Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Magnolia St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Appoints New Leadership Team
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis | March 11, 2024
St. Louis, MO – March 11. 2024 – The Magnolia St. Louis proudly announces the addition of two new leaders joining the ranks of the historic Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Stacey Howlett has been appointed as the new General Manager and Amanda Lane will serve as Director of Sales and Marketing for the property. Both are long-time industry veterans and local St. Louis natives, with experience working with top hotel and hospitality brands and are committed to making downtown St Louis a top destination for the region. “These leadership changes come at an important time for Magnolia St. Louis. The downtown area is rebounding and thanks to our gr...
Minor Hotels Celebrates Appointment of Estelle Vassallo as General Manager of Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Anantara Hotels | March 11, 2024
March 6, 2024, Global hospitality group Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Estelle Vassallo as General Manager at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. With two decades of expertise in the hospitality industry, Estelle brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to this unique property, situated 262 feet above the stunning town of Amalfi. Estelle's journey in the hospitality sector has been one of continuous growth and accomplishment. Her most recent role as Hotel Manager at sister property Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam served as a testament to her leadership skills and dedication to quality....
The Broadmoor Promotes Ann Alba Vice President and General Manager
The BROADMOOR | March 7, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO— March 7, 2024 — The Broadmoor is proud to announce the promotion of longtime employee Ann Alba, a 37-year leader of the resort's unmatched hospitality team, to vice president and general manager. Ms. Alba has been a member of The Broadmoor team since 1987. Ann has only had one path to pave during her lifetime: serving others in the highest form of hospitality, upholding the recognition of the longest consecutive recipient of the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards hotel worldwide. Hailing from Michigan, she grew up in her family's bar and restaurant business. Thirty-seven years ago, she walked through t...
Hilton Los Cabos Appoints Ruben Avila as New Food & Beverage Director
Hilton Los Cabos | March 7, 2024
Los Cabos, MX (March 7, 2024) – Hilton Los Cabos, an award-winning beachfront resort, has announced Ruben Avila as the resort’s new food and beverage director. An industry veteran with more than three decades of hospitality experience, Avila oversees all aspects of the resort’s restaurant operations including dining services, staff management, revenue management and strategic planning. In this role, Avila will manage the resort’s day-to-day operations for the culinary division, overseeing chefs, service staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all six (6) culinary concepts offered on property. Avila joins Hilton Los C...
Virginia’s Mountain Lake Lodge Welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco
Mountain Lake Lodge | March 7, 2024
PEMBROKE, Va., March 7, 2024 -- Mountain Lake Lodge is celebrating a new culinary tradition as it welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco to the award-winning resort. Long a visionary leader in the area's culinary scene, DeMarco brings sumptuous, inventive fare and the highest culinary standards to resort guests and area residents alike, overseeing culinary operations at Harvest Restaurant, Stony Creek Tavern, Salt Pond Pub, themed weekends, meetings and special events. Following a grand 10-year association with The Hotel Roanoke, Chef DeMarco's classical training and innovative style feature menus rich in locally sourced ingredien...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Trip Riggs as Chief Financial Officer
Omni Hotels & Resorts | March 7, 2024
DALLAS, TX (March 7, 2024) - Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Trip Riggs as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting to President Kurt Alexander. Riggs will oversee the company's finance and accounting functions and play a vital role in driving performance and growth within the executive leadership team. Regarding the appointment, Kurt Alexander shared: “Trip has a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing teams that support the business in generating best in class returns. We are excited to have him on the team, and we believe his expertise will allow Omni to further strengthen our ...
Deer Path Inn Appoints James Barnett as New General Manager
Deer Path Inn | March 6, 2024
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Cycas Hospitality Makes Three Senior Appointments to Leadership Team
Cycas Hospitality | March 6, 2024
Cycas Hospitality today announced three, senior appointments to further strengthen the hotel management company’s leadership team, as it continues its expansion across Europe. Keith Griffiths has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and joins Cycas Hospitality following a series of senior leadership roles, including as CEO of Atlas and Starboard Hotels. Griffiths will lead the operational divisions across the UK & Ireland alongside Julia Harnischfeger recently appointed to oversee the operational direction of the continental European portfolio. Griffiths said: “Cycas is an outstanding company with a stunning portfolio of br...
MRS Group of Hotels Welcomes Chef Vijay Kumar Sahi as Director – Culinary
The MRS Group of Hotels | March 6, 2024
National, March 06, 2024: MRS Group of Hotels, which owns and operates a distinct collection of boutique hotels across Rajasthan & Uttarakhand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Vijay Kumar Sahi as its new Director – Culinary. With a rich heritage of culinary excellence and a forward-looking vision, Chef Sahi is set to enhance dining experiences across MRS hotels, bringing nearly two decades of international and national expertise to the forefront of its culinary operations. Chef Sahi, celebrated for his innovative culinary techniques and a deep understanding of global gastronomy, joins MRS Group from his notable tenure ...
