Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Michelle Drugan Named Director of Sales & Marketing at The Source Hotel + Market Hall
The Source Hotel | February 16, 2024
Denver, CO (Feb. 16, 2024) – The Source Hotel + Market Hall is pleased to announce that Michelle Drugan is now serving as Director of Sales & Marketing at the award-winning hotel located in Denver’s popular RiNo Art District. Drugan has more than 15 years of luxury sales experience, most recently serving as the Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at Denver’s Hotel Teatro. She previously served as the Director of Business Travel Sales at The Marker San Francisco and a Senior Area Leisure Sales Manager at Auberge Resorts Collection. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Drugan is fluent in English, German and Czech...
Vakkaru Maldives Welcomes New Executive Chef Nishantha Vithanage
Vakkaru Maldives | February 16, 2024
Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, February 16, 2024 – Vakkaru Maldives is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nishantha Vithanage as its new Executive Chef. Bringing a wealth of culinary experience and expertise to this leadership role, Chef Nishantha promises to redefine gastronomic journeys throughout the resort. Chef Nishantha will oversee the culinary operations across all six restaurants at Vakkaru Maldives, offering gourmet à la carte experiences, vibrant buffets, and intimate private dining arrangements. He will also manage the resort’s organic farm, curate the wine cellar, and develop innovative culinary concepts across var...
Erik Sandven Joins Alisal Ranch as Executive Chef
ALISAL RANCH | February 15, 2024
In his new role, Sandven will oversee the resort’s comprehensive food and beverage program, including multiple on-site restaurants and a lineup of culinary experiences throughout the year (SOLVANG, CA; February 15, 2024) – Alisal Ranch–the award-winning luxury dude ranch spanning 10,500 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley–has appointed Erik Sandven to Executive Chef, overseeing the resort’s culinary program across its onsite dining destinations, including The Ranch Room and Creekside, The Ranch Course Grill & Golf Lounge, The Grill at Alisal River Course, and Chuckwagon Grill. With more than a decade of experience, Sandven has wo...
The Point in Saranac Lake, New York, Appoints Kristopher White as General Manager
The Point | February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024 (Saranac Lake, New York) – The Point in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York has announced the appointment of Kris White as General Manager. Mining nearly two decades of hospitality management experience as well as a lifelong love of the mountainous region surrounding the property, White oversees all operations at the waterfront resort in Saranac Lake, including marketing, food & beverage, rooms, and guest experiences, as well as developing and maintaining rewarding relationships with new and returning guests, many of whom have been vacationing at the property for years. At The Point, White sees maintaining the le...
Uncommon Hospitality Appoints Bethany Wade as General Manager for Soon-to-Open Longfellow Hotel
Uncommon Hospitality | February 15, 2024
The boutique property in Portland, Maine bolsters its executive leadership team with the White Barn Inn alum as it readies for a Spring 2024 opening Portland, Maine (February 15, 2024) – Longfellow Hotel, a brand-new, 48-room boutique hotel from Maine-based, family-owned hospitality group Uncommon Hospitality, today announced the appointment of Bethany Wade as general manager. Wade will play an integral role in launching the exciting West End project, spearheading hotel operations, guest services, and community outreach to cement The Longfellow’s legacy as a Portland hospitality icon. Wade is a multifaceted hotelier with deep-rooted ...
Jill Wilder Appointed President at Aptech to Lead New Market Growth Initiatives
Aptech | February 15, 2024
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Dorchester Collection Names Christoph Moje as General Manager of Los Angeles’ Hotel Bel-Air
Dorchester Collection | February 14, 2024
London, February 14, 2024 – Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Christoph Moje as general manager of Los Angeles’ Hotel Bel-Air, effective from February 10, 2024. With almost 30 years’ experience in luxury hotels across America, Christoph re-joined Dorchester Collection seven years ago as hotel manager for sister property, The Beverly Hills Hotel. In 2021, he made the transition across to Hotel Bel-Air as hotel manager and he will now take on the role of general manager. Christoph’s previous roles include numerous managerial positions within hotel groups, including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and the Langham Ho...
Palace Hotel Appoints David Teig as Executive Chef
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts | February 14, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (February 14, 2024) – San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Teig as executive chef. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Teig is an accomplished culinary leader with a dedication to sustainable, local cuisine. He will be responsible for all food and beverage operations at the landmark hotel, including the legendary Pied Piper restaurant and bar, The Garden Court Restaurant under the hotel’s famed 110-year-old glass dome, in-room dining, and private catering events. “Palace Hotel prou...
