Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa Appoints Leadership Team
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa | June 15, 2023
San Francisco, CA - [June 15, 2023] - Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa appoints Jeff Ossenkop as Chief Enthusiast - General Manager and Heidi Calhoun as Lead Sales Enthusiast - Director of Sales and Marketing. With their combined expertise and shared passion for creating exceptional guest experiences, the duo will lead the hotel in becoming a thriving hub of hospitality and community engagement. The pair have worked together at several properties throughout their careers. Jeff Ossenkop brings more than 22 years of hospitality leadership experience to his role, having most recently served as general manager at The Tremont House - A T...
Shou Sugi Ban House Appoints Chris Pulito as General Manager
Shou Sugi Ban House | June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 – Shou Sugi Ban House, the Hamptons’ first destination spa and wellness retreat, today announced the appointment of Chris Pulito as General Manager of the acclaimed wellness property. Pulito officially stepped into the newly created role last month, in advance of the Hamptons’ peak summer season. With nearly three decades of extensive hospitality experience, Pulito will be responsible for managing all day-to-day operations for the luxury wellness resort, including the world-class culinary program designed by Michelin-starred chef Mads Refslund, as well as the management of Shou Sugi Ban Spa, and two standalone luxur...
Halcyon, a Hotel in Cherry Creek Promotes Daniel Young as New Executive Chef
HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek | June 14, 2023
DENVER, CO – June 14, 2023 – HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek, the 154-room boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Denver’s chicest neighborhood, and signature restaurant Local Jones are delighted to announce today the promotion of their new culinary leader, Executive Chef Daniel Young. “Over the past year, Chef Young has been a beacon of positivity,” said Makeready Culinary Director Charles Olalia. “His endless energy has been instrumental at Local Jones and added to the positive momentum for our culinary team, serving as an active listener and humble leader with a passion for providing great experiences. He loves making charcut...
Remington Hospitality Appoints Joseph Klam as New Chief Financial Officer
Remington Hospitality | June 13, 2023
Dallas, TX — June 13, 2023 — Remington Hospitality, a dynamic hotel management company that manages 128 hotels across more than 20 brands, has welcomed Joseph Klam as Chief Financial Officer. Klam, who brings almost 40 years of industry experience, will lead efforts out of the company’s corporate offices in Dallas and oversee financial planning, accounting, and global financial operations for Remington Hospitality. “We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and seasoned financial professional join our team,” said Remington Hospitality Chief Executive Officer Sloan Dean. “Having previously worked with Joseph at Interstate Hote...
Cloud5 Welcomes Mark Speck as Vice President of Sales and Commercial Development
Cloud5 Communications | June 13, 2023
Chicago, IL — June 13, 2023, Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, has today announced the appointment of hospitality technology sales veteran, Mark Speck, as Vice President of Sales and Commercial Development. In his new role, Speck will help Cloud5 further position itself as the go-to market leader with deep hospitality expertise as he works to expand Cloud5’s solution set into new brands and companies and leads the coaching and development of Cloud5’s sales organization. Speck brings mo...
Shiji Accelerates Enterprise Platform Growth With Appointment of Wietse Bijzeit as Vice President Global Solutions Architect
Shiji | June 12, 2023
Berlin, Germany, June 12, 2023 - Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wietse Bijzeit as Vice President Global Solutions Architect to accelerate the growth of the Shiji Enterprise Platform. Wietse brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, making him a highly seasoned professional with a deep understanding of operations and technology. In his previous position as Group Director for Technology & Business Solutions at Sircle Collection, Wietse successfully designed and implemented a complete technology stack, demonstrating his exceptional talent for innovati...
Trump National Doral Miami Appoints Tracy Solly as Director of Sales and Marketing
Trump® National Doral Miami | June 12, 2023
Miami, FL – June 12, 2023 – Tracy Solly has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump National Doral Miami. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Tracy is a seasoned professional known for her vision-driven approach and successful track record. Prior to her appointment, Tracy worked as a consultant for independent luxury hospitality brands through her company, The Luxury Compass. She also served as the Vice President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. Her long-tenured career has included senior director-level positions spanning two continents: in the U.S. with Performance Hospitality ...
ISHC and CHRIS Present Julianna Musgrove the Rising Star Award Caribbean
ISHC | June 12, 2023
Miami - June 12, 2023 - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) presented Julianna Musgrove, Regional Manager – Learning and Development (Northern Caribbean) at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, with the prestigious Rising Star Award Caribbean. Of her award, Julianna remarked, “I am extremely honoured and humbled to have been recognised by the tourism industry’s top leaders across the Caribbean as the recipient of the 2023 Rising Star Award – Caribbean. As a young professional that didn't know exactly what I wanted to do a...
