Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Appoints Giuseppe Pucciarelli as Executive Chef
November 10, 2022
With a storied culinary career spanning four continents, Executive Chef Giuseppe Pucciarelli brings an exciting new international perspective to Four Seasons Resort Langkawi. For nearly 30 years, he has honed his craft in diverse kitchens around the world, from Italy, Portugal and the UK, to worldwide cruise liners, to Doha, Egypt and Turkey. A globetrotter with a passion for farm-to-table cuisine, Chef Jo (as he is popularly known) is now scripting a delicious new chapter at the luxurious island Resort. Expect a bevy of fresh and engaging dining experiences, including the newly launched Chef’s Breakfast – already a hot favourite a...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Kyle Brandon as General Manager of Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | November 10, 2022
COVINGTON, Ky., Nov. 10, 2022 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Kyle Brandon has been appointed the general manager of the Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport. Mr. Brandon brings over 9 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the director of accounting and human resources with Hersha Hospitality Management. "We are excited to welcome Kyle to the team," said Jennifer Porter, chief operations officer of Commonwealth Hotels. "We look forward to his strong leadership of the property's executive team." Prior to joining the Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport, Brandon served i...
The St. Regis Deer Valley Appoints Pierson B. Shields as New Executive Chef
The St. Regis Deer Valley | November 10, 2022
PARK CITY, UTAH- November 10, 2022- The St. Regis Deer Valley, located slopeside with ski-in ski-out access to Deer Valley’s pristine slopes and one of the world’s most luxurious Resorts, today announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef and new Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Executive Chef Pierson B. Shields will oversee all Culinary Operations at the Resort, including the Hotel’s signature restaurant, RIME, The Vintage Room, the St. Regis Bar, Mountain Terrace, the Library, banquets and events. Shields, who will oversee a staff of more than 50 cooks and stewards, will work in concert with the Resort's Consulting Chef...
Pimalai Resort & Spa Appoints Brice Borin as New General Manager
Pimalai Resort & Spa | November 9, 2022
KOH LANTA, THAILAND: Pimalai Resort & Spa, the five-star sanctuary on the southern Thai island of Koh Lanta, has appointed Mr. Brice Borin as its new General Manager. A well-known and highly respected hotelier, Brice has been a familiar figure in the Asian hospitality industry for almost 30 years and now embarks on the latest chapter of his impressive international career. He first arrived in Thailand in 1993, when, as Executive Chef at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, he introduced his native French culinary flair to the Thai capital and got a taste for life, work and culture in the “Land of Smiles”. Over the next three decades, Br...
Mainsail Promotes Bobby Nokley as New General Manager for Luminary Hotel & Co.
Mainsail Lodging & Development | November 8, 2022
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2022) – Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the promotion of assistant general manager Robert “Bobby” Nokley to general manager of the boutique 243-room riverfront hotel in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Nokley will oversee the hiring of new staff, guest and employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations, including a new food and beverage outlet coming to Luminary in early 2023. “Bobby has been a big part of Luminary from the start, and we couldn’t be happier to have him take the reins as general manager,” said Joe Collier, President and Founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “He knows t...
Lodgistics Appoints Wendy Zapach as Chief Revenue Officer, Jami Poe as Vice President, Sales
Lodgistics | November 8, 2022
Hotel Operations and Collaboration Platform Deepens its Management Team, Accelerates Growth RALEIGH, North Carolina – November 8, 2022 – Lodgistics, a hotel operations and collaboration platform built by hoteliers for hoteliers, announced the appointment of senior executives Wendy Zapach as Chief Revenue Officer, and Jami Poe as Vice President, Sales. Both accomplished industry leaders with deep hospitality and SaaS management experience, Zapach and Poe will further accelerate the expansion of the company’s people-focused operations platform, which is already in place at hundreds of branded hotels across the U.S. “I am thrill...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Todd Ertel as Chief Financial Officer
Arch Amenities Group | November 7, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Nov. 7, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of amenity management and consulting services for commercial and residential properties, including spas, fitness centers, meetings and events spaces, pools and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Todd Ertel as chief financial officer. A senior finance professional with 25 years’ experience in financial planning, operations and business development, Ertel will lead the accounting, finance and strategic mergers and acquisitions functions for Arch. He also will oversee all legal affairs for the company and collaborate with the senior le...
Makeready Names Jason Delcamp as General Manager of The Junto Opening Spring 2023
The Junto | November 7, 2022
[Columbus, Ohio] November 7, 2022 - If enthusiasm is contagious, Columbus’ newest and first independent lifestyle hotel has chosen exactly the right leader who will bring people together through partnership and hospitality for social connection and good times at The Junto. Jason Delcamp has been recruited from Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, where he led the team as General Manager to become the number one guest rated independent hotel and restaurant experience in the notable Cherry Creek market, just outside of Denver. The highly anticipated spring 2023 opening of The Junto will bring the first of Makeready’s unique lifestyle hotels...
