Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Wall Street Hotel Appoints David Sandler as General Manager
The Wall Street Hotel | May 23, 2022
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (MAY 23, 2022) – The Wall Street Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of David Sandler as General Manager. Mr. Sandler brings more than a two decades of hospitality experience, specializing in luxury hotel operations and renovations, to his role at the soon-to-open hotel. Mr. Sandler began his career at Denihan Hospitality Group in 2000 and returned several years later after pursuing roles at Hotel Giraffe, Casablanca Hotel and The Maritime Hotel. Starting in 2005, Sandler held a variety of hospitality positions with Denihan including Director of Rooms, Corporate Operations Manager, Regional General Manager, ...
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Appoints Rosario Corrao as Executive Chef
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | May 23, 2022
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 23, 2022 – Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Rosario Corrao as Executive Chef. In his new role, Corrao will oversee all culinary operations at the Atlantic beachfront address on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Along with designing menus and sourcing ingredients for the resort’s two dining outlets – The Strand and Seaglass Café – as well as for in-suite dining, Corrao will also be responsible for hiring, training, and managing the kitchen brigade; overseeing budgets and finances; and ensuring memorable experiences at the table for guests. “We are thrilled to wel...
Kevin Blake Named Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort | May 19, 2022
LEESBURG, VA --Kevin Blake, has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Blake is an accomplished chef, certified sommelier, and food and beverage executive with demonstrated success managing high level operations at world class destinations. Blake, a seasoned hospitality veteran, has over 30 years of experience joining most recently from Creighton Farms in Middleburg, VA. His extensive career includes back of the house experience as Chef with Congressional Country Club and front of the house as Director of Food and Beverage with Fairmont Hotels, Destination Hotels, Lansdowne ...
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar Appoints Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing
General Hotel Management | May 19, 2022
Singapore, 19 May 2022 – The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar, which is the latest addition to the distinguished portfolio of General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), today announced the appointment of Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing to lead its landmark opening scheduled in late 2022. Strategically located in the Katara Cultural Village, the beachfront property will offer 59 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites as well as 32 villas complemented by world-class culinary concepts. With more than a decade of senior sales and marketing experience opening luxury hotels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Ali ...
Siyam World, Maldives Strengthens Team With Key Leadership Appointments
Siyam World | May 19, 2022
19 May 2022: Siyam World, Maldives welcomes two key appointments, Florian Niessing as Director of Food & Beverage and Maya Damayanti as Veyo Spa Manager. Florian Niessing joins Siyam World from his role as Director of F&B at The Wellem, Germany’s first Unbound by Hyatt hotel. Prior to his time here, he held esteemed positions as Hotel Manager at Staycity Hotel in Heidelberg, Bar and Beverage Manager at Le Meridien, Xiamen in China, and Cluster Director of F&B at Crown and Champa Resorts, one of the leading resort collections in the Maldives. Having nurtured a passion for food and beverage, Niessing worked around the w...
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Welcomes Richard Romane as General Manager
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | May 19, 2022
PHOENIX (May 19, 2022) – Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Romane to the role of general manager of Arizona’s largest hotel located in the heart of downtown. As a seasoned hospitality professional and resort manager, Romane brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, which was recently reimagined from top-to-bottom as part of Sheraton’s worldwide transformation of its guest experience vision. Romane is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including the hotel’s two distinctive dining concepts, Sheraton Fitness, meetings and events, and guest pr...
Jon Cannon Appointed General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Mövenpick | May 18, 2022
Having joined Accor in 2010 at Sydney Olympic Park, home to the first Pullman address in Australia, Jon took on various operational roles across the country before relocating to Thailand in 2015. Since then, Jon has held leadership positions in Phuket, Koh Samui and Bangkok. Jon is also Accor’s Planet 21 Champion for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Within this role, Jon oversees projects related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) at over 140 hotels and resorts across five countries. Planet 21 is Accor’s Global CSR programme consisting of a series of ambitious objectives structured around four s...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Names Heidi Nielsen VP of Investments & Asset Management
Meyer Jabara Hotels | May 18, 2022
In this newly created position, Nielsen will oversee MJH investment underwriting and property acquisitions while enhancing capital relationships and supporting existing development partners [Danbury, Conn., May 18, 2022] — Justin Jabara, president of Meyer Jabara Hotels, is pleased to announce Heidi Nielsen as VP of Investments & Asset Management. For the last 15 years, Nielsen has served as Managing Director for a global consulting firm. In this new role, she will oversee the MJH portfolio of hotels and identify new investment opportunities in top markets. “Meyer Jabara Hotels continues to expand its development footprint,” ...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Names Peter Hoffman Senior Vice-President, Select Brands
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | May 17, 2022
ATLANTA, May 17, 2022—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it has named Peter Hoffman senior vice-president, select brands. In his new role, Hoffman will oversee and be responsible for the performance of the company’s existing portfolio of select-service brands. “Adding Peter to our team marks the culmination of an intensive and targeted effort that will augment the support provided to all of our key stakeholders, including our general managers, owners and brand partners,” said Robert S. Cole, president and chief executive offi...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Pamela Suhr as New Director of Sales
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | May 17, 2022
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (May 17, 2022) – Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the hiring of Pamela A. Suhr as the company’s director of sales. Ms. Suhr is responsible for the sales initiatives of New Castle’s growing portfolio of 18 hotels. She is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than three decades of experience working with a diverse portfolio of leading branded and independent hotels from New York to California, Mexico and Canada. “New Castle Hotels & Resorts is thrilled that Pamela is joining our team,” said Guido Kerpel. “She is a prov...
Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Mark Tamis to President, Global Operations
Aimbridge Hospitality | May 17, 2022
PLANO, Texas, May 17, 2022—Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed travel and tourism industry veteran Mark Tamis to the role of President, Global Operations. The addition of Tamis represents Aimbridge’s commitment to and investment in providing an elevated management experience to hotel owners and creating memorable experiences for guests. “Adding a seasoned leader with the breadth and depth of experience Mark brings to the team is an opportunity to continue to elevate our operational excellence,” said Michael J. Deitemeyer, Aimbridge President & CEO. “As Aimbridge continues to evolve, Mark...
Nomadix Appoints Mike Womack VP of Partner Sales, the Americas
Nomadix | May 17, 2022
Expert in wireless technology and customer engagement solutions, Womack will work with distributors and strategic business partners to bring the expansive Nomadix product line across multiple markets LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 17, 2022 — Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in the hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced the appointment of Mike Womack as vice president of partner sales, the Americas. He brings more than 25 years of sales management and business development experience in the wireless technology solutions and services space. He also has a comprehensive technology background that will enable the company to g...
Florida Hyatt Properties Appoint Brittany Doyle as New Regional Marketing Manager
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | May 16, 2022
Clearwater Beach, Fla. (May 16, 2022) – Two Florida Hyatt hotels, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, announce Brittany Doyle as Regional Marketing Manager. In her new role, Doyle will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property. “I am very excited to serve as Regional Marketing Manager for two incredible Hyatt hotels here in Florida,” said Brittany Doyle, Regional Marketing Manager. “As I was born and raised in the Sunshine State, I have a passion for highlighting everything the region has to offer and driving crea...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Appoints William Elkington to Director of Sales & Marketing
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa | May 16, 2022
MONTEREY, CALIF. MAY 16, 2022 Woodside Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of William Elkington as the new director of sales and marketing at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, an iconic oceanfront hotel perched directly on Cannery Row overlooking Monterey Bay. In this role, Elkington leads the implementation of the annual business plan to achieve the hotel’s group sales goals and oversees the leisure sales, marketing strategies and public relations for the 290-room hotel. “Will has a record of accomplishments for annual sales well above budget and has earned this promotion with his dedication and follow through. We are t...
Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis Appoints Executive Team
Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis | May 16, 2022
Memphis, TN (May 16, 2022) – Sarah Titus, general manager, and Nicholas Janysek, director of sales, marketing and events of Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, have been appointed to oversee the new Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis, which is slated to open this summer as the inaugural hotel under the Caption by Hyatt brand. Capitalizing on their recent experience opening and operating Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, and subsequent knowledge of the market, their roles have been expanded to include both properties, with Titus taking on the role of area general manager and Janysek as area director of sales, marketing and events. Ti...
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Welcomes Giovanni D’Alessandro as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations
May 13, 2022
Making the move from the tropical Maldives to the cultural heart of Japan, Giovanni Battista D’Alessandro joins Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations. His appointment marks the start of an exciting new chapter, being the first leadership change in the Food and Beverage division since the Hotel’s opening in 2016. Hailing from the coastal region of Sicily, Gianni (as he prefers to be called) brings with him an Italian warmth and energy, along with extensive global experience with top-tier luxury brands – the perfect combination to usher in a new era of food and beverage at the Hotel. ...
