Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Westin Tempe Appoints Mario Ventura as Executive Chef
The Westin Tempe | July 22, 2022
Tempe, Ariz. (July 22, 2022) – The Westin Tempe, the largest new hotel to debut in Tempe, Ariz. in nearly four decades, has appointed Chef Mario Ventura as the executive chef of the hotel’s signature restaurant, Terra Tempe Kitchen + Spirits. Executive Chef Mario Ventura is a seasoned chef showcasing inspiring cuisine that reflects his 18-year realm in culinary arts. His dishes are not only delicious, but innovative and sleek with modern presentations. As the executive chef of The Westin Tempe in Tempe, Ariz., where he opened the hotel as the executive sous chef, Ventura has built a structured culinary team that upholds the highe...
Concord Hospitality Appoints Executive Team to Lead Hotel Fraye Debuting in Nashville
Hotel Fraye | July 22, 2022
NASHVILLE (July 22, 2022) – Opening August 2022 in Nashville’s buzzy Midtown neighborhood, Hotel Fraye has appointed Richard Rose as General Manager, Jose Rodriguez as Assistant General Manager and Enjoli Bahl as Director of Sales & Marketing. Managed by Concord Hospitality, the upscale 200-room property, Hilton’s Curio Collection brand debut in Nashville, will cater to discerning travelers through refined accommodations equipped with the latest tech innovation, culinary artistry spread across two food and beverage concepts, 6,000 square feet of flexible event space and amenities including an impressive rooftop pool with cab...
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston Welcomes Kevin Matheson as New General Manager
Hyatt Centric | July 22, 2022
BOSTON, MA — JULY 22, 2022 — Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Matheson as the hotel's new General Manager and the flagship of the property. Matheson will be at the helm of day-to-day operations, ensuring personalized, high-quality service to all guests, and will continue to offer a home base for locals and travelers to explore Downtown Boston. Most recently, Matheson served as Area General Manager for Colwen Hotels, overseeing all aspects of the AC Boston North Hotel, Towneplace Suites Medford, and Fairfield Inn Medford. Before this, Matheson held multiple positions with Pyramid Hotel Grou...
Soon-to-Open AC Hotel Bethesda Introduces Executive Leadership Team
OTO Development | July 21, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) — The soon-to-open AC Hotel by Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland, has recruited an executive leadership team with a collective half-century of experience in the DC Metro hospitality market and more than 25 collective years at Marriott-branded properties. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the hotel, which is part of the Avocet Tower mixed-use project in a thriving urban center near the nation’s capital. Chris Raines is General Manager of AC Hotel Bethesda and Maria Bardos, CGMP, is Director of Sales. Jim Barnett is Director of Food & Bever...
The Statler Names Jillian Lehmann as Its New Director of Sales
The Statler | July 21, 2022
(DALLAS, July 21, 2022) Jillian Lehmann has been named director of sales for The Statler, a Curio Colllection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality. Lehmann has more than 15 years of hospitality sales and leadership experience, most recently with Crescent Hotels and Resorts. As director of sales and marketing, she was on the opening executive team for the AC Hotel Fort Worth, where she assisted in achieving a 100% revenue per available room index 12 months faster than a typical opening of a property in the brand. That work led to her promotion as regional director of sales and marketing, where she oversaw the sales efforts and str...
Cycas Strengthens Operational Team With Four Senior Appointments
Cycas Hospitality | July 21, 2022
Cycas Hospitality has further strengthened its operations team with four senior recruits to support its growth across 12 European countries. The hotel management specialist has appointed its fourth VP Operations - Donovan Sumner - to oversee the new 11-hotel addition to the Cycas portfolio, following its recent partnership with InterGlobe Enterprises. Donovan joins from Hotel Co 51, where as Regional Operations Director he oversaw the management of 14 hotels across the UK, Italy and Norway. He brings over 18 years of hotel management experience across a wide range of brands, accommodation styles and countries, and previously worked for Bel...
Sanderling Resort Appoints Katharine Craig as Director of Spa & Retail
Sanderling Resort | July 21, 2022
Duck, NC (July 21, 2022) - Sanderling Resort, the only full-service property on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Craig to the role of Director of Spa & Retail. Bringing nearly 15 years of experience in hospitality and spa management, at the helm of The Spa at Sanderling, Katharine will lead all wellness initiatives on-property and oversee all operations of the Spa and retail shop. With views of the tranquil Currituck Sound, the Spa at Sanderling features ten treatment rooms offering coastal and seasonally inspired massage, body, and facial treatments as well as signature treatments dra...
David Cirincione Appointed General Manager at Le Méridien & AC Hotel Denver Downtown
Le Méridien Denver Downtown | July 21, 2022
DENVER (July 21, 2022) - Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown recently appointed hospitality veteran David Cirincione as its new general manager. Cirincione brings 13 years of management experience to his role after successfully overseeing operations of multimillion-dollar, top tier hotels across the U.S. Cirincione developed his passion for the hospitality industry in high school after working as a front desk agent at a Courtyard Marriott in his hometown of Cleveland. With a desire to provide exemplary experiences to guests, he started his professional career at The Waldorf Astoria New York as the food and beverage manager bef...
