Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Davidson Hospitality Group Promotes Bill Hanson to Vice President, Food & Beverage
Davidson Restaurant Group | October 27, 2022
ATLANTA (October 27, 2022) – Award-winning hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group announces the promotion of Bill Hanson to Vice President, Food & Beverage within Davidson Restaurant Group, the company’s dedicated food and beverage operating vertical. Creating the optimal guest journey, attention to detail and casually sophisticated service remain cornerstones of Hanson’s hospitality philosophy. To provide support and guidance to property leaders, Hanson created financial tools geared toward forecast accuracy and fiscal responsibility. Hanson also orchestrated an enterprise-wide system shift, broadening utiliz...
Brigette Bienvenu Joins The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Bal Harbour as Market Director of Sales and Marketing
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C | October 26, 2022
MIAMI, FL - October 26, 2022 - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour are thrilled to announce the appointment of the new Market Director of Sales and Marketing, Brigette Bienvenu. Brigette joins as a member of the hotels’ Guidance Team and will provide strategic leadership while presiding over the Sales and Marketing discipline. Brigette’s strengths lie in building high-performance teams and taking luxurious experiences to totally new heights. She is dedicated to mentoring, guiding, and inspiring her colleagues to truly embody the culture and spirit of The Ritz-Carlton brand. This encourages her team to provide...
Dubai Holding Appoints Katerina Giannouka as New Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Group
Dubai Holding | October 26, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 26, 2022-- Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, today announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jumeirah Group (www.Jumeirah.com) as of December 2022. A recognised professional in the international hospitality industry, Giannouka joins Jumeirah Group with 20 years of experience in business leadership, operations, hotel development, asset management and strategic advisory. Katerina joins Jumeirah Group from Radisson Hotel Group, where, as President Asia-Pacific since 2017, she led the execution of a...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Key Leadership Positions at Its Milwaukee Properties
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | October 26, 2022
Brandon Drusch promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel; Dana Johnson promoted to succeed Drusch as general manager of Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel MILWAUKEE-- Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotions of Brandon Drusch and Dana Johnson at its Milwaukee hotels. Drusch was promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, succeeding Tim Smith who re...
Mainsail Lodging & Development Appoints New Leadership at Corporate Office and Florida Residence Inn
Mainsail Lodging & Development | October 26, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2022) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the promotions of Tom Haines to Vice President of Operations and Transitions; and Charles “Charlie” Albanos to Vice President of Operations. Additionally, Becky Hayes has returned to Mainsail as General Manager and Director of Sales for the Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel. The three have assumed their new positions on the executive team of the Tampa-based hospitality company, which develops and operates lodging products throughout the United States and Caribbean. For the past five years, Tom Haines has served as Vice President of Operations for Mainsai...
Pineapple Hospitality Company Appoints Todd Boysen As President and Chief Executive Officer
Staypineapple | October 25, 2022
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 25, 2022 -- Pineapple Hospitality Company, owner and operator of the Staypineapple brand of hotels based in the Pacific Northwest, announces the appointment of Todd Boysen as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. "As Founder and Owner of Pineapple Hospitality Company as well as Chief Creator of the Staypineapple brand, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Todd Boysen as CEO. It is my pleasure to assume the Chairman of the Board role as well as continue as Chief Pineapple Officer," stated Michelle Barnet, Chief Pineapple Officer. "Todd joined Staypineapple as CFO in 2013 and became CO...
Spire Hospitality Strengthens Leadership Team for Orlando and Nashville Properties
Spire Hospitality | October 25, 2022
IRVING, TX — October 25, 2022 — Spire Hospitality, a nationally recognized third-party hotel management company, has appointed Anna Stone as director of marketing and development of The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando in Orlando, FL, and John Schilling as regional managing director of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. and The Grove Resort and Water Park Orlando. Stone has led the sales and marketing efforts of multiple brands in focused- and full-service properties across the country. Most recently, she was with Spire Hospitality as the director of sales and marketing at the DoubleTree by ...
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Appoints New Director of Culinary, Ivan Alvarez
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi | October 25, 2022
October 2022, Maldives: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Ivan Alvarez as its new Director of Culinary, who will oversee culinary operations across the resort’s eleven uniquely positioned dining venues. With over 20 years of culinary experience and a certificate from CIFP Hospitality Management School in Gijón, Spain, Ivan was inspired to become a chef by watching his auntie cook on special family occasions, dreaming that he too would be able to create the same happiness through his food creations. Originally from the Canary Islands, Ivan began his culinary career in 2002 at the one-Mich...
