Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Appoints Adam Tyler as Director of Food & Beverage
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa | December 21, 2021
SAN ANTONIO - December 21, 2021 - The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Adam Tyler as Director of Food & Beverage. In his position, Tyler will oversee the operations of the resort’s restaurants: Cibolo Moon, High Velocity, 18 Oaks, Crooked Branