Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
JW Marriott Nashville Promotes John Ford to Executive Chef
JW Marriott Nashville | September 20, 2022
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (September 20, 2022) - JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville’s first true luxury hotel brand, has announced Chef John Ford’s promotion to executive chef of the hotel’s culinary operation from his previous role as executive sous chef. Ford joined the JW Marriott Nashville team in April 2018 as its executive sous chef and has been proudly supporting the property and serving its guests in this role since then. In 2008, Ford received a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management following his 2006 Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida. Following his degree, Ford serv...
Auberge Resorts Collection Names Jose Adames as General Manager of Susurros del Corazón
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection | September 20, 2022
PUNTA DE MITA, MEXICO (September 20, 2022) - Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, private oceanfront escape set on the most spectacular beach in Punta de Mita, has appointed Jose Adames as general manager. Adames joins Auberge with over 33 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, including many years working in Mexico City and Punta Mita. In this role, Adames will oversee all operations for the property, which will introduce a new level of luxury to the Punta de Mita peninsula when it debuts this November. “We are thrilled to have Jose at the helm of Susurros del Corazón,” said Roger Ponce, regional ...
Suncadia Resort Appoints Sharon Gabriel as New Director of Sales
Suncadia Resort | September 20, 2022
CLE ELUM, WASH. (September 20, 2022) – Suncadia Resort, situated on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains in the charming town of Cle Elum, Wash., welcomes Sharon Gabriel, director of sales and Michele Oliveri, national sales manager, to the 6,400-acre all-seasons resort. “I’m thrilled to take on this new position at the esteemed Suncadia Resort and showcase my expertise and leadership experience to spearhead the sales department and continue driving revenue,” said Gabriel. A natural leader with over 20 years of group sales experience working with leading national hotel brands throughout California, Gabriel most recently work...
PROVision Taps Hotel and Travel Industry Veteran Sally Kelly as Senior Vice President, Advisory Services
PROVision Partners | September 20, 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL — September 20, 2022 — PROVision Partners (“PROVision”), a leading global strategic growth marketing, technology, and commercial services advisory firm to the travel and hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Sally Kelly as Senior Vice President, Advisory Services. Kelly joins PROVision with over 15 years of experience and expertise in the development and execution of strategic communications, consulting, product development and deployment for the hospitality and travel industry. Prior to assuming her role at PROVision, Kelly held a leadership role at KPMG LLP, a U.S audit and tax advisory fil...
Apple Leisure Group President & CEO Alejandro Reynal to Depart Following Three-Year Tenure
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | September 19, 2022
CHICAGO (September 19, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Apple Leisure Group President & CEO Alejandro Reynal has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Apple Leisure Group, following a tenure of three years with the company, which was acquired by Hyatt in November 2021. His last day with Hyatt will be September 30, 2022. “I am filled with deep gratitude and respect for Alejandro’s leadership throughout the acquisition and our strong first year as one company,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt. “With expertise and passion, Alejandro has led the ALG team t...
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth Appoints Cedrik Ollivault as New Executive Chef
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth | September 15, 2022
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, the legendary island escape on Saint Barthélemy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Cedrik Ollivault as Executive Chef. Chef Ollivault will be responsible for overseeing the culinary program of Rosewood Le Guanahani, including its signature dining venue, Beach House St. Barth. “We are excited to welcome Executive Chef Cedrik Ollivault to Rosewood Le Guanahani,” says Martein van Wagenberg, Managing Director of Rosewood Le Guanahani. “With an impressive culinary background, Chef Ollivault is extremely talented and we are confident that guests and St. Barth’s locals will love what he bri...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Paul Hartmann as New General Manager for Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island | September 15, 2022
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (September 15, 2022) – Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Paul Hartmann as the general manager of Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island in Jekyll Island, Ga. Hartmann has worked with New Castle Hotels & Resorts for the past six years at The Westin Jekyll Island, most recently serving as director of operations at the upscale property. “Paul Hartmann is the ideal person for this position, and we are extremely excited for his new role at New Castle Hotels & Resorts,” said Guido Kerpel. “He has a keen understanding of ...
The Reverie Saigon Introduces New Executive Chef Marcelo Geraldini
September 14, 2022
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Sept. 14, 2022) — The Reverie Saigon has appointed Marcelo Geraldini as its new executive chef, a move that’s set to bolster the landmark five-star hotel’s emergence as a world-class dining destination. The Brazilian-born chef oversees one of Vietnam’s most dynamic hotel culinary programs, including the recently launched Italian fine dining restaurant Da Vittorio Saigon. The family-run Da Vittorio group based in Italy boasts eight Michelin stars globally across four other restaurants in Brusaporto (Italy), St. Moritz (Switzerland), Paris (France) and Shanghai (China). Geraldini, whose background includes ...
