Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Nicolas Messian Appointed General Manager at LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius
The Lux Collective | July 25, 2023
Mauritius, 25 June 2023 | Global hospitality group The Lux Collective has appointed Nicolas Messian as the General Manager of its newest five-star luxury hotel LUX* Grand Baie, Mauritius. Opened in December 2021, this modern design-inspired luxury resort has been named the global winner of Robb Report Best of the Best Awards - The Best In Travel for Island Getaway. With his leadership and expertise, Nicolas aims to elevate LUX* Grand Baie into an extraordinary resort destination. Drawing upon his extensive experience in luxury hotel management spanning over two decades, he will leverage his international expertise to enhance the overall re...
Acqualina Resort & Residences Appoints Nikolay Hotze as Vice President and General Manager
Acqualina Resort & Residences | July 25, 2023
MIAMI, July 25, 2023 – Acqualina Resort & Residences announces Nikolay Hotze as Vice President and General Manager of the ultra-luxury, award-winning beachfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami. Bringing a wealth of high-value resort management experience to his new role, Hotze has consistently delivered outstanding results throughout his career. Known for his innate ability to anticipate needs and show genuine care for both guests and employees, he has achieved record profits, demonstrated astute financial management and successfully developed and managed budgets for high-level resort operations. His exceptional performance has ear...
L’Auberge de Sedona Appoints Ryan Swanson as Executive Chef
L’Auberge de Sedona | July 24, 2023
SEDONA, Ariz. (July 24, 2023) – L’Auberge de Sedona has announced the appointment of Ryan Swanson as Executive Chef. In this position, he will bring skilled expertise and a renewed imagination to the resort’s flagship restaurant, Cress on Oak Creek. Featuring an exclusive creekside dining experience along the banks of Oak Creek, and a beautiful indoor dining room with floor to ceiling windows, Cress on Oak Creek offers a distinctive culinary concept designed to infuse the idyllic creekside location into each guest's dining experience. The restaurant boasts a Chef’s Tasting dinner menu showcasing creative and refined fare, an all-da...
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake Appoints Hiomara van den Boogaart as General Manager
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake | July 24, 2023
AUSTIN, TX (July 20, 2023) – The Loren at Lady Bird Lake announces Hiomara van den Boogaart as the General Manager of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake. Known for its exceptional hospitality and breathtaking setting, The Loren at Lady Bird Lake has quickly gained recognition as one of the best luxury hotels on both a local and national level. Since its opening in the fall of 2022, the hotel has earned several highly-esteemed travel accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's and Travel + Leisure's 2023 List of Best New Hotels in the World. “Hiomara brings a great skill set and an innovative leadership style to our team,” said COO and CF...
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Names Chris White Director of Sales and Marketing
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) – The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has named Chris White its new director of sales and marketing. He replaces Pam Gilbert, who retired last month, at the iconic AAA Five Diamond hotel. White comes to the Princess from the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, where he served as the director of sales and marketing since 2021. “I am excited to join an iconic property like the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The property, leadership, team and culture are all second to none, and I’m excited to continue to build the resort’s legacy into the future,” says White. In his new role, White will head up sales, mar...
Sonesta St. Maarten Appoints Sjors Martins as New Resort Manager
Sonesta St. Maarten | July 21, 2023
MAHO, St. Maarten (July 21, 2023) – Sonesta St. Maarten, two all-inclusive resorts comprised of the luxe adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, announces Sjors Martins as the newly appointed Resort Manager. Martins will utilize his deep understanding of hospitality and team management to oversee staffing, rooms, restaurants and bars, guest services, and more for both Sonesta St. Maarten properties. “The role of a Resort Manager across properties as rich in features and amenities as Sonesta St. Maarten requires strong expertise and insight into the intricacies of hosp...
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Names Brian Lynx as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Kahala Hotel & Resort | July 21, 2023
HONOLULU, July 21, 2023— The Kahala Hotel & Resort is pleased to announce Brian Lynx has joined its leadership team, responsible for all sales, marketing, and catering of the iconic 338-room luxury hotel. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, Lynx brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to The Kahala Hotel & Resort. He held senior sales and marketing positions at several luxury hotels in Hawai‘i and French Polynesia, including the Grand Wailea, Westin Maui, Westin Moana Surfrider, Kea Lani Maui, St. Regis Bora Bora, and the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. He also served as vice president of meeti...
