Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown Appoints Josh Weast as Director of Food & Beverage
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown | May 18, 2023
LOS ANGELES, California - May 18, 2022 - Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, the brand’s global flagship property, proudly announces Josh Weast as its Director of Food & Beverage. Weast brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role and will oversee all of the property’s food and beverage initiatives, including operations of lobby-level Metropole Bar+Kitchen, top-floor cocktail lounge 18 Social, newly-renovated outdoor pool deck The Swim Club, banquets and events. “We are excited to welcome Josh to the Hotel Indigo family,” said Mike Powers, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown. “We are confident...
TPG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Barbara Beckwith as General Manager of Mill Falls at the Lake
Mill Falls at the Lake | May 18, 2023
Meredith, New Hampshire (May 18, 2023): Mill Falls at the Lake — a timeless, all-season resort set on Lake Winnipesaukee in the quaint town of Meredith, New Hampshire — is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Beckwith to the role of General Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and event management industries. Beckwith will utilize her extensive skills and knowledge as she oversees all operations at the resort. On her appointment, Beckwith commented, “I am thrilled to continue my career as General Manager at Mill Falls at the Lake, as my passion for hospitality continues to grow with each new ...
AC Hotel San Rafael Appoints Executive Team Ahead of Opening
AC Hotel® San Rafael by Marriott | May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 (San Rafael, CA) - AC Hotel® San Rafael by Marriott is pleased to announce the following members of its pre-opening executive team: General Manager Mark Pope, Director of Sales Aashna Grewal, and Director of Engineering & Style Jesus Avila. Set to open this summer, AC Hotel San Rafael is situated in the heart of downtown San Rafael at 1201 Fifth Avenue at 5th Avenue and B Street. Featuring 140 guest rooms across 5 floors, the new hotel is a destination for locals and visitors alike between San Francisco, Marin County and wine country. The hotel will feature the brand’s signature AC Kitchen offering a European inspired bre...
Cotton Court Hotel Appoints Kate Diehl as Executive Chef
Cotton Court Hotel | May 18, 2023
The Midnight Shift, the Texas-American inspired eatery located within Cotton Court Hotel, is excited to announce the appointment of Kate Diehl as executive chef. In her new role managing all culinary operations at Cotton Court, Chef Diehl will reimagine The Midnight Shift’s current offerings, introducing rotating seasonal menus that embrace the diverse flavors of Texas. “We are looking forward to welcoming Kate’s fresh take on The Midnight Shift’s Texas-American inspired cuisine that will only further elevate the dining experience at the restaurant,” said Gus Luna, general manager at Cotton Court. “We are confident that Chef Die...
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina Appoints Shane Nicolopoulos as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina | May 18, 2023
Cambridge, Md. (May 18, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a waterfront resort located on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces Shane Nicolopoulos as general manager. In his new role, Nicolopoulos oversees the daily operations of the 400-room waterfront resort, 18-hole River Marsh Golf Club, full-service Sago Spa & Salon, 37,000 feet of meeting space, multiple on-site restaurants, and 150-slip marina. "We are pleased to welcome Shane Nicolopoulos as general manager of Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay,” said Yvette Edwards, Vice President Field Operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “Shane’...
AHLA Welcomes Steven Nicholas as Board Member
AHLA | May 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Steven Nicholas, Managing Principal and Head of Asset Management for Noble Investment Group, has been appointed to the board of directors. The AHLA Board of Directors represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and real estate investment trusts (REITs), management companies, vendors, and state associations. “Over his more than three-decade career, Steven has distinguished himself as one of the industry’s top authorities on hotel operations and profitability,” said AHLA President & CE...
Joachim Jacob Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Megève Collection
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | May 17, 2023
Four Seasons Megève Collection announces the promotion of Joachim Jacob to General Manager. With more than 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, Joachim Jacob started his career in 2006 as a Stewarding Supervisor at Four Seasons George V, Paris. His managerial skills and team spirit enabled him to achieve exceptional results in terms of guest satisfaction and operational excellence. Since then, his career with the company has led him to various management positions in Paris, Lisbon and Seychelles. It is in 2019 that Joachim joins Four Seasons Megève Collection as Hotel Manager. It has been a rich experience during which he ...
ADERO Scottsdale Resort Appoints Chris Kight as Executive Chef
ADERO Scottsdale Resort | May 17, 2023
Scottsdale, Arizona (May 17, 2023) – ADERO Scottsdale Resort – an Autograph Collection hotel perched 2,500 feet above the Sonoran Desert in a certified International Dark Sky Community – welcomes Executive Chef Chris Kight. With Chef Kight’s arrival comes renewed menus showcasing his culinary vision for ADERO’s signature restaurants SkyTop and CIELO, which was recently awarded ‘Diners’ Choice – Best Scenic View’ in Phoenix and Arizona by OpenTable. Additionally, in his new role, Chef Kight will oversee in-room dining, meetings and events and poolside F&B at the resort. Chef Kight brings 30 years of executive chef ...
