Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Appoints Richard Elliott as New General Manager
Park Hyatt St. Kitts | May 11, 2022
ST. KITTS (May 9, 2022) – Park Hyatt St. Kitts, the destination’s premier resort, announces the appointment of Richard Elliott as General Manager. In his new role, Elliott will oversee the resort’s operations, including its 126 guest rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, and 7,000 square feet of event space. A seasoned hotelier, Elliott’s Hyatt career spans 17 years, and he has held leadership positions with properties across four brands including the Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Andaz. Most recently, Elliott was the General Manager of the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, where he drove RevPar growth and enhance...
Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House Promotes Chef Emanuele Sabatini to Executive Chef
Zemi Beach House | May 11, 2022
SHOAL BAY EAST, Anguilla – May 11 2022 – Zemi Beach House (Zemi), the award-winning boutique property nestled on Shoal Bay East is delighted to announce the promotion of Chef Emanuele Sabatini to Executive Chef of Zemi Beach House’s culinary team. Additionally, Zemi Beach House announced Eduard Balan is joining the expert bar team as their newest Rhummelier, alongside veteran Princess Anthony. Sabatani and Balan’s experience will be a great contribution to Zemi’s food and beverage team as Anguilla continues to pave the road to becoming the Caribbean’s culinary capital. Born in Rome, Chef Sabatani’s passion for cookin...
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Welcomes New General Manager, Xavi Gonzalez
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo | May 10, 2022
TOKYO, Japan (May 10, 2022) – The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is pleased to welcome Xavi Gonzalez as its new General Manger. Mr. Gonzalez will bring his wealth of experience in luxury properties across the globe, including more than 10 years in Asia, to lead the hotel. Born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, Mr. Gonzalez joins The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo with over 20 years of experience in multi-faceted luxury properties within Marriott International. He first joined The Ritz-Carlton at Hotel Arts Barcelona, followed by The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Golf & Spa Resort in Portugal, before making his debut in Asia in 2011. During Mr. Gonzalez’s ten...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Names Marlene Poynder as Managing Director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel | May 10, 2022
New York, NY – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marlene Poynder as managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Poynder is the first woman to lead the legendary Upper East Side hotel. The Carlyle recently completed a three-year thoughtful transformation, from new guest rooms and suites to the debut of the hotel’s signature restaurant, Dowling’s at The Carlyle. Poynder will oversee all aspects of the property, including the famed Bemelmans Bar and the celebrated Café Carlyle. “We are delighted to welcome Marlene as the first woman ma...
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort Appoints Leslie Prea as General Manager
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | May 10, 2022
ST. GEORGE’S, BERMUDA (May 10, 2022) –The St. Regis Bermuda Resortis delighted to announce the appointment of Leslie Prea as General Manager. Mr. Prea brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience, 18 of which having been spent with Marriott International, to his new role at the resort. Mr. Prea began his career at La Cabana Resort & Casino, an independent property in Aruba, where he worked his way up to Manager of the Rooms Division. After his success at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino, Prea joined the Aruba Marriott and Stellaris Casino team in 2006 as Front Office Manager and continued to excel at the resort, eventually ...
Danny Vorwerk Appointed General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna
Deutsche Hospitality | May 9, 2022
Dutch-born Danny Vorwerk has been appointed as the new General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna. He is leaving his current role as General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin to succeed Martin Schrödl, who is departing the company at his own request. “Danny Vorwerk has a wealth of international experience and know-how in the hotel sector,” said Christian Kaschner, Managing Director of MAXX Hotel GmbH. “He is a dedicated host who will be an ideal fit for the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna.” Danny Vorwerk joined Deutsche Hospitality as Financial Controller Netherlands in 2012. From 2018 onwards, he assumed addition...
Tripadvisor Appoints Matt Goldberg to Chief Executive Officer
Tripadvisor | May 5, 2022
Announces Chief Executive Officer appointment, effective July 1, 2022 NEEDHAM, Mass., May 5, 2022 -- Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) today announced that Matt Goldberg has been named its Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer. "We are excited to announce the appointment of Matt Goldberg to the role of CEO," said Greg Maffei, Chairman of the Board at Tripadvisor. "Matt has proven leadership and experience in strategy and operations for more than 20 years across a number of leading media, advertising, and consumer-facing companies. We welcome him to the team and look forward to his expertis...
Arlo Hotels Appoints Jennifer Hiblum as General Manager of Arlo Wynwood
Arlo Hotels | May 5, 2022
MIAMI (May 4, 2022) – Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven hotel brand with locations in New York City and Miami, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hiblum as general manager of Arlo Wynwood. The property, which will debut this fall, marks the first hotel project in Miami’s vibrant arts district. Hiblum will play an integral role in establishing Arlo’s new flagship property, leading day-to-day operations and cultivating deep community ties to reimagine Arlo’s “come as you are” ethos for the Wynwood neighborhood. Hiblum is a multifaceted hotelier who comes to Arlo with more than 20 years of experience working i...
