Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Welcomes Back Mazen Saleh as General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 13, 2023
Mazen Saleh, a 20-year Four Seasons veteran and an adored-by-all leader, has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the iconic island’s award-winning Five Star, Five Diamond Resort. Mazen’s creative side and collaborative spirit are among his exceptional hotelier qualities, driving the success of his most recent role as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, which just celebrated its milestone one-year anniversary. Here, Mazen partnered with the property’s global visionaries, built the Hotel’s team, and created experiences property-wide, from Fort Lauderdale’s best ocean-view...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Dorian Phillips as General Manager of The Springhill Suites by Marriott Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | March 13, 2023
COVINGTON, Ky., March 13, 2023 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Dorian Phillips has been promoted to general manager of the Springhill Suites by Marriott Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Phillips brings over 13 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the assistant general manager for the Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center. "Dorian's appointment is another example of our commitment to promote from within," said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "His energy, enthusiasm, and regional experience will be an asset to thi...
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Promotes Aaron Stiles to Vice President of Operations
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club | March 10, 2023
Ponte Vedra, Florida (March 10, 2023) – The AAA Five-Diamond oceanfront resort, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club—part of the Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts, alongside The Lodge & Club—is excited to announce the promotion of Aaron Stiles as Vice President of Operations for Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. “We’re thrilled to celebrate Aaron’s promotion to the Vice President of Operations at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club,” said Michael Gordon, Vice President and General Manager of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. “Previously, as the Director of Food & Beverage, Aaron demonstrated his acumen and talent for management by continuing to positio...
Magnuson Hotels Independent Collection Welcomes Wafer 450 in Santa Clara California
Magnuson Hotels | March 10, 2023
Magnuson Hotels today announced the addition of Wafer 450 to its Independent Collection portfolio. The 31-room hotel located in Santa Clara is the fourth property added to Magnuson Hotels by California’s Stay Cal Hospitality since 2020, and the 19th hotel the group represents in California. Wafer 450 is located less than 3 miles from San Jose International Airport and Levi’s Stadium. It is a short drive away from corporate offices of leading semiconductor companies like Intel, NVIDIA, AMD and global technology brands Google, Facebook, Netflix and Salesforce. Other attractions nearby include California’s Great America, the Intel Mu...
Andrew Archibald Appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Bermuda
Rosewood Bermuda | March 10, 2023
Rosewood Bermuda, the premier 200-acre, seaside resort in Tucker's Point, has appointed Andrew Archibald as its new Managing Director. In his new role, Andrew will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort, including the luxurious 88-room hotel, Tucker's Point Private Member's Club, Tucker's Point Beach Club, and the award-winning, Charles Banks-designed Tucker's Point Golf Club. In addition, he will work closely with the Bermuda Tourism Authority to support the resort's mission of providing guests with immersive experiences and authentic programming. Andrew comes from within the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts family, having join...
Marriott Irvine Spectrum Appoints Che Sutton as General Manager
Marriott Irvine Spectrum | March 10, 2023
IRVINE, Calif. (March 10, 2023) - Located in the heart of the business and entertainment hub of Irvine, California, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the appointments of Che Sutton to general manager, Nelson Sanchez to executive chef and Charline Bianchi to director of room operations. The 271-room forward-thinking, next-gen hotel, is equipped with upscale accommodations including 50 Residential Suites, a sparkling outdoor pool, more than 18,000 square feet of meetings and event space, the farm-to-table restaurant, Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen, and a stunning rooftop bar, Hive & Honey. Che Sutton, General Manager Thoughtfu...
Hotel Haya Appoints Eric McHugh as New Executive Chef
Hotel Haya | March 8, 2023
TAMPA, FL (March 8, 2023) – Hotel Haya in Ybor City proudly announces the arrival of Chef Eric McHugh as the new Executive Chef of Flor Fina. At the helm of the Latin and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Chef McHugh has crafted a refreshed menu that celebrates the heritage and diversity of the restaurant’s destination, while infusing wow factors via extravagant and beautiful presentations. “As befits a restaurant in the heart of Tampa Bay’s most historic neighborhood, Flor Fina’s new menu draws inspiration from Ybor City’s diverse mix of Cuban, Spanish, Italian and other cultures to create a blend of flavors and a din...
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Appoints Albert Park as Executive Chef
South Coast Winery | March 8, 2023
TEMECULA, Calif. – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa has named seasoned culinary professional Albert Park as its new executive chef at this multi-award-winning winery and luxurious wine country resort. Prior to this appointment, Park served as executive sous chef at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Calif., overseeing Talbot Grill. In his new position, Park’s responsibilities include overseeing culinary operations of the resort’s signature all-day The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, where he is supervising the kitchen team as they launch newly created menus featuring innovative California cuisine sourced seasonally, responsibly and loc...
