Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Raul Bustamante Appointed General Manager at Royal Sonesta San Juan
Royal Sonesta San Juan | April 4, 2022
San Juan, Puerto Rico – April 4, 2022 – Royal Sonesta San Juan announced the appointment of Raul Bustamante as General Manager of the beautiful beach-front property located in the neighborhood of Isla Verde. In his role, Bustamante is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the hotel’s operations, including sales, marketing, and finance. “I am proud to hand over the reins of the hotel to a great professional like Raul who will continue to lead this exceptional team into success in the years to come,” said Michael Herrmann, Senior Director of Operations, Sonesta Hotels International Corporation. ...
Jon McGaunn Appointed General Manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff
Montage Palmetto Bluff | April 1, 2022
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – April 1, 2022 – Montage Palmetto Bluff is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon McGaunn as general manager. With over two decades of hospitality industry experience, McGaunn will oversee all day-to-day operations of the resort set within the 20,000-acre development of Palmetto Bluff. “I am delighted to welcome Jon McGaunn to the Montage family,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “Jon’s dynamic and extensive hospitality experience is exemplary, and we are honored to have him at the helm of Montage Palmetto Bluff.” McGaunn joins Montage Palmetto...
Hyatt Place New York Chelsea Appoints Ziya Turgut as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage
Hyatt Place Chelsea | April 1, 2022
New York, NY - April 1, 2022 - Newly opened Hyatt Place Chelsea has officially named Ziya Turgut as the property’s food and beverage manager and head chef. Backed by an experienced team, chef Turgut will oversee all F&B operations including the Breakfast Bar, The Market, and the property’s onsite restaurant and bar, The Placery, which offers a fusion-style menu. Furthermore, chef Turgut will helm operations of The Terrace, a year-round outdoor venue set to open this summer. “We are thrilled to have chef Ziya lead food & beverage operations for Hyatt Place Chelsea,” said Matt Tobin, Hyatt’s area director of sales ...
Hillsboro Beach Resort Appoints Ann Durso to General Manager
Hillsboro Beach Resort | April 1, 2022
BROWARD COUNTY – April 1, 2022 – Hillsboro Beach Resort, which recently opened along the exclusive and scenic Hillsboro Mile in Deerfield Beach, today announces the appointment of Ann Durso to general manager. In this role, Durso oversees full operations of the 72-room boutique property and its newly opened waterfront restaurant, Roí. Durso assumes the position immediately and has already stepped into the role, overseeing all aspects of the resort's day-to-day operations. “We are happy to have Ann onboard to revamp our staff and guest experience," said Scott Cornelius, Regional Director of Operations at Driftwood Hospitality Man...
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos Appoints Tony Mira as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | March 31, 2022
GRACE BAY, TURKS & CAICOS – March 31, 2022 –The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Mira as General Manager. Mr. Mira brings more than 15 years of experience to this position with a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the Ritz-Carlton brand. Mr. Mira began his hospitality career as a management trainee with Westin Hotels, where he spent several years and held multiple progressive positions prior to joining the Renaissance Chicago Hotel, where he eventually became the Director of Food & Beverage. His next role was his first as General Manager at the Renaissance Hotel Battl...
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Dwayne Marshall as New Chief Development Officer
VALOR HOSPITALITY PARTNERS | March 31, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – March 31, 2022 – Valor Hospitality Partners, a global, full-service hotel management company, announced the expansion of their corporate leadership roster with the addition of Dwayne Marshall as Chief Development Officer. The new leadership position comes on the heels of significant company growth in recent months, adding six hotels to the brand’s international portfolio in 2022. As Chief Development Officer, Marshall will lead the execution of the company’s growth strategy in the United States by sourcing, structuring, negotiating and executing third-party management contracts nationwide and assisting with underwri...
Woodside Hotel Group Appoints Andrea Murray as Managing Director of The Lodge At Bodega Bay
THE LODGE AT BODEGA BAY | March 31, 2022
Bodega Bay, CA – March 31, 2022 – Woodside Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Murray, CHA, as the new managing director of The Lodge at Bodega Bay. In Murray’s new role, she will oversee the management and operation of the 83-room ocean-view resort nestled on the rugged yet serene Sonoma Coast. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrea to the Woodside Hotel Group team, overseeing The Lodge at Bodega Bay as it ushers in a new and exciting era,” said Greg Alden, president and CEO, Woodside Hotel Group. “Her expertise in luxury boutique hotels throughout Northern California will be invaluable during ...
