Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Welcomes Rene Egle as General Manager
Jumeirah Beach Hotel | March 20, 2024
Rene brings almost four decades of global expertise in the hospitality sector and his appointment will drive Jumeirah’s flagship property on its continued path of providing exceptional experiences United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 20 March 2024: Jumeirah Beach Hotel has appointed Rene Egle as the new General Manager. Bringing with him almost four decades of luxury hospitality and hotel operations experience, his appointment commencing 1 April 2024, is set to further strengthen the property’s commitment to excellence, at a time when the Jumeirah brand is evolving as part of its Mission 2030 strategy. In his new role, Rene will lead the proper...
Marine & Lawn’s Rusacks St Andrews Appoints Billy Boyter as Executive Chef
Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts | March 20, 2024
Rusacks St Andrews, part of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, has appointed celebrated Scottish chef Billy Boyter as executive chef of the hotel’s F&B venues, including 18, The Bridge, and One Under Bar. Nestled in the heart of St. Andrews and overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course, the hotel has established itself as a culinary destination within the town since it joined Marine & Lawn in 2021. To the role, Boyter brings more than 20 years of experience working in the kitchens at some of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants, including Restaurant Martin Wishart and Number One at The Balmoral Hotel. In 2014, he opened...
AHLA Foundation Announces 2024 Board of Trustees
The AHLA Foundation | March 20, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 20, 2024) – AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced its 2024 officers and Board of Trustees, further diversifying the board’s representation of industry segments. Julienne Smith, Chief Development Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts was appointed Chair of the Board, succeeding RLJ Lodging Trust Chief Operating Officer and EVP Tom Bardenett. Bardenett will remain on the 2024 Board as Immediate Past Chair, serving with President and Global Head of Hilton Supply Management Anu Saxena, as the board’s Vice Chair and Summit Hotel Properties Pres...
Lodge at Marconi Appoints Patrick Stanley as General Manager
OLIVER HOSPITALITY | March 19, 2024
MARIN COUNTY, CALIF. (March 19, 2024) – Lodge at Marconi, the newly renovated historic coastal retreat located in Northern California’s Tomales Bay, is pleased to welcome Patrick Stanley as General Manager. With more than two decades of experience working in management throughout the region, Stanley brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Lodge at Marconi where he will oversee strategic and day-to-day operations at the expansive 62-acre property, including on-site excursion management, sales and marketing, team member engagement, and the overall guest experience. “Patrick’s extensive management experience and leadership skil...
The Sea Ranch Lodge Welcomes Stephen Beaumier as Executive Chef
The Sea Ranch Lodge | March 19, 2024
SEA RANCH, Calif. (March 19, 2024) – The Sea Ranch Lodge is excited to announce the appointment of Stephen Beaumier as Executive Chef. With over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry including several Michelin-rated restaurants, Chef Beaumier brings a rich tapestry of expertise, innovation, and passion to The Lodge’s Dining Room, Café, and Bar & Lounge. “We are delighted to welcome Stephen to The Sea Ranch Lodge team. His extensive experience, combined with his commitment to sustainability and community connection aligns perfectly with our ethos of living lightly on the land and goal of providing guests with memorab...
Montage International Appoints Peter Chambers as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Montage International | March 19, 2024
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (March 19, 2024) – Montage International has announced the appointment of Peter Chambers as executive vice president, chief information officer. An accomplished technology and hospitality executive, with more than three decades of experience and a track record of success at building and managing teams globally, Chambers will now oversee and execute the technology strategy for all of Montage International, including corporate office operations and the growing portfolios of Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels & Resorts. “With his impressive global experience and expertise, I’m delighted to have ...
First Hospitality Appoints Jason Kreul to Chief Operating Officer
First Hospitality | March 19, 2024
CHICAGO, IL (March 19, 2024) First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, announces the appointment of Jason Kreul as chief operating officer. Kreul brings nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including key leadership positions in operations plus expansive expertise in full-service, lifestyle and independent properties. Kreul will report to David Duncan, President & CEO, and will lead the operations, commercial strategy, and the people & talent groups at First Hospitality and play a pivotal role in further expanding their hotel portfolio. “Jason’s leadership and b...
Spire Hospitality Strengthens Leadership Team With the Appointment of Jamelia Lehn as CFO
Spire Hospitality | March 18, 2024
IRVING, TX — March 18, 2024 — Spire Hospitality has appointed Jamelia Lehn, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO). In her new role, Lehn will be responsible for all matters related to financial management and will also play a critical role in developing new operating efficiencies, responding to owner and investor needs, maximizing results, and supporting new business development and company growth. “I am delighted to welcome Jamelia to Spire Hospitality," said Chris Russell, CEO of Spire Hospitality. "She has a stellar reputation as a leader and results-driven professional, as well as extensive experience working for top-tier...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces Canine Ambassador as Chief Happiness Officer
Accor Hotels | March 18, 2024
Professionally trained “Bondi” to Elevate Spirits and Spread Tail-Wagging Joy as Fairmont Dallas’ Resident Pup DALLAS - March 18, 2024 - Fairmont Dallas welcomes “Bondi” as Chief Happiness Officer of the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel. Bondi, a 6-month-old puppy, adopted from DFW-based Operation Kindness, will serve as the hotel’s canine ambassador promoting positivity and happiness among colleagues and guests. As a pet-friendly hotel with experience hosting dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes, Fairmont Dallas is eager to add a pup of its own to the esteemed staff. Due to her diligent work welcoming guests in the hotel’...
