Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Red Rock Resorts Appoints Scott Kreeger to Position of President
Red Rock Resorts | March 2, 2022
LAS VEGAS, NV - March 2, 2022 - Red Rock Resorts, Inc. ("Red Rock Resorts," "we" or the "Company") announced the appointment of Scott Kreeger to the position of President on February 28, 2022. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kreeger had been serving the Company in the role of Senior Vice President of Development since rejoining the Company in September 2021 from Galaxy Entertainment Group in Macao, where he was Director of Operations Development, New Resorts from January 2018. "Scott is the right leader for Red Rock Resorts," said Frank Fertitta III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Red Rock Resorts. "Scott's lo...
Conrad Nashville Introduces New F&B Concepts and Leadership
Conrad Nashville | March 2, 2022
Set to open in May 2022, Conrad Nashville introduces three highly-anticipated restaurant and lounge concepts in partnership with celebrated James Beard Award nominated hospitality industry veterans and husband-wife business partners, Elizabeth Blau and Chef Kim Canteenwalla. Blau and Canteenwalla are pleased to introduce Blue Aster, The Lounge at Blue Aster and Thistle & Rye to Music City’s exciting culinary scene. Blue Aster, Conrad Nashville’s mainstay restaurant, welcomes seafood-centric American cuisine and innovative Southern flavor with modern sophistication, style and world-class hospitality. Adjacent to the restaurant is Th...
Hawks Cay Resort Appoints New Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef to Lead Culinary Offerings
Hawks Cay Resort | March 2, 2022
DUCK KEY, FL – March 2, 2022 – Hawks Cay Resort has appointed Albert Bilotti as the food and beverage director and Patrick Cleary as the executive chef. Together, the duo will lead the resort’s food and beverage team and enhance the resort’s overall dining experiences for guests. Prior to joining Hawks Cay, Director of Food & Beverage Albert Bilotti served as the general manager of restaurant operations for Morada Bay, a well-known seaside dining locale located in Islamorada, Florida. Originally from New York, Bilotti relocated to the Florida Keys following a long career in the hospitality industry having worked at several ...
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Thomas Jecklin as General Manager
March 2, 2022
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Jecklin as General Manager. Bringing over three decades of hospitality experience to the role, Thomas will oversee all operations for the award-winning property. Hailing from Switzerland, Thomas received a Bachelor’s degree from Hotel & Restaurant Management School. He launched his career as a waiter apprentice in Switzerland, working his way up the ranks to Headwaiter, Fine Dining Waiter, Food & Beverage Director, and more. His more than 30 years of experience has taken him across the world to destinations including Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Parag...
Philip D’Amico Joins Vesta Hospitality as Vice President of Sales
March 2, 2022
Vancouver, Washington – March 2, 2022 – Vesta Hospitality has hired Philip D’Amico as the company’s Vice President of Sales. Mark Hemmer, Vesta’s President, made the announcement. In his role as VP of Sales, D’Amico will strategize with the hotel teams at each of Vesta’s properties to create strategic sales and business initiatives designed to grow sales and revenues for the company’s hotels with the goal of positioning them as top performers in their respective markets. Building, training, and motivating dynamic teams to establish a creative and results-focused sales culture will be a key component in this effort. ...
John Scanlon Appointed General Manager for Dorchester Collection’s Beverly Hills Hotel
Dorchester Collection | March 2, 2022
John Scanlon has been appointed general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Having joined Dorchester Collection in 2005, John is currently the general manager of 45 Park Lane – a position he has held for seven years. He also manages the adjacent Mayfair Park Residences. Previous roles include stints at The Dorchester as acting general manager and hotel manager, as well as global director of revenue at the company’s corporate office. Christopher Cowdray, CEO of Dorchester Collection, said: "John’s passion for hospitality, combined with his leadership skills, are legendary. He has achieved the highest levels of guest and e...
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis Appoints Leadership Team
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis | March 2, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS — March 2 , 2022 — Combining their decades of hotel management experience, hoteliers Michael Berk and Brian Ciemnicki lead the new hospitality team at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis –– the city’s recently opened, destination-centric lifestyle hotel. Formerly the Assistant General Manager of the property, Berk was promoted to General Manager following the building's large-scale renovation and transition from the Grand Hotel Minneapolis. As the hotel's Director of Sales and Marketing, Ciemnicki joins the team following extensive experience with midwest markets and, most recently, his role as Director of Sales and ...
