Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Nomadix Appoints Wireless Technology Sales Leader Carl Jefferys to Asia Pacific Region
Nomadix | February 13, 2023
Focus on Accelerating Regional Momentum with Hospitality and Multi-Tenant Partner LOS ANGELES, Calif. – February 13, 2023 — Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced Carl Jefferys as Director of Partner Sales, APAC. With a long history in wireless technology, Jefferys will provide expanded leadership and regional focus to continue building on the company’s growth and momentum in APAC through strategic alignment with partners across key verticals. Jefferys brings over 40 years of experience in sales and business development to his new role at Nomadix. He has a proven track re...
Marc Selinger Appointed General Manager of Meliá Chiang Mai
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | February 13, 2023
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (February 13, 2023) – A seasoned professional with substantial hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has been appointed general manager of Meliá Chiang Mai. Spaniard Marc Selinger has taken charge of the 260-key hotel that opened in April last year in the heart of Chiang Mai city in Thailand’s mountainous north. Marc Selinger has worked for Meliá Hotels International for the past seven years. Before joining Meliá Chiang Mai this month, he was the acting general manager and hotel manager at Meliá Hanoi in Vietnam, and the director of operations at Meliá Yangon in Myanmar. He started his career in room di...
LodgIQ Appoints Chris Connar as Vice President of Business Development
LodgIQ | February 9, 2023
Hospitality tech veteran to drive strategic growth and support demand for the industry-leading AI-powered revenue management system Silicon Valley, CA (Feb 9, 2023) – Silicon Valley-based LodgIQ™, the AI-powered revenue management technology provider, announced that it has appointed hotel industry veteran Chris Connar to the key role of Vice President of Business Development. In this newly created position at LodgIQ, Chris is responsible for driving strategic new business to support the company’s strategy. Chris Connar is an accomplished and respected technology professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industr...
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Appoints Food & Beverage Leadership
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | February 9, 2023
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is pleased to announce key appointments to their Food & Beverage team – Executive Chef Victor Palma and Director of Food & Beverage Dan Daughtry. Opening in summer 2023, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort marks the Rosewood brand’s first flag in Hawai’i, and the property is set to honor and celebrate the island’s rich culture and native ingredients through its dynamic food and beverage programming. Both Chef Victor and Dan will bring their expertise to launch the resort’s five distinct outlets, offering guests a range of culinary experiences from Hawaiian comfort food to fine dining. Executive C...
TradeWinds Island Resorts Names Rob Ferguson as New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
TradeWinds Island Resorts | February 9, 2023
PETE BEACH, Fla. (Feb.9, 2023) – The TradeWinds Island Resorts – the Island Grand Resort and RumFish Beach Resort – located along acres of sugary white beaches on the island of St. Pete Beach, Florida, has announced Rob Ferguson as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this position, Ferguson will develop, drive, and lead new business opportunities for the popular beachfront landmark. He will also support prospective accounts and collaborate and mentor inside sales team members. Ferguson will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and maintain relationships with area visitor bureaus, travel agents, meeting planners and other...
Key International and Shaner Hotels Name Craig Barnett General Manager of SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Shaner Hotels | February 9, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023—Key International, a real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Craig Barnett has been named general manager of the 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Fla. Set to open its doors to guests Spring of 2023, Shaner will operate the hotel on behalf of ownership, Key International. “With his background opening and operating new hotels, Craig is the ideal candidate to lead the soon-to-open SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront,” said Jeff Truhla...
The Elms Hotel and Spa Appoints Christian Arriaga as New Executive Chef
The Elms Hotel and Spa | February 9, 2023
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, (February 9, 2023) – The Elms Hotel and Spa, a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Arriaga as Executive Chef. In his new role, Arriaga will lead the historic property’s signature Three Owls restaurant, curating specialty menus and overseeing banquet events, The Tavern, Cafe Soterian, and oversee the culinary team as a whole. Before joining The Elms Hotel & Spa team, Arriaga was most recently at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW), serving as the Executive Sous Chef since 2020 and as the Chef de Cuisine beginning in 2017. During this time ...
Leila Ortiz Appointed as Executive Chef for Hotel Lucine Opening Spring 2023
Hotel Lucine | February 9, 2023
Galveston, TX (February 9, 2023) – Hotel Lucine is proud and excited to announce the hiring of Leila Ortiz as its Executive Chef. Ortiz will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen at the hotel, including the all-day menu at its lobby restaurant, rooftop bar, and pool, as well as The Fancy, Hotel Lucine’s premiere restaurant with its 55 seats and “American Fine-ish Dining.” Ortiz comes to Hotel Lucine after stints abroad in the kitchens of the Sheraton and Westin Hotels, but also notably as Sous Chef of New York’s Momofuku Noodle Bar and as Sous Chef and Operations Manager for Houston’s UBPreserv. With Texas r...