Dorchester Collection Appoints Lee Kelly as New General Manager for 45 Park Lane
Dorchester Collection | May 5, 2022
(London) - Dorchester Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Kelly as general manager of 45 Park Lane from August 1, 2022. Lee replaces John Scanlon, who has been promoted to general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Lee’s responsibility will also include the management of Dorchester Collection’s Mayfair Park Residences. With over 20 years of international hotel management experience, Lee joins the hotel from The Berkeley, London, where he has been hotel manager for over two years. Previous roles include general manager at Bray’s Monkey Island Estate and various director of food & beverage positions at The ...
Conrad Bengaluru Appoints Chef Prasad Metrani as Director of Culinary
May 4, 2022
MAY 4th, 2022 – Chef Prasad Metrani joins Conrad Bengaluru as the Director of Culinary. Chef Prasad comes from a diverse background in gastronomical science and kitchen management, with over 16 years of experience in the hospitality sector. He has worked with some of the most prestigious Indian and international hospitality brands. He has spearheaded the food & beverage division during his last assignment to launch India’s first Raffles in Udaipur. Prasad has closely conceptualized F&B inspirations, exceptional menu ideations and has organised a bespoke service sequence. Hence, his new role at Conrad Bengaluru would p...
The Westin Tempe Appoints Ryan Kirby as New General Manager
The Westin Tempe | May 4, 2022
Tempe, Ariz. (May 4, 2022) – The Westin Tempe, the largest new hotel to debut in Tempe, Ariz. in nearly four decades upon its grand opening last fall, has appointed Ryan Kirby as the general manager. Over a career of 14 years in the hospitality industry, Ryan Kirby’s experience as a hotelier has taken him from the sandy beaches of Hawaii, to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, and finally to the pristine landscape of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. He has dedicated his career to the hospitality industry where he has earned the privilege of working for some of the most prestigious hotels including The Westin Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Ma...
The St. Regis New York Appoints Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu as General Manager
St. Regis New York | May 4, 2022
New York, NY – APRIL 28, 2022 - The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu as General Manager of the celebrated and historic flagship property. A respected leader in the luxury hospitality arena, Octavia has been a part of The St. Regis New York family for over seven years and brings to her new role a wealth of experience and expertise garnered from her time at the landmark hotel. As the milestone first female general manager in the hotel’s history, Octavia’s designation marks a momentous and exciting new chapter in the hotel’s illustrious history. “I am thrilled and honored to be at the helm of one...
AAHOA Names New President & CEO
AAHOA | May 3, 2022
ATLANTA, Ga., May 3 – Following a vote by the AAHOA Board of Directors, Laura Lee Blake, Esq., will be the new President and CEO of AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owners association, effective May 16, 2022. Blake will succeed Ken Greene, who served in the role for a short time in 2021 and part of 2022. Blake has been an attorney for more than 25 years and most recently was a partner with Connor, Fletcher, and Hedenkamp LLP in Irvine, California. She brings decades of experience in the fields of law, government, business, and academia to AAHOA. But she isn’t a newcomer to the organization. Blake previously worked for AAHOA for near...
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Jose Ballester as Executive Chef
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | May 3, 2022
DORADO, PUERTO RICO – May 3, 2022 – Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Jose Ballester as Executive Chef. Chef Ballester is returning to Puerto Rico with more than 20 years of experience with Marriott International, most recently holding the position of Multi-Property Executive Chef for Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan, and The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui in Thailand. Throughout his career, he has worked in all areas of the culinary field at various Marriott brand hotels, including The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan; JW Marriott, Santo Domingo; and The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. ...
Little Gem Resorts Appoints Urmas Karner as New General Manager of The Nantucket Hotel + Resort
Little Gem Resorts | May 3, 2022
May 2022, Nantucket, MA - Little Gem Resorts, a family-owned collection of boutique island resorts with award-winning properties on Martha’s Vineyard, MA; Nantucket, MA; and St. John, USVI, is pleased to announce that, Urmas Karner, has been named the collection’s newest general manager at The Nantucket Hotel. Karner’s initial hotel posting was at the 1,700 room New York's Hotel Pennsylvania. Now closed, it was the world's largest hotel when it opened in 1919. From there Urmas gravitated to intimate, luxury properties in the Caribbean, including stints in Dominica, St. Lucia and The Turks & Caicos Islands. In the latter destin...
Mark Burns Takes the Helm at Pullman Cairns International as General Manager
Shakespeare Property Group | May 3, 2022
Cairns, 3 May 2022: Mark Burns, one of Australia’s most experienced hoteliers in the upscale space, has been appointed as General Manager of Accor’s popular Pullman Cairns International hotel. His engagement comes as the 16 floor, 321-room Pullman (located on Abbott Street in the CBD) moves into the final phase of a major refurbishment program which commenced in mid-2021. Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific, said, “We are excited to welcome Mark as General Manager of the Pullman Cairns International. Mark’s experience in the five-star sector and talent for elegant, upscale makeovers make him the perfect person to take the helm at t...
