Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Valencia Hotel Collection Promotes Roy Kretschmer to Chief Operating Officer
VALENCIA HOTEL COLLECTION | January 12, 2024
Kretschmer Transitions into New Role After More Than 20 Years with The Texas-Based Independent Hospitality Group AUSTIN, TX – January 12, 2024 – Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC) proudly announces the promotion of Roy Kretschmer to the position of Chief Operating Officer – Valencia Hospitality Group. This move comes in light of Kretschmer’s exceptional two-decade tenure with the brand, marked by a proven track record of successful hotel openings, prestigious awards, and exhibiting admirable leadership. Previously serving as VHC’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Kretschmer will continue to spearhead initiatives to optimize ...
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Appoints Thomas Hoeborn as General Manager
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | January 12, 2024
A hospitality veteran, Hoeborn will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations and performance. MALE, Maldives – January 2024 – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Hoeborn as General Manager. A hospitality veteran with close to 40 years in the industry, Hoeborn’s new role will see him further drive Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's ongoing commitment to luxury and innovative guest experiences. Jamie Mead, senior director, operations, South East Asia, said, “Thomas’ seasoned leadership acumen and track record in luxury hospitality will go a long way in further cementing Conrad Ma...
Senthil Krishnamurthy Appointed Executive Chef of Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection | January 11, 2024
Krishnamurthy Has Been Internally Promoted After Nearly 15 Years Serving The Park City Community DEER VALLEY, UT (January 11, 2023) - Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, the Austrian chalet-inspired resort announced today the appointment of Chef Senthil Krishnamurthy to Executive Chef. With over two decades of fine dining experience, proficiency in eight languages and a passion for the greater Salt Lake and Park City communities, Chef Senthil exudes culinary excellence and cultivates a sense of community in the heart of Deer Valley. “We are delighted to promote Chef Senthil to the esteemed position of Executive Chef,” says Gen...
Coury Hospitality Promotes Andrew Casperson to Chief Operating Officer
Coury Hospitality | January 11, 2024
Coury Hospitality bolsters its leadership to support growing portfolio of lifestyle hotels and culinary concepts DALLAS (January 11, 2024) – Coury Hospitality, a leading full-service lifestyle hospitality management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Casperson as Chief Operating Officer. Promoted from Executive Vice President of Operations, Casperson is an industry veteran whose leadership will be instrumental in fostering innovation to deliver guests exceptional experiences in culinary, entertainment, and overall operational excellence. Casperson joined Coury in the spring of 2023 and leads operations strateg...
Conrad New York Midtown Names Jimmy Sarfraz as General Manager
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | January 11, 2024
NEW YORK (January 11, 2024) – Today, Conrad New York Midtown announced the appointment of Jimmy Sarfraz as the general manager of the 562-room, luxury property located in the heart of Manhattan. Boasting more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and with Hilton, Sarfraz joins Conrad New York Midtown from San Jose, California, where he most recently led the successful rebrand and opening of Signia by Hilton San Jose. In his new role, Sarfraz will oversee all aspects of hotel operations from the guest experience to food and beverage. Bringing multicultural and global experience within the hospitality industry, Sarfraz’...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jeff Doane to Newly Created Chief Commercial Officer Role
Omni Hotels & Resorts | January 10, 2024
Fairmont Veteran to oversee Omni’s Commercial Growth Strategy to Further Enhance the Brand’s Market Position Dallas, TX – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Doane as its new Chief Commercial Officer. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Doane brings a wealth of expertise from his previous senior executive roles with Fairmont Raffles Hotels International and most recently as Chief Commercial Officer at Accor North America. Doane will report directly to President Kurt Alexander and oversee the development and execution of Omni’s integrated commercial strategy across Omni’s current ...
Aparium Hotel Group Appoints George Prine as General Manager of Populus
APARIUM HOTEL GROUP | January 10, 2024
Industry Veteran to Oversee Boutique Property, Opening in Denver in Summer 2024 DENVER (January 10, 2024) – Aparium Hotel Group, a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of George Prine as General Manager of Populus, the country’s first carbon positive hotel opening in Denver in summer 2024. Operated by Aparium Hotel Group, the highly anticipated hotel will encompass 265 modern guest rooms, a ground floor restaurant, flexible event spaces, a coffee bar, a signature rooftop bar and restaurant offering unobstructed views of the mountains, city skyline, and Civic Center Park. It will also featu...
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court Names Christine Choo as General Manager
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court | January 10, 2024
SINGAPORE, January 2024 – Paradox Singapore Merchant Court proudly announces the appointment of Christine Choo as the General Manager, entrusting her with the helm of the esteemed hotel located in the vibrant precinct of Clarke Quay along the historic Singapore riverbank. In her new role, Christine will spearhead the overall strategic executive management and operations of Paradox Singapore Merchant Court, boasting 476 guest rooms, 8 function spaces including a grand ballroom and 4 F&B concepts. An accomplished hotelier with over 10 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Christine brings along her wealth of experienc...