Graduate Hotels Hires Andrea Melotti as Executive Vice President of Operations
Graduate Hotels | February 9, 2023
Nashville, Tenn., - February 2023 - Graduate Hotels® announced today the appointment of Andrea Melotti as Executive Vice President of Operations for the brand. Melotti will drive strategic support and operational success across Graduate Hotels’ more than 30 hotels across the U.S. and U.K. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrea to the Graduate Hotels team as we continue to expand and evolve our offerings and consistently strengthen the day-to-day on-property experience for both guests and visitors,” said Kevin Osterhaus, President, Graduate Hotels. “His wealth of knowledge and outstanding track record of success at scale will prove to b...
Kristofer Bremström Appointed Complex Director of Food and Beverage of Aruba Marriott Complex
February 8, 2023
PALM BEACH, ARUBA - February 2023 – Kristofer Bremström has been appointed complex director of food and beverage at Aruba Marriott Complex. In this new role, Bremström is tasked with overseeing the business and operating budget plans to ensure optimum guest satisfaction, menu development, sales potential, and work hand in hand with the complex executive chef, Andres Davila, to lead all food and beverage, culinary, banquet and events operations for the complex, which includes the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba Surf Club and Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. Bremström brings nearly two decades of culinary and hospit...
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Appoints Saul Umaña as Culinary Director
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa | February 8, 2023
(La Fortuna, Costa Rica – February 8, 2023) - Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is pleased to welcome Saul Umaña as the new Culinary Director. Returning to his native Costa Rica with five years of international culinary experience, Umaña is tasked with elevating the gastronomy offering, positioning the resort as a top culinary destination firmly rooted in Costa Rican flavors and traditions. In his role as Culinary Director, Umaña will execute what he is best known for: marrying delectable flavors with stunning presentation and exceptional service to create a unique haute cuisine experience. Umaña will develop new food and beverage pro...
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes Mark Libunao as New Executive Chef
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection | February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 - The Island of Hawaii’s Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection announces the appointment of Mark Libunao as the new Executive Chef of its premier oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse. Chef Mark is already an integral part of the Mauna Lani team having worked on CanoeHouse’s reopening as Sous Chef from March 2021 to June 2022, after which he assumed the role of Chef de Cuisine at Mauna Lani. Originally from Hilo, Hawai’i, Chef Mark is an instrumental component of the Mauna Lani team, bolstering CanoeHouse as a well-loved culinary destination and gathering place for generations of guests. Prior to his appointment to Exec...
My Place Hotels Appoints Jeff Thomas as Vice President of Marketing
My Place Hotels | February 8, 2023
ABERDEEN, SD — February 8, 2023 — My Place Hotels of America has added Jeff Thomas as vice president of marketing and Bruce Sneller as vice president of leadership development to its executive team to bolster its support for its franchisees through additional investments in traditional, digital, and social marketing efforts, and leadership development at the property level. Both executives report directly to Matthew Campbell, chief operating officer and chief legal officer of My Place Hotels. "Adding Bruce and Jeff to the team represents a significant step in our company's growth and development,” Campbell said. "They ar...
Katherine Lugar to Join Hilton as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Hilton | February 7, 2023
MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katherine Lugar as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective April 2023. She most recently served as CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA) and prior to ABA was the president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hilton's corporate affairs department includes the communications, government affairs and ESG functions globally for the company. Lugar will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as a member of the executive committee. "I’ve known Katherine for many years and long admired her unique ability to drive b...
IntercityHotel Welcomes Four New General Managers at Four Locations
Deutsche Hospitality | February 7, 2023
Burkhard Kohlhoff appointed new General Manager in Lübeck, Michael Nöske in Hamburg, Nikolaus Kunz in Karlsruhe and Oliver Schoppmann in Vienna Frankfurt am Main, February 7th, 2023 Four “new” familiar faces in Lübeck, Hamburg, Karlsruhe and Vienna: Burkhard Kohlhoff will move from IntercityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe to IntercityHotel Lübeck as General Manager on May 1st, 2023. In Hamburg, he will be succeeded by Michael Nöske, who recently worked as General Manager at IntercityHotel Vienna. His position will be taken over by the hotels’ Deputy Director Oliver Schoppmann. Also, Nikolaus Kunz is moving as General Manager from...
Rudy Sharp Appointed Complex General Manager for Viewline Resort Snowmass and Wildwood Snowmass
February 7, 2023
SNOWMASS, COLO. (February 7, 2023) – Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection and Wildwood Snowmass are pleased to announce the appointment of Rudy Sharp as complex general manager. A seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry with more than two decades of experience, Sharp oversees all daily operations at Viewline Resort Snowmass and Wildwood Snowmass, which last year debuted following $40 million in renovations including elevated interiors and exteriors, enhanced culinary offerings, and curated guest programming. “Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection and Wildwood Snowmass are iconic ski-in/ski-out properties in...
