Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
U.S. Travel Announces 2023 National Chair Succession Plan
U.S. Travel Association | April 13, 2022
WASHINGTON — April 13, 2022 — U.S. Travel Association National Chair Christine Duffy announced today the nomination of Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton, as the association’s next national chair, which would become effective in February 2023 following the conclusion of Duffy’s term as chair. “In the spirit of transparency, we are sharing this announcement early in the process as we prepare for the change in CEO leadership at U.S. Travel in coming months, which will also ensure stability in our board leadership,” said Duffy, who serves as President of Carnival Cruise Line. “I wish to thank ...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Names Kurt Alexander President
Omni Hotels & Resorts | April 12, 2022
DALLAS, TX – April 12, 2022 – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Kurt Alexander has been appointed president of the company, replacing Peter Strebel, who will now take on the role of chairman of Omni Hotels & Resorts. Alexander will assume his new role on May 1, 2022, after spending the last five years as the company’s CFO. As Chairman, Strebel will provide strategic counsel to the company. Both Alexander and Strebel will report to Blake Rowling, president of TRT Holdings, the parent company of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “Peter has been an outstanding leader for Omni Hotels & Resorts over the pa...
Dimension Hospitality Names Breann Levinson as New General Manager at Hyatt Regency Westlake
Dimension Hospitality | April 12, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - April 12, 2022 - Tim Horton, chief operating officer of Dimension Hospitality, a nationally recognized hotel management and development company, today announced the appointment of Breann Levinson to general manager of the Hyatt Regency Westlake, nestled in the scenic Canejo Valley just minutes from the beaches of Malibu and 35 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Levinson began her hospitality career at the Hyatt Regency Westlake as a catering and sales assistant, quickly climbing the ranks through food and beverage and hotel operations, ultimately earning a promotion to director of operations. During those 11 years, ...
Marriott International Appoints Richard Collins as Area Vice President for Sub Saharan Africa
Marriott International, Inc. | April 12, 2022
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - April 12, 2022 - Marriott International has appointed Richard Collins as its Area Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa. In this new role, Collins oversees the company’s managed operations in the region and will be based out of the company’s Cape Town office. He takes on his new position following the announcement of Volker Heiden’s retirement, effective from the end of March 2022. “Richard is an experienced leader with a proven track record, and we are delighted to have him lead our operations across Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Phil Andreopoulos, Chief Operating Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, Marriott Inte...
Nomadix Appoints Michael Gray, Hospitality Networking Technology Executive, as Global VP of Strategic Partnerships
Nomadix | April 12, 2022
Signals Continued Focus and Commitment to Hotel Brands and Management Companies LOS ANGELES, CA – April 12, 2022 — Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced the appointment of Michael Gray as global vice president of strategic partnerships focused on building deeper relationships and programs for hospitality brands, management companies and ownership groups. A hospitality, networking and enterprise communications veteran, Gray will closely align key technology initiatives with hospitality brand partners to increase value around products and services and meet their unique standards ...
The St. Regis Deer Valley Appoints Alex Malmborg as Executive Chef
THE ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY | April 11, 2022
PARK CITY, UTAH - April 11, 2022 - The St. Regis Deer Valley, one of the most luxurious mountain Resorts in the world, today announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef, Alex Malmborg. A high-performing culinarian with more than 30 years of experience, Malmborg will oversee all culinary operations at the Resort, including RIME, Brasserie 7452, The St. Regis Bar, banquets and events. Malmborg was most recently Senior Manager of Food and Beverage Operations at Vail Resorts/ Park City Mountain Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he oversaw all resort culinary operations including restaurants, banquet department and warehouse/ comm...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Jonathan Carlisle as Director of Sales for Springhill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | April 7, 2022
COVINGTON, KY - April 7, 2022 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Jonathan Carlisle has been appointed the director of sales of The Springhill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown. Mr. Carlisle brings over 5 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales having previously served as the director of sales and catering for the Doubletree by Hilton Cincinnati Airport. "We are delighted that Jonathan has joined our team." Said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "It is a pivotal time of growth for Commonwealth Hotels." Prior to joining The Springhill Suites ...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces Edward Searle as Director of Food & Beverage
ACCOR HOTELS | April 7, 2022
DALLAS, TX - April 7, 2022 - Fairmont Dallas welcomes a new member to their staff as spring 2022 begins, Edward Searle has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Reporting to the Hotel Operations Director, Searle will oversee all Food & Beverage operations at Fairmont Dallas. He most recently worked as Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Granite Park Hotel in Plano, Texas, and prior to that, he was the Restaurant General Manager at Palomar Hotel, Restaurant General Manager at Marie Gabrielle Restaurant, and Director of Food & Beverage at The Warwick Melrose Hotel, all in Dallas, Texas. Searle brings over 20 years of ho...
