Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Hotel Revival Appoints Donte Johnson as General Manager
Hotel Revival | July 8, 2019
Baltimore, MD— Hotel Revival, a Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donte Johnson as general manager. As general manager, Johnson is responsible for overseeing and executing hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction and community relations. Johnson brings nearly two decades of industry experience to the year-old Hotel Revival. He began his career in 2001 with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and has since held several positions including concierge, director of guest services, area revenue manager, ass...
Steigenberger Leipzig Welcomes Guntram Weipert as New General Manager
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts | July 8, 2019
Frankfurt am Main, 8 July 2019 Guntram Weipert officially took over as new General Manager of the Hotel Handelshof at the beginning of July. He replaces Hans Kauschke, who celebrated his retirement on the same date after a career of almost 40 years with Steigenberger and was also nominated as “General Manager of the Year” for 2017 by the EHMA. Matthias Heck, CFO and Director of Human Resources at Steigenberger Hotels AG, thanked the former Director of the Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof for the outstanding role he had played and described him as a “living hotel legend”. Berlin-born Mr. Kauschke joined Steigenberger Hotels an...
Hay Creek Hotels Appoints Executive Team for The Abbey Inn & Spa Opening Early 2020
The Abbey Inn & Spa | July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019 (Peekskill, New York) - The Abbey Inn & Spa, the Gateway to the Hudson Highlands, has announced four appointments to its opening team: General Manager Gilbert Baeriswil, Director of Sales & Marketing Olivia Calcagnini, and Executive Chef John Paidas. A new boutique hotel and spa set within the now-converted St. Mary's Convent at a historic Revolutionary War setting within Peekskill, New York, The Abbey Inn will begin welcoming guests to experience the region and the far reaches of the Hudson Valley in early 2020. Gilbert Baeriswil, General Manager A superbly versed hospitality professional with more than three decades...
The Roosevelt Hotel New York City Appoints Louis Lanfranchi as Director of Sales
The Roosevelt Hotel | July 8, 2019
(NEW YORK – July 8, 2019) – The Roosevelt Hotel, the historic and elegant hotel in Manhattan’s bustling Midtown district, today announces the addition of Louis Lanfranchi as Director of Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in advertising, hospitality, sales and operations roles, Lanfranchi brings a dynamic, multifaceted approach to lead The Roosevelt’s sales and marketing team. Most recently, Lanfranchi spent time forming and developing the sales team at the Parker New York, starting as a Group Sales Manager and moving up to Director of Group Sales, and in 2010, rising to Director of the entire sales team. There he handled ...
Kerzner International Promotes Two Key Executives to Leadership Team
Kerzner International Holdings Limited | July 3, 2019
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 3, 2019 -- Kerzner International Holdings (the "Company"), the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts brands worldwide, has announced the promotion of two key executives. Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer for Kerzner International. [caption id="attachment_197366" align="aligncenter" width="267"] Philippe Zuber Named Chief Operating Officer at Kerzner International.[/caption] Philippe Zuber will lead the successful operation of all Kerzner resorts, i...
OTO Development Appoints Leadership Team for Hyatt Centric Mountain View Opening July
Hyatt Centric Mountain View | July 2, 2019
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (July 2, 2019) – Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Rich Higdon has been appointed as general manager of the 167-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley and Keith Battaglia as director of sales. Bryan Showalter has been named executive chef of Fairchilds Public House, the hotel’s restaurant and bar. “It’s a privilege to bring the first Hyatt Centric hotel to Silicon Valley,” says Higdo...
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Appoints Charlie Gold as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport | July 2, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 2, 2019) – Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced that Charlie Gold has been appointed executive chef of all food & beverage outlets at the hotel, including unity la restaurant, market and bar, as well as all meeting and event catering operations of the 580-room hotel. In this position, Chef Gold is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the hotel. He is managing a staff of nearly 30 cooks, stewards and managers across all food & beverage outlets to ensure that a consistent and memorable experience is delivered to every person who dines at any of the hotel’s food...
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Appoints Franco Diaz as New Executive Chef
July 2, 2019
CHICAGO (July 2019) - The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago welcomes Franco Diaz as the new Executive Chef where he will lead all culinary operations in the downtown hotel including Torali Italian-Steak, Torali Bar, The Café, The Rooftop at Torali as well as catering, events, and in-room dining. In his return to Chicago, Diaz is also celebrating a homecoming as a Windy City native hailing from Bensenville, Illinois where he was born and raised. Diaz discovered a love for cooking at a young age through his Grandmother, becoming the chef of the family and beginning his passion for food and the culinary arts. Diaz’s studies began in Evanston, where...