Grace Bay Resorts Welcomes Carol Maldonado as Cluster Director of Sales
Grace Bay Resorts | February 14, 2024
Award-Winning Caribbean Resort Operator Taps Luxury Hospitality Sales Veteran to Lead Business Development PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (February 14, 2024) – Grace Bay Resorts, the boutique developer and operator of the finest luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, today announces the appointment of Carol Maldonado as the new Cluster Director of Sales. In her new role, Maldonado will oversee the sales team across the entire Grace Bay Resorts portfolio including Grace Bay Club, Point Grace, West Bay Club, Private Villa Collection, Rock House, and our new opening May 1, South Bank, bringing her extensive e...
Kristi Cotten-Morris Joins Grand Hyatt Atlanta as General Manager
Grand Hyatt | February 13, 2024
Cotten-Morris Appointed as Hotel Commences a Multi-Phased Renovation in 2024 ATLANTA (February 13, 2024) –– Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to introduce Kristi Cotten-Morris as the newly appointed General Manager. In her role, she will be entrusted with the comprehensive oversight of all hotel operations and staff training, playing a pivotal role in the multi-phase renovation scheduled for 2024. Her focus on team development aims to ensure a seamless launch, and her leadership extends beyond the initial stages, encompassing the ongoing enhancement of the hotel's offerings. Under Cotten-Morris's strategic leadership, Gran...
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol Appoints Miguel Baltazar as Executive Chef
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol | February 13, 2024
Cabo San Lucas, MX (February 13, 2024) – Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol, opening in early 2024 on the stunning southern coast of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Baltazar as Executive Chef. With more than a decade of culinary expertise and recognition as a national finalist in Mexico's "Chef of the Year" competition, Baltazar brings a rich tapestry of international and local experience to the resort’s diverse dining offerings. “Miguel’s extensive culinary expertise, combined with his passion for developing creatively masterful dishes, aligns with our c...
Aligned Hospitality Management Appoints Deborah Lahti as Chief Operating Officer
Aligned Hospitality Management | February 13, 2024
PHOENIX, AZ — February 13, 2024 — Aligned Hospitality Management has appointed Deborah Lahti as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Lahti will join Aligned’s corporate team to lead and manage the company’s daily business operations, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support day-to-day hotel and corporate initiatives. She will report to Bryan Tubaugh, Aligned Hospitality Management CEO. A seasoned hospitality industry professional, Lahti brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Aligned organization. In her most recent role as the director of hotel and resort sales at Visit Phoenix, h...
Makeready Appoints Daniel Dalton as Executive Chef for The Ryder Hotel
Makeready | February 13, 2024
Chef Daniel Dalton to oversee all culinary operations including Little Palm and Frannie & The Fox Charleston, S.C., February 13, 2024 – Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands, is pleased to announce Daniel Dalton as executive chef at Emeline and The Ryder Hotel and their onsite eateries. For Emeline, this includes Frannie & The Fox, The Den and Clerks Coffee Company, and at The Ryder Hotel this includes Little Palm, The Backyard and The Coffee Counter. Chef Daniel will also oversee in-room dining and all banquet and...
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Welcomes Kristen Mather as Spa Director
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia | February 12, 2024
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (January 12, 2024) – Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Spa Director for the renowned Joya Spa. With an impressive background in the spa industry, the newly appointed director will be responsible for overseeing the operational function and management of Joya Spa and the resort’s retail outlets, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences. Kristen Mather, previously Assistant Spa Director at The Phoenician Resort & Spa for nearly a decade, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. During her tenure at The Phoenician, she played an instrumental role in...
AHC Appoints Erika Brigham as the Executive Chef for The Amway Grand Plaza
AHC Hospitality | February 12, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – February 12, 2024 – The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection is pleased to welcome Chef Erika Brigham as the Executive Chef of MDRD, the historic hotel’s upscale, contemporary Spanish restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brigham will spearhead MDRD’s inventive, Spanish-inspired food and beverage menus and programming to elevate the restaurant’s fine dining experience to new heights. Located on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza’s recently renovated glass tower, MDRD joined the hotel’s collection of seven diverse dining outlets in 2020, featuring lavish libations, an energetic atmosphere, and pa...