Ocean House Collection Appoints Daniel Abrashoff as General Manager of Rhode Islands’s Weekapaug Inn
Ocean House Collection | April 7, 2022
Westerly, RI – April 7, 2022 – Ocean House Collection (OHC), New England’s leading luxury hospitality group, today announced the appointment of Daniel Abrashoff as General Manager of the Forbes Five-Star Weekapaug Inn in Rhode Island, and T. Michael Chandler as Group Human Resources Director. Daniel Abrashoff joins Ocean House Collection and Weekapaug Inn with more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, including experience with other Relais & Chateaux, Forbes and luxury destinations across the U.S. Daniel previously served four years as General Manager of Devils Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, an award-winning, Orvis-endo...
The Ranch at Rock Creek Appoints Jeremy Belnap as General Manager
The Ranch at Rock Creek | April 7, 2022
Philipsburg, Montana – April 7, 2022 – The Ranch at Rock Creek is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Belnap as General Manager. Belnap’s career spans nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Belnap was the General Manager of Magee Homestead, part of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection in Saratoga, Wyoming. Throughout his five-year tenure, Jeremy initiated Magee Homestead into the Relais & Chateaux collection and achieved a Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star rating within his first year and each year since under his direction. The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection also received notable recog...
Visual Matrix Appoints Director of Client Experience to Expand Hospitality Business Growth
Visual Matrix | April 7, 2022
The new director will focus on product expansion with Visual Matrix’s recent acquisition of LodgingControls and its highly successful MOP product. Richardson, Texas – April 7, 2022 – Visual Matrix, an industry-leading provider of advanced hospitality operating system technology, today announced it has named Lauren Crocket as director of client experience, with a focus on its newly acquired Mobile Operating Platform (MOP) for staff operations automation. Crocket brings close to 10 years of management experience, most recently with La Quinta by Wyndham in Chicago, and both Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Previously, she served in fron...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Jeremy Daniuk as Dual Director of Sales of the Hyatt House and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | April 6, 2022
COVINGTON, KY - April 5, 2022 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Jeremy Daniuk has been appointed the dual director of sales of the Hyatt House and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville. Mr. Daniuk brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales having previously served as the dual director of sales of the Hyatt Place Chicago Hoffman Estates and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook. "We are confident with Jeremy's strategic sales approach and deep understanding of the market that he will bring a fresh lens and be a strong asset to these two hotels," said Jennifer P...
The Chanler at Cliff Walk Appoints Christopher Roberts As Director of Food & Beverage
April 6, 2022
NEWPORT, R.I. – April 6, 2022 – The Chanler at Cliff Walk has named Christopher Roberts as Director of Food and Beverage. Christopher joins the team with 20 years of hospitality experience and extensive travel throughout the world. Christopher’s love and appreciation for new cultures are only rivaled by his passion for New England’s thriving food scene. “We are thrilled to welcome Christopher to our Food and Beverage department,” said Lani Shufelt, Proprietress. “He possesses a genuine sense of hospitality, strong leadership skills, and we are looking forward to watching the front-of-house team grow with Christopher a...
Dorchester Collection’s Mayfair Hotel, 45 Park Lane, Appoints Elliott Grover as Executive Chef
Dorchester Collection | April 6, 2022
LONDON – April 6, 2022 – Dorchester Collection’s Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, has appointed Elliott Grover as executive chef, overseeing the culinary direction of the hotel including Wolfgang Puck’s famed restaurant CUT at 45 Park Lane. Having established his career working under Mark Hix and Tim Hughes, Elliott gained experience through a series of roles within Caprice Holdings; starting at Le Caprice aged 16 then moving on to Scott’s in Mayfair, where he developed to sous chef, before becoming head chef at Hix Soho. In 2018, Elliott was appointed head chef of The Ned, overseeing the culinary concept across many restaurants inclu...
The St. Regis Washington D.C. Appoints Elias Assaly as General Manager
April 6, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 6, 2022 – The St. Regis Washington D.C. is proud to announce Elias Assaly as General Manager of the celebrated hotel. A respected leader in the luxury hospitality arena, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at The St. Regis Washington D.C., and his appointment marks his return to the St. Regis family, having previously served as the opening General Manager of The St. Regis San Francisco. Commenting on his new role, Elias Assaly states: “The St. Regis Washington D.C. has long served as the benchmark for luxury travel in the nation’s vibrant capital city with a reputation sustai...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Sylvia Wardzala as General Manager for Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island | April 6, 2022
RIDGEFIELD, CT – April 6, 2022 – Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Sylvia Wardzala as the general manager of the company’s newly acquired Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island in Jekyll Island, Ga. A dedicated hospitality professional, Ms. Wardzala is passionate about providing exemplary guest experiences at the beach-front resort. “We are excited to welcome Sylvia to New Castle Hotels & Resorts,” said Guido Kerpel. “Over the past 20 years in her award-winning career, Sylvia has demonstrated her dedication to building loyalt...