Ulrich Schwer Appointed General Manager of Hotel de Rome, Berlin
Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel | June 8, 2023
Berlin, June 2023 – On 15th May 2023 Ulrich Schwer took over the management of Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome in Berlin. He succeeds Gordon Debus, who has successfully managed the hotel since August 2017 and who has made the decision to leave in order to pursue new professional challenges. In taking up this role as General Manager of the Hotel de Rome, Ulrich Schwer returns to the city where he began his distinguished career in hospitality more than 20 years ago, as an apprentice at the Hotel Adlon. Various positions abroad working for Fairmont Hotels – first at The Savoy in London, then at The Plaza in New York and the Scottsdale ...
Shiji Appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas
Shiji | June 8, 2023
Shiji appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas, reinforcing their commitment to strengthen their presence in the region and provide cutting-edge technology solutions for hotel chains. ATLANTA, Georgia, USA, June 8, 2023 – Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced today that Ryan King has been appointed Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas. This reinforces Shiji’s commitment to strengthening its presence across the American continents, particularly in light of the successful collaboration with global hotel chains in these regions. With an extensive career in the hotel industry, inc...
The Adolphus Appoints Food & Beverage Leadership
The Adolphus | June 8, 2023
[Dallas, TX – June 8, 2023] – The Adolphus announces Chef Rolf J. Weithofer as Executive Chef of culinary operations and Anna Warren as Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel. The duo brings a refreshed energy and expertise to the historic Dallas hotel. ROLF J. WEITHOFER, EXECUTIVE CHEF Relocating from New Jersey, Chef Weithofer brings over 22 years of professional culinary experience to his role at The Adolphus. Most recently, serving as the Executive Chef at Stone Harbor Golf Club, he led the kitchen of two restaurants of the private golf club and was responsible for overseeing daily operations for social banquet events. ...
Marriott Promotes Sandy Narvaez to Market Director of Leisure Sales for Hawai‘i & French Polynesia
Marriott Bonvoy Hawai‘i | June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023 (HAWAI‘I) Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandy Narvaez to Market Director, Leisure Sales, Hawai‘i & French Polynesia. Narvaez brings over 16-years of travel and hospitality experience to this expanded role, where she will oversee and lead leisure segment strategies for Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia. Narvaez’s responsibilities include leading the leisure team’s efforts in leveraging Marriott International’s global reach to increase individual hotel revenue, maintaining relationships with key travel agents and wholesale accounts, establishi...
C. Baldwin Hotel Appoints Charley Morales as General Manager
The C. Baldwin Hotel | June 8, 2023
HOUSTON, TX (June 8, 2023) – Downtown Houston luxe property, the C. Baldwin Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charley Morales as general manager. In this role, Morales will oversee operations at the 354-key property, with a focus on guest services, recruiting and budget management. Charley Morales, General Manager Morales joins the C. Baldwin Hotel team with over two decades of experience within the hospitality industry. A Texas native, Morales comes from The Laura Hotel in Houston where he served as the general manager, thoughtfully leading the team through the hotel’s opening phase. He additionally held general manage...
D-Hotels & Resorts Appoints Vito Romeo as New General Manager at D Maris Bay
D Maris Bay | June 7, 2023
June 2023 - Doğuş Hospitality & Retail Group is delighted to announce a new appointment at their infamous D Maris Bay, Datça Peninsula. Joining the resort as General Manager, Mr Romeo brings with him more than 30 years of hospitality experience, a passion for excellence and unquestionable enthusiasm for the luxury hospitality industry. Born in Italy, Mr Romeo grew up in the southeast of France before his career saw him move between Europe, Asia and the USA, holding senior positions in multiple hospitality brands, including Rosewood, Ritz-Carlton and Shangri-la. From 2018, he was Managing Director at Rosewood Sanya, before working at ...
Castle Hospitality Group Announces Retirement of President and CEO Alan Mattson
Castle Hospitality Group | June 6, 2023
HONOLULU, June 6, 2023-- Castle Hospitality Group, a Hawaii-based hotel, condo resort and vacation rental management company, today announced that President & CEO Alan Mattson will retire by the end of the year. To ensure a seamless transition, the company has appointed long-time Hawaii hospitality executive Matt Bailey as Chief Operating Officer. With more than 40 years of hospitality and travel industry experience, Mattson joined Castle in 1999 as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and was promoted to President and COO in 2005 and then President and CEO in 2018. [caption id="attachment_349797" align="alignright" ...
Camelback Resort Appoints Jameson Cesar as Vice President of Food & Beverage
Camelback Resort | June 6, 2023
TANNERSVILLE, Penn. – Camelback Resort, a year-round recreational destination nestled in the Pocono Mountains, has named Jameson Cesar as vice president of food and beverage, supervising all operations of the resort’s 19 dining outlets – from food trucks to all-day casual to fine dining culinary concepts. Cesar’s 25 years of hospitality experience includes starting out as a dishwasher in Ocean City, N.J., at 13 years old to owning and creating multiple restaurant concepts to managing multiple dining outlets at prestigious resorts. “Jameson’s high energy and extensive, successful leadership experiences in team building and overse...