Driftwood Hospitality Appoints Senior Leadership Team for The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Driftwood Capital | March 31, 2022
Scottsdale, AZ – March 31, 2022 – The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, a 326-room property that will be undergoing a comprehensive multimillion-dollar enhancement later this summer, announced today the resort’s new senior leadership team that will lead the property as it emerges into the Curio Collection by Hilton, a global set of remarkable upscale hotels hand-picked for their unique character and personality. [caption id="attachment_299900" align="alignright" width="268"] Ken Arneson[/caption] Driftwood Hospitality, the resort’s management company, has assembled a team of longtime Valley hospitality professionals that in...
Vizergy Names Holly Montroy Vice President, Human Resources
Vizergy | March 31, 2022
Montroy will oversee all human resources functions in addition to talent acquisition, as Vizergy continues to grow in the post pandemic environment. JACKSONVILLE, FL – March 31, 2022 – Vizergy® Digital Marketing recently promoted Holly Montroy to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In her new role, Montroy will be responsible for all elements of human resources for the growing company with a focus on talent acquisition. Having been with Vizergy for seven years, Holly is responsible for assembling the strong team of associates that makes Vizergy a recognized leader in the hospitality digital marketing space. Holly will also...
Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Names Danielle McNair New Director of Sales & Marketing
March 30, 2022
AVON, CO – March 30, 2022 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Danielle McNair is now serving as Director of Sales & Marketing at the award-winning resort. [caption id="attachment_299813" align="alignright" width="240"] Cat Dierolf, Leisure Sales Manager[/caption] The Westin Riverfront also recently hired Catherine Dierolf as a Leisure Sales Manager. McNair joins The Westin Riverfront from the Viceroy Snowmass, another luxury Colorado resort managed by East West Hospitality, where she most recently served as the Director of Business Development. A graduate of ...
Diamondrock Hospitality Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer Thomas Healy
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | March 30, 2022
BETHESDA, MD - March 30, 2022 - DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas G. Healy is resigning from his position, effective April 15, 2022, to pursue new opportunities. Mr. Healy's responsibilities for overseeing asset management and redevelopment projects will be transitioned to Mark W. Brugger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Tom has been instrumental in working with me to create the leading asset management team in the industry. On behalf of the entire DiamondRock team, I thank Tom for his significant contribut...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Cody Drexler as General Manager of The Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | March 30, 2022
COVINGTON, KY - March 30, 2022 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Cody Drexler has been appointed the general manager of the Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport. Mr. Drexler brings over 5 years of restaurant and hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual assistant general manager for the Springhill Suites and Fairfield Inn Downtown Louisville. As general manager, Drexler is responsible for overseeing and executing the hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction, and community relations. Prior to joining The Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Appoints Edd Karlan as Vice President of Sales & Services
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | March 30, 2022
LAS VEGAS – March 30, 2022 – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has added industry veteran Edd Karlan as Vice President of Sales & Services to the resort’s Hilton leadership team. As Vice President of Sales & Services, Edd oversees the resort’s sales efforts, leading the passionate team of sales and services staff, build brand awareness and identifying new market opportunities for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He collaborates closely with ownership and management to maximize revenue. Edd has spent over 25 years with the Hilton family in New York City, Atlanta, Anaheim, Calif. and Palm Beach, Fla. ...
The Charleston Place Appoints Managing Director Robert Megargle
The Charleston Place | March 29, 2022
Charleston, South Carolina – March 29, 2022 – The Charleston Place, a landmark hotel in Charleston’s historic district, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robert Megargle to Managing Director. In this role, Megargle is overseeing the property’s transition to an independent luxury boutique hotel under Beemok Hospitality, a Charleston, SC-based company with a growing portfolio of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. In the months to come, Megargle will continue to lead the hotel’s next chapter and its forthcoming $100+ million transformation. Megargle joined The Charleston Place from his previous role as G...
Kimpton Pittman Hotel Names Christina Hanvey as Director of Sales and Marketing
KIMPTON PITTMAN HOTEL | March 29, 2022
DALLAS, TX – March 29, 2022 – Kimpton Pittman Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Hanvey as the hotel’s new director of sales and marketing. A Dallas native, Hanvey has more than a decade of hospitality experience, most recently as the associate director of sales at the Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, TX. After graduating from the Texas State University in 2011, Hanvey began her career as a front desk agent at the Doubletree Suites in Austin, Texas. In 2014, she became a sales manager at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown before joining the Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt team in 2015. Starting as a sales manager, she q...
CoralTree Hospitality Names Ralph Grippo President of Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort | March 29, 2022
DENVER, CO – March 29, 2022 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that Ralph Grippo has been named president of Terranea Resort, the company’s premier oceanfront property in Southern California. Grippo brings more than 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and deep knowledge of the Southern California market to the Terranea team. He is replacing Terri A. Haack, who has been leading Terranea since the property opened in 2009. Haack is shifting roles to focus more on corporate projects with parent company Lowe. “This is an exciting time at Terranea as we bring on a new leader t...
