Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Appoints Aimee King as New Director of Sales and Marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco | August 17, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 17, 2023) – The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee King as Director of Sales and Marketing. King brings extensive knowledge in the San Francisco Bay Area’s hospitality sector and a proven track record of spearheading impactful marketing campaigns with her hands-on leadership, which will play a pivotal role at this landmark hotel. As an experienced Director of Sales and Marketing, King has established an impressive background across a variety of esteemed San Francisco Bay Area hotels, including the Omni Hotel, Hotel Adagio, St. Regis and more. Most recently, she was the Di...
Jirarat Ninpadub Appointed General Manager of Soon-to-Open Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort | August 17, 2023
Rising star of Thai hospitality industry to lead rebranded beachfront retreat into an exciting new era, as it prepares to welcome guests to Phuket’s northwest coast in September 2023 PHUKET, THAILAND, August 17, 2023 – Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub as General Manager. This chic new seafront retreat is set to open its doors in September 2023, nestled directly on Phuket’s sunset coast. A highly accomplished hospitality professional with 15 years of experience, Ms. Jirarat has a strong track record that has included hotel renovations, rebrandings and pre-openings. As...
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba Appoints Joseph Murphy as Executive Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | August 17, 2023
PALM BEACH, ARUBA (August 17, 2023) – The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is delighted to announce Joseph Murphy as the property’s newest Executive Chef. Murphy brings over 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years with Marriott International properties, to The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba as the property looks forward to its own 10-year anniversary this fall. Following his graduation from Westminster Kingsway College with a Professional Chef Diploma in 2001, Mr. Murphy began his culinary career at Sheraton Grand, London Park as a 1st Commis, where he remained until 2005. From 2005 through 2012, Murphy held various positions in different kitche...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Joshua Gentry as Director of Sales and Marketing of the Hampton Inn I-75 Lexington Hamburg
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | August 16, 2023
COVINGTON, Ky., Aug. 16, 2023 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Joshua Gentry has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Hampton Inn I-75 Lexington Hamburg. Mr. Gentry brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing, having previously served as the director of sales for the Hyatt Place Airport Cincinnati/Florence. "We are delighted to have Joshua join Commonwealth." Said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "We are confident that with his strategic sales approach and knowledge of the market; he will be a strong asset to the te...
Novotel Miami Brickell Appoints Michael Boulanger as Director of Sales & Marketing
Accor | August 16, 2023
Miami, FL (August 16, 2023) - Novotel Miami Brickell announced today the appointment of hospitality veteran Michael Boulanger as Director of Sales & Marketing. With a decade of distinguished experience in the hospitality industry, Boulanger will leverage his deep insights and innovative approach to enhance Novotel Miami Brickell's profile, expand market reach, and strengthen guest experiences. "Michael’s notable experience and impressive sales acumen make him a great addition to the Novotel team," said Claudia Di Gino, General Manager of Novotel Miami Brickell. "We are confident that his strategic vision and proven track record wil...
Blue Mountain Resort Appoints William McPartland as Food & Beverage Director
Blue Mountain Resort | August 16, 2023
PALMERTON, Penn. – Blue Mountain Resort, a year-round recreational destination located along the Kittatinny Ridge in the Pocono Mountain regions and managed by KSL Resorts, has named William McPartland as food and beverage director. With over 25 years of diverse restaurant experience, McPartland oversees operations, menu development and implementation at the resort’s Slopeside Pub & Grill with its casual contemporary American cuisine, supervises all catering events for the resort’s 50,000 square feet of outdoor/indoor meeting space and oversees special culinary events such as the Date Night Series and upcoming Wine Fest. “Bill...
Hemal Jain Appointed General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan | August 15, 2023
Hong Kong – (15 August 2023) – Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, the all-suite, all-villa luxury resort in St. Vincent and The Grenadines, today announces the appointment of Hemal Jain to General Manager. Bringing more than 18 years of hospitality and executive leadership experience to the five-star Caribbean destination, Jain will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team in delivering operational excellence and innovative guest programs. A native of India with multinational experience, Jain joins Mandarin Oriental, Canouan from Alila Villas Uluwatu and Alila Manggis, Virtuoso-affiliated properties in Bali, Indonesia, where he ...
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston Appoints Aaron Currier as New Area Director of Sales
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston | August 15, 2023
BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 15, 2023 — Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston appoints Aaron Currier as the hotel's Area Director of Sales. With more than 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. General Manager Kevin Matheson shares, "We’re delighted to welcome Aaron to our executive team. His enthusiasm and expert knowledge of hotel sales and marketing will continue driving success at the property. His passion for the Boston market is such an added asset for our team and guests.” Currier attended University of Massachusetts Amherst and University of Massachusetts Lowell whe...