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya Appoints Christopher Shiel as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya | March 1, 2022
RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico – March 1, 2022 – Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, a luxury resort nestled on the coastline of the Mexican Caribbean and surrounded by nature in Riviera Maya, Mexico, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Shiel as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Shiel will be responsible for the sales strategies and initiatives for the resort, as well as the development of brand and marketing partnerships and maximization of revenue streams for 2022 and beyond. “We are thrilled to have Christopher join the Andaz Mayakoba family,” said General Manager Pascal Dupuis. “His experience and expe...
Markus Lindner Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Mandarin Oriental, Boston | March 1, 2022
Boston, MA – March 1, 2022 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Markus Lindner as General Manager of the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Lindner joins Mandarin Oriental, Boston from Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, where he served as Hotel Manager. A hospitality veteran with more than 20 years in the industry, Lindner has spent the majority of his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, having previously held management positions at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Mandarin Oriental, Paris. “Boasting an extensive renovation and celebrated new culinary offerings, Mandarin Oriental, Boston is uniquely posi...
Auberge Saint-Antoine Appoints Alex Kassatly as New General Manager
Auberge Saint-Antoine | March 1, 2022
Quebec City – March 1, 2022 – The Price Family, owners of the prestigious Auberge Saint-Antoine, is delighted to announce the official appointment of Mr. Alex Kassatly as General Manager. As a veteran hotelier serving as a General Manager for over 20 years, Mr. Kassatly brings a variety of experience opening and managing luxury hotels in Canada, USA, the Middle East, China & Southeast Asia. His deep understanding and knowledge of the hospitality industry has led to the successful management of some of the top hotels in the world, including four international hotel brands. Mr. Kassatly is committed to delivering excellent service, em...
Alise Deeb Named Chief Revenue Officer at Dragonfly Strategists
Dragonfly Strategists | March 1, 2022
Dragonfly Strategists announced the promotion of Alise Deeb as its new chief revenue officer to take charge of driving revenue and profitability of the company’s growing diverse portfolio. Ms. Deeb earned this position after 5 years at the company to support Dragonfly’s client and company profitability. According to Caryl Helsel, Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Strategists, which advises boutique, independent and brand hotels and resorts worldwide, “Alise will be key in accelerating the company’s growth strategy focus on defining best in class Commercial Strategy services and key performance indicators for the company.Dragonfly is po...
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Appoints Philipp C. Knuepfer as General Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore | March 1, 2022
Singapore – March 1, 2022 – Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is delighted to announce the appointment of Philipp C. Knuepfer as General Manager. Mr Knuepfer was previously General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Boston and was responsible for the most extensive renovation in the hotel's history, including the development of new Food & Beverage and Wellness concepts, successfully positioning the property as one of the finest hotels in North America. Prior to this, he held senior positions with the Group in Honolulu, Kuala Lumpur, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Taipei and Washington D.C. A German national, Mr Knuepfer attained his Hotel Manag...
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Welcomes General Manager Simon Barnett
February 28, 2022
Having recently transferred from Singapore to Jakarta, Simon Barnett brings a wealth of international experience to his new role as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. A veteran hotelier with 30 years in the industry, including over a decade with Four Seasons, Simon embodies a rare combination of operational and sales and marketing experience. Starting out in the front office of a five-star hotel is Brisbane, Australia, he ventured into various departments, including concierge and reservations before discovering a strong affinity with sales. “I loved the energy, the dynamism and the competitive nature of the work...
Lisa Timbo Appointed Area General Manager at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk | February 28, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2022 – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk proudly announces the appointment of Lisa Timbo to Area General Manager. A Midwest native and leadership expert, Timbo brings over 30 years of hotel industry experience to Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk and the Marriott family of hotels. “I am thrilled to be leading the team at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk,” said Timbo. “I look forward to exceeding our guests’ satisfaction, building on our team’s successes, and what the future holds for this incredible hotel—there’s no better location than ours on the Riverwalk.” Timbo began her hotel c...
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Announces Two Appointments to Leadership Team
THE GWEN | February 28, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2022 – The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce two appointments to the dynamic leadership team, Katharine Degoma as General Manager and Anna Jaszczyk as Director of Sales & Marketing. The hotel was recently ranked #1 in Chicago and #8 in the world in the Condé Nast “Best Hotels in the World: 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.” Named for the renowned 20th-century female sculptor Gwen Lux, whose bas relief sculptures adorn the building’s façade, The Gwen pays tribute to a female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930’s male design city. As the newest appointed leaders ...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Edward Carroll as General Manager of The Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | February 24, 2022
COVINGTON, KY - February 24, 2022 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Edward Carroll has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon. Mr. Carroll brings over 27 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites in Sarasota. As general manager, Carroll is responsible for overseeing and executing the hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction and community relations. "We are thrilled to welcome Edward to the team." said Jenn...