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Appoints Dan Johnson as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa | March 29, 2022
INDIAN WELLS, CA – March 29, 2022 – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Johnson as general manager. In Johnson’s new role, he will oversee the management and operation of the 530-room desert escape situated in the heart of Greater Palm Springs. Johnson boasts 27 years of hospitality experience at Hyatt Hotels across the country, working his way up from intern to general manager. He began his career in 1994 at Park Hyatt Washington D.C., where he worked as a PBX switchboard operator, which allowed him to learn the inner workings of the hotel industry. He then moved on to work in s...
Brian Doherty Returns to Four Seasons as Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 28, 2022
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, located near the city’s iconic attractions and Washington State’s only Forbes Five-Star property, announces Brian Doherty as Executive Chef. He will lead food and beverage operations, from catering at the Hotel’s 10,570 square feet (982 square metres) of event space to in-room dining at the 147 guest rooms and suites. Doherty is excited to be back with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a journey he began in 1997 in Seattle when he joined the brand’s original location in the Emerald City. “I grew up here, my family is near here in Bremerton, Washington and after traveling around, I always m...
BWH Hotel Group Appoints Ron Pohl as President of International Operations and President of Worldhotels
BWH Hotel Group | March 28, 2022
PHOENIX, AZ - March 28, 2022 - BWH Hotel Group announced today that it has promoted Ron Pohl to serve as the company's President of International Operations and President of WorldHotels. Pohl joined the organization in 2007 and previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, Pohl will be responsible for further strengthening the organization's presence around the world and enhancing the company's operations on a global level. "During his successful tenure with BWH Hotel Group, Ron has made many significant contributions, including increasing the company's scale throughout the wor...
Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Welcomes New General Manager Zury Cohen
Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal | March 28, 2022
Orlando, FL – March 28, 2022 – Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando™, an official Universal Partner Hotel, today announced the appointment of a new general manager, Zury Cohen. In his new role, Cohen is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of hotel operations work together to maximize market share, sales, guest satisfaction and profit. Cohen realized his passion for the hotel industry early – he began his career as a front desk manager at AmeriSuites, and worked his way up to become a regional manager for a mix of limited and full-service properties including brands like La Quinta by Wyndham and Hampton Inn...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Chris Schaefer as Vice President of Food and Beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | March 28, 2022
MILWAUKEE, WI - March 28, 2022 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Chris Schaefer as vice president of food and beverage. In his new role, Schaefer will oversee catering, banquets, and more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ 17 properties. He will also be responsible for strategic planning, restaurant design and concepting, and talent development throughout the company’s food and beverage portfolio. Chris Schaefer, vice president of food and beverag...
Tammy LeBlanc Appointed General Manager of Hilton Cleveland Downtown
March 28, 2022
CLEVELAND, OH – March 28, 2022 – Hilton Cleveland Downtown announced Tammy LeBlanc has been appointed general manager of the award-winning 600-room hotel. In this position, LeBlanc will oversee all aspects of the hotel, including hotel management, guest experience and day-to-day operations of the property, which includes nearly 50,000 square feet of meeting space and four dining outlets. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience, LeBlanc most recently served as general manager at Hilton Barbados Resort. LeBlanc joined Hilton in 2005 as director of business development at Hilton Montreal Airport. During her tenure, she has ser...
The Slate Denver Appoints Leadership Ahead of Q2 2022 Opening
The Slate Denver | March 25, 2022
Denver, CO – March 25, 2022 – As its grand opening date approaches, The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is excited to announce two key additions to its executive team: Kirby Kiner, General Manager and Von Fabella, Director of Sales & Marketing. Together, these hospitality professionals will ensure the new property offers guests an enriching, immersive escape in downtown Denver. “We are excited to honor the legacy of Emily Griffith with the opening of this new, historic hotel property located inside her original schoolhouse. With our doors opening in Q2 2022, The Slate will be a huge step in the reinvigoration...
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Welcomes Executive Chef Andrew Whiteside
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | March 25, 2022
EAST PALO ALTO, CA – March 25, 2022 – Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, a contemporary urban getaway in the Bay Area, announces Andrew Whiteside as Executive Chef. Guests experience an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences and culinary craftsmanship at Quattro Restaurant, [esc] lobby café and in-room dining, all which will be led by Whiteside. Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley under Whiteside’s guidance will be a journey through all the senses: the taste of the perfected homemade pasta dishes; the smell of the sweet desserts; the sight of the steaks dry ageing in the cust...