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Appoints Leadership Positions
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel | November 4, 2022
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (November 4, 2022) – Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is pleased to announce the appointments of José Padín as General Manager and Shannon Vidal-Soto as Director of Sales. The iconic San Juan property is delighted to add two more members to their ever-growing and evolving hotel staff, as the property continues its mission to preserve the history of the iconic hotel while bringing offerings at the property into the future. José Padín, General Manager Padín brings a vast knowledge of hospitality and over 30 years of hotel industry experience to the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel team. Launching his career on the island, ...
The Broadmoor Names Abby Murtagh, New Vice President and Managing Director
The BROADMOOR | November 4, 2022
Colorado Springs, CO— November 4, 2022 —Jack Damioli, President and CEO of The Broadmoor, announced today that Abby Murtagh is joining the resort as Vice President and Managing Director. Ms. Murtagh will bring a fresh perspective as she oversees the resort operations for the 104-year-old property. Her focus is executing strategies that contribute to the resort’s financial success. A key element of her role will be to maintain and improve the resort's legendary Forbes 5-star, AAA 5-diamond service and enhance the property's coveted culture. She will begin her tenure with The Broadmoor on January 4, 2023.In addition to The Broadmoor...
Auro Hotels Appoints David Schuam as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Greenville
November 4, 2022
Greenville, SC, November 04, 2022- Auro Hotels is pleased to announce David Schaum has been hired as the General Manager at Hyatt Regency Greenville. In this role, Schaum will be responsible for the hotel's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the iconic 330-room property in the heart of downtown Greenville. Most recently, David was the General Manager for the Hilton Washington Dulles and prior to that, spent 4 years as Area General Manager of Hilton Charlotte University Place and Holiday Inn University Place. Under his leadership, the Hilton won the prestigious Hilton Travel With Purpose Award. David’s vast hosp...
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Appoints Nicola van Heemsbergen as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh | November 3, 2022
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (November 3, 2022) – Nicola van Heemsbergen from Belgium brings a wealth of culinary experience gleaned at some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants to his role as new executive chef at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. Van Heemsbergen embarked on his path as a professional chef almost 30 years ago when he completed a traineeship at t’Fornius, a Michelin-starred venue in the Belgian city of Antwerp that is rated as one of the country’s finest restaurants. And he has not looked back since those early years — setting out on a culinary odyssey as a chef that has taken him to glamorous locations around the world. N...
Alex Caceres Appointed New Director of Sales and Marketing at W Fort Lauderdale
W Fort Lauderdale | November 3, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – NOVEMBER 2022 – The team at W Fort Lauderdale is pleased to welcome industry veteran Alex Caceres as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, taking the helm to lead efforts for the hotel’s continued growth as a top provider of beachfront luxury. With more than 14 years of professional experience with the Marriott brand, Caceres has a strong background in sales and operations, and a proven track record of executive leadership in the sector. In this new role, Caceres is responsible for developing and maintaining strategies for revenue growth, managing sales and marketing talent, ensuring the passions of the W bran...
Great Wolf Resorts Names John Murphy as Chief Executive Officer
Great Wolf Resorts | November 3, 2022
CHICAGO – (Nov. 3, 2022) – Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. announced today that John Murphy, (“Murph”), will serve as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, taking over for Murray Hennessy who is retiring, but will continue to serve as an advisor to the company. Murphy is a seasoned hospitality executive with more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience. “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be following in Murray’s footsteps, leading this incredibly talented and enthusiastic Great Wolf team. It’s abundantly clear that this is a company with a strong culture that truly cares for its people, setting the founda...
Daniel Kerr appointed General Manager of Chatrium Grand Bangkok
Chatrium Grand Bangkok | November 2, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand, 2 November 2022: Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Chatrium Hospitality’s enhanced luxury collection, has announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Kerr as its General Manager, as it prepares to embark on a new era of Thai heritage-inspired hospitality from November 2022. A British national, Daniel has enjoyed a far reaching international career in the hospitality industry, including senior leadership roles with major companies in a wide spectrum of sectors and countries. Over the last 24 years, he has led the opening of properties all across Asia Pacific, including Starbucks Reserve Dewata in Bali, the w...
The Hiltons of Chicago Welcome New Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Mario Thompson
Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel | November 1, 2022
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel are pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Thompson as Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Thompson will lead a tenured team with 300+ years of collective hotelier commercial experience to complement a combined 347 years of hospitality excellence at these renowned historic Hilton hotels. Thompson brings more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 12 years in hospitality leadership roles, and has been with Hilton since 2009 across San Die...