Bobby Hotels Appoints Tony Phillips as General Manager of Bobby Nashville
BOBBY HOTELS | March 18, 2024
Veteran Hospitality Leader Takes the Helm at Downtown Nashville's Premier Lifestyle Hotel[JM2] Nashville, Tenn. (March 18, 2024) – Bobby Hotels, the independent hospitality brand known for its local-centric approach, proudly announced today the appointment of Tony Phillips as the General Manager of Bobby Nashville. With over 25 years of extensive experience in hotel management, Phillips brings an extraordinary approach and a progressive vision rooted in servant leadership to guide the 144-key downtown hotel into the future. “We are thrilled to welcome Tony to the Bobby Nashville team. Not only does he bring unparalleled expertise, ...
Vision Hospitality Group Names Mason Thornburg as Chief Financial Officer
Vision Hospitality Group | March 18, 2024
Chattanooga, TN – [March 18, 2024] - Vision Hospitality Group, a leading hotel developer and culture-focused operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mason Thornburg as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in finance and operations, Thornburg brings a wealth of expertise to lead Vision's financial and strategic initiatives. Thornburg's background encompasses diverse sectors: construction, real estate, development, hospitality, and logistics. His experience includes notable roles such as CFO at Patriot Family Homes, VP of Partnerships and Finance-Accounting at Signal Energ...
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Names Mehdi Natanzi as Director of Food and Beverage
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar | March 15, 2024
The luxury island hotel in The Bahamas welcomes Natanzi to the executive team, who brings more than 20 years of leadership expertise in operations and food and beverage management (NASSAU, The Bahamas; March 15, 2023) – Grand Hyatt Baha Mar—the luxury, family-friendly resort located on the picturesque island of New Providence in Nassau—announces the appointment of Mehdi Natanzi as the hotel property’s new Director of Food and Beverage effective January 22, 2024. With experience spanning more than 20 years within the Hyatt family, Natanzi brings to the role decades of success in providing strategies, coaching, support, and expert...
TPG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Alicia Hehir as General Manager of the Nantucket Resort Collection
the Nantucket Resort Collection | March 15, 2024
Nantucket, MA (March 15, 2024): Nantucket Resort Collection – a collection of iconic boutique hotels located in the heart of Old Nantucket Town – is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Hehir as Area General Manager of Nantucket Resort Collection. Originally from the Boston area, Hehir began her time at the Collection in 2022 as Innkeeper at Regatta Inn and worked her way up to Director of Operations in 2023 before being appointed to the role of Area General Manager. Before her time on Nantucket, Hehir held the position of Senior Manager at Eaton House, a coworking space attached to the Eaton Hotel located in Washington, D.C...
HC Noll Named General Manager at The Source Hotel + Market Hall in Denver, Colorado
March 15, 2024
Denver, CO (March 15, 2024) – The Source Hotel + Market Hall - the award-winning hotel in Denver’s popular RiNo Art District - is pleased to announce that HC Noll is now serving as General Manager. Noll joins The Source team from Sonder Inc., where he most recently served as a Senior Operations Manager. A graduate of Chico State University with a degree in Resort and Lodging Management, Noll previously spent more than eight years with Marriott Vacations Worldwide, where he held multiple positions, including Director of Room Operations and Western Region Operations Manager. Managed by Crescent Hotels, The Source Hotel + Market H...
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Welcomes New Executive Chef Jonathan Alcala
South Coast Winery | March 14, 2024
TEMECULA, Calif. – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, an iconic winery resort in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country, has announced culinary professional Jonathan Alcala as its new executive chef. Alcala oversees daily culinary operations of the resort’s dining program including the resort’s signature Wine Spectator award-winning all-day The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, in-room dining and customized on-site catering for meetings, weddings and special occasions. He also oversees the dining at the poolside Vineyard Grill at South Coast’s sister property Carter Estate Winery and Resort. “We are pleased to welcome Jon to lead ...
Nanuku Resort Fiji Appoints Tomasi Turukawa as General Manager
NANUKU RESORT FIJI | March 14, 2024
Fiji’s award-winning luxury resort promotes Turukawa, who holds 3+ years of leadership experience with the property, to the new top management role (VITI LEVU, FIJI; MARCH 14, 2024) — Five-star luxury resort, Nanuku Resort Fiji, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomasi Turukawa to General Manager. A local born and raised in the Village of Navuevu, Turukawa brings his local knowledge and expertise–along with more than 17 years of hospitality experience–to his new role at the resort, which is operated by Storey Hotel Management Group. Previously Nanuku’s Director of Rooms and then Resort Manager, Turukawa will now be r...