Hawks Cay Resort Appoints New General Manager, Robert Moore
Hawks Cay Resort | August 15, 2023
DUCK KEY, Fla. – August 15, 2023 – Hawks Cay Resort, the largest destination resort in the Florida Keys, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Bob) Moore as its new general manager. Moore, who joined the Hawks Cay team in early 2021 as resort director, brings a wealth of industry experience, leveraging it to drive the property’s growth and success. With nearly 25 years of hospitality expertise, Moore will oversee all operations of the resort and engage with clients, community members, and industry professionals, delivering extraordinary experiences for discerning guests. “We’re thrilled that Bob accepted the position ...
Richard Raab Joins Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol as General Manager
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol | August 14, 2023
With more than 25 years of experience with Four Seasons, Richard Raab has taken on his most exciting assignment yet as he looks ahead to the opening of the stunning new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol. “The breadth of Richard’s experience and his deep commitment to offering our guests luxury with genuine heart positioned him perfectly to take on the role of General Manager of our newest location in Mexico,” says Antoine Chahwan, Four Seasons President, Hotel Operations – Americas. “With the creation of this new resort experience well underway, Richard has been deeply involved in all aspects...
Hotel Washington Appoints Israel Lopez-Albarracin as Executive Chef
Hotel Washington | August 14, 2023
Washington, D.C., (Aug. 14, 2023) – Hotel Washington, an iconic destination, steeped in the culture and history of the nation's capital, announces the appointment of Israel Lopez-Albarracin as Executive Chef. Bringing a wealth of local industry experience to the role, Lopez-Albarracin will oversee the historic property’s brand new culinary outlet Fireclay, an open-fire kitchen concept that will serve simple and flavorful New American classics, which is slated to open late summer 2023. As Executive Chef, Lopez-Albarracin will lead a team of passionate food and beverage professionals at Fireclay. He will also be responsible for the ideatio...
Scott Eger Appointed General Manager for Sofitel Adelaide
Sofitel Adelaide | August 14, 2023
ADELAIDE, 14 August 2023 – Sofitel Adelaide is pleased to announce the appointment of passionate South Australian, Scott Eger, to the position of General Manager. Commencing this week (on 7 August 2023), Scott takes over the leadership position following the successful launch of the award-winning Sofitel Adelaide to the world in November 2021. Scott brings more than 20 years of experience to this general management role, having worked in senior executive and general management roles for leading properties throughout Australia and abroad during his distinguished career. “I am thrilled to be leading Sofitel Adelaide forward as we conti...
Manuel Deisen Appointed General Manager for W Nashville
W Nashville | August 10, 2023
Nashville, Tenn. – W Nashville announces the hire of Manuel Deisen as general manager of the Gulch luxury lifestyle hotel. In his new role, Deisen will be responsible for all daily hotel operations, including overseeing guest experience, business development, ownership relations, advancing employee engagement and development and managing the property’s unique brand identity. “It’s been a pleasure discovering the great things about my new hometown and I’m excited to hit the ground running to recommit W Nashville as a dynamic partner in this community,” said Deisen. “My team and I are eager to continue to strengthen W Nashville...
Gigi Vega Named General Manager at Boar’s Head Resort
Boar’s Head Resort | August 10, 2023
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA: Boar’s Head Resort and the University of Virginia Foundation announced today the appointment of Gigi Vega as general manager effective Aug. 14. Vega, who has amassed more than three decades of hospitality experience over her career that spans the globe, comes to Charlottesville from San Francisco, where she was the general manager of the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero. Russ Cronberg, who has served as general manager at Boar’s Head for the last seven years, recently assumed the position of director of hospitality for the University of Virginia Foundation. “We are excited to have Gigi join the res...
Hilton Anaheim Appoints Sergio Bocci as New General Manager
Hilton Anaheim | August 10, 2023
ANAHEIM, California (August 10, 2023) – Hilton Anaheim, a full-service contemporary hotel adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and located steps away from Disneyland® Resort, has just appointed industry veteran Sergio Bocci as the new general manager of Orange County’s largest hotel property. Bocci previously worked for the Hilton Anaheim from 2012-2015 as Hotel Manager and boasts 38 years of experience working for Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Since June 2020, Sergio has served as the general manager of the acclaimed Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. During his tenure, he achieved record-breaking revenue in 2022 and succe...
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa Welcomes Ernesto Luna as New General Manager
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa | August 9, 2023
DOMINICA – August 9, 2023 – InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ernesto Luna as its new General Manager. With a proven track record in leading hotel openings, renovations and property conversions across Mexico and the U.S., Luna brings a wealth of experience and dynamic leadership to the resort. His vision for fostering creativity and innovation, as well as his commitment to exceptional service and community development, make him an invaluable addition to the executive team. In his new role, Ernesto Luna will be responsible for overseeing all resort operations and leading the e...