1 Hotels Appoints Onal Kucuk as General Manager at 1 Hotel Nashville
1 Hotel Nashville | March 8, 2023
NASHVILLE, TN – 1 Hotel Nashville, Nashville’s first mission-driven sustainable luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Onal Kucuk as general manager. Kucuk will spearhead all operations and strategic goals for the property, and oversee the 178 guest rooms and 37 suites, as well as 1 Kitchen Nashville, Harriet’s Rooftop, Neighbors Café and Bamford Wellness Spa. Most recently in the role of general manager at The Guild Hotel in San Diego, Kucuk brings extensive experience in luxury and lifestyle hotels. Previously, Kucuk spent several years with Hyatt, from Ventana Big Sur, a luxury coastal resort, to Thompson Chica...
Daniela Trovato Appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager With Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 7, 2023
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts leader Daniela Trovato has been promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club, with regional responsibilities including guidance of South Florida’s four distinct properties including Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Four Seasons Hotel Miami, and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. “I am honoured and excited to be part of Four Seasons recent growth in South Florida and to be given the opportunity to respect and expand each of these unique destinations while maintaining and enhancing their individual personalities,” says Da...
KSL Resorts Appoints David Makarsky as Managing Director for Camelback Resort
Camelback Resort | March 7, 2023
TANNERSVILLE, Penn. – Camelback Resort, a year-round recreational destination nestled in the Pocono Mountains managed by KSL Resorts, has named David Makarsky its new managing director. In his new position, Makarsky takes over all management for the 560-acre resort – an expansive retreat offering a full range of indoor and outdoor activities and adventures from world class skiing to Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor waterpark. According to Kit Pappas, vice president for KSL Resorts, Makarsky is a seasoned hospitality industry executive with a vast range of industry experience and is well equipped for his new role. “David is a true lea...
Atlantis Paradise Island Appoints François Gauthier as Vice President Food & Beverage
Atlantis Paradise Island | March 7, 2023
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Atlantis Paradise Island appoints François Gauthier, Vice President Food & Beverage. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Gauthier was most recently the Director of Operations for W Boston Hotel, and previously held other notable positions including Director of Food & Beverage for The Westin Montreal, The Westin Boston Waterfront and Marriott Boston Long Wharf. As Vice President of Food & Beverage at Atlantis Paradise Island, Gauthier will oversee the resort’s extensive bar, lounge and nightclub experiences, including the beverage programs for Paranza by Michelin-starred c...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Abby Nurre as Director of Sales and Marketing of Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | March 6, 2023
COVINGTON, Ky., March 6, 2023 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Abby Nurre has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center. Ms. Nurre brings over 7 years of hospitality experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the property's assistant director of sales since joining the Hyatt in 2019. "We are excited to promote from within," said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "Abby will be integral in ensuring the Hyatt Regency continues to remain at the forefront of hospitality in Denver. We are...
Panama’s Hotel La Compañía Appoints Anya Buitrago as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Hotel La Compañía | March 6, 2023
CASCO ANTIGUO, Panama – March 6, 2023 – Hotel La Compañía, the first hotel in Central America to be part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, is thrilled to welcome Anya Buitrago as Director of Sales & Marketing. The hotel, which was originally built as a Jesuit convent in 1688, opened last April to offer guests the ideal location for an authentic, cultural vacation experience. At Hotel La Compañía, Buitrago will be responsible for managing all sales and marketing strategies, tactics, and promotions to strategically generate awareness and sales across audiences within the luxury travel, leisure, culinary, wellness, meetings, groups...
Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York Appoints Adam Klein as Vice President
Groupe Barrière | March 6, 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (March 6, 2023) – Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York is pleased to appoint Adam Klein as Vice President and Diana M Chan as Executive Director of Sales. The pair brings years of experience and a deep knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry to one of New York’s newest luxury hotels. Adam and Diana will help ensure the property’s continued success into the future. Adam Klein, Vice President Adam Klein, a graduate of Boston University, is a hospitality industry veteran with 23 years of experience in executive roles. He spent most of his career with Turnberry and Fontainebleau Development, develop...
Chris Luersen Named General Manager of The Eddy Taproom & Hotel in Golden, Colorado
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel | March 6, 2023
GOLDEN, Colorado – March 6, 2023 –Chris Luersen has been appointed general manager of The Eddy Taproom & Hotel in Golden, Colorado. A third-generation hotelier, Luersen brings more than a decade of hospitality experience and a deep knowledge of the Front Range market to The Eddy. He is replacing John Drugan who has been promoted to regional director of operations, openings and transitions for CoralTree, which manages property. “Hospitality is all about making guests feel like family,” said Luersen. “With a grandfather and father both in the business, I grew up in the hospitality industry and it was ultimately the excitemen...