U.S. Travel Hires RIAA Executive Joshua Friedlander as Head of Research
U.S. Travel Association | January 10, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Travel Association announced today that Joshua P. Friedlander will join the organization as vice president of research, a critical role that will further strengthen the association’s research and analysis capabilities. He will begin with the association on January 16. “In our work to prove the indispensable contributions of travel, Josh will provide the market insights that our industry and our many constituents need to inform their understanding and decision-making,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Josh’s deep background in research analysis will give a boost to our in...
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Welcomes Marcel Kloet as General Manager
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | January 9, 2024
Marcel Kloet Joins Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Bringing Two Decades of Luxury Hospitality Experience to the Reserve Estate Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico (January 9, 2024) - Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reinforces its commitment to delivering unparalleled service and luxury with the appointment of Marcel Kloet as General Manager. As a seasoned professional in the luxury hospitality industry with a track record of success, Marcel Kloet brings over twenty years of experience holding leadership positions at renowned establishments across Europe, Australia and Asia. He will serve at the helm of the exclusive ultra-luxury property i...
Trump International Beach Resort Miami Welcomes Melissa Burce as New Director of Sales
Trump International Beach Resort Miami | January 9, 2024
Miami native brings generational hospitality experience to iconic resort Sunny Isles, Fla. – (January 9, 2024) – The independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami on iconic Sunny Isles Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Burce as the new Director of Sales. As a second-generation hotelier, Melissa looks forward to applying her knowledge to analyze the current sales strategy and leading the team to many successes in the coming year. “We are thrilled to have Melissa join our team and have welcomed her with open arms,” said Trump International Beach Resort Managing Director Danny Williams...
Hutton Brickyards Appoints Brendan Dwyer as General Manager
Hutton Brickyards | January 9, 2024
Kingston, NY (January 9, 2024) – Hutton Brickyards, a premier Hudson Valley destination for retreats and events, is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Brendan Dwyer as its new General Manager. Brendan brings to this new role a wealth of hands-on knowledge of the expansive Hutton Brickyards, a stunning 100-acre Hudson Riverfront property in Kingston, NY. His career began with Hutton Brickyards more than 5 years ago, working closely with owner Karl Slovin on the property’s vision and development in preparation for the highly anticipated opening in 2021. Since then, he has served as Director of Facilities and was responsible f...
Scott Kawasaki Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Renaissance® Hotels | January 8, 2024
HONOLULU, HI (January 8, 2024) – Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, has appointed Scott Kawasaki as Director of Sales & Marketing of the new Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, set to celebrate its grand opening in March 2024. In his new role, Kawasaki will lead all sales efforts to maximize revenue and overall profit, as well as oversee all marketing and public relations strategies. With over nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Kawasaki brings an exceptional record of achievement to his new role. He most recently served as Area Director of Sales & Strategy, A...
The Somerset on Grace Bay Appoints Beverly Howell as General Manager
The Somerset On Grace Bay | January 8, 2024
Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos – January 8, 2024 – The Somerset on Grace Bay an intimate five-star resort located on almost five acres of private beach, has announced the appointment of Beverly Howell as General Manager. Beverly brings more than 20 years of experience to her role at The Somerset on Grace Bay through decades of work in the Turks and Caicos tourism industry. Previously, she served as the General Manager of Point Grace Resort for 13 years. Beverly also held the position of General Manager for the opening of Le Vele Resort in 2004, as well as for the opening of The Regent Grand Resort in 2008. Beverly has maximized yield...
Jonas Hospitality Selects Jeff Kessinger to Lead Sales
Jonas Hospitality | January 4, 2024
Jonas Hospitality is thrilled to announce Jeff Kessinger as the new Vice President of Sales on the Property Systems team. Jeff will provide leadership and vision to Jonas Hospitality sales teams, further unifying the family of brands. Jeff has been a part of the hospitality industry for more than twenty-five years when he joined Marriot International as a Management Trainee and Operations Manager for hotels. From there, Jeff segued into systems solutions, primarily focusing on the hospitality sector. Jeff spent time as a Sales Executive for MSI Solutions then Senior Account Executive for MICROS / Oracle before joining the Springer-Miller S...
Great Wolf Resorts Names Dr. Romie Mushtaq as Chief Wellness Officer
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | January 4, 2024
CHICAGO – (Jan. 4, 2024) – Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. appointed triple-board certified physician and noted neurologist, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, as the company’s first Chief Wellness Officer. Mushtaq, who is widely recognized by the name Dr. Romie, will help establish a wellness-focused foundation for Great Wolf that includes training materials, educational tools and specific programs to assist the company’s 10,000 Pack Members achieve their wellness pursuits and a better sense of mindfulness. Dr. Romie will utilize a data-driven approach to understand the needs of the company’s Pack Members both at the resort and corporate level...