Robert Morgan Named General Manager of The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
The Henderson | May 3, 2022
DESTIN, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa - northwest Florida’s premiere luxury destination - is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Morgan as general manager. With nearly two decades of hospitality industry experience, Morgan will oversee daily operations of the beach resort. “I am honored to join the iconic Henderson family, as well as the Emerald Coast community,” said Morgan. “I look forward to enjoying all the Emerald Coast has to offer and continue the Henderson’s legacy as one of the finest resorts on the Gulf Coast.” Morgan joins The Henderson from the Renaissance Charleston Histor...
KSL Resorts Names Michael Palmeri as New Chief Investment Officer
KSL Resorts | May 3, 2022
IRVINE, Calif. – Expanding its executive team, KSL Resorts has promoted Michael Palmeri to chief investment officer. Previously the company’s senior vice president of investments and business development, Palmeri will continue to direct KSL Resorts’ investments and business development division with an expanded focus on diversifying the company’s owned hospitality real estate and management portfolio into derivative leisure-oriented real estate and operating businesses. According to Scott Dalecio, president and chief executive officer of KSL Resorts – which invests in and manages world-class destination resorts, hotels and high ...
Daniel Padilla Appointed Director Sales & Marketing For JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa | May 2, 2022
Tucson, Arizona - (May 2, 2022) . . . Daniel Padilla has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the 575-room JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The resort’s General Manager Dean Callahan made the announcement. “It is a genuine pleasure to welcome Dan back to Starr Pass Resort & Spa in his new role as Director of Sales and Marketing,” said Callahan. “Dan brings exceptional experience and previous success in sales operations and event management to the leadership team, and as a native of Tucson, is keenly aware of the surrounding market and the resort’s unique signature offerings.” Padilla launched his c...
Marquis Los Cabos Announces Two New Additions to Leadership Team
Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa | April 29, 2022
LOS CABOS, Mexico (April 29, 2022) — Marquis Los Cabos, one of the Leading Hotels of the World, has announced today the exciting addition of new Executive Chef, Claudio Hotter, and promotion of longtime team member, Casandra Luna, to director of sales and marketing. “We are thrilled to welcome Executive Chef Claudio Hotter to the Marquis Los Cabos family and share the appointment of our new Director of Sales & Marketing, Cassandra Luna, a longtime resort employee and dear friend” said General Manager, Claudia Perez. “Marquis Los Cabos prides itself on the highest standard of excellence and service, and are confident that Chef Hot...
Deutsche Hospitality Appoints Marie-Noële Schwartzmann as Chief Development Officer
Deutsche Hospitality | April 29, 2022
Effective May 1, 2022, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann will become the new Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality. She succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel who has decided at his own request to retire after more than 40 years with the company. "We are looking forward to Marie-Noële’s extensive know-how, her international experience and her passion for our industry. In her previous roles, she has successfully created high-value, owner facing platforms and systems beyond classic development boundaries. Her work will be essential for our ambition to grow and position Deutsche Hospitality and our brands as a high performance partner in all mar...
Hilton Names Justin Jaret Complex Director of Food & Beverage for Orlando Properties
Hilton | April 28, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 28, 2022) – The Orlando Bonnet Creek properties of Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Jaret to Complex Director of Food & Beverage for Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Previously serving as Complex Director of Restaurants, in this new role, Jaret will oversee 15 departments, including 13 food and beverage outlets, two recreation departments, and will manage banquet and catering operations, as well as all culinary and stewarding for the two properties. “Justin’s multifaceted expertise in food and beverage, tenacious leadership, team spirit and most of ...
John Pedlow Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Pacifica Hotels
Pacifica Hotels | April 28, 2022
Aliso Viejo, CA – April 28, 2022 – Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of independent, design-inspired hotels on the Pacific Coast, announces the appointment of John Pedlow as Chief Operating Officer. Pedlow brings over 25 years of operations and revenue experience to the Pacifica Hotels team, with his most recent role as SVP of Operations for Pacifica. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Revenue, responsible for development and execution of commercial strategy, including the oversight of all revenue, marketing, and sales efforts. Today, he oversees all day-to-day operations and works closely with corporate r...
Kimpton Overland Atlanta Appoints Drew Kirkland as Executive Chef
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | April 27, 2022
ATLANTA (APRIL 2022) – The Kimpton Overland Atlanta, along with its two restaurants, APRON and The Rooftop at the Overland, are pleased to announce Drew Kirkland as its new executive chef. Originally from Tampa, FL, Chef Drew Kirkland’s love of cooking started at a young age. After working in kitchens for most of his young adult life, he attended the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach to hone his skills before heading to West Palm Beach’s PGA National Resort & Spa in 2001. In 2003, he moved to Atlanta to continue his career, and became a sauté cook at Rathbun’s under well-known Atlanta Chef & Restauranteur Kevi...