Miramonte Resort & Spa Appoints Kevin Barnes as General Manager
Miramonte Resort & Spa | September 14, 2022
INDIAN WELLS, CA (September 14, 2022) – Miramonte Resort & Spa, an intimate desert oasis located in Indian Wells just outside of Palm Springs, has appointed Kevin Barnes as general manager. Set among 11 acres of olive trees, fragrant citrus groves and flower gardens, the newly reimagined Coachella Valley resort offers a contemporary version of a classic Mediterranean retreat. Barnes will oversee the property’s 215 upgraded guestrooms and villas, three tranquil pools, award-winning WELL Spa, signature dining concepts and over 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. With over two decades of experience in the hospita...
The Candler Hotel Appoints Executive Leadership Team
September 14, 2022
September 2022 (Atlanta) The Candler Hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, announced new appointments for three of its management positions; Tim Dahlen as General Manager, Julio Castillo-Aviles as Head Chef of By George, the hotel’s flagship restaurant and Michelle Bradley as Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM). The Candler Hotel, operated by Highgate Properties, opened in 2019 and houses 265 rooms and 34 suites in downtown Atlanta. The building itself was commissioned by former Atlanta mayor and founder of the Coca-Cola Company, Asa Griggs Candler, in 1906, and it stood as Atlanta’s tallest skyscraper until the mid-twentieth ...
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Appoints Martin Becquart as New Executive Chef
Raffles Hotels & Resorts | September 14, 2022
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept. 14, 2022) — Raffles Hotel Le Royal has tapped the Laos-born, French-raised Martin Becquart to lead the culinary team at one of Cambodia’s most legendary hotels. The hotel’s new Executive Chef brings nearly three decades of experience to his new role as overseer of Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s celebrated restaurants and bars, including Le Phnom 1929, a Parisian-style brasserie; Restaurant Le Royal, known for its authentic Royal Khmer cuisine; and the iconic Elephant Bar, home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea. His professional journey has taken him to all corners of the world, working in renowned five-star ...
Hay Creek Hotels Appoints Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina
Hay Creek Hotels | September 14, 2022
(Exeter, N.H.) — Hay Creek Hotels announces Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role he will oversee Hotel Hartness’ food and beverage department to include the fine-dining restaurant Patterson Kitchen + Bar, The Captain, an intimate bar located inside the Hartness Manor, the full-service Spa H, and over 16,000 square feet of dedicated space for meetings and events. A boutique hotel uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will offer a luxurious and idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Hotel Hartness is set to o...
Sonesta Expands in Latin America and the Caribbean With Key Developments
Sonesta | September 13, 2022
NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced several key developments to support future expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the renewal of its ongoing master franchise relationship with GHL Hoteles and the hiring of three lodging development leaders with extensive hospitality experience in these regions. These developments are expected to provide Sonesta with the infrastructure to expand beyond its Sonesta Hotels & Resorts and Sonesta Posadas del Inca brands and introduce seven new brands -- Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, The Royal...
Peachtree Group Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
Peachtree Group | September 12, 2022
ATLANTA--Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") bolsters its executive leadership team with the promotion of Brian Waldman to chief investment officer and the appointment of Jeremy Stoler to executive vice president, debt capital markets. In these pivotal roles, Waldman will manage Peachtree's multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio and direct investment strategies across its distinct operating, lending and real estate divisions. Stoler will focus on supporting Peachtree's operating companies and growth into other real estate sectors. "With Brian and Jeremy, we are fortunate to have extremely talented, respected leaders who are highly experien...
Yudit García Appointed General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo
JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo | September 12, 2022
Santo Domingo, D.R. – September 12, 2022 - JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo is pleased to announce the appointment of Yudit García as General Manager, at the award-winning luxury property in the Piantini District of downtown Santo Domingo. A highly skilled hospitality professional with 15 years of experience in the Caribbean and Mexico, García has a proven track record of strong leadership, human resource development and efficient management in all aspects of the hotel’s operations. After beginning her career in 2007 at the Courtyard Santo Domingo, García moved to Mexico in 2013, where she was promoted to Human Resources Manager...
Ilemona Salifu Appointed Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events of Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. | September 12, 2022
Washington, D. C. (September 12, 2022) —Terry Dunbar, general manager of Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilemona Salifu as director of sales, marketing, and events at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Salifu has worked with Hyatt for over 15 years, on both the East and West Coast. The Park Hyatt Washington is the seventh Hyatt property and the fifth brand within the Hyatt portfolio of hotels for which he has been a leader in the sales and marketing efforts. Since May 2019, he most recently served as the area director of sales, marketing, and events at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. In his role here, Salifu was...