Alila Ventana Big Sur Welcomes New Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig
Alila Ventana Big Sur | July 20, 2022
BIG SUR, Calif. (July 2022) – Alila Ventana Big Sur is pleased to announce the appointment of Zachary Ladwig as Executive Chef. Chef Zachary comes to Big Sur with an impressive resume presenting over 20 years of experience with first-class hotels and resorts; Michelin-starred restaurants, and multiple Forbes Five Star and AAA-awarded eateries and concepts. At Alila Ventana Big Sur, Ladwig takes the helm with a focus on the region’s enviable ingredients to cultivate garden-centric cuisine with classical French techniques, emboldening the flavors of Alila Ventana Big Sur. “Chef Zachary’s arrival signals a new season here at Alila Venta...
Kimpton Nine Zero Names Brian Smith as General Manager
Kimpton Nine Zero | July 20, 2022
BOSTON, MA (JULY 2022) – Kimpton Nine Zero is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Smith as the hotel’s new General Manager. While Smith is new to the Kimpton brand, he is no stranger to the hospitality industry, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role. After receiving his BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Smith began his hospitality career in San Francisco at the Grand Hyatt. Throughout his career, Smith has succeeded in numerous managerial roles for more than 16 hotels in 9 states. In 2008, he was named the Director of Rooms for the Grand Hyatt DFW where he m...
O2 Beach Club & Spa, Barbados Appoints Christopher Eastmond as General Manager
O2 Beach Club and Spa | July 20, 2022
Saint Lawrence Gap, Barbados – July 20, 2022 - O2 Beach Club & Spa, a five star luxury all-inclusive resort and the latest addition to Barbados’ prestigious family-owned Ocean Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of Barbadian-born Christopher Eastmond as General Manager In his role, Eastmond will lead his teams in creating and delivering in all aspects of hospitality at O2 Beach Club & Spa. Eastmond’s strong and inclusive management style with an emphasis on team coaching and mentoring will ensure the next generation of hospitality managers are ready and able to lead with confidence and success in the luxury sector. ...
Fairmont Orchid Appoints Chris Sessions as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Fairmont Orchid | July 19, 2022
KOHALA COAST (HAWAI‘I) – JULY 19, 2022 – Fairmont Orchid, a luxury resort along the pristine Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Sessions as the new Director of Sales & Marketing as of July 5, 2022. Chris will lead all aspects of sales strategies, revenue management, conference services and brand partnerships for the acclaimed 540-room oceanfront destination. “We’re thrilled to welcome Chris into our Fairmont Orchid ‘ohana (family),” shares Fairmont Orchid General Manager, Charles Head. “He brings with him a robust background in luxury sales, a deep desire to serve our com...
Dorchester Collection Appoints Teresa O’Farrell as Global Head of Wellness & Spa
Dorchester Collection | July 19, 2022
London, July 19, 2022 - Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Teresa O’Farrell as global head of wellness & spa, effective immediately. A new leadership position within the company, Teresa will report to Eugenio Pirri, Dorchester Collection’s chief culture and operations executive. She will oversee the spa and wellness offering in current and future hotels and be responsible for developing fully integrated global wellness initiatives aligned with each of the brand’s legendary hotels. Teresa joined Dorchester Collection as spa director at Coworth Park in Ascot in 2018 and during her time, she has successfully ...
W Dallas – Victory Welcomes General Manager Julia Turcotte
W Hotels Worldwide | July 19, 2022
DALLAS - July 19, 2022 - W Dallas - Victory welcomes Julia Turcotte as the iconic Dallas hotel’s newly appointed general manager. Turcotte will join the hotel’s leadership team after previously serving as director of operations at Dallas Renaissance at Plano Legacy West. Turcotte brings an impressive background and great deal of experience to the 252-room hotel, which opened in 2006. With over 30 years of hospitality experience, she successfully led her team at her last property through the COVID-19 pandemic, sustaining and exceeding historical performance in balanced scorecard results for revenues, profitability, guest voice, and ...
Hyatt Names Eben Hewitt Chief Information Officer
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | July 18, 2022
CHICAGO (July 18, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt as Hyatt’s Chief Information Officer, effective July 18. Hewitt will oversee Technology, Enterprise Applications and Cybersecurity for Hyatt. He will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Eben’s tenacity and drive will bring a fresh perspective to Hyatt and play a critical role in scaling our IT platform to grow and diversify our brand and guest offerings,” said Vondrasek. “Our guest-centered IT is grounded in active listening to the needs of our guests, colleagues and owners, and designed to en...