Kimberly Berry Appointed as Director of Digital Business Development for Annette, The Virtual Hotel Agent, Travel Outlook’s New AI Powered Servi
Travel Outlook Premium Hotel Call Center | April 6, 2022
Santa Fe, New Mexico (April 2022): Travel Outlook Premium Hotel Call Center® today announced that Kimberly Berry has been promoted to Director of Digital Business Development at Travel Outlook, overseeing sales and implementation of Annette™, The Virtual Hotel Agent™. Kimberly Berry joined Travel Outlook in 2020 from Hilton Hotels, where she worked as General Manager for three years. Kimberly Berry brings her experience in sales and guest relations in the hospitality industry to Travel Outlook to further improve Annette™ and its practical customer service applications for the hospitality industry. In addition, while working in Hy...
MCR Names William White Chief Financial Officer
MCR | April 5, 2022
NEW YORK - April 5, 2022 - MCR the 4th-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States with a $4 billion portfolio of 140 hotels, has appointed William White Chief Financial Officer. Since Mr. White joined MCR in January 2016, he has been an integral member of the management team, serving as a Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development based in the company’s New York City office. In that role, Mr. White led the company’s New York City hotel operations, overseeing day-to-day management as well as the acquisition of The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection, and the Royalton Hotel New York. Mr. White also oversaw the firm...
Dimension Hospitality Names Anthony Salah General Manager at Scottsdale Paradise Valley Resort
Dimension Hospitality | April 5, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - April 5, 2022 - Tim Horton, chief operating officer of Dimension Hospitality, a nationally recognized hotel management and development company, today announced the appointment of Anthony Salah to the general manager position at the AAA Four-diamond DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Scottsdale Paradise Valley, located in the shadow of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale Arizona. Salah previously held the same position at the Hyatt Regency Westlake where he planned and executed property enhancement projects including the full renovation of the hotel, ballrooms, and fitness center and increased guest service programs to boost over...
Jessica Candy Appointed Director of Spa at Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | April 5, 2022
MAUI, HI – April 5, 2022 – Montage Kapalua Bay has appointed Jessica Candy as director of spa of the 24-acre cliffside resort. A passionate professional with nearly two decades of experience at a plethora of wellness facilities throughout the U.S. and Hawaii, Candy will lead all day-to-day operations at Spa Montage, including program development, recruitment, and training. “We are delighted to have Jessica overseeing Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, and we look forward to her putting her skills to work leading the team in the creation of rewarding spa and wellness experiences for our guests and residents,” said Matt Bailey, general...
Cloud5 Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity With New Executive Leadership Promotions and Appointments
Cloud5 Communications | April 5, 2022
Chicago, IL — April 5, 2022 — Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, today announced a series of internal promotions and appointments that underscore its commitment to building a diverse workforce. Cloud5’s recent leadership expansion includes the promotion of Rupal Patel to the position of CFO, as well as the hiring of two new female executives, Deittra Heritage as VP of Operational Excellence & Chief of Staff and Jamie Murphy as VP of Marketing. [caption id="attachment_300293" align...
Rina Mariani Appointed as General Manager of Park Hyatt Siem Reap
April 4, 2022
Park Hyatt Siem Reap has great pleasure in announcing the selection of Rina Mariani as General Manager of Park Hyatt Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia as of April 1, 2022. Rina was fortunate enough to grow up in Nusa Dua in Bali and felt destined for a career in hospitality. “As a Balinese soul, it is in my nature to receive guests and feel sincere empathy,” she says. “Also, I think the hospitality profession is simply amazing. It’s more than just a job - it’s a lifestyle.” In 2000, Rina joined the Hyatt family as a convention services manager at Grand Hyatt Bali. Over the next two decades, she rose through events,...
CoralTree Hospitality Promotes Andre Fournier to Chief Commercial Officer
CoralTree Hospitality | April 4, 2022
DENVER – April 4, 2022 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that Andre Fournier has been promoted to chief commercial officer, a new position for the company. Fournier has been with CoralTree since its inception as executive vice president overseeing revenue, sales and marketing. The company’s new CCO role will continue to oversee all aspects of the company’s marketing, sales, revenue operations and plans. Additionally, the CCO will be instrumental in developing and leading customer experience and innovation strategies. In his new role, Fournier will serve as the brand champion, along with Luersen, en...
Santa Barbara’s Mar Monte Hotel Appoints Gunnar Planter as New Executive Chef
Mar Monte Hotel | April 4, 2022
SANTA BARBARA, CA – April 4, 2022 – Mar Monte Hotel, a boutique luxury lifestyle hotel in Santa Barbara, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Gunnar Planter. In his new role, Planter will oversee the hotel’s two restaurants, costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido, and debut new menus with fresh seasonal dishes and rich local flavors. “We are so excited to welcome Chef Gunnar Planter to Mar Monte Hotel,” said Aliya Kritzler, Vice President of Food and Beverage, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands at HEI Hotels & Resorts. “With his impressive background, enthusia...