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Sebastien Cormier as Director of Sales and Marketing
Zadún | September 8, 2022
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastien Cormier as Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 20 years of experience within the hospitality space, Sebastien will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the award-winning resort. Originally from France, Sebastien attended the Hotel & Tourism Business School of Loire Valley. Throughout his more than two-decades of experience, he has held roles as Head Waiter, Supply Chain Assistant Manager, Director of Restaurant, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Senior Hotel Sales Leader and Director of Sales and Marketing. His work has taken him arou...
HRI Lodging Appoints Leadership Team for DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach
HRI Lodging | September 8, 2022
DANA POINT, CA. (September 8, 2022): DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach is appointing Donovan Stephens as general manager and Sabrina Schroeter as director of sales and marketing. The seaside Dana Point property is located across the street from Doheny State Beach and a short distance from popular attractions including Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano. In their new roles, Stephens and Schroeter will oversee the coastal hotel’s 196 rooms, dining venues, outdoor pool, fitness center, and 13,643 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Stephens brings over two decades of experience managing and operating U...
Will Oakley Appointed Managing Director of Jumby Bay Island – Oetker Collection’s Private Island Resort in The Caribbean
Jumby Bay Island | September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 - With over 25 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Will Oakley has been appointed Managing Director of Oetker Collection’s Jumby Bay Island. Set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Jumby Bay Island is a private island just two miles off mainland Antigua. Ringed with coral reefs and reachable only by boat, with not a car in sight, the pristine island is a place to unwind and reconnect with nature in the most luxurious of surroundings. Will’s career in hospitality began in 1992 when he embarked upon the Savoy Group Hotels & Restaurants five-year management training program, d...
Duetto Appoints Jeff Nicholson as CMO
Duetto | September 6, 2022
SaaS enterprise software industry veteran Jeff Nicholson joins Duetto’s Executive Leadership Team San Francisco, September 6, 2022 - Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management Software (RMS), has announced Jeff Nicholson's appointment to the Chief Marketing Officer role. Nicholson is a SaaS enterprise software industry veteran possessing more than 20 years of experience building and growing winning marketing and product marketing functions within the AI and data-driven technology sectors. “The hospitality industry is currently in a time with massive growth potential and emerging opportunities ahead,” said Jeff ...
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Jarrod Himes as Executive Chef for 106 Jefferson
106 Jefferson | September 6, 2022
Huntsville, Ala., Sept. 6, 2022—106 Jefferson, a lifestyle hotel in Huntsville, Alabama, and Valor Hospitality Partners announced today the appointment of Jarrod Himes as executive chef to lead the property’s dining concepts and culinary team. Chef Himes will spearhead all culinary operations at the 115-room property, overseeing Revivalist and Baker & Able, the property’s two on-site food and beverage options. Located in the heart of downtown, 106 Jefferson invites guests from near and far to experience true southern hospitality through a welcoming guest experience, design nods to the city’s space roots, and an on-site resta...
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa Appoints Scott Mason as General Manager
Park Hyatt Aviara | September 6, 2022
CARLSBAD, CALIF. (September 6, 2022) — Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort situated in Carlsbad, Calif. overlooking the Pacific Ocean, today announces the appointment of Scott Mason as general manager. Now in his 25th year with Hyatt, Mason joins Park Hyatt Aviara from Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, where he served as general manager for four years. “I have been fortunate to be at properties recognized as some of our best luxury and lifestyle hotels within Hyatt’s portfolio of brands. I feel honored to join the team at Park Hyatt Aviara as we celebrate the success ...
Hotel Equities Names David Scharfstein Chief Financial Officer
Hotel Equities | September 1, 2022
ATLANTA, GA (September 1, 2022) – Today, hotel owner, operator, and development firm, Hotel Equities (HE), announced the appointment of David Scharfstein as Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Scharfstein will lead and support all functions and go forward financial strategy for HE’s finance and accounting discipline with an elevated focus on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Scharfstein has 15+ years of experience as a strategic partner to the C-suite and board of directors, and an extensive corporate finance background across a wide range of industries and functions. He joined Hotel Equities from EmployBridge where he spent t...
Dorchester Collection Appoints Marion Ryan as Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Its UK Hotels
September 1, 2022
Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Marion Ryan as area director of sales & marketing for its three UK hotels – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London, and Coworth Park in Ascot, effective immediately. Marion replaces Matthew Rowlette, who after nearly five years at Dorchester Collection takes on a new venture in Dubai. Marion brings to Dorchester Collection over 20 years of extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry, with her most recent role being as director of sales & marketing at Four Seasons Hotels UK Collection, overseeing a large sales and marketing team. Prior to this, Marion held the role o...