Hay Creek Hotels Appoints Albert Mertz as General Manager of Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina
Hay Creek Hotels | February 24, 2022
Exeter, N.H. – February 24, 2022 – Hay Creek Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mertz as general manager of Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. With more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Mertz brings invaluable expertise to his new role. A boutique hotel uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will offer a luxurious and idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Managed by Hay Creek Hotels, Hotel Hartness is set to open this fall and introduce incredible amenities and a level of service currently not offered in the market. ...
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Welcomes Returning General Manager, Ralph Scatena
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa | February 24, 2022
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - February 24, 2022 - JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the return of Ralph Scatena to the role of general manager, as well as area general manager, Phoenix, at the award-winning resort set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise Valley. This marks the first returning general manager in the 85-year history of the resort. As a 40-year Marriott International veteran, Scatena has held multi-faceted positions spanning numerous brand portfolios and markets. He served as general manager of several Marriott properties, including Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida...
Beachy Builds Executive Team With Appointment of Third Hospitality Industry Veteran
Beachy | February 24, 2022
Resort technology solution provider accelerates 2022 growth initiatives with addition of three highly respected hospitality industry professionals. Miramar Beach, FL – February 24, 2022 – Beachy, a leading provider of cloud-based hospitality solutions purpose-built for outdoor use, today announced the appointment of Beth McClure to senior vice president of marketing. The third addition to the Beachy executive leadership team in recent months, Ms. McClure joins Tim Hansen who was named senior vice president of business development earlier this year, and Michael Hinojosa who has been leading strategic product direction as vice president o...
Julián Smaldoni Appointed Managing Director of SLS Cancun Hotel & Residences
SLS CANCUN | February 23, 2022
NEW YORK, NY - February 23, 2022 - SLS Cancun, a luxury lifestyle hotel that opened in February 2021 in Mexico's exclusive Puerto Cancún development, announces the appointment of Julián Smaldoni as Managing Director. Smaldoni will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations, including rooms, sales and marketing, revenue management, food and beverage, finance and entertainment. In this multi-faceted role, Smaldoni will ensure that all SLS Cancun Hotel & Residences services and facilities reflect quality standards, while delivering a consistent level of service for guests, residents and visitors alike. ...
Landmark Hospitality Names AJ Capella Executive Chef of Liberty House
Landmark Hospitality | February 23, 2022
JERSEY CITY, NJ – February 23, 2022 – Landmark Hospitality is pleased to announce that AJ Capella has joined Landmark’s family of chefs as the Executive Chef of Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey. Capella brings an extensive professional background in the industry, including five years at the Ryland Inn, also a Landmark property, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. “I’m excited for the continuation of the great partnership I have with Landmark Hospitality,” says Capella. “The leadership team truly values every voice around the table, and I look forward to utilizing that freedom to curate a unique din...
Clayton Members Club & Hotel Appoints Jason Reiplinger as General Manager
Clayton Members Club & Hotel | February 23, 2022
DENVER, CO – February 23, 2022 – Jason Reiplinger has been appointed general manager of Denver’s Clayton Members Club & Hotel, where he will oversee the property’s 63-room boutique hotel, three public-facing restaurants – Of A Kind, OAK Market and Five Nines – and private membership club, which includes a members’ restaurant and bar, as well as a rooftop restaurant with poolside service. Additionally, Eugene Marenya has joined as general manager of Five Nines, Clayton’s newly opened immersive craft cocktail bar. Reiplinger joins Aparium Hotel Group – the operator of Clayton – with more than 20 years of experience, an...
Hard Rock Names Allie Evangelista New President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Hard Rock | February 22, 2022
BRISTOL, VA - February 22, 2022 - Hard Rock International today announced Allie Evangelista as the new President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. In this role, Allie will report directly to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International. "Allie's life and career has embodied the American success story," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International. "Allie has worked in every aspect of the gaming and hospitality industries and will bring this impressive experience to her role as President of the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. Allie already has hit the ground running ...
Kamalaya Koh Samui Welcomes Pierre Lang as New General Manager
Kamalaya Koh Samui | February 22, 2022
As the General Manager of Kamalaya Koh Samui, Pierre Lang brings a wealth of over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across markets as diverse as Germany, Dubai, Singapore, Indonesia and now Thailand. A German national, Pierre has previously worked for established international hotel brands including Alila Hotels & Resorts, Armani Hotels & Resorts, Park Hyatt in the Maldives and Dubai, and Grand Hyatt in Dubai and Berlin. After working in the fast-paced world of hospitality in Dubai, Pierre took time out to travel through Asia. He discovered Kamalaya Koh Samui in 2009 after searching for a holistic wellness sanctuar...
