Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Cassara Carlsbad Names Rodolfo Sanchez as New General Manager
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | August 15, 2022
(Carlsbad, CA) August 15, 2022 - The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has announced the addition of their newest team member, Rodolfo Sanchez, who has stepped into the role of General Manager. He brings with him 16 years of hospitality experience and seven years of working with the Hilton brand. Before joining the Cassara Carlsbad team, Sanchez gained hospitality experience by working with other high-end brands such as IHG, Choice, LQ and Marriott. Sanchez began working at Hilton Glendale in 2013 as a Front Office Manager and worked his way up to Complex Front Office Manager, Complex Director of Operations, and Complex Assis...
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Simon Dewar as General Manager for The Chatwal Lodge, The Catskills, NY
The Chatwal | August 15, 2022
NEW YORK, NY (August 15, 2022) – Celebrated hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Dewar as General Manager of The Chatwal Lodge in Bethel, New York, which opened in May 2022. With 15 years of luxury hospitality experience at award-winning Forbes Five-Star hotels and boutique luxury Relais & Chateaux resorts across the Northeast, Dewar brings a breadth of knowledge and a deep and intuitive sense of hospitality to The Chatwal Lodge. In this role, he will build upon the growing reputation of the property, which features 11 design-forward lodgings and draws travelers with a s...
NoMo SoHo Hotel Appoints Patrick Lacassagne as General Manager
NoMo SoHo | August 11, 2022
NEW YORK, New York (August 11, 2022) – NoMo SoHo, owned by the real estate and investment firm Sapir Corp Ltd. (“Sapir”) and operated by Highgate, is pleased to announce Patrick Lacassagne as the hotel’s new General Manager. In his role, he will oversee the property’s strategic planning, food and beverage initiatives and daily operations to further elevate the guest experience. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Patrick to the NoMo SoHo team as General Manager,” says Sharon Raz, Chief Executive Officer of Sapir Corp Ltd. “Patrick’s leadership in the hospitality industry has proven to be successful around the world, an...
The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Appoints New Executive Chef Ben Smallman
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | August 11, 2022
DALLAS (AUGUST 2022) – The Kimpton Pittman Hotel along with its restaurant Elm & Good, are pleased to announce Ben Smallman as its new executive chef. Chef Ben Smallman grew up in a military family. Born in Detroit, but raised in California, Virginia, Indiana, NYC, and even Singapore in his teens, he had the opportunity to experience a variety of culture, food and ingredients. Smallman graduated from Purdue University in 2011 before moving to New York City to attend the Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, he began his cooking career at The Modern under Chef Gabriel Kreuther. In 2014, Smallman began working under Chef Mar...
Feroz Patel Joins Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan as Executive Chef
August 11, 2022
Pune, 11th August, 2022: Courtyard by Mariott Pune Chakan is pleased to announce the appointment of Feroz Patel as ‘Executive Chef’. With his vast experience, Chef Patel has developed his repertoire to provide an outstanding food experience. With a passion for cooking, Chef Feroz completed his Hotel Management & Catering Technology (HMCT) degree at Pune University. Chef Feroz has 15 years of expertise in the culinary field and is well-versed in all aspects of food and beverage operations. Prior to joining Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan, Chef Feroz has worked with brands like Sarovar Group, Premier Inn, Citrus Hotels, and Carniva...
Stonebridge Companies Welcomes Steve Kakaty as Chief Investment Officer
Stonebridge Cos | August 10, 2022
DENVER — Stonebridge Cos., a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, announced Steve Kakaty joined the team as Chief Investment Officer. With more than 16 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kakaty will spearhead Stonebridge’s real estate platform. Stonebridge has been on the path towards expedited growth of both its third-party hotel management business as well as its real estate portfolio as it plans to add over $1 billion in properties following a recent investment made by TowerBrook Capital Partners and other private investors. “Our trademark Distinguished Hospitality™ is at...
Rosewood Baha Mar Promotes Monica Ortiz to Managing Director
Rosewood Baha Mar | August 10, 2022
Nassau, The Bahamas – Rosewood Baha Mar has promoted resort manager, Monica Ortiz to managing director. With more than 20 years of experience, Ortiz is the first woman to be named managing director at the ultra-luxury resort as well as among the Baha Mar Resorts’ sister properties. Ortiz will oversee all aspects of the property including the residences, the renowned Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and the five distinct culinary experiences including the famed Café Boulud The Bahamas. A native of Riviera Maya, Mexico, Monica is a well-respected hotelier with 22 years of hospitality experience. She started her career in 2000 at The Ritz-Carlt...
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou Appoints Christoph Knichel as General Manager
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou | August 9, 2022
Hangzhou, 9 August 2022 – Christoph Knichel has been appointed as the new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou and will take responsibility for all aspects of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou’s operations and management to create a haven in a remarkable constellation with European service where guests can stay in style and comfort. Christoph Knichel is a seasoned hotelier with a career spanning 30 years in companies such as Hyatt, Sheraton, Dusit and Wanda, as well as in hotel consulting companies. Christoph started his career in hospitality in Germany with Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel and Towers in 1993. He then held management positions ...