Jerry Perez Joins Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs as Director of Food & Beverage
Kimpton Restaurants | May 17, 2023
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (May 17, 2023) – Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs has appointed Jerry Perez as director of food & beverage. In his role, Perez is responsible for driving the overall success and bottom-line results for the food & beverage operations of the award-winning, 153-room downtown Palm Springs hotel, including its four celebrated restaurant and bar concepts: 4 Saints, Juniper Table, High Bar, and Window Bar. Perez brings 30 years of seasoned expertise in hotel food & beverage, catering and special events, and independent fine dining to The Rowan. Working closely with Executive Chef Richard Crespin, Perez is f...
IHG Appoints Jolyon Bulley as Americas CEO
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 17, 2023
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Jolyon Bulley will succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. Jolyon is currently IHG’s Chief Executive Officer for the Greater China region, and also the Group’s Transformation Lead for Luxury & Lifestyle. The appointment follows the announcement on 5 May that Elie will become IHG’s Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 July following Keith Barr’s decision to step down to return with his family to the US. Jolyon has been CEO for Greater China since 2018 and is a member of IHG’s Executive Committee. He was previously Chief Operating Officer (COO) for ...
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa Welcomes Eron Hodges as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa | May 16, 2023
HONOLULU, HI (May 16, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa announces Eron Hodges as the new general manager. With more than 24 years of service in Hyatt, Hodges brings a wealth of experience in a variety of branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Andaz. “We are excited to welcome a notable veteran in the Hyatt ‘ohana who brings more than 31 years of expertise and leadership in the hospitality industry,” said Mark Hickey, Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Hodges most recently served as general manager of Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, where he was instrumental in taking the property through i...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa Appoints Scott Burnett as New Executive Chef
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | May 16, 2023
ISLAMORADA, FL. (May, 2023) -- Cheeca Lodge & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Burnett as Executive Chef. As the Executive Chef of the historic resort, Burnett will oversee Cheeca Lodge’s restaurants, including Atlantic’s Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 25 South, and Cheeca’s poolside Tiki Bar. Burnett will spearhead the creation and execution of menus, direct culinary activities, and oversee Cheeca’s team of culinary staff. Dedicated to bringing the latest in gastronomy to the resort, Burnett will work to blend the newest trends with Florida Keys-classics. A native of Ocala, Florida, Burne...
Michelle Geiger Appointed Area General Manager of Hyatt Centric and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis | May 16, 2023
Memphis, TN (May, 2023) - Michelle Geiger has been named area general hotel manager for Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. With more than 25 years of experience working with the esteemed Hyatt Hotels brand, Geiger is tasked with ensuring guest satisfaction, handling daily operations, staff development, budgeting, financial planning and increasing sales and revenue. Raised in the Windy City, Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University of Chicago. She grew her hospitality career by holding various managerial positions at Hyatt properties in Chicago, Rosemont and Houston. Her cu...
The Diplomat Beach Resort Names Dean Lane as New General Manager
The Diplomat Beach Resort | May 15, 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 15, 2023 -- Dean Lane has been named as the new general manager of The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Located at 3555 S Ocean Drive the 1,000-room Resort was recently purchased by Trinity Investments, and is operated by Hilton, as a global flagship location of Hilton's Curio Collection. Dean Lane will lead the team in all aspects of Resort operations, from team leadership to experiential development, guest services and satisfaction. "We are privileged to have someone of Dean's caliber and industry experience leading the team, and know that his unique experience and industry ...
The Davenport Hotel Collection Appoints Chef Patrick Dahms as New Area Culinary Director
The Davenport Hotel Collection | May 15, 2023
Spokane, Washington (May 15, 2023) – The Davenport Hotel Collection – whose portfolio of five upscale hotels in Spokane, Washington includes the legendary Historic Davenport Hotel – welcomes Chef Patrick Dahms as new Area Culinary Director. In this new role, Chef Dahms now oversees the guest dining experience, recipe innovation and culinary operations across the hotels’ food and beverage outlets, banquet halls and private events. “From our legendary happy hour at The Davenport Tower’s Safari Room to our beloved brunch at The Historic’s Palm Court Grill, our restaurants and bars have brought the Spokane community and visitors...
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Welcomes Sven-Erik Richter as General Manager
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile | May 15, 2023
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - May 15, 2023 – Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, the stylish hotel located in Chicago’s central Gold Coast neighborhood, has announced Sven-Erik Richter as the newly appointed General Manager. With over 25 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, Richter brings his expertise to Sofitel Chicago with the goal to provide consistently exceptional service to the hotel’s guests through its welcoming, attentive team. Richter earned the rank of Captain in the German Air Force Academy before deciding to pursue his Hotel Management Diploma from the Chamber of Commerce in Hamburg, Germany. Having started hi...