HSMAI Foundation Announces 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Led by Chair Lori Kiel
the HSMAI Foundation | February 12, 2024
McLean, VA (Feb. 12, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to announce the members of its 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Committee, led by new chair, Lori Kiel, who begins a two year term. Composed of senior travel and hospitality executives, HSMAI Foundation leaders have a passion for helping solve the sales, marketing, and revenue talent challenges being faced by many hotel and hospitality companies. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead a group of such extraordinary hospitality professionals,” said Lori Kiel on entering her first year as chair. “I’m thr...
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort Appoints Anja Frankenbach as General Manager
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | February 12, 2024
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico — The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Anja Frankenbach as General Manager. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Anja brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role at the beloved St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort. “I am honored to be at the helm of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, a property I have long admired during my tenure with Marriott International,” said General Manager Anja Frankenbach. “The resort has set the benchmark for hospitality in Puerto Rico, and I look forward to leading our team as we carry on the property’s legacy as the ...
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Adds Two Key Players to Leadership Team
Belmond | February 12, 2024
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 - El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, a serene hideaway overlooking the Pacific Ocean amidst the hills of Santa Barbara, today announces two appointments to its dynamic leadership team. These strategic hires will bolster the property’s position as the premier hotel in the American Riviera and reinforce its commitment to providing the highest standards of excellence for guests. KATHRYN CARLTON, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Kathryn Carlton, a seasoned sales and marketing leader with over twenty years of experience in entertainment and hospitality, joins El Encanto as director of sales and marketing. Over her career, she gain...
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Appoints Hillary Francis as Director of Sales and Marketing
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | February 8, 2024
Hillary joins the iconic Hawaiian resort’s ‘ohana of world-class associates Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is delighted to share the appointment of Hillary Francis to the key position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Hillary will play a pivotal part in enhancing the property's commercial success by leading and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies across the resort's expansive offerings. Opened on July 1, 2023, Kona Village spans 81 acres of breathtaking geological landscape and is the latest iteration of the iconic island retreat. Rooted in the rich history of the land, local culture, and natural su...
Recently Opened British Colonial Appoints Key Leadership
British Colonial Nassau | February 8, 2024
Newly transformed historic hotel appoints general manager and director of sales and marketing. NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (FEB 2024) – British Colonial, Nassau’s most storied hotel, made a triumphant return with a ribbon cutting on December 18th. Following a 22-month closure and $50 million investment, the 228-room property has reopened as an independently operated boutique hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party operator. At its helm, General Manager Dan McDermott and Director of Sales and Marketing Michelle Serra are primed to lead the charge as the newl...
Nanuku Resort Fiji Appoints Shaun Thomson as New Executive Chef
NANUKU RESORT FIJI | February 8, 2024
The lauded chef brings unrivaled talent, unique South Pacific flavors and new culinary programming to the barefoot luxury resort (VITI LEVU, FIJI; FEBRUARY 8, 2024) — Five-star luxury resort, Nanuku Resort Fiji, is pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning Shaun Thomson as its new Executive Chef. With an illustrious career spanning over 18 years in the hospitality industry, Chef Thomson brings a wealth of culinary expertise that will further enhance and elevate the resort’s dining experiences to be incomparable and memorable for all guests. “We are excited to welcome Executive Chef Shaun Thomson to Nanuku Resort,” says Ge...
Amadeus Appoints Maria Taylor to Lead Marketing, Partnerships & Commercial Operations for the Hospitality Business Unit
Amadeus | February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024 – Amadeus today announces the appointment of Maria Taylor as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Partnerships, and Commercial Operations, for Hospitality. Based in Madrid, Maria succeeds Paul Barron who held the role for the last three years. A longtime employee of Amadeus, Maria brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry to her new role. Maria most recently served as Head of Commercial for Asia Pacific, where she worked with customers to forge strategic partnerships and help unlock new business opportunities in the region. As SVP of Marketing, Partnerships & Commercial Operations, Maria’s ex...
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Welcomes New Executive Chef John Marchetti
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | February 7, 2024
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Carter Hospitality Appoints James Pulver as New Managing Director for Temecula Resorts
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa | February 7, 2024
Hotel Executive to Oversee South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort TEMECULA, Calif. – Carter Hospitality Group has named longtime hotel executive James P. Pulver managing director of its two award-winning Temecula Valley properties: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort – both situated in the heart of Southern California’s growing wine country. In his new position, Pulver will oversee all day-to-day operations at both entities, directing resort and winery operations as well as more than 300 employees complementing his regional community involvement as a member o...