USLI Hospitality Management Welcomes Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management
USLI Hospitality Management | October 31, 2022
NEW YORK, NY - USLI Hospitality Management, a proven hospitality and asset management organization, proficient in a complete range of services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management, Jennifer Shipman, to the USLI Hospitality Management executive team. In this role Jenn’s responsibilities will include sales team leadership, accelerating revenue by expanding USLI’s presence through new opportunities and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies. “I’m delighted to welcome Jenn to the USLI Hospitality Management team,” said Mark Rosinsky, CEO, USLI....
Loews Hotels & Co Appoints Alex Tisch CEO
Loews Hotels & Co | October 31, 2022
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 -- Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), announced that Alex Tisch will assume the role of CEO, effective January 1, 2023. In his new role, Alex will continue to work closely with Jonathan Tisch, who will become Executive Chairman, while remaining a member of the Office of the President and Co-Chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation. As President & CEO, Alex will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, as well as the development and execution of the organization's strategy and the management of capital and resource allocation. "Since joining L...
The St. Regis Goa Resort Appoints R. Srijith as Director of Sales and Marketing
The St. Regis Goa Resort | October 31, 2022
National, 31st October 2022: The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India – appoints Mr. R. Srijith as Director of Sales and Marketing. Srijith brings with him over a decade of experience and will be responsible for driving revenue through targeted strategies and overseeing all aspects of the sales and marketing department at The St. Regis Goa Resort. Having secured his MBA in Marketing and Hospitality Management from the Srinivas Institute of Management Studies, Mangalore University, Srijith began his journey, in the year 2008. Prior to The St. Regis Goa Resort, Srijith - a seasoned hosp...
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux, Appoints Derrin Abac as New Food & Beverage Director
Hotel Wailea | October 31, 2022
(WAILEA, MAUI) October 31, 2022 – Derrin Abac has joined Hotel Wailea, Hawaii’s only Relais and Châteaux property, as Director of Food and Beverage to lead the resort-wide culinary team including The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, the property’s acclaimed signature restaurant, and Birdcage Bar, an open-air lounge concept with dramatic island views. Continuing Hotel Wailea’s tradition of supporting local talent in the state of Hawaii, Derrin is a fourth-generation Maui resident with an esteemed background having worked at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui and earned his Advanced Sommelier accreditation from the Court...
Ron Pietruszka Appointed Executive Chef of Fairmont Century Plaza
Fairmont Century Plaza | October 31, 2022
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 31, 2022) - Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles’ luxury landmark hotel, today announced the appointment of Ron Pietruszka as executive chef. With decades of culinary experience spanning the globe, and numerous industry accolades, Pietruszka brings his expertise to the 400-room Los Angeles hotel. “We’re pleased to welcome Ron Pietruszka as executive chef of Fairmont Century Plaza,” said Philip Barnes, Regional Vice President of Southern California & General Manager, Fairmont Century Plaza. “Ron’s luxury hotel culinary experience from around the world make him a hugely valued addition to the wonderf...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Appoints Fleetwood Covington as New Executive Chef at Seagar’s
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | October 31, 2022
SOUTH WALTON, Florida – October 31, 2022 – Northwest Florida’s all-encompassing destination resort, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, names Fleetwood Covington as the new Executive Chef at the onsite Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. In his new role, Fleetwood will oversee all aspects of the AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse’s culinary initiatives to ensure consistency in presentation and quality of all dishes. “Our team has built a strong reputation for providing excellence in the overall dining experience,” said Frank Flautt, co-founder of Sandcastle Resorts, the management team behind Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Re...
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Introduces Newly Appointed General Manager Sean Mosher
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | October 27, 2022
From the sandy beaches of Samui to the verdant greens of Chiang Mai, Sean Mosher moves within the Resorts of Thailand collection to take over as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, in a picturesque coastal fishing town, Sean has always had a fondness for nature and the outdoors - two things he feels are key to making a destination. Arriving now in the tropical haven that is Chiang Mai, he is sure to feel at home. Starting out with a diploma in hospitality services from his hometown alma mater, Sean began his career with the Delta Bar...
Antoine Lhomme Named New Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | October 27, 2022
Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Antoine Lhomme as the new Director of Food and Beverage. A hospitality industry veteran with 15 years of international food and beverage experience, the appointment marks his first Four Seasons post after a three-year stint as the executive assistant manager in charge of food and beverage at La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel in Saint-Martin. “I am looking forward to welcoming Antoine to our Four Seasons family,” says Yvette Thomas-Henry, Regional Vice President and General Manager o...
