Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Tim Nardi as General Manager
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa | July 31, 2019
PALM BEACH, July 30, 2019 – Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a Forbes Five-Star, Five Diamond 309-room oceanfront resort situated on seven acres along the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Palm Beach, announces the appointment of Tim Nardi as General Manager. Nardi will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the resort which, along with its 309 guest rooms, includes a world-class Forbes Five-Star 42,000 square foot spa, four food and beverage outlets and 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The ownership group at Eau Palm Beach stated how thrilled they are to have Tim join the team, adding that Tim has ...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Appoints Dana Tsakanikas Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | July 31, 2019
ATLANTA, GA -- July 31, 2019 -- Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced it has named Dana Tsakanikas executive vice-president and chief investment officer. In the newly created role, Tsakanikas will work closely with Robert Cole, HVMG president & chief executive officer, and Mary Beth Cutshall, executive vice-president & chief development officer, along with the rest of the development & acquisitions team in support of the company’s growth efforts by sourcing new capital and structuring/transacting on acquisitions, joint ventur...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Chris King as Chief Development Officer
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | July 30, 2019
MIDDLEBURG, VA -- July 30, 2019 -- Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed Chris King as Chief Development Officer. Working alongside the Salamander executive team, King is responsible for creating and implementing new business development strategies aimed at supporting the continued growth of the company’s luxury portfolio through third-party managed hotels and resorts in the US, Canada and the Caribbean, and increasing the number of Salamander-branded properties. “Salamander is entering an exciting phase, and Chris is a perfect fit for the position,” said Salamander P...
Aqua-Aston Names Duane Dickson as New GM at Tuscana Resort Orlando by Aston and The Fountains at ChampionsGate
Aqua-Aston Hospitality | July 30, 2019
Orlando, Florida, July 30, 2019 – Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a leading hotel and resort management group with properties in Hawaii, the continental United States, and Costa Rica, announced the appointment of Duane Dickson to the role of general manager of Aqua-Aston’s managed Orlando properties, Tuscana Resort Orlando and The Fountains at ChampionsGate. Tuscana Resort Orlando by Aston and The Fountains at ChampionsGate are both moments away from Orlando’s theme parks such as Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® Park, Universal Studios Florida™, and world-class championship golf courses, including ChampionsGate Golf Club, Lake Buena Vista Golf C...
Melia Hotels International’s Vice President of The Americas, Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Steps Down After 30 Years, Seasoned Hotelier Is Appointed
Meliá Hotels International | July 29, 2019
Miami, FL (July 29 2019) – Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Vice President for The Americas for Melia Hotels International (MHI) has stepped down from his role with the Spanish hotel company. Alvaro’s career with Melia Hotels International has spanned almost 30 years in seven different countries and most notably included the roles of Area Vice President for EMEA, as well as his current role, where he was responsible for overseeing all MHI operations in The Americas and Caribbean for the past 10 years. “We greatly appreciate Alvaro’s commitment and invaluable contribution to Melia Hotels International over the past three decades,” said An...
Commonwealth Hotels Names Kathleen Legg as Director of Sales for SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown, Cincinnati, OH
Commonwealth Hotels | July 29, 2019
COVINGTON, Ky., July 29, 2019 -- Commonwealth Hotels announces the promotion of Kathleen Legg to the position of Director of Sales for SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown. The beautiful property offers over 120 king and queen sized suites each with their own living space and working desk. This hotel is owned by Corporex and managed by Commonwealth Hotels in Covington, KY. Commonwealth Hotels is eager to have Kathleen join the team. "Kathleen will be an outstanding addition to the SpringHill Suites," Megan Gabriel, a Field Director of Sales, said. "She brings an abundance of knowledge and ideas about the area, which w...
Venice Beach’s Hotel Erwin Appoints Amy Scherer-Ramskill as Director of Sales and Marketing
Hotel Erwin | July 29, 2019
(VENICE, CA – July 29, 2019) Hotel Erwin, the quintessential boutique hotel in Venice Beach, California, is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Scherer-Ramskill as Director of Sales and Marketing. Amy is accountable for leading the sales team, driving revenue and advising all marketing and business strategy for the hotel. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Amy brings a dynamic, multifaceted approach to the hotel’s existing sales and marketing team. Most recently, she led as general manager for Proper Hospitality, a 200-unit luxury high-rise building in Hollywood, California. She has also served in development, sales...
Hilton Appoints General Managers for Conrad Punta de Mita and Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
Hilton | July 29, 2019
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – July 29, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of Marco Tabet as general manager of the 325-room Conrad Punta de Mita opening early next year, and Maxence Bonnamain as general manager of the award-winning 343-room Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. Tabet is an award-winning leader boasting more than twenty years of hospitality industry experience. Most recently, Tabet drove the team to secure a number of coveted awards, including the most recent internal Hilton Hotels & Resorts Connie Award for highest combined ranking of overall quality assurance, experience and service. Prior to...