EOS Hospitality Appoints Nicholas Farina as Vice President of Operations
EOS Hospitality | May 15, 2023
New York, NY (May 15, 2023) – EOS Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Farina as Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Farina will focus on operational strategy and support for the over 40 hotels in the EOS Hospitality portfolio. Farina will work alongside the property leaders to understand their needs and find resources to help achieve their goals. He will also work alongside Chief Operating Officer Simon Mais to streamline processes in collaboration with the properties, to help provide consistent practices across the portfolio. “The EOS Hospitality team feels privileged to welcome such a highl...
Viceroy Chicago Promotes Verlord Laguatan to Executive Chef
Viceroy Chicago | May 11, 2023
CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 – Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the promotion of Verlord Laguatan as Viceroy Chicago’s new Executive Chef. Having honed his culinary skills and proven his exceptional talent over several years within the Viceroy brand, Chef Verlord Laguatan has ascended through the ranks. In his role as Executive Chef, Laguatan oversees all culinary operations at the hotel, from the acclaimed Somerset restaurant to the Devereaux rooftop lounge. “We are thrilled to have Chef Laguatan continue forward in his career at the Viceroy Chicago,” said General Manager Lindsay Inman. “Since starting with Vicer...
Viceroy Los Cabos Appoints Bernard Prim as Executive Chef
Viceroy Los Cabos | May 11, 2023
LOS CABOS, MX (May 11, 2023) – Viceroy Los Cabos is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernard Prim as Executive Chef for the luxury resort located in the heart of San José del Cabo. Prim will oversee all culinary operations for Viceroy Los Cabos’ sophisticated and innovative dining venues, including the resort’s newest signature restaurant, Dalia. A Mexico City native, Chef Bernard Prim has an innate understanding of Mexican flavors blended with a unique perspective of global cuisines and regional influences, as he has worked in kitchens all over the world. Prim’s steadfast dedication and passion for cooking have led to an e...
Pierre Tavernier Appointed Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa | May 11, 2023
MAY 11, 2023 - DANANG, VIETNAM: Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Pierre Tavernier as its new Executive Chef, as it embarks on an exciting new era of gastronomy on Vietnam’s central coast. A culinary expert with more than 18 years of experience, Chef Pierre will bring a wealth of skill and creativity to the resort. Having commenced his career in 2005, Chef Pierre had the opportunity to work with Michelin-starred chefs in leading restaurants in France, Australia and Switzerland, where he honed his trade and gained a reputation for crafting exceptional cuisine. Moving to Thailand, he served as Chef d...
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran to Serve as Co-Chair of Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus
U.S. Travel Association | May 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) has been named co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, the bipartisan body of 23 members that champions efforts to increase and support travel to and within the United States. He joins Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serves as caucus co-chair. Senator Moran steps into the co-chair role previously held by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. “It’s always a joy to share the beauty of a sunset in the Flint Hills or the boyhood home and library of President Eisenhower in Abilene,” said Sen. Moran. “Tourism helps drive economic investment in local communities, and as co-chair of the Senate...
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Appoints Juergen Kreipl as General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | May 10, 2023
With the arrival of Juergen Kreipl, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes a seasoned hotelier with more than thirty years of experience in global luxury hospitality. With an illustrious career spanning premier destinations such as Berlin, Kuwait, Bangkok, Shanghai and most recently Geneva, Juergen is now poised to elevate the team member and guest experience at the top urban retreat in Indonesia’s capital. Growing up in the suburbs of Munich, Juergen was immersed in the traditions of hospitality from an early age. Helping at his family’s restaurant, he learned the value of building personal relationships with guests, which has held hi...
Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort Appoints Yannick Sorro as General Manager
May 10, 2023
Barú - May 10, 2023 - The Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort Hotel has just announced Frenchman Yannick Sorro as the property’s new general manager. With more than 10 years of experience in the hotel and tourism sector—including the past 4 years as general manager of Sofitel Mexico Reforma—Yannick has stood out for his management roles in various areas, including administration and food and beverage, as well as his expertise in managing luxury hotels. He holds an MBA in Hotel Management from EHL in Lausanne, Switzerland. Yannick has worked in luxury hotels in various cities around the world, including Four Seasons in Paris and...
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston Appoints Ahmed Yacout as General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | May 9, 2023
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, the Forbes Five Star luxury hotel, has named Ahmed Yacout as its new General Manager. A veteran team member with 16 years of service at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Yacout brings a wealth of hospitality management experience. His background includes his most recent role at the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in addition to posts at the brand’s renowned properties in Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Alexandria, Egypt. Located in the heart of the chic Back Bay neighbourhood, the 61-storey Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street was recently named the #1 hotel in Boston and one...