The Talbott Hotel Welcomes James Martin As Executive Chef
The Talbott Hotel | July 2, 2019
CHICAGO (July 2, 2019) — James Martin, a Washington, D.C. native who most recently led the kitchen at A10 in Hyde Park, has joined 20 East at The Talbott Hotel as executive chef. Martin trained at some of the most vaunted restaurants in the nation’s capital, Vidalia, Restaurant Nora and Bistro Bis, among them. He brings a seasonal sensibility to The Talbott’s casual American restaurant at 20 E. Delaware St. The 32-year-old finds inspiration in ingredients—he and his wife honeymooned in Spain, which sparked his love for the flavors of the Basque region—and from the world-traveling guests of the artful, intimate Gold Coast hotel...
Alexander Skibbe Appointed General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts | July 1, 2019
Frankfurt am Main, 1 July 2019 Berlin-born Alexander Skibbe will assume overall charge at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen with effect from 1 July 2019. Mr. Skibbe is currently Director of Operations at the Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg and has already been responsible for the Steigenberger Hotels in Deidesheim and Munich in his capacity as an interim manager within Steigenberger Hotels AG. “The Steigenberger Hotel Bremen will be receiving an extremely experienced hotel manager in the person of Alexander Skibbe,” said Deutsche Hospitality’s CEO Thomas Willms. “Mr. Skibbe has performed very valuable work in the past, and we are delig...
Valor Hospitality Group Appoints Leadership Team for Soon-to-Open Hotel Indigo Williamsburg Brooklyn
Hotel Indigo Williamsburg Brooklyn | July 1, 2019
NEW YORK, July 1, 2019 – Hotel Indigo® Williamsburg Brooklyn, an upscale 187-room Valor Hospitality Partners and InterContinental Hotel Group hotel, announced today the appointment of Tracey Rucks as General Manager and Ryan Ocker as Director of Sales & Marketing. Both will play integral roles in the opening of the new boutique hotel, slated to open in July 2019 in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As General Manager of Hotel Indigo Williamsburg Brooklyn, Tracey Rucks is responsible for day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and business and team development. A seasoned and award-winning hospitality ...
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort Appoints Javier Felipe Arango Salazar as Executive Chef
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | July 1, 2019
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico – The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Javier Felipe Arango Salazar as Executive Chef of the beloved resort. Boasting extensive knowledge of the culinary and hospitality industry, Chef Arango brings a wealth of experience and artistic flavor to his new role at The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, where he will oversee the culinary direction for the resort. Born and raised in Bogota, Columbia to a family of professional artists, Chef Arango’s interest in the culinary arts began at a young age when he started to view cuisine as a form of artistic expression. Chef Arango studied...
Obie Hospitality Names David Parker Director of Revenue
Inn at the 5th | July 1, 2019
Eugene, Oregon – July 1, 2019 – David Parker has been named director of revenue for Obie Hospitality, a new role for the growing Eugene, Oregon-based company which recently broke ground on the third property in its expanding portfolio of very special boutique hotels in Western United States communities. Obie Hospitality currently manages Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho, as well as Inn at the 5th and the 5th Street Public Market in Eugene. As director of revenue, Parker is responsible for pricing and inventory management decisions to maximize revenue and market share for multiple properties across Obie Hospitality’s platforms, incl...
Omni William Penn Hotel Welcomes Gino Caliendo as General Manager
Omni William Penn Hotel | June 27, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA (June 27, 2019) – Omni William Penn Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Gino Caliendo to the post of general manager. A results-focused and strategic leader with a passion for excellence and over 20 years of experience building and leading successful hospitality businesses, Caliendo will oversee the hotel’s operations and lead more than 400 dedicated associates. Caliendo joins Omni William Penn Hotel following two decades with Hyatt. During his tenure, he served as general manager at hotels and resorts across the country, including Hyatt Regency Miami, Hyatt Regency Hill Country, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville an...
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club | June 27, 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – (June 27, 2019) – Garden of the Gods Resort and Club, Colorado Springs’ luxury resort and private club, today announces the appointment of hospitality veterans Daniel Daughtry as vice president of restaurants, bars and events and Les Pedersen as vice president of sales and marketing. “Due to the recent expansions at the resort and a drive to enhance service levels, we’re thrilled to be adding two newly established vice president roles. Daniel and Les have been hand-selected to join our growing team,” said James Gibson, president and CEO of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club. Daughtry began his caree...
Sheraton Grand Chicago Names Marcus Cornelious Director of Sales and Marketing
The Sheraton Grand Chicago | June 27, 2019
Chicago, IL – June 26, 2019 – Sheraton Grand Chicago has appointed Marcus Cornelious as the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. Cornelious comes to the riverfront property at an exciting time as a renovation of its Club Rooms has just been unveiled and its seasonal favorite, Chicago Burger Company, celebrated its grand reopening this month. In his new role Cornelious will be responsible for the strategy and implementation of all sales and marketing activations, while overseeing a team of more than two dozen directors, managers and associates. Boasting the largest ballroom in the Midwest, Sheraton Grand Chicago is known to host many...