McNeill Investment Group Realigns Leadership
McNeill Investment Group | August 9, 2022
Phillip McNeill, Jr. Becomes Executive Chairman of McNeill Investment Group (MIG); Chris Ropko is Appointed New Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Germantown, Tennessee — August 9, 2022—Germantown, TN- based McNeill Investment Group (MIG), formerly McNeill Hotel Investors, today announced that CEO Phillip H. McNeill, Jr. will transition to the new position of Executive Chairman of McNeill Investment Group. In that role, he will oversee the Board and provide strategic direction to the company. Concurrently, Chief Financial Officer Chris Ropko becomes Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of McNeill Investment Group, w...
Sable at Navy Pier Appoints Randy Romero to Lead as General Manager
Sable at Navy Pier, Curio Collection by Hilton | August 8, 2022
CHICAGO (August 2022) – Sable at Navy Pier, a Curio Collection by Hilton developed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants has already seen great success since opening in March of 2021. Within the first year of operation, Sable has been recognized for various awards including 10 Best’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards and Top 10 Hotels in Chicago by USA Today. To continue catapulting this high-end oasis into one of the best hotels - not only in the City, but in the country - the team now officially announces the appointment of Randy Romero to lead as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the Chicago market, including 1...
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Introduces Newly Appointed General Manager Chadi Chemaly
August 8, 2022
From the Red City to the coastal White City of Morocco, Chadi Chemaly takes leadership of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca. Following an extensive 18-year international career in luxury hospitality, Chadi makes his next move and joins Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as General Manager of Casablanca’s urban oasis. Born in Lebanon and raised in the United States, Chadi’s passion for hospitality led him across the world, starting his journey in North America where he held various management positions as part of the front office and housekeeping teams. After successful turns in both Charlotte and Boston, Chadi set sail to Saudi Arabia befo...
Ante Kulusic Appointed as Vice President of Food & Beverage for Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club | August 5, 2022
Colorado Springs, CO – (August 4, 2022) – Garden of the Gods Resort and Club announces two high-level resort appointments. Ante Kulusic will head the resort’s food and beverage operations as Vice President of Food & Beverage. Tennis Pro Greg Heartt will bring his expertise and love of the game as Director of Racquet Sports. “We are delighted to welcome two outstanding professionals to our team’s leadership,” states James Gibson, President and CEO of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club. “Both Ante and Greg bring exceptional skills to their new positions, plus in-depth experience in developing tennis camps, food festivals, t...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Promotes Long-Standing Team Members at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | August 5, 2022
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA (August 4, 2022) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has promoted Bobby Barnes to Resort Manager and Andrew Corry to Director of Golf at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. With more than two decades of experience as a golf professional at resorts and clubs, Barnes will manage most areas of the resort in his new role – from guest accommodations to housekeeping, sports, spa and recreation and guest services. He has spent more than 11 years at Innisbrook as director of golf and head golf professional, during which he led daily golf course operations ...
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Appoints Brett Lindsay as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau | August 5, 2022
Nassau, Bahamas – Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has appointed Brett Lindsay as the property’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Lindsay will spearhead the Margaritaville property’s sales and marketing team to continue to drive sales and revenue growth. The resort is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality. The industry vet brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience to Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau. He’s worked at various resorts and hospitality groups throughout his career across the U.S. including Palmer House Hilton Cluster Sales, Walt Disney World Resorts Cluster Sales, Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort &am...
Miami Beach, Florida’s Mondrian South Beach Names Anthony Rico as General Manager
August 5, 2022
With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Anthony Rico will be utilizing his multitude of talents as the new Managing Director at Mondrian South Beach. Anthony has proudly held a variety of executive level positions across multiple luxury properties such as General Manager at The Boca Raton Beach Club in Boca Raton, Florida; Assistant General Manager at SLS-Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas; and as Vice President of Operations at Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada. By honing his skills in both hospitality and management throughout his accomplished career, Anthony will bring a fresh, energetic, and positive approach to...
Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria in Virginia Welcomes Kelly Catherine as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Hyatt Centric | August 4, 2022
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Following over 11 years in various hotel sales roles, Kelly Catherine joins Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria as Director of Sales and Marketing. Beginning her hospitality career as a Front Desk Agent for Hospitality Partners, Catherine quickly moved her way up to a manager role, and continued working in hotels where she gained hands-on experience working at prestigious companies such as Hilton, Marriott, Legacy Starwood, Choice, Hyatt, and Independently branded projects (both limited & full service). Catherine shares, "I am ecstatic to be joining the team as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, and I am lookin...