Prince Waikiki Appoints Joshua Hargrove as General Manager
Prince Resorts Hawaii Inc. | July 25, 2019
HONOLULU, July 25, 2019 – Prince Waikiki, announces the appointment of Joshua Hargrove as general manager. An accomplished hospitality executive, Hargrove will manage and oversee all aspects of the 563-key hotel located in Honolulu overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, including its signature 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar and expansive meeting and event spaces. “We are delighted to welcome Joshua to the Prince Waikiki family,” said Kisan Jo, president of Prince Resorts Hawaii. “With his charisma, love of Hawaii and extensive hospitality background at notable properties throughout the islands, he is a natural fit to lead the Prince...
Radisson Blu Mall of America Appoints Gary O’Driscoll to Director of Sales and Marketing
Radisson Blu Mall of America | July 25, 2019
(CHICAGO, IL; July 25, 2019) — Radisson Blu Mall of America announces the appointment of Gary O’Driscoll to director of sales and marketing. O’Driscoll brings nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role, and he has overseen hotels throughout Illinois and Texas. “The Radisson Blu family is thrilled to welcome Gary O’Driscoll to the team,” says Harry Gorstayn, general manager of Radisson Blu Mall of America. “Gary has a proven track record of success and has consistently surpassed his properties’ sales goals year-over-year. His fresh perspective and leadership will be a great addition to our t...
Kempinski Hotels Appoints Michael Pracht as New Chief Financial Officer
Kempinski | July 25, 2019
Geneva, 25 July 2019 – Kempinski Hotels has appointed Michael Pracht as Chief Financial Officer and as Member of the Management Board as from 1 July 2019. As CFO, Michael will oversee the company’s Finance and Technical Services on corporate, regional and hotel level. Michael will be replacing Colin Lubbe, who decided to step back from his mandate by 30 June 2019. Michael will be the driving force behind securing the company’s return on investment and identifying innovative solutions which will enhance performance in his areas of responsibility to ensure efficient decision-making processes across all Kempinski operations. Within the ...
Hospitality Management Corporation Appoints Joe Luck SVP Development
Hospitality Management Corporation | July 24, 2019
Dallas, TX - Leo Spriggs, President and CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), proudly announces the addition of Joe Luck. Luck will be leveraging HMC’s diverse platform and experience to service additional 3rd party hotel management opportunities, evaluate new partnerships, and coordinate with existing properties and clients to enhance existing relationships. The company continues its ongoing business expansion efforts and is made up of full service, conference center, select service and limited service hotels. HMC is one of the country’s largest third-party privately held hotel management companies, ranked in the top 40 of all...
Patti A. Sedlacek Named Vice President of Revenue Management at Hostmark Hospitality Group
Hostmark Hospitality Group | July 24, 2019
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 24, 2019—Officials of Hostmark Hospitality Group, an award-winning hotel management company specializing in unique lifestyle hotels and resorts as well as branded properties, today announced that Patti A. Sedlacek has been named vice-president of revenue management. In her new role, Sedlacek will work closely with the company’s hotel general managers and sales teams to improve business planning and pricing. “Patti has spent the past two decades honing and perfecting her revenue management skills, and her hotels’ bottom lines have benefitted from her expertise,” said Jerome F. Cataldo, president & CEO, H...
Nils Arnold Appointed New General Manager of IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz
IntercityHotel | July 24, 2019
Frankfurt am Main, 24 July 2019 -- 37-year old Nils Arnold has continued a meteoric career by being appointed as General Manager of the IntercityHotel located in the Saudi-Arabian capital of Riyadh with effect from 14 July. In his new job, he is responsible for all strategic business areas of an upper mid-range hotel which boasts 82 rooms and four suites. Over the past five years, Mr. Arnold has performed various sales and event management roles at the Steigenberger Hotel Bad Neuenahr and thus already has a thorough grounding in the Deutsche Hospitality brand portfolio. Before this, he had gained initial experience by working as a recepti...
Hyatt Regency Greenwich Appoints Sherry Hicks-Buckles as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Greenwich | July 24, 2019
Old Greenwich, Conn. (July 24, 2019) – Hyatt Regency Greenwich is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry Hicks-Buckles as General Manager. In this role, Hicks-Buckles will oversee all operations of the 373-room hotel in the quaint costal community of Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Hicks-Buckles, who has a 22-year career with Hyatt Hotels, joins Hyatt Regency Greenwich from Hyatt Regency Atlanta, where she served as Director of Operations. She began her career as a catering administrative assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina and proceeded to handle key food and beverage leadership roles in convention, large business and resort hotel...
Virginia’s Tides Inn Appoints Stuart Barwise as General Manager
Tides Inn | July 23, 2019
(Irvington, VA; July 23, 2019) – The Tides Inn—Virginia’s beloved coastal resort, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and Rappahannock River—announces the appointment of Stuart Barwise as General Manager. With over 30 years of diversified hotel business experience, Barwise brings extensive hotel operations and management expertise to the Tides Inn’s executive team. With his considerable leadership abilities and intimate understanding of the hospitality industry, Barwise will oversee property operations, resort programming and continued professional development of the resort’s team members. With an ethos rooted in genuine, personaliz...