Dorchester Collection Appoints Arabella El Barkouki as Global Director of Sales
Dorchester Collection | October 25, 2022
London, 25 October, 2022 – Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Arabella El Barkouki as global director of sales, effective immediately. Reporting to Philip Morris, Dorchester Collection’s vice president, commercial, Arabella is responsible for leading the brand’s global sales teams, developing sales strategies to support growth and spearheading policies, objectives and initiatives across the portfolio of current and future hotels. Arabella brings over 20 years of leadership experience from the luxury hospitality industry to her role. This appointment marks a return for Arabella to Dorchester Collection. She firs...
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Welcomes Andrea Montuori as Executive Chef
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | October 24, 2022
Dubai, UAE – October 24, 2022 – St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has recently appointed Andrea Montuori as their new Executive Chef. Montuori will oversee all food and beverage offerings at the luxury property’s six distinct dining venues, that include an Asian specialty restaurant, a modern Italian restaurant that features a grand staircase, an underground wine cellar restaurant, a shack style restaurant, a signature overwater bar that rolls out stunning views of dramatic sunset, and a pop-up restaurant in the middle of the resort. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hotel business, Montuori brings his Michel...
Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson to Step Down as IHG’s Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of Strategy
IHG Hotels & Resorts | October 21, 2022
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG or the Company) [LON:IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces that Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will step down from the Board and his role as Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of Strategy to take up a new position outside of IHG. Paul will leave IHG in six months’ time and the Company has begun the process of appointing a successor. Paul joined IHG in 2004 and held a number of senior roles before being appointed CFO and to the Board and Executive Committee in 2014. He additionally took on the leadership of IHG’s strategy function in 2019. Deanna Oppenheimer, Chair of IHG, commented: “Paul has estab...
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Appoints Sara Scott as New Director of Sales and Marketing
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort | October 21, 2022
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (October 21, 2022) — King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort announces today the appointment of Sara Scott as the new director of sales and marketing of the 455-room property, set on 13 idyllic beachfront acres on Hawaii’s Big Island. Originally from Northern California, Scott has always held a deep appreciation for the Hawaiian Islands’ culture and community. With a dream of relocating to Hawaii with her family, Scott made this a reality and moved to Hawaii’s Big Island in 2019 and brings her admiration and over 25 years of industry experience to her new role at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. “We are excited t...
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel Appoints Food & Beverage Leadership
The Kimpton Sylvan | October 21, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (October 21, 2022) – The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta, GA is pleased to announce two exciting new hires. Anca Flynn will serve as the hotel’s Director of Restaurant and Beverage programs, and Thomas Davis will serve as the Executive Chef of the hotel’s three unique concepts: The Betty, Willow Bar, and St. Julep. Anca Flynn – As the Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events, Flynn is the leader of all aspects of the hotel’s R&B concepts and will work in tandem with Executive Chef Thomas Davis to elevate The Sylvan concepts’ menu planning, service, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Born ...
Cape Cod’s Chatham Bars Inn Appoints Andrew Chadwick as Executive Chef
Chatham Bars Inn | October 21, 2022
Chatham, MA (October 21, 2022) - Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod’s storied oceanfront luxury resort, announces the appointment of Andrew Chadwick as Executive Chef. A proverbial homecoming, Chef Chadwick returns to Chatham Bars Inn, where he held the title of Executive Sous Chef from 2012 to 2016, to lead The Inn’s restaurants and award-winning culinary programming. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Andrew Chadwick back to Chatham Bars Inn as our Executive Chef, a position that we know has been a dream of his since his previous tenure with us earlier in his career," said Gary Thulander, managing director of the Chatham Bars Inn. Before return...
Wurzak Hotel Group Appoints Eric Davies as President
Wurzak Hotel Group | October 20, 2022
The vertically integrated hospitality group taps longtime COO as new company President PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2022 -- Wurzak Hotel Group ("WHG") announced today that Eric Davies has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Davies succeeds Jake Wurzak as President of Wurzak Hotel Group, the vertically integrated hospitality management company. Jake Wurzak will now serve as Co-CEO along with Chairman and CEO Howard Wurzak. Davies is a lifelong hotelier and has been a valuable member of the Wurzak Hotel Group team for over twenty years. He has served as Chief Operating Officer for the past seven years. In his new role, Davi...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Rachel Shaw as Director of Sales and Marketing of the Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis O’Fallon
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | October 20, 2022
COVINGTON, Ky., Oct. 20, 2022 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Rachel Shaw has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Residence Inn St. Louis O'Fallon. Ms. Shaw brings over 8 years of hospitality experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the catering sales manager of the Marriott St Louis West in St. Louis, Missouri. "Rachel brings extensive proficiency in generating best-in-class hospitality and is very knowledgeable," said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "She will bring a fresh lens and be a strong asset to the team." ...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints New Senior Leadership
Grand Hyatt Vail | October 20, 2022
Vail, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2022) - Grand Hyatt Vail is pleased to announce three new high-level resort appointments. The food and beverage team has hired Pascal Coudouy as executive chef and Carrie Clay as director of operations. In addition, Ewan Knowles has been appointed director of engineering. Coudouy joins the Grand Hyatt Vail culinary team with exceptional skills and expertise, bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive chef. Originally trained in Europe, Coudouy’s experience stretches across the globe from France and New York to Colorado. After completing his education in France, Coudouy ranked at the top of the list of cu...