Chef Takashi Harada Arrives as New Executive Chef at The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection | August 4, 2022
Rossland, BC – July 20, 2022 – The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection and The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge in Rossland, British Columbia welcomes Takashi Harada as their new executive chef. No stranger to hospitality and resorts, Chef Harada has worked in destination hotels and resorts around the world such as Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in Vancouver (under well-known Canadian chef Ned Bell), Tokyo, Lanai (Hawaii), Hualalai (Hawaii), St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean, and most recently, the Farimont Jasper Park Lodge. A self-professed ski enthusiast, he also looks forward to hitting the slopes at RED Mountain Resort with The Jo...
Graeme Benn Named Dual General Manager of JW Marriott Parq Vancouver & the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection in Canada
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver | August 4, 2022
VANCOUVER, B.C. (August 4, 2022) - JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection are thrilled to welcome Graeme Benn as dual property general manager. In his new role, Benn is responsible for overseeing both luxury properties, which anchor the buzz-worthy Parq Vancouver entertainment experience in downtown Vancouver. Exceptionally suited to lead the prestigious hotels, Benn joins the team with over 35 years of experience earned at hospitality venues across the globe. He has worked in leadership roles at respected brands such as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Marriott International, Coast...
Florida’s Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Hires Vanessa Williams as General Manager
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club | August 4, 2022
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club is excited to announce the hiring of Vanessa Williams as general manager, where she will oversee the strategic vision and all operational departments of the luxury property in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. A South African native, Williams brings over thirty years of experience in luxury hotel sales and operations management, with past leadership roles at the Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, Sukhothai Bangkok, Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Conrad Seoul. Most recently, Williams oversaw the flagship Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills as its general manager, where she led her team to outpe...
Ingrid Moreni Appointed as Hotel Manage for Montcalm East, Autograph Collection in East London
Autograph Collection Hotels | August 4, 2022
August 2022 - Ingrid Moreni has joined the team at Montcalm East as Hotel Manager. With over 15 years of experience working in luxury hospitality, Ingrid brings extensive knowledge to the role, joining shortly after the hotel’s reopening following refurbishment. Born in Italy, Ingrid started her career at VALTUR Hotels as Front Office Manager in their 4 and 5 star resorts across Mauritius, Italy, Egypt and the Maldives. Upon moving to London in 2011, she joined the team at St Ermin’s Hotel as Duty Manager in the 4 star deluxe hotel, before taking on the role of Front of House Manager at Kensington Close Hotel in West London. Moving acr...
Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle Welcomes Sam Johnson as New Vice President, Operations
Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle | August 4, 2022
BOSTON, THE WOODLANDS, Texas – August 4, 2022 – Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle, the independent luxury and lifestyle hotel services of Pyramid Global Hospitality, has named Sam Johnson vice president of operations. Sam’s appointment marks a return to the Benchmark family, having previously served as general manager for two years within Benchmark’s Pacific Northwest portfolio. In his new role at Benchmark, Sam will support the Seattle and Portland, WA markets as they grow their portfolio in each region. He will support the day-to-day successes of the property level associates while building long term relationships with th...
Hard Rock International Announces Key Leadership Appointments for Las Vegas and Atlantic City Properties
Hard Rock | August 3, 2022
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022-- Joe Lupo has been named President of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, subject to regulatory approval of Hard Rock International's previously announced plans to purchase The Mirage Hotel & Casino from MGM Resorts International. Lupo will take over the role once the Nevada Gaming Commission licensing process has concluded. An Ohio native, Lupo has more than three decades of casino gaming experience. He was named President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in November 2018, after spending two successful years at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. [caption id="att...
Molly Gallagher Welcomed as Spa Manager for Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley | August 3, 2022
AVON, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2022) – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that Molly Gallagher is now serving as Spa Manager at the award-winning Spa Anjali. Gallagher has been a part of the Spa Anjali team since 2009, starting as a Massage Therapist before being promoted to Lead Massage Therapist and then Spa Supervisor. She has lived in the Vail Valley for more than 25 years and previously worked at Beaver Creek’s Allegria Spa and Vail’s Cascade Club and Spa. A graduate of New York’s Hofstra University, Gallagher is also licensed through the 1,000 hour program at the Boulder College of Mas...
Pechanga Resort Casino Names Rachel Patane as Spa Pechanga Manager
Spa Pechanga | August 3, 2022
TEMECULA, Calif. -- (August 3, 2022) – Pechanga Resort Casino is pleased to announce Rachel Patane as its new manager of the popular luxury Spa Pechanga. Most recently acting as the spa’s assistant manager, Patane brings more than 20 years of hospitality and guest services experience and management to her new role. Not only is Patane a veteran of the tourism and hotel industry, she has worked for Pechanga Resort Casino since the Pechanga Tribe opened its permanent resort/casino building in 2002. Patane began what was to become her lifelong hotel career at a sought-after tourist destination on the island of Maui. She learned all she could...
