Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Amit Kumar Prasad Joins Conrad Maldives Rangali Island as Director of Food and Beverage
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | October 10, 2024
Bringing a wealth of experience, Amit to drive the repositioning and elevate the standards of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s diverse dining venues. MALE, Maldives – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Kumar Prasad as the new Director of Food and Beverage. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Amit brings a deep understanding of food and beverage management, pre-opening expertise, and a strong track record of enhancing guest experiences and driving operational excellence. Amit's career includes leadership roles at renowned resorts such as Villa Park Sun Island Reso...
Marcus Hanna Appointed Chief Operating Officer of La Vie Hotels and Resorts
La Vie Hotels and Resorts | October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024: One of Asia Pacific’s most credentialed hotel executives, Marcus Hanna, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the rapidly growing La Vie Hotels and Resorts group. Hanna brings over 25 years of high-level experience to his role at La Vie. La Vie was the first independent hotel operator, using the third-party model (also known as White Label Operators, WLO) in Asia Pacific, and has now cemented its presence in eleven countries, operating hotels, and maintaining offices in key cities. Marcus Hanna joins La Vie after almost two decades with Accor hotels, most recently as Vice President Operations Pacific, Sofite...
Lüm Hotel Appoints Stephen Chaves as General Manager
The Lüm Hotel | October 10, 2024
LOS ANGELES (October 10, 2024) – Lüm Hotel, ideally located in the center of Inglewood’s sports and entertainment district, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Chavez as general manager. With more than two decades in the hospitality industry, Chavez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as he leads the property into an exciting new chapter following its recent design refresh and reopening. “Lüm Hotel is a dynamic property that not only boasts a fantastic location next to all of Los Angeles’ largest event venues but offers comfortable, modern amenities that make it a destination in its own right,...
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Welcomes Girlie Joseph as Director of Spa and Wellness
Waldorf Astoria | October 10, 2024
ATLANTA (OCTOBER 10, 2024) – The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to announce the appointment of Girlie Joseph as the iconic hotel’s Director of Spa and Wellness. With a career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality and resort spa realm, Joseph brings with her a remarkable depth of knowledge and expertise, poised to elevate the luxury hotel spa to new heights. Joseph is an experienced spa professional with a distinctive blend of visionary leadership and business savvy. Over the past 17 years, she has excelled in Senior Spa Director roles, building on a diverse foundation stemming from previous positions in massage therapy...
Mews Announces SaaS IPO Icon, Steve Cakebread, to Join Its Board
Mews | October 10, 2024
[New York, 10th October]: Mews, a cloud SaaS and fintech platform that serves the hospitality industry, has announced today the appointment of Steve Cakebread to the company’s board. Cakebread is famed for leading the financial teams that took Salesforce, Pandora and Yext to IPO and is the author of “The IPO Playbook: An Insider’s Perspective on Taking Your Company Public and How to Do It Right”. Cakebread serves on the board of Bill.com, which went public in December 2019, and sat on the boards of SolarWinds and eHealth. Earlier in his career, he served as CFO for Autodesk, VP of Finance for Silicon Graphics (now SGI)...
Tanzerra Resorts Announces New Sales and Marketing Leadership
Enchantment Resort | October 9, 2024
Brett Briseno is Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Tanzerra Resorts and Shannon Walters to Director of Sales and Marketing for Enchantment Resort and Mii amo SEDONA, Ariz. (Oct. 9, 2024) – Tanzerra Resorts, the owner and operator of five resorts, including Twin Farms in Vermont, The Cove Eleuthera in The Bahamas, the Tides Inn in Virginia and Enchantment Resort and Mii amo in Arizona, announced today the appointment of Brett Briseno to vice president of sales and marketing along with Shannon Walters to director of sales and marketing for Enchantment Resort and Mii amo. "Both Brett and Shannon bring a weal...
Hotel Equities Appoints Tim Ostrem as Regional Director of Operations, Canada
Hotel Equities | October 9, 2024
EDMONTON, AB (October 9, 2024) – Hotel Equities, a leading hotel owner, operator, and developer is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ostrem as Regional Director of Operations in Canada. Ostrem will lend his expertise to oversee the firm's expanding portfolio of Canadian hotels, providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence. With an impressive career spanning three decades, Ostrem brings a wealth of experience in managed, franchised, and independent properties, specializing in both limited and full-service operations across various market segments. Prior to joining HE, Ostrem served as an Area General ...
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Promotes Miguel Antonio to Executive Chef
JW MARRIOTT DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT | October 9, 2024
DALLAS – October 9, 2024 - JW Marriott Dallas Arts District announces Miguel Antonio has been appointed Executive Chef for the hotel’s three food and beverage outlets, including the signature ranch-to-table restaurant now known as Montage. Chef Antonio’s vision of elevated, yet approachable dishes can be experienced through the now available fall and winter menu, available featuring seasonal ingredients and globally inspired flavors. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and trained in the United States, Antonio is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Dallas. He originally joined the JW Marriott team in May of 2023 as Seni...