Remington Hospitality Announces the Retirement of President Chris Green
Remington Hospitality | March 6, 2024
Dallas, TX — March 6, 2024 — Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announces the retirement of President Chris Green, effective April 5, 2024. Serving as President for the last two years, Chris has become an invaluable leader at Remington, acting as a driving force in cultivating strong relationships with owners while ensuring property performance remains at the forefront of decision-making. Chris played an instrumental role in the merger of Chesapeake Hospitality and Remington Hospitality, acting as the primary catalyst in building new relationships with third-party owners. Before the merger in April of 202...
AHLA Names Kevin Carey Interim President & CEO
AHLA | March 6, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Kevin Carey will serve as AHLA’s interim president & CEO while continuing in his role as AHLA senior executive vice president & COO. Carey succeeds former AHLA President & CEO William “Chip” Rogers, who resigned last Friday to pursue other professional interests. Carey will report directly to AHLA’s Board of Directors until a permanent president & CEO is selected and onboarded. AHLA’s Board of Directors is in the process of forming a committee to identify and evaluate potential president & CEO candidates an...
The Ranch at Rock Creek Appoints Chance Gibson as General Manager
The Ranch at Rock Creek – Philipsburg, Montana | March 5, 2024
Philipsburg, Montana (March 5, 2024) – The Ranch at Rock Creek announces the appointment of Chance Gibson as their new General Manager. With a distinguished 30-year career in the luxury hospitality industry and a passion for excellence in both professional and personal endeavors, Gibson brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his role at the Forbes Five-Star guest ranch. Chance's journey in the hospitality industry has taken him across the globe, with notable roles in Houston, Denver, Nashville, Las Vegas, and even Sanya, China. His extensive experience includes positions with industry trailblazers such as MGM Resorts International ...
Regent Santa Monica Beach Appoints Leadership Ahead of Summer Opening
Regent Santa Monica Beach | March 5, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 5, 2024) – Ahead of the anticipated opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach this summer, the resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Houssem Tasco, Claudine Espinoza, and David Houde as the property’s Hotel Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Director of Meetings and Events, respectively. Collectively, the trio brings more than 60 years of hospitality experience to Santa Monica’s newest beachfront resort, which will also be the first destination in the Americas for the reimagined Regent Hotels & Resorts brand. Houssem Tasco, Hotel Manager Tasco, a seasoned veteran with over two decades...
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Welcomes New Executive Chef Leonardo Valls
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands | March 5, 2024
North Male Atoll, MALDIVES – March 5, 2024 – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is thrilled to welcome its new Executive Chef, Leonardo Valls. Bringing 20+ years of international experience and an eye for gastronomic innovation, Valls is set to elevate the resort’s culinary experiences with his creativity and craftsmanship. Valls’ journey in the kitchen started in his native Chile, where he joined chef Tomás Olivera in 2003 at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, the brand’s first property in South America. During his five years there, Valls helped Olivera and the hotel’s Adra restaurant earn numerous accolades and awards, layin...
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Welcomes Michael Cooper as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis | St. Louis, Mo | March 4, 2024
ST. LOUIS, MO (March 4, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Cooper as the hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Cooper joined the Marriott International brand in 2013 and has developed a track record of exceptional leadership and strategic decision-making across several markets. In this position, he will work to elevate and drive the vision of the Sales & Marketing Department at the Forbes Four Star/AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel property in Downtown Clayton. In his previous role of Associate Director of Sales at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Cooper l...
Hotel Principe di Savoia Promotes Matteo Gabrielli to Acanto Restaurant Chef
Dorchester Collection | March 4, 2024
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Ed Robison Joins Expotel Hospitality as Chief Development Officer
Expotel Hospitality | March 1, 2024
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Appoints Collin Thornton as Director of Food and Beverage
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | March 1, 2024
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Halekulani Corporation Promotes Davide Barnes to General Manager
Halekulani | March 1, 2024
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Steven Boswell Appointed Managing Director for California’s Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman
The Sandman Hotel | February 29, 2024
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Hotel Heron Appoints Executive Team Ahead of Spring Opening in Alexandria
Hotel Heron | February 29, 2024
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Pendry Manhattan West Appoints James Winning as Director of Sales and Marketing
Pendry Manhattan West | February 29, 2024
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Aimbridge Hospitality Names Craig S. Smith as Chief Executive Officer
Aimbridge Hospitality | February 28, 2024
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Sanjiv Hulugalle Joins Hotel del Coronado as Managing Director
Hotel del Coronado | February 28, 2024
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