Maybourne Hotel Group Appoints Roland Fasel as Chief Operating Officer
Maybourne Hotel Group | February 7, 2023
Maybourne Hotel Group, operator of London’s most legendary and prestigious hotels Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, as well as international properties The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland Fasel as Chief Operating Officer, from April 2023. Swiss-born, Fasel, has almost 30 years of global experience within the hospitality industry, with a distinguished career spanning three continents with luxury hotel groups. His most recent role was with the Aman Collection where he was Chief Operating Officer for the last six years, and before that, an eight year tenure at The...
Jeremie de Fombelle Appointed as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Lux Collective
February 7, 2023
Singapore, 7 February 2023 – Global hospitality group The Lux Collective announces the appointment of Jeremie de Fombelle as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. In line with its vision of developing talents from within, this promotion emphasised the Group’s commitment to identify and take the best out of its people. A passionate hotelier, Jeremie hails from France where he graduated from the Vatel International Business School (Paris) after attending the University of Law of Paris (France) and graduate programmes at Cornell University (GMP, PDP - USA). With over two decades of leadership and operational experience in luxury hospi...
Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah Welcomes Adrian Chua as New General Manager
Aloft Hotels | February 7, 2023
Langkawi, Malaysia – 7 February 2022: Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes Adrian Chua, as the newly appointed General Manager for the island hotel. With over 30 years of international experience in the hospitality industry and F&B, Adrian has a wealth of knowledge that he intends to share with the sassy 4-star property. Having graduated with a Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management from KDU College and holding a Certificate of Revenue Management (Hospitality) from HSMAI Academy, Adrian recently completed his Masters in Business Administration from University Tun Abdul Razak. His career began in the Garden Hotel Johor, first a...
Midas Hospitality Appoints Leadership Team for Residence Inn by Marriott Opening in Clayton, Missouri
February 6, 2023
(St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 6, 2023) Midas Enterprises – a leading hotel development, investment, construction, and management company – through its hospitality division Midas Hospitality recently named John Kudla as General Manager and Leslie Havens as Director of Sales & Marketing for its Residence Inn by Marriott in Clayton, Mo. The $47 million hotel is scheduled to open late February 2023. Kudla will manage all aspects of the hotel’s daily operations, which includes overseeing the property’s strategic business development while simultaneously delivering the ultimate guest experience. Kudla has nearly 35 years of experience in the ...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Kevin Shah as New General Manager at Residence Inn Long Island East End
Residence Inn Long Island East End | February 6, 2023
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (February 6, 2023) – New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Kevin Shah as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott ® Long Island East End. Mr. Shah, a 20-year hospitality veteran, brings tremendous experience and knowledge to the position. Most recently, he was general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Bloomington, Ill. Shah also served as regional director of operations for multiple hotels, including Marriott, Hilton, Carlson and Wyndham. He has been the opening general manager and director of sales and marketing for variou...
Heinrich Morio Appointed General Manager at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
CHIVA-SOM | February 6, 2023
06 February 2023: Chiva-Som International Health Resorts, a global pioneer in wellness and transforming lifestyles, is delighted to welcome Heinrich Morio as general manager at its newest wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, located in Qatar. In this role, Morio will be responsible for managing the resort’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operations, while maintaining focus on providing an environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. A dual US and German National, Morio’s hospitality career spans more than 30 years, most of which have been spent in the management team of some of the world’s ...
Dusit International Appoints Makoto Yamashita as Pre-Opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM – Kyoto, Japan
Dusit International | February 3, 2023
BANGKOK, Feb 3, 2023 - Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Makoto Yamashita as pre-opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM - Kyoto, Japan. Marking an important milestone in Dusit's ongoing global expansion, the 114-key ASAI Kyoto Shijo is one of two Dusit-branded properties set to debut in Japan this year. It is scheduled to soft open in June 2023, followed by Dusit Thani Kyoto, Japan, in September 2023. With more than three decades of marketing and operational experience behind him, Mr Yamashita has worked in corporate and property roles for renowned ...
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Chief Capital Officer, Global Principal and Chief Investment Officer
Valor Hospitality Partners | February 3, 2023
ATLANTA, February 3, 2023 – Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hospitality firm, announced the appointments of Chief Capital Officer, Steve Cesinger as well as Chief Investment Officer and Global Principal, Brandon Hatfield today. Coupled with Valor’s Global Strategic plan and strong performance across the globe, these changes will allow the brand to continue executing the vision and projected growth to create meaningful experiences for guests. Global Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer Steve Cesinger will assume his new role as Chief Capital Officer and will continue to build and nurture Valor’s strategic relati...