Nathaniel Johns Takes the Helm as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town in California
Courtyard by Marriott | October 9, 2024
Following $12.8 million renovation, Pasadena's premier hotel destination hires experienced General Manager. PASADENA. Calif. – The Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town announced today that Nathaniel Johns will join as the property’s General Manager, effective immediately. Johns will function as the strategic business leader for the property and will oversee business development, financial performance, community engagement and guest and employee satisfaction. Johns is an accomplished hospitality General Manager with more than 16 years of experience leading full-service hotel teams and owners to performance and operational ...
Copenhagen Food Collective (COFOCO) Welcomes James Spreadbury as the Group’s First CEO of Cofoco’s Hotels
Copenhagen Food Collective | October 9, 2024
September 20, 2024...Copenhagen Food Collective (COFOCO) is excited to welcome James Spreadbury as the group’s first CEO of Cofoco’s hotels. James brings 22+ years of hospitality experience to this newly created position. In his role, James will elevate guest experiences while developing and overseeing day-to-day operations as well as manage and motivate the teams at the award-winning Coco Hotel, and the new Hotel Bella Grande. “The partnership with James is part of the idea of growth within our hotels – in terms of guest experience, the F&B experience and maybe somewhere in the future even opening a new hotel. We w...
106 Jefferson Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama Selects Sam Buchanan as New Executive Chef
106 Jefferson | October 8, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Oct. 8, 2024 – 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced the appointment of Sam Buchanan as executive chef. The accomplished gastronomic expert will oversee all culinary operations at the 115-room lifestyle hotel’s two food and beverage concepts, Revivalist and Baker & Able. Buchanan brings nearly three decades of culinary expertise to 106 Jefferson. As executive chef, he is responsible for daily operations and team management for all food and beverage services. He leads a team of 14 staff members, develops curated menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, din...
Dallas Based Hospitality Company Makeready Appoints Eric Gavin as President of Operations
Makeready | October 8, 2024
DALLAS, TX (October 08, 2024) – Makeready, the Dallas-based leading experience-driven hospitality company, announces the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Eric Gavin, as President of Operations. Gavin joins Christine Magrann, President of Brand Development and Restaurants, in leading Makeready. The move reinforces Makeready’s unwavering commitment to being recognized as the best-in-class operator of notable hotels, restaurants, and retail experiences. With over 20 years of experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Makeready...
Bruno Belletti Named General Manager of Hotel la Compañía in Casco Antiguo, Panama
Hotel La Compañía | October 8, 2024
CASCO ANTIGUO, Panama – (October 2024) – Hotel La Compañía is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Belletti to the role of General Manager. Belletti brings two decades of international hospitality experience to this iconic landmark as well as a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences in Panama. In his role as General Manager, Belletti will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. He will also lead the hotel’s dedicated team, focusing on both day-to-day management and long-term growth. Belletti is committed to preserving the hotel’s unique ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in California Appoints Maurice Tax as Director of Food & Beverage
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay | October 7, 2024
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (October 7, 2024) - The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – the leading Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort in the San Francisco Bay Area – is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurice Tax as its new Director of Food & Beverage. Maurice brings over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, with extensive knowledge in food & beverage. He comes to Half Moon Bay from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where he served as Director of Food & Beverage. Maurice is well acquainted with The Ritz-Carlton brand, starting his tenure with the company in 2007 at Hotel Arts Barcelona, serving as an assistan...
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Appoints New Leadership Team
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel | October 7, 2024
Chicago, IL – [October 7, 2024] – Bricton Group is excited to announce the appointment of John Howard as General Manager and Michael Solis as Director of Sales and Events at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. Both industry veterans bring extensive experience and a commitment to excellence that will further enhance the guest experience at this distinguished Northbrook property. John Howard joins the Renaissance Chicago North Shore with over 25 years of experience in hotel operations. His career highlights include serving as General Manager at three full-service hotels and Director of Food & Beverage at five high-end...
The Belgrove, Autograph Collection Welcomes Managing Director Kai Fischer Ahead of Hotel Opening
Autograph Collection Hotels | October 4, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (OCTOBER 4, 2024) – On the heels of its opening announcement, The Belgrove, Autograph Collection, a new hotel opening at the end of 2024, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Fischer as managing director. The resort welcomes Fischer to the team as it gears up to introduce the idyllic hotel with five culinary concepts, outstanding events and programming throughout the property, a robust spa and wellness offering, expansive pool deck with designated cabana butlers, a lively all-seasons outdoor bar, and access to exclusive, critically acclaimed golfing. The Belgrove's stunning property-wide transformation sit...