The Wayfarer DTLA Opening Fall Appoints Francis Dimitrius as Executive Chef
The Wayfarer DTLA | June 27, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 27, 2019) - The Wayfarer DTLA today announced the appointment of Francis Dimitrius as executive chef. Dimitrius brings more than 14 years of culinary experience to The Wayfarer DTLA, where he will oversee all food and beverage operations and develop seasonal menus for the 156-room boutique hotel and its culinary experiences, set to open Fall 2019. The Wayfarer DTLA will bring a variety of socially-driven and distinctive dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown L.A.’s vibrant culinary landscape, including The Kitchen - a communal guest-hosted cooking and dining space; The Rooftop bar; Gaslighter Social Cl...
McKibbon Hospitality Appoints Two Executives to Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Management Team
Aloft Hotels | June 27, 2019
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 27, 2019) - Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, located in the heart of the state’s capital, recently appointed a new general manager and operations manager. Brandon Miller, Aloft Tallahassee Downtown’s new general manager, was promoted from his position as assistant general manager, a post he took over in May 2017 after arriving from the Nashville Airport Marriott. During his 11-year tenure there, Brandon rose through the ranks, holding such posts as restaurant supervisor, front office manager, and senior room operations manager. He played a key role in the Nashville Airport Marriott’s burgeoning success — it r...
Mainsail Appoints Bob Megazzini as General Manager for Fort Myers’ Luminary Hotel & Co. Opening Late 2020
Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC | June 27, 2019
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 27, 2019) – Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the appointment of Bob Megazzini as general manager of the 243-room hotel that will light up downtown Fort Myers in late 2020. Megazzini will oversee the hiring of new staff, day-to-day operations, and guest and employee satisfaction at Luminary Hotel, along with the remodeled Harborside Event Center, which will be rebranded, and the planned amphitheater in Centennial Park. “With his hospitality background and flair for outstanding service, Bob is the perfect person to assemble and lead our team as we look ahead to the opening of Luminary Hotel & Co. next y...
Dan Carlino Named General Manager of Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | June 26, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa - Hilton Des Moines Downtown, owned by IEC Hotel Corporation and managed by Hilton Management Services, announced the appointment of Dan Carlino as general manager. In his new role, Carlino is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the only hotel connected to the Iowa Events Center with its 330 rooms and 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space. A 32-year hospitality veteran, Carlino began his career as a corporate property systems trainer for Ramada, before joining Red Lion Hotels as front office director, now Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. Carlino worked his way through the company, as rooms direc...
Dimension Development Appoints John D’Angelo as General Manager of Grand Hyatt Nashville
Dimension Development Co. | June 26, 2019
NASHVILLE, TN. – Dimension Development, operator of the highly-anticipated Grand Hyatt Nashville, today announced the appointment of John D’Angelo as the luxury hotel’s general manager. D’Angelo brings two decades of Hyatt experience to Nashville, having most recently served as the resort manager of the 1,800-room Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas. “From the moment I arrived in Nashville, this special city has felt like home. I am constantly charmed by the enduring hospitality, history, and rich culture that runs so abundantly through this community,” said D’Angelo. “It is an honor and a privilege to lead the launch o...
Waterford Hotel Group Appoints Leadership Team for The Williams Inn Opening August in Massachusetts
Williams College | June 26, 2019
Williamstown, MA (June 26, 2019) - Waterford Hotel Group is pleased to announce three appointments at The Williams Inn. Mr. Kevin Hurley has been appointed as the inn’s General Manager; Mr. Kevin DeMarco, the inn’s Executive Chef; and, Ms. Darcy Lyle as the inn’s Director of Sales. The new Williams Inn, located at the corner of Latham and Spring streets in Williamstown, will open on August 15. Owned by Williams College, the inn will replace the current Williams Inn, which will continue to operate through July 31. Inspired by the architecture of local area farms, the new 58,000-square-foot inn is built of stone and wood, with inter...
theWit Hotel Appoints Piers Smyth as Director of Restaurants & Beverage
ROOF on theWit | June 25, 2019
Chicago, IL (June 2019) – theWit Hotel, perfectly nestled in the heart of Chicago at 201 N State St., is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Piers Smyth as the Director of Restaurants & Beverage. Smyth brings with him over 18 years of experience in hospitality, most recently as the Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Julian and its restaurant, About Last Knife. “With my new role, I hope to focus on the social aspect of truly hosting our patrons,” says Piers Smyth. My passion is in hospitality, and I always try to push myself to create a better experience for my guests. At ROOF, I want everything to be about enjoym...
Six Senses Appoints Dant Hirsch as General Manager of Six Senses New York
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas | June 25, 2019
BANGKOK - June 25, 2019 – Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is pleased to announce the appointment of Dant Hirsch as general manager of Six Senses New York, the group’s first North American property which is currently under development and scheduled to open in 2020. Dant brings more than 16 years of experience in the international hotel and tourism sectors, joining Six Senses from his most recent role at The Dominick New York, where he led his team to attain the prestigious AAA 5-Diamond rating for the independent hotel. Determination and hard work paid off in his career when he rose to the position of general manger after just five years...