The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of Summer 2023 Opening
Autograph Collection® Hotels | March 6, 2023
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 6, 2023) - White Lodging is pleased to announce the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection. Juan Flores has filled the role of General Manager at the hotel and Libby Nations is the new Director of Sales and Marketing. The 253-room hotel, complete with its outdoor garden oasis and restored historic bungalows, is the first Autograph Collection hotel in San Antonio and set to open in the summer of 2023. Juan brings more than 20 years of experience to his position as General Manager. He previously worked with the Valencia Hotel Group in various l...
Marisa Fernandes Appointed to the Role of General Manager at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 2, 2023
Marisa Fernandes has been named General Manager at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania starting January 2023. She assumes this role after having joined the Lodge team as the Resort Manager in September 2021. Her leadership over the past year has seen the Lodge thrive on delivering the exceptional guest and employee experiences it is renowned for. Fernandes grew up with a dream to travel the world. With a degree in International Relations and Communications Law, she never imagined that the hospitality industry would be the ticket to achieving her ambitions, yet a short internship at a hotel in her hometown of Lamego, Port...
Naples Grande Beach Resort Appoints Jim O’Connor as New Executive Chef
Naples Grande Beach Resort | March 2, 2023
Naples, FL. (March 2, 2023) -- Naples Grande Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim O’Connor as Executive Chef. As the new Executive Chef, O’Connor will oversee all of Naples Grande Beach Resort’s culinary offerings, including The Catch of the Pelican, Mantra Lounge, Rhode’s End, Aura, Gulf Coast Oasis, Spressi Marketplace, The Sunset Veranda, In-Room Dining, and Banquets including the resort’s tremendous conventions and lavish social events. O’Connor will lead the Naples Grande Beach Resort culinary teams, oversee creative ideation and programming, and manage the operations of all food and beverage establis...
Hotel Washington Appoints New Additions to Leadership Team
Hotel Washington | March 2, 2023
Washington, D.C., (March 2, 2023) – In an exciting moment of transformation, Hotel Washington is proud to announce the growth of its executive team as the iconic hotel reclaims its flagship name and is poised to introduce refreshed branding and property enhancements. Honoring its storied past, the hotel continues to cement itself as a modern luxury hotel and build upon its success with the appointment of Stephane Vogel as General Manager and Julia Quinn as Director of Sales & Marketing. Additionally, the luxury destination strengthens its culinary team with the appointment of Anne-Sophie Litzler as Director of Food & Beverage, and ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Appoints Olivier Lau as General Manager
March 1, 2023
MCLEAN, VA (March 2023) - The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is proud to announce the recent appointment of Olivier Lau to the role of General Manager. With nearly two decades of hospitality experience, Olivier brings a plethora of knowledge to his new title, where he will continue to establish the hotel as a luxury destination in picturesque Northern Virginia. In this role, he will also have oversight for The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington D.C., with their shared Guidance Team members supporting both locations. “We are thrilled to welcome Olivier to lead our enthusiastic teams of Ladies and Gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corne...
NIZUC Resort & Spa Welcomes Alfonso Martínez as New General Manager
NIZUC Resort & Spa | March 1, 2023
Mr. Alfonso Martínez is excited to embark on a new journey with NIZUC Resort & Spa, continuing his notable career working worldwide with leading hospitality brands. With an impressive vision in place for the future, Mr. Martínez is thrilled to spearhead leadership of NIZUC Resort & Spa with a focus on the attention to detail and flexibility that today's luxury travelers’ desire. He believes that NIZUC's team is the hotel's most vital asset. He will continue encouraging collaboration to ensure strong training, motivation for success, and dedication to providing the best experience for our guests. Born and raised in Mexico, betwee...
Bequia Beach Hotel Appoints Elisabeth Alleyne as General Manager
Bequia Beach Hotel | March 1, 2023
Bequia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, March 2023: Bequia Beach Hotel is pleased to announce its appointment of Elisabeth Alleyne as General Manager. This is the first time the ownership has appointed a General Manager and marks an exciting new chapter for this family-run, Caribbean hotel. With a career in hospitality that spans over 20 years, Elisabeth has a wealth of experience within the luxury travel industry. Originally from Sweden, Elisabeth fell in love with the Caribbean during a personal visit and relocated to Barbados in 2007. Over her career, Elisabeth has managed teams in hotels across islands such as Barbados, Jamaica and Grena...
Jay Sarkar Joins Meyer Jabara Hotels as Chief Financial Officer
Meyer Jabara Hotels | March 1, 2023
With 30+ years in hospitality, Sarkar plans to sustain the company’s financial success by growing third-party management contracts and streamlining accounting processes [Danbury, Conn., March 1, 2023] — Meyer Jabara Hotels emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. The management and ownership group is coming off a record-setting year. To keep the company on this trajectory for financial stability and growth, MJH appointed 30+ year hotel finance veteran Jay Sarkar as Chief Financial Officer. “In today’s economy, average daily rates and revenues are up; that’s the good news,” said MJH President Justin Jabara. “The bad ne...