Centara Hotels & Resorts Names Pasin Nopsuwan General Manager of COSI Vientiane Nam Phu
CENTARA | January 4, 2024
COSI Vientiane's February 2024 launch promises unmatched hospitality and freedom for today's modern traveller Bangkok, Thailand – 4 January 2024 – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces the appointment of Pasin Nopsuwan as the General Manager of COSI Vientiane Nam Phu,marking a significant milestone as the brand's fourth hotel and inaugural overseas venture, slated to open its doors in February 2024. A graduate from Swiss Hotel Management School, Pasin’s illustrious career is underscored by a visionary approach to hospitality management and a flair for leadership that make him an...
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Appoints Jorge Petterson as Executive Chef
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa | January 3, 2024
(January 2, 2024 - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) - The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa has appointed Jorge Petterson as Executive Chef, overseeing the resort’s culinary program across its five on-site restaurants, including Splash, The Carolina Room, View 32, Ingredients, and Oceans. Bringing over two decades of experience to his role, Petterson has led kitchens at hotels and resorts throughout North America and the Caribbean. Hailing from Lima, Peru, Chef Petterson is proud to bring the flavors from his home country to South Carolina, allowing guests to experience what he considers to be “the best gastronomy in the e...
Somnium Hospitality Group Appoints Raina Spasov as General Manager at Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort
Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center | January 3, 2024
CHICAGO (Jan. 2, 2024)—Somnium Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Raina Spasov as the new General Manager at the Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort. In her new role, Raina will oversee all aspects of the Resort's operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience. With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Raina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position, specifically to the Oak Brook Hills Resort where she began working in 2013 as an Executive Assistant to the General Manager. Over the next 10 years, she served as the Operations Manager, Director of Rooms, Assistant D...
Bhawishya Rituparn Named Director of Sales and Marketing for Radisson Blue Pune
Radisson Hotel Group | January 2, 2024
Pune, India – January 2, 2024 – Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the appointment of Bhawishya Rituparn as the Director of Sales and marketing for their prestigious Radisson Blu in Hinjawadi, Pune. With an illustrious career spanning 14.5 years and a proven track record of driving sales success, Bhawishya brings extensive expertise in strategic revenue planning, market analysis, and cultivating enduring client relationships. A stalwart in the realm of hospitality, Bhawishya Rituparn has carved an indelible mark through his transformative leadership roles. Previously serving at Kyriad Hotel, Pimpri, and Courtyard by Marriott, Hi...
The Lodge at Sonoma Appoints Fungai Muzunze as General Manager
The Lodge at Sonoma, an Autograph Collection Resort | December 22, 2023
SONOMA, CALIF. (December 22, 2023) – The Lodge at Sonoma, an Autograph Collection Resort, the quintessential luxury resort located in the heart of Northern California’s wine country, is pleased to welcome Fungai Muzunze as General Manager. With more than 25 years of experience working in luxury hotels across the globe, Muzunze brings a wealth of expertise to his new role where he will oversee strategic and day-to-day operations at the expansive 182-room resort, including food and beverage management, sales and marketing, team member engagement, overall guest experience, and more. The Lodge at Sonoma is an oasis for the ultimate wi...
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Announces Changes to Lodging Leadership
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group | December 22, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC — December 22, 2023 — The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Larry Spelts, president of the company’s Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures division, will mutually part ways after successfully expanding the hospitality company into the hotel industry officially nearly four years ago at the America's Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles in 2020. "In 2019, upon ten years of success with restaurants and our next adventure of lodging on the horizon, Larry was the first person that I thought of collaborating with," said Steve Palmer, founder and chief visionary officer of The Indigo Road. "A former colleague and fr...
The Biltmore Los Angeles Welcomes Sue Yoon as Director of Sales & Marketing
THE BILTMORE LOS ANGELES | December 21, 2023
Hospitality industry professional brings over 20 years of extensive luxury hospitality experience to the iconic grand dame of Downtown L.A. as the hotel continues to celebrate its century of grandeur LOS ANGELES, December 21, 2023 – The Biltmore Los Angeles is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Yoon as Director of Sales & Marketing of the property. Joining the beaux-arts institution as it celebrates a new era in 2024, Yoon will be driving all aspects of sales & marketing for The Biltmore Los Angeles, encompassing direct sales, marketing, revenue, and distribution. “I’m thrilled to join The Biltmore Los Angeles at yet a...
The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island Names Ray Minias as General Manager
The Chanler at Cliff Walk | December 21, 2023
Seasoned hospitality professional Ray Minias now at the helm of the iconic Newport mansion turned luxury boutique hotel Newport, RI (December 21, 2023) – The Chanler at Cliff Walk is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Minias as General Manager. With over two decades of experience in executive leadership, corporate development, and the hospitality industry, Mr. Minias brings a wealth of expertise to this esteemed position. “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ray Minias as the general manager of The Chanler,” expressed Lani Shufelt, proprietress of The Chanler. “Ray’s achievements at Southall immediately grabbed...