Del Mar Beach Hotel Appoints Ryan White as General Manager
Del Mar Beach Hotel | July 18, 2022
DEL MAR, CA (July 18, 2022) - San Diego’s newest luxury boutique hotel, Del Mar Beach Hotel, announces the appointment of General Manager Ryan White. As General Manager, White oversees all aspects of the 46-room hotel and two residences, including daily operations and revenue and reputation growth strategies. White works closely with the hotel’s ownership, management company Azul Hospitality Group and the Del Mar Beach Hotel team to elevate the guest experience and introduce programming that celebrates the idyllic coastal Del Mar community. “We knew we needed an experienced and passionate General Manager to open this sophisticated...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Michael O’Malley as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin
Commonwealth Hotels | July 15, 2022
COVINGTON, Ky., July 15, 2022 -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Michael O'Malley has been appointed the general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin. Mr. O'Malley brings over 23 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the area director of operations and general manager with Sonesta International. "We are excited to welcome Michael 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 Courtyard by Marriott C...
Sage Hospitality Appoints Carl Pratt as General Manager of The Elizabeth Hotel
July 15, 2022
Fort Collins, CO (July 15, 2022) – The Elizabeth Hotel is pleased to announce that Carl Pratt is now serving as General Manager of the Colorado hotel, which is a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection and managed by Sage Hospitality Group. Sage Hospitality has also appointed Daniel Birnstiehl as Director of Operations at the award-winning hotel. Pratt brings 30+ years of hospitality leadership to The Elizabeth. He joins the hotel from Arizona’s All Seasons Oro Valley, where he served as Executive Director of the premier senior living community. He has led numerous resort destinations, including serving as the Vice Presid...
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Welcomes Cliff Brutus as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | July 15, 2022
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico - July 15, 2022 - Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has appointed Cliff Brutus as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Joining the hotel from The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, Cliff is poised to lead the sales and marketing team, develop multi-faceted strategies across business segments, and sustain the hotel’s performance and standing as the premier luxury resort in Puerto Rico. Bringing with him over twenty-five years of extensive luxury experience in hospitality sales and marketing management, Cliff is instrumental in spearheading the tactical business direction of the property. He joins Dorado Beach, a Rit...
Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf Appoints Executive Team
Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf | July 14, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2022) – Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is pleased to announce today the appointments of Alexander Schnoeller to the role of director of operations and Kate Thompson to the role of director of sales and marketing. Schnoeller and Thompson collectively bring more than 30 years of hospitality experience and will play an integral part in the opening and future success of the brand’s waterfront property in Washington DC. “We’re pleased to welcome Alex and Kate to our team where their collective experience will undoubtedly contribute to the success of our opening and build the foundation for years to come,” ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Welcomes New Executive Chef Ernesto Alvarado
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | July 14, 2022
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – July 14, 2022 – The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, a luxury AAA Five Diamond resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernesto Alvarado as the property’s new Executive Chef. In this role, he will oversee all culinary operations, menu design, and concept creation, as well as provide guidance and support to the leadership team. With a career stretching back almost 25 years, Alvarado’s experience spans all realms of the kitchen, from his first job as a dishwasher to working as a chef in various luxury resorts such as The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan in Puerto Rico, Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa in Grand Caym...
Steve Migliara Joins CoralTree Hospitality as VP of Sales & Marketing Operations for the Eastern Region of the U.S.
CoralTree Hospitality | July 14, 2022
DENVER – July 14, 2022 – Andre Fournier, chief commercial officer for CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that Steve Migliara has joined the company’s growing leadership team as vice president of sales and marketing operations for the eastern region of the United States. In addition to supporting property sales, marketing and branding efforts on the East Coast, Migliara will oversee the global sales effort and support company development of new business opportunities throughout North America, the Caribbean and Mexico. “Steve has the experience and energy that’s required to work with property general managers and directors of s...
Conrad New York Downtown Names Chintan Dadhich as General Manager
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | July 14, 2022
NEW YORK (July 14, 2022) – Today, Hilton announced the appointment of Chintan Dadhich as the general manager of Lower Manhattan’s only all-suite luxury hotel, Conrad New York Downtown. In his role, he will lead all aspects of hotel operations of the 463-room property, placing an emphasis on guest service and satisfaction. Dadhich joins Conrad New York Downtown from the Five Star Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, bringing superior hospitality experience and many industry accolades, including the Hilton Americas’ 2021 General Manager of the Year Award. “It’s an honor to lead the phenomenal team at Conrad New York Downtown and I look forward...
Flip.to Names Dynamic Hospitality Technology Leader, Jessica Bush Aslanian, as VP, Commercial
Flip.to | July 14, 2022
A demonstrated strategic growth and operations leader, Aslanian brings the Flip.to platform to travel brands and groups, globally, to accelerate industry recovery and drive profitability Orlando, FL — July 14, 2022 — Flip.to, the marketing platform that helps reach, inspire, and win over travelers in reimagined ways, today announced the appointment of 30-year travel industry veteran Jessica Bush Aslanian as vice president of commercial. Aslanian is a results-driven, senior leader with expertise delivering large-scale product solutions. As VP, commercial, Aslanian will lead the charge to inspire growth for destinations, brands, gro...