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Welcomes Sonika Adlakha as Director of Sales and Marketing
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts | July 23, 2019
KONOTTA, MALDIVES -- Outrigger Hospitality Group has named Sonika Adlakha as director of sales and marketing (DOSM) for the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, effective 17 July 2019. As DOSM, Ms Adlakha is responsible for generating top-line revenue for the property by securing new accounts, maintaining existing ones and executing sales strategies to boost hotel profitability. She reports to the property’s general manager, Mr John Allanson with a dotted line to Outrigger vice president sales and marketing, Asia Pacific, Mr Andrew Gee. Most recently director of sales for villa ownership for Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi in the Maldiv...
Danyelle Montgomery Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for Mexico’s Thompson Zihuatanejo
Thompson Zihuatanejo | July 22, 2019
(ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; July 22, 2019)—Thompson Zihuatanejo—the newest and third property in Mexico from luxury lifestyle brand Thompson Hotels—announces the appointment of their new Director of Sales and Marketing Danyelle Montgomery. With nearly 15 years of leadership experience in the luxury travel sector—including a background working with Mexican resorts—Montgomery brings her passion for travel, industry expertise, and valuable knowledge of Mexico’s hospitality landscape to the Thompson Zihuatanejo team. In her new role she oversees sales, marketing, advertising, and reservations for leisure and group travelers at the beachfron...
Mauna Kea Resort Names Todd Oldham Director of Food & Beverage
Prince Resorts Hawaii Inc. | July 19, 2019
KOHALA COAST, HI (July 19, 2019) – Mauna Kea Resort, comprised of iconic properties Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, proudly announces the appointment of Todd Oldham as Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Oldham will oversee all food and beverage operations at the eight bars and restaurants across both Big Island properties, including elegant bay-view restaurant Manta, craft cocktail favorite Copper Bar and the Mediterranean-inspired Meridia that recently opened following a $46 million renovation to Westin Hapuna Beach Resort in Summer 2018. “The new go-to for all culinary programming, Todd’s str...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Hires Nancy Johns as VP Digital Strategy
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | July 19, 2019
Washington, DC (July 19, 2019) – Michael George, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, announced today that the hotel and resort management company has hired Nancy Johns as Vice President of Digital Strategy. Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award winning, nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States & Canada. In this role, Johns will lead and manage execution of corporate and property marketing strategic goals, specifically those eCommerce related activities such as content management, direct marketing, placement and distribution of strategy and reputation management ...
Carté® Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton Expands Leadership Team Ahead of Summer Opening
Carté Hotel | July 19, 2019
SAN DIEGO – July 19, 2019 – Carté® Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton property and first-of-its-kind lifestyle hotel, announced today the appointment of Henri Birmele as general manager, Chans Rock as director of food and beverage and MarQuies Willis as director of sales and marketing. All three will play pivotal roles in the opening of the new 246-room boutique hotel, set to open its doors in San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy neighborhood this summer. As general manager of Carté Hotel, Henri Birmele will lead day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and strategic planning for the hotel’s upscale experience....
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort Appoints Senior Sales Manager Rosa Luke
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort | July 19, 2019
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (July 19, 2019) – Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s 2018 World’s Greatest Places, announces the appointment of Rosa Luke as Senior Sales Manager overseeing the Midwest and Western U.S. regions. Based in Chicago, Ill., Luke is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and convention destination marketing industries. In her new role, Luke will drive sales to the 400-room resort, which is located on 500 acres along a mile-long section of golden beach adjacent to the El Yunque National Rainforest ...
The Wigwam in Phoenix’s West Valley Appoints Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager
The Wigwam | July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019 (Litchfield Park, Arizona) – The Wigwam, currently celebrating 90 years of welcoming guests to the desert oasis just outside of Phoenix, Ariz., has appointed Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager. Powers returns to the historic Southwestern resort after two years spent gaining additional industry experience and wisdom. She now rejoins The Wigwam to lead all on-property operations and ensure guests of the storied resort enjoy a memorable stay with reliable AAA Four-Diamond service. “Katy brings with her an incredible understanding of the Southwestern hospitality landscape and has seen a great deal of success...
The Omni King Edward Hotel Welcomes Patrick Cappa as General Manager
The Omni King Edward Hotel | July 18, 2019
TORONTO, CA (July 18, 2019) – The Omni King Edward Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, is pleased to announce that Patrick Cappa has been appointed the new general manager for the property. In this role, Cappa will oversee the hotel’s operations and commitment to guests. Cappa joins The Omni King Edward Hotel with over 20 years of operations, marketing, sales and leadership experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Cappa was the vice president, Resort Operations for Casino Rama Resort where he oversaw 1,200 associates spanning all facility operations as well as property renovations. Cappa has also worked at th...