OTH Hotels Resorts Names James Hansen as Chief Development Officer
OTH HOTELS RESORTS | March 14, 2024
(Williamsburg, VA) March 14, 2024 – OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality ownership and management company with an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, has appointed James Hansen as the company’s new Chief Development Officer. Hansen brings nearly 25 years of executive level industry leadership experience to his newly minted position at OTH, where he will work directly with CEO Todd Felsen to power the company’s aggressive growth strategy and long-term domestic and international expansion plans. Hansen’s vast industry experience encompasses all facets of revenue-focused hospitality and asset management ...
U.S. Travel Welcomes Aimee Gabel as SVP, Events and Education
U.S. Travel Association | March 14, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 14, 2024)—The U.S. Travel Association today announced that Aimee Misako Gabel has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Events and Education. This new position will play a key role in shaping and transforming the association’s signature events—including U.S. Travel’s IPW, ESTO, Summer Summit and Future of Travel Mobility—and also deliver new programs aligned with U.S. Travel’s strategic priorities. “Aimee brings an invigorating combination of event innovation and delivery excellence,” said Ellen Davis, U.S. Travel’s Executive Vice President, Business Strategy and Industry Engagement. “Her e...
Spire Hospitality Names Ryan Phillips General Manager of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center
Spire Hospitality | March 13, 2024
IRVING, TX — March 13, 2024 – Ryan Phillips has been named the general manager of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center. Located at 800 Tabor St, Golden, CO, the hotel is managed by Spire Hospitality. Phillips will oversee all hotel operations, including administration and revenue management. He will also spearhead the property’s mission to provide outstanding guest service. He will report to Steve Neth, Spire Hospitality’s vice president of operations. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center is a 106-suite property located near Denver Federal Center, Red Rocks Amphitheater, and Coors Br...
Aqua-Aston Hospitality Promotes Andrea Mue to Managing Director
Aqua-Aston Hospitality | March 13, 2024
A hospitality veteran and financial expert, Mue takes on responsibility for a diverse portfolio. Honolulu, Hawaii (March 13, 2024) – Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a distinguished player in the hospitality industry with a legacy dating back to 1948, proudly announces the appointment of Andrea Mue as its new Managing Director. Mue steps into this role succeeding Denis Ebrill, who recently retired. Headquartered in Honolulu, Aqua-Aston is one of Hawaii's premier vacation rental program operators, offers condominium administration services, and manages hotels and resorts in Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and Costa Rica. In addition to its propriet...
Salterra Resort & Spa Appoints Key Leadership
Marriott International | March 13, 2024
South Caicos, March 13, 2024 – Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos proudly announces the appointment of two seasoned hospitality professionals to its leadership team: Melina Forla has been appointed as General Manager, and Marti Trieschmann joins as the Luxury Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are thrilled to have Melina and Marti join our team,” said Michael Tibbetts, CEO of JEM Worldwide, the developer of Salterra. “As we plan for Salterra’s grand opening in early 2025, Melina and Marti will lead our efforts to create a unique sense of place and focus on sustainability that will define our e...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues Growth Trajectory With Chas Henry Leading Its Development, Acquisitions Effort
Meyer Jabara Hotels | March 13, 2024
New ‘SVP of Business Development and Acquisitions’ to focus on growing the ownership group’s third-party management contracts [Danbury, Conn., March 13, 2024] — Meyer Jabara Hotels is on a mission. Recently, the owner/operator of 31 hotels hired an investment expert to source acquisition opportunities, equity investors, and debt financing. Today, Chas Henry joins the company as Senior VP of Business Development and Acquisitions. Henry is tasked with growing the company’s third-party management contracts and spreading the word that Meyer Jabara Hotels is exceptional at operating hotels for ownership groups looking to diversify the...
Jaime Montes de Oca Appointed Executive Chef for Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown | March 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2024 - Jaime Montes de Oca was appointed executive chef for Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. The announcement comes from Mark Huntley, general manager and regional vice president of the 413-room luxury hotel. A native of New York and a 20-year culinary veteran, Chef Montes de Oca boasts an impressive and all-encompassing resume, achieved through hard work, determination, and an innate ability to consistently innovate. Chef Montes de Oca describes his style as modern American with an Asian Influence. He sources locally and seasonally, and has a minimalist approach to taste and texture, letting ingredient...
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Names Martin Greenwood as New Area Managing Director for Two Naples Hotels
Noble House Hotels & Resorts | March 12, 2024
NAPLES, Fla. (March 12, 2024) – Noble House Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Greenwood to Area Managing Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort and Inn on Fifth. In his new role, Greenwood will be responsible for overseeing all resort operations and profitability, training and development of hotel leadership teams, and reinforcing providing day-to-day support for hospitality needs at both Naples-based boutique luxury properties. “ We are thrilled to welcome Martin to LaPlaya and Inn on Fifth’s family as our new area general manager,” said Linda Menshon, area director of sales and ma...