Spire Hospitality Welcomes Charles Kingston, Jr. as New General Manager at The Grove Resort and Water Park in Orlando, FL
Spire Hospitality | July 21, 2023
IRVING, TX — July 21, 2023 — Spire Hospitality, a nationally recognized third-party hotel management company, has added the latest addition to its leadership team. Charles Kingston, Jr., has taken the reins as the general manager of The Grove Resort and Water Park in Orlando, FL. Kingston brings an impressive 25-year career history in the hospitality sector, featuring leadership roles at prestigious resorts and convention hotels. Kingston has held key positions at eminent properties like The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort at Bonnet Creek, and the Wyn...
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Appoints Culinary Leadership Team
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa | July 20, 2023
ROATÁN, Honduras (July 20, 2023) – Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced the appointment of its food and beverage leadership team, welcoming Mauro Pellegrino as Director of Food & Beverage, Sarah Harmacek as Beverage Director and Israel Navarro as Executive Chef. Located on the picturesque West Bay Beach of Roatán Island, the new Kimpton resort will be opening in early fall, introducing four distinct dining concepts: Alera, Vos Café & Bar, Sea Cat and The Drop Off. “Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa will feature the most sophisticated an...
Signia by Hilton San Jose Names New Hotel Executive Leadership Team
Signia by Hilton San Jose | July 20, 2023
SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 20, 2023) – Signia by Hilton San Jose, a reimagined 541-room property set within the capital of Silicon Valley, announces the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its esteemed leadership team. Joining the hotel are General Manager Mark Ive, Director of Sales and Marketing Joe Alegre and Director of Marketing Diana Haven. These strategic hires represent a significant milestone in Signia by Hilton San Jose’s commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and continually elevating the guest experience. General Manager Mark Ive An industry veteran with more than 35 years of leadership experience, Ive j...
Texican Court Appoints Marco Collins as New Executive Chef
Texican Court | July 19, 2023
Texican Court, the retro-inspired boutique hotel within Irving’s bustling Entertainment District, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Collins as executive chef of their onsite authentic Texan eatery, Two Mules Cantina. In his new role, Chef Collins is responsible for overseeing the property’s food service operations including Two Mules Cantina and in-room dining in addition to managing culinary personnel. “We’re certain that Marco’s remarkable leadership and extensive culinary experience will make a great addition to Texican Court’s f&b program,” said John Thomas, general manager at Texican Court. “We’re ex...
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hires Russell Stewart as Director of Sales and Marketing
Concord Hospitality | July 19, 2023
Duluth, GA (JULY 19, 2023) – The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel slated to open in spring 2024, today announced Russell Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Stewart has been a fixture of the Georgia hospitality scene for several decades and a decorated leader as part of the portfolio of brands in the Marriott International Hotels system. In his new role, Stewart will lead The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett hotel’s sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel’s customer base, which will include premier group customers, high-end corporate business and luxury travelers expected to visit the n...
Rowland Cheeks Appointed Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Caption and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis | July 19, 2023
Memphis, TN (July, 2023) - Rowland Cheeks has been named area director of sales marketing & events of Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. In this role, Cheeks is responsible for leading all aspects of sales, marketing and events, including developing processes to improve alignment and optimize Hyatt resources, building community relationships with local businesses, and working with marketing and PR to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy for both properties. He will also manage a team of sales associates to create one-of-a-kind group experiences that reflect...
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Appoints Robert Kellermann as New Director of Sales & Marketing
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills | July 18, 2023
Los Angeles, CA (July 18, 2023) -- The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is pleased to announce Robert Kellermann as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Kellermann will be responsible for managing and implementing the hotel’s sales and marketing efforts attracting high-end travelers seeking a luxury, lifestyle experience. “It is my pleasure to welcome Robert Kellerman to our team,” said Jeff Kulek, General Manager of The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. “His extensive experience, knowledge and skill sets make him a great addition.” Kellermann has over nineteen years of sales, event, marketing a...
Al Arce Joins Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis as Director of Sales and Marketing
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | July 18, 2023
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces the appointment of Al Arce to the role of Director of Marketing. Al Arce is an accomplished business leader with a passion for helping organizations achieve their full potential. In his most recent role, he served as account director for the Disney Institute and National Geographic Live, championing business development strategies with teams across multiple levels, including senior Disney executives. He led efforts to identify and evaluate opportunities for future growth and advancing the organization both financially and strategically. Prior to that, he was delivery director of engagement managers...
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte Appoints Michael Bobb as New Executive Chef
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte | July 18, 2023
Ballantyne, North Carolina (July 18, 2023) – The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte announces the promotion of Michael Bobb to Executive Chef. Chef Bobb will oversee all culinary programming for The Ballantyne Hotel and lead the team at the hotel’s signature restaurant Gallery. “Chef Bobb has been a part of The Ballantyne Hotel team since 2011 and has played an instrumental role in shaping the culinary program to what it is today,” said Christophe Le Chatton, general manager of The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte. “With his longstanding history of working at the hotel, we are confident in his abi...