New Boutique Hotel Otis Harbor Springs Taps Kamron Bijeh-Apple as General Manager
Otis Harbor Springs | October 4, 2024
Harbor Springs, MI (October 2024) – Otis Harbor Springs, a reimagined, design-minded historic hotel that opened summer of 2024 in Northern Michigan, proudly announces the appointment of Kamron Bijeh-Apple as General Manager. A key member of the team that guided the renovation (from leading the experiential design and hotel operations to steering the branding and product curation), Bijeh-Apple brings more than 18 years of experience--and a reputation for creating exceptional guest and employee experiences--to his new role at Otis. The 31-key mid-century modern escape is already generating high accolades for its impeccable design, unparal...
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Appoints Javier Arrebola as New Executive Chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay | October 4, 2024
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (October 4, 2024) - The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, the San Francisco Bay Area's premier Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort, is proud to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Javier Arrebola to its esteemed culinary team. With a decade of international culinary experience and a profound understanding of The Ritz-Carlton brand, Chef Arrebola brings a wealth of expertise to this prestigious role and culinary program. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Arrebola back to Half Moon Bay," says General Manager Mathieu Riviere. "His remarkable culinary journey and dedication to excellence align seamlessly with our commitment...
Origin Hotel Kansas City Appoints Key Leadership Ahead of October Opening
Origin Hotel Kansas City | October 3, 2024
Origin Hotel Kansas City, a Wyndham Hotel, is the first-ever hotel located on the Berkley Riverfront along the Missouri River, opening in October 2024. The property is proud to announce its executive leadership team: Director of Food & Beverage Brandon Buschart, Executive Chef Michael Olson, Director of Sales Katie Tiegreen and General Manager Dustin Weber. Brandon Buschart, director of food & beverage Joining the Origin Hotel Kansas City team with over 25 years of experience, Buschart is responsible for the overarching guest experience, ensuring that Chef’s vision is brought to life and aiding in the mentoring of hospitality...
General Manager Ana Gorjão Henriques Tapped to Lead Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo In Costa Rica
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo | October 3, 2024
Peninsula Papagayo, COSTA RICA — Ana Gorjão Henriques has been named General Manager of Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo, the brand’s first property in Central and South America and eighth in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, set to open in early 2025. Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee), meaning “lush garden” in the Chorotega dialect, promises an ocean-facing retreat of unparalleled luxury, wellness, and adventure located in an unspoiled 1,400-acre tropical forest along the northwestern province of Guanacaste. “Nekajui is transformative, pure, and immersive, providing a truly unique and tranquil experience,” said Hen...
D’Anthony Foster Appointed Executive Chef for The Point in the Adirondack Mountains
The Point | October 3, 2024
September 25, 2024 (Saranac Lake, New York) – With autumn mere weeks away, The Point is pleased to announce a new executive chef and seasonal events to entice guests to enjoy the coziest time of year in the Adirondack Mountains. Secluded on 75 acres of the former Great Camp of William Avery Rockefeller II on Upper Saranac Lake, the first Relais & Châteaux in North America invites travelers to relax, unplug, and feast upon an all-inclusive wealth of activities and amenities any way they desire, while enjoying the “house party” atmosphere that pervades the estate. New Talent Leading the Kitchen Communal dining is an essential in...
BWH Hotels Appoints Bill Ryan as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
BWH Hotels | October 2, 2024
Phoenix, Arizona (October 2, 2024) BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, today announced the appointment of Bill Ryan as its Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Reporting to Larry Cuculic, President and Chief Executive Officer of BWH Hotels, Ryan will oversee the Technology Management team and guide the brand’s overarching digital strategy and transformation. “Bill is an innovative and inspiring technology leader with a track record of building strong relationships and growing brand capabiliti...
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Names Kathy Diamos as Spa Director
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas | October 2, 2024
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (October 2, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Diamos as the resort’s new Spa Director. With 18 years of experience in the luxury hotel and spa industry, Diamos brings an impressive background and wealth of expertise to elevate the resort's current wellness offerings. A seasoned spa professional, Diamos' passion for wellness and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in transforming the spa at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. In her new role, Diamos will leverage her extensive knowledge to elevate the spa program at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, by focu...
Chef Andrew Zarzosa Appointed Executive Chef of EAST Miami
EAST Miami | October 2, 2024
Miami (October 2, 2024) – EAST Miami is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Zarzosa as the new Executive Chef. He will oversee all aspects of the culinary operation for the hotel, including Quinto, Sugar, Tea Room, Domain, as well as the banquet. Chef Andrew Zarzosa joined EAST Miami with an impressive track record in the culinary world. His career spans over 15 years, during which he has developed a reputation for delivering extraordinary international dining experiences at some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. Chef Zarzosa's career highlights include significant pos...