Scott Gubrud Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing of Montage Deer Valley
Montage Deer Valley | June 6, 2023
PARK CITY, Utah (June 6, 2023) – Montage Deer Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gubrud as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bringing with him nearly three decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, Gubrud will be responsible for overseeing the resort’s sales and marketing team, in addition to their continued growth and development, as well as repositioning the resort following its renovation. “We are thrilled to welcome Scott to the Montage Deer Valley family,” said Joseph Mattioli, general manager of Montage Deer Valley. “With his extensive sales & marketing background, leadership experien...
Twenty Four Seven Hotels Appoints Leadership Team for The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Steward | June 6, 2023
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (June 6, 2023) – The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Marriott Hotel, managed by Twenty Four Seven Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Damien Abrams to the role of general manager and Jennifer Byerly to the role of director of sales. Abrams and Byerly collectively bring more than 30 years of hospitality experience and will play an integral part in the opening and success of the 87-all suite boutique property this month, promising to embrace its future and anchor all of its efforts into being good stewards - both of its lush locale and its guests. “We are delighted to welcome both Damien and Jennifer to The...
Flip.to Positions for Scale With the Appointment of Product Growth Expert, Jon Ruggles, as Director, Partnerships
Flip.to | June 5, 2023
A demonstrated leader in hospitality, Ruggles brings the Flip.to platform to travel brands worldwide in order to drive impact for the industry and the communities it supports Orlando, Florida, June 5, 2023 – Flip.to, the marketing platform to reach, inspire, and win over travelers, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Jon Ruggles as Director, Partnerships. Tapped to bring his extensive experience from partnerships and product management to enterprise relationships and growth, his strategic vision will help accelerate the use of the Flip.to platform around the globe. Ruggles joins a team that’s delivering...
Corinthia Hotels Appoints Leadership for New Hotels Opening in Rome, New York, and Brussels
Corinthia Hotels | June 2, 2023
(June 2023): Corinthia Hotels is pleased to welcome three new industry leaders to spearhead their hotels opening in 2024. Opening the Corinthia Rome at Piazza del Parlamento is Danilo Zucchetti who most recently was Vice President Operations for Baglioni Hotels. Prior to that he was Managing Director of the Villa d’Este on Lake Como, having worked for the group for almost two decades. Previously he was General Manager of the Hotel Bauer and Il Palazzo in Venice for six years. Pradeep Raman will be responsible for opening Corinthia’s first US hotel in New York City’s Upper East Side, at the former Surrey Hotel currently unde...
John Taube IV Named Culinary Director, Private Label Collection; Executive Chef, Kaimana Beach Hotel
Kaimana Beach Hotel | June 2, 2023
John Taube IV has been named as Culinary Director of Private Label Collection, a full-service hospitality company that develops and manages hotels and restaurants in Hawaii and California, and Executive Chef of Kaimana Beach Hotel, the vibrant and trendy boutique hotel situated on Waikīkī’s Gold Coast. An award-winning chef who has cemented Kaimana’s signature restaurant, Hau Tree, as an island favorite with locals and travelers alike while continuing to elevate the cuisine, Taube offers a collaborative approach to fine dining and has been instrumental in leading Private Label Collection in menu creation, kitchen management, spec...
Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints Kevin Yung as Chief Financial Officer
June 2, 2023
Rosewood Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Yung as Chief Financial Officer. With an esteemed career that stretches more than 25 years, Yung has profound knowledge of the financial sector and also of the Rosewood ecosystem of brands, having spent the past two years at the helm of Rosewood Capital Ventures in the role of Managing Partner. During this time, Kevin also served as a strategic advisor to Rosewood Hotel Group, offering guidance and support across multiple areas of the business. In his new role as Chief Financial Officer, Kevin will oversee the financial operations of the Group’s global brands. He will ret...
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston Names Jon Ramirez New Executive Director of Food & Beverage
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston | June 2, 2023
Montgomery, Texas (June 2, 2023) – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston announced today that Jon Ramirez has been named the executive food & beverage director. In his role, Ramirez will oversee the six onsite Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, which offer various options ranging from fresh seafood, pizza, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more. “We are thrilled to have Jon on board as our new executive food & beverage director and believe his unique culinary experience will bring a new dimension to the resort. With his proven business insight, leadership skills, and management expertise, Jon is well-...
Henry Sirois Named General Manager of The Wentworth, Jackson, NH
The Wentworth | June 1, 2023
JACKSON, NH (June 1, 2023) – Hospitality veteran Henry Sirois takes the helm as general manager of The Wentworth, a 61-room inn located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH. Sirois brings more than 25 years of experience in hotels, resorts, and restaurants to his new position. As the newly appointed general manager, Sirois will oversee all operations of the inn. He’ll provide leadership and strategic direction to all property departments and will guide the historic inn through its next phase of evolution, that includes completion of a full-scale renovation. In making the announcement, Jonathan Hoenig, managing partner and C...