MDO Names New CEO and Strengthens Leadership Team
MDO | July 18, 2023
C-suite in place to continue to build upon and deliver purpose-built solutions for the hospitality industry, spanning Digital Document Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, and enhanced Business Intelligence BETHESDA, MD., JULY 18, 2023 – MDO, a hotel data platform that centralizes and operationalizes critical performance and financial data for hotel companies, is excited to announce the bolstering of its leadership team and the continued evolution of its product suite, debuting refined tools that will help hoteliers make more data-driven decisions to drive profitability. Over the past few months, MDO has strengthened its senior lead...
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa Welcomes Jana Smith as Historic Hotel’s First Female General Manager
July 17, 2023
DENVER – July 17, 2023 – The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa – a legend among downtown Denver hotels since 1892 – proudly announces the appointment of Jana Smith as the iconic landmark’s first female General Manager. In her new role, Smith will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the 241-room hotel and its 300-person team, ensuring day-to-day success in providing guests with exceptional dine and drink experiences and distinguished service. A seasoned leader in the hospitality realm with proven success in the luxury sector, Smith joins The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa team following a nearly two-year stint as General...
National Hospitality Services and Hotel Equities Promote Sarah Koustrup to President
National Hospitality Services, LLC | July 17, 2023
FARGO, ND and ATLANTA, GA – July 17, 2023 – National Hospitality Services (NHS, LLC), an affiliate of Hotel Equities (“HE”), is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Koustrup to the position of President of NHS. Koustrup previously served as Chief Strategy Officer where she was integral in forming the alliance with NHS and HE, announced earlier this year. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Koustrup has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of the sector. In her previous role as Chief Strategy Officer, she was pivotal in dr...
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Appoints Sibylle Jenny as New Director of Sales and Marketing
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa | July 17, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 17, 2023) - JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Sibylle Jenny to director of sales and marketing at the 453-room landmark resort in affluent Paradise Valley, Ariz. Spearheading the sales and marketing efforts for the luxury resort, Jenny will provide strategic leadership and direction for the sales team to drive revenue and implement business goals to continue building upon the success of the award-winning property. She also will focus on VIP relations and managing relationships with group and leisure clients along with industry partners. Prior to joining t...
Fiona Winger Appointed as General Manager of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Robertson Lodges | July 17, 2023
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand (July 17, 2023) – Robertson Lodges is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Fiona Winger as the new General Manager of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. Fiona has been the lodge manager at Robertson Lodges' sister property, Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown, for the past two years, and her exceptional leadership has been recognized with this well-deserved promotion. Fiona is a native of New Zealand and brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously worked in Fiji as the resort manager of the Six Senses Fiji, as Director of Operations at the Sheraton Resort and Spa on Tokoriki Island, and as Task...
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Appoints Omar Salinas as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells | July 17, 2023
INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. (July 17, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, an iconic resort in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, announces the appointment of Omar Salinas as executive chef. A veteran of the Hyatt hospitality brand, Salinas will oversee the resort’s culinary operations including Lantana, the resort’s signature restaurant. “We are very delighted to welcome Chef Omar to Hyatt Regency Indian Wells,” said General Manager Dan Johnson. “He possesses a wealth of experience in culinary hospitality, having been an integral aspect of kitchen operations at multiple Hyatt properties. We are confident he will bring...
Plamondon Hospitality Partners Names Matt Ricker New General Manager of Home2 Suites by Hilton Grovetown Augusta Area
July 13, 2023
Frederick, MD (July 13, 2023) – Plamondon Hospitality Partners is pleased to announce the hire of Matt Ricker as the new General Manager of their Home2 Suites by Hilton Grovetown Augusta Area location. Matt is joining the team with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in managing staff, budgets, revenue, and guest satisfaction for high-volume hotels, which makes him the perfect leader for the Home2 Suites Grovetown location. “We are all excited to welcome Matt to our team,” said Michael Henningsen, Executive Vice President of Operations, Plamondon Hospitality P...
Senza Hotel Names Erin Poders as General Manager
Bentley Legacy Holdings | July 13, 2023
NAPA, Calif. (July 13, 2023)—Experienced hospitality leader Erin Poders has been named to the general manager role at SENZA Hotel, a 48-room boutique hotel in Wine Country. Poders is charged with enhancing the overall guest experience and will work hand-in-hand with operating partner Bentley Legacy Holdings following the acquisition of the hotel by hospitality-focused, family-founded investment groups Cienda Partners and Pendant Capital. Poders will be responsible for the day-to-day management of SENZA Hotel, which serves as a special retreat with tucked-away seating areas featuring private views of the nearby vineyards. His oversight inc...