Montage Kapalua Bay Appoints Robert Friedl as General Manager
Montage Kapalua Bay | August 9, 2023
KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii (August 9, 2023) – Montage Hotels & Resorts today announces the appointment of Robert Friedl as general manager of Montage Kapalua Bay. With three decades of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, including a dozen years in Hawaii with a turn as resort manager during Montage Kapalua Bay’s reflagging and remodeling from The Residences at Kapalua Bay, Friedl is responsible for all the daily operations of the luxury beachfront resort. “I am pleased to welcome Robert Friedl back to Montage Kapalua Bay,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “With many ...
Rosewood Vienna Appoints Roland Hamberger as New Managing Director
Rosewood Vienna | August 9, 2023
Rosewood Vienna is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland Hamberger as the new Managing Director of the ultra-luxury hotel located in the heart of Austria's capital. Rosewood Vienna opened in August 2022, making it the fifth European property in the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® portfolio and the brand’s first in the German-speaking market. Under Roland’s leadership, the property aims to immerse guests in Austrian culture by providing exceptional experiences, services, and amenities, while simultaneously reinforcing Rosewood Vienna’s signature sense of place. In his new role as Managing Director of Rosewood Vienna, Roland will...
Valor Hospitality Americas Strategically Restructures to Prepare for Projected Growth
Valor Hospitality Partners | August 8, 2023
ATLANTA, August 8, 2023—Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading global full-service hospitality firm announced a corporate restructure for the Americas division as the company plans for further rapid growth as a result of recent portfolio and corporate team expansion. To support this vision, the company added several new leadership positions to its corporate Americas office, introducing Managing Director Craig Strickler as Valor Americas President and ushering three corporate directors into vice president positions to oversee department-level strategy. The announcement comes immediately following the Middle East and Central and South Afric...
Raffles Cambodia Appoints Andrew Hartley Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing
Raffles | August 8, 2023
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Aug. 8, 2023) — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Andrew Hartley as its new cluster director of sales and marketing, overseeing two of Southeast Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels: Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. Hartley, who is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hotels around the world, including in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, China, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and Oman. He was most recently assistant vice president of strategic sales and marketing for Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts in the Asia-Pacific based in Singapore. He was ...
AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter Appoints Taylor McInerney as General Manager
Pacific Hospitality Group | August 8, 2023
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana [August 8, 2023] - AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter has hired Taylor McInerney as General Manager. In this position, McInerney will efficiently manage and oversee day-to-day hotel operations, driving optimal performance and continuous improvement. “We are thrilled to welcome Taylor McInerney to the newly remodeled AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter team,” said David Belk, Regional General Manager with Pacific Hospitality Group. "With his extensive leadership background in hospitality management and unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident he will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our guests cont...
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Appoints George Terpilowski as General Manager
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta | August 7, 2023
ATLANTA (August 7, 2023) – InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta – the leading luxury hotel in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead community – proudly announces the appointment of George Terpilowski as General Manager to its executive team. Boasting over three decades of industry experience, the hospitality veteran will play a significant role in the hotel’s continued success, overseeing all aspects of the 422-room property, including everything from financial performance and guest experience to reinforcing the brand, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals. "We're excited to welcome George Terpilowski to the InterC...
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Benjamin Donat as Spa Director
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa | August 7, 2023
PALM BEACH, Fla., (August 7, 2023) – Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to introduce Benjamin Donat as Spa Director of Eau Spa, consistently rated by Forbes as one of the country’s top five-star spas. With over a decade of success, Benjamin Donat will bring a refreshed wave of wellness programming to Eau Spa and continue to enhance the already top-tier service, treatments and experiences. “We’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Donat to the team,” said Tim Nardi, general manager of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. “As we enter our 10th year, he is the perfect person to continue the legacy of Eau Spa as one of the best spas in t...
Miguel Carrillo Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Wymara Resort and Villas
Wymara Resort and Villas | August 4, 2023
(Providenciales, Turks and Caicos) August 4, 2023 – Wymara Resort + Villas, the luxury Caribbean sanctuary on Turks & Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach, today announces the appointment of Miguel Carrillo as Director of Sales and Marketing. Carrillo brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including roles in the hotel, airline and tour operator sectors. A Venezuela native with multi-national experience, Carrillo joins Wymara Resort + Villas from Malliouhana Resort, the first luxury hotel in Anguilla, where he served as Director of Sales and Marketing and mentored a team of Sales & Events, Reservations and Marketi...
