. Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality Group, announces the appointment of Randi Milewski as general manager of the new Hammetts Hotel in Newport, RI. Scheduled to open in spring 2020, Hammetts Hotel is Main Street Hospitality’s first management contract in Rhode Island. “We are delighted to have Randi Milewski join the leadership team of Hammetts Hotel,” said Eustis. “As an integral component of the launch and success of this property, her knowledge of Newport and broad experience in boutique hotels make...
Clairvoyix Promotes Lisa Phillips to Executive Vice President, COO
Clairvoyix | December 18, 2019
Promotion coincides with formal launch of new group solution business unit Clairvoyix, the leader in enterprise class, hospitality-focused marketing automation, recently announced the promotion of Lisa Phillips to executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Lisa has effectively managed the explosive year-over-year growth of our leisure marketing automation business while building a professional services team that is the envy of our industry,” said Mike Schmitt, CEO of Clairvoyix. “This promotion recognizes Lisa’s considerable achievements, while giving us the best opportunity to successfully launch the Clairvoyix Grou...
Hotel Drover Opening in 2020 Appoints Kristin Assad as VP/General Manager
Hotel Drover | December 18, 2019
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and Hotel Drover are excited to announce Kristin Assad as the VP/General Manager of their new 4-Star property. Set to open in Fall 2020, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and soon-to-open Mule Alley mixed use development. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection of hotels, this stunning 6 story hotel will feature 200 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, as well as 15,000 square feet of meeting space, an elegant barn for weddings, meetings, and social events and a chef-curated restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar. “We interviewed a number of candida...
Michael R. Evans Appointed President of Marcus® Hotels & Resorts
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts | December 18, 2019
The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today announced the appointment of Michael R. Evans as president of its Marcus® Hotels & Resorts division. Evans is a proven lodging industry executive with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with companies such as Marriott International, Inc. and MGM Resorts International. Evans most recently served as chief executive officer of Apex Capital Ventures LLC in Las Vegas, Nevada, a real estate company focused on the development and acquisition of hotels and resorts. His career includes nine years with MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas as chief operating officer of MGM...
The Landings Resort & Spa Appoints Arturo Zarraga as Executive Chef
The Landings Resort & Spa | December 17, 2019
ST. LUCIA – DECEMBER 17, 2019 – The award-winning Landings Resort & Spa by Elegant Hotels in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, has tapped Arturo Eduardo Avila Zarraga as Executive Chef to take the helm and elevate the resort’s international culinary program. Born in Mexico, trained by Japan’s best, and experienced in leading world-class culinary programs throughout the Caribbean, Zarraga has his sights set on earning his first Michelin Star at The Landings. Zarraga, an epicurean and visionary who served on the opening teams of several of the largest hotel developments and cruise launches in the Caribbean and Latin America, got his star...
Aramark Executive Javid Baig Named Conti Professor in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management
School of Hospitality Management | December 17, 2019
The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has named Javid Baig, senior vice president and chief client offer, North America at Aramark, as the 2019-20 Walter J. Conti Visiting Professor. The Conti Professorship Program was established by alumni and friends of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management in 1987 to honor alumnus Walter J. Conti for his contributions to the school, Penn State and the hospitality profession. Industry leaders have served as Conti Visiting Professors each year since 1988. As a Conti Visiting Professor, Baig will teach and advise students and faculty members in their fields of study or areas of expe...