Chef Andres Farias Named New Executive Chef for Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa
Omni La Mansión del Rio | May 13, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, TX – May 13, 2022 – Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa are pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Andres Farias as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. With nearly two decades of progressive experience, Chef Farias has worked in the hospitality industry at many highly acclaimed hotels and restaurants including Trump Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Marriott International, Intercontinental Hotels, and luxury restaurants in Caracas-Venezuela. “We are looking forward to Chef Farias creating a fresh approach to our restaurant's menus that considers its guests and their dining experiences,” said Rusty Wallac...
Champlin’s Marina & Resort Appoints Elizabeth Connor to General Manager
Champlin’s Marina & Resort | May 13, 2022
BLOCK ISLAND, RI – May 13, 2022: Champlin’s Marina & Resort – an iconic 42-room resort style property with one of New England’s largest marinas – is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned hospitality professional Elizabeth Connor to the role of General Manager. Connor will lead the Champlin’s team overseeing all resort and marina operations on Block Island and will bring her extensive local knowledge and hospitality expertise to lead in delivering the authentic Block Island experience for guests and locals alike as Champlin’s prepares to kick off its first season as a destination event venue. On her appointment, Co...
Rancho Pescadero Welcomes Marcel Stittner as General Manager
Rancho Pescadero | May 12, 2022
Baja California Sur, Mexico (May 12, 2022) - Marcel Stittner has been named General Manager for the highly anticipated resort, Rancho Pescadero, which makes its grand debut this September. Marcel is a seasoned industry leader bringing 28 years of luxury hotel experience with a proven history of driving environmentally forward initiatives and providing excellence in guest services. He will oversee daily operations of the 103-suite resort as it enters a new chapter of hospitality. Originally from Germany, the Cornell University Graduate began his hospitality career in 1994. Most recently he led the team at Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa in C...
The Radcliffe Moab Appoints Colton Call as General Manager
Radcliffe Ventures | May 12, 2022
MOAB, UT, May 12 2022 - Radcliffe Moab, the first basecamp hotel of its kind located in the heart of downtown Moab, announces Colton Call as General Manager. Call will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Radcliffe hotel and on property restaurant, Il Posto Rosso. Call brings a vast experience in outdoor adventure and hospitality to the Radcliffe providing customized service and accommodations for travelers visiting Arches, Canyonlands National Park, and other area attractions. “Colton is uniquely qualified to oversee Radcliffe Moab operations based on his extensive hospitality experience and in-depth local knowledge o...
Agilysys Names Veteran Technology Marketer Terrie O’Hanlon as Chief Marketing Officer
Agilysys | May 12, 2022
O’Hanlon was selected by the technology leader for her extensive experience building growth marketing strategies and creating transformative brand value for global technology companies. ALPHARETTA, GA — MAY 12, 2022 — Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that it has hired Terrie O’Hanlon as its chief marketing officer (CMO). In this newly created role, O’Hanlon will focus on amplifying the technology leader’s global market presence and driving revenue growth through global marketing initiatives. O’Hanlon...
UniFocus Taps Leading Hospitality Veterans to Serve on Board of Directors
UniFocus | May 12, 2022
Patrick Volz and Mary Jo Dolasinski appointments bolster workforce management provider with expertise in global finance, employee operations and talent management to ensure sustainable company growth that aligns with hospitality industry needs. DALLAS, TX— May 11, 2022—UniFocus, a leading workforce management platform, has today announced new additions to its Board of Directors with the appointments of Patrick Volz and Mary Jo Dolasinski. With the two industry professionals bringing more than 40 years of combined hospitality market expertise, UniFocus is set to leverage their unique knowledge and experience to maintain its innovative ...
Miguel Peregrina Cambero Named General Manager of Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta
Casa Velas | May 11, 2022
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (May 11, 2022) – Miguel Peregrina Cambero has been named General Manager of Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In his new role, he is responsible for the adults-only hotel’s 80 designer suites with luxury amenities, celebrated cuisine and special gourmet happenings. A member of Virtuoso, Casa Velas is the only boutique hotel on the Mexican Pacific coast to hold Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide for 6 consecutive years. The appointment is effective immediately. Prior to rejoining Velas Resorts, Peregrina most recently was Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at the Four Seasons Resort...
Selina Appoints Eyal Amzallag as Chief Operations Officer
Selina | May 11, 2022
NEW YORK/May 11, 2022 – Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers, is pleased to announce that it has appointed veteran hospitality executive Eyal Amzallag as Chief Operations Officer. In this role, Amzallag reports to Selina’s co-founder and CEO, Rafael Museri, and is responsible for overseeing the operations of Selina’s growing portfolio of hotels, which includes 150 open or secured properties across 25 countries and six continents. In this role, he will help ensure that each Selina location delivers on the evolving needs of the company’s rapidly expanding and loya...