Lodgistics Appoints Industry Trailblazer Jessica Kramer as New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Lodgistics | October 20, 2022
RALEIGH, North Carolina – October 20, 2022 – Lodgistics, the first cloud-based operations and collaboration platform built by hoteliers for hoteliers, has appointed veteran industry leader Jessica Kramer as CEO to lead its next era of innovation and growth. Today Lodgistics proudly serves hundreds of hotels, including properties in major markets branded under the Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham, IHG and Choice flags. Kramer will lead the expansion from hundreds of customers to thousands of hotels globally through expansion of the company’s people-focused operations platform. “I am thrilled to welcome Jessica as our new CEO. Her deep expe...
Satish Kumar Named as General Manager for The St. Regis Goa Resort in India
The St. Regis Goa Resort | October 19, 2022
National, 19 October 2022: The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India – appoints Mr. Satish Kumar as General Manager. A well-recognized leader with over two decades of outstanding experience in luxury hospitality, Satish will be leading the task of introducing the legendary outpost to the country starting October 2022. This newly transformed property will host time honoured signature rituals of The St. Regis, innovative cuisines, and exceptional amenities including the trademark personalized butler service for each guest. Satish has successfully launched over 8 luxury hotels across v...
Andre Sattler Appointed Executive Chef of Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi | October 19, 2022
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Sattler as the property’s Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Andre will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the property’s talented culinary team and overseeing the property’s food and beverage outlets, Anasazi Restaurant, Anasazi Bar, and Lounge, and The Patio. Chef Andre joins Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi with 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry having worked at some of the most well-respected hotels across the globe. Most recently, Chef Andre held the position of Task Force Executive C...
Fairmont Phoenix Appoints Chef Alex Stratta to Lead Culinary Program
Fairmont Phoenix | October 19, 2022
PHOENIX (Oct. 19, 2022) – Alessandro "Alex" Stratta, a two-Michelin star and James Beard Award-winning chef, has been selected to lead the culinary program at Fairmont Phoenix hotel and residences, the highly anticipated new luxury destination in downtown Phoenix, which is scheduled to open in early 2025. In his role as chief culinary director, Stratta is creating the overall vision and menus for the five onsite restaurants, including an Italian coastal steakhouse, Mexican cantina, speakeasy, pool bar and lobby bar. After opening, he will continue to lead the culinary teams and oversee all day-to-day food and beverage operations. In...
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Welcomes New General Manager, Juan González Izquierdo
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead | October 18, 2022
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (October 18, 2022) – Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan González Izquierdo as General Manager. González Izquierdo brings more than 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry with luxury hotel brands, including Conrad New York Downtown, The Caryle, a Rosewood Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton and The Peninsula. In his most recent role, González Izquierdo served as Hotel Manager of the Conrad New York for nearly four years, leading the hotel to its Connie Award in 2021, as well as the “Conrad Brighter Together” recognition in Q1 of 2021 and 2022 in the Americas. He also o...
La Concha Resort and Condado Ocean Club Appoint New General Managers
La Concha Resort | October 18, 2022
SAN JUAN, PR (October 18, 2022) – San Juan’s premier lifestyle resort, La Concha Resort, and adults-only boutique hotel, Condado Ocean Club, today announced the appointment of new general managers at their respective properties. Miguel 'Mike' Rivera has been appointed general manager of La Concha Resort and Carlo F. Chávez appointed general manager of Condado Ocean Club. “I am pleased to officially announce the appointment of two great professionals from the hotel industry to the general management team of The Condado Collection,” said Fahad Ghaffar, co-owner of The Condado Collection, the trio of hotels that also includes La Co...
HFTP Announces Renowned Industry Expert as New European COO
HFTP | October 17, 2022
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced that Carson Booth, CHTP will join the association as its Chief Operations Officer (COO) – Europe, starting November 1, 2022. Booth will take on the position held by Carl Weldon since 2016 upon his retirement at the end of October. Booth brings decades of international, hospitality industry experience in management and technology-centered positions. "HFTP continues to grow throughout the globe because the industry continues to request it," said HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE, FIH. "Because of our partnerships, Carl’s retirement and hospitality technology evolution in ...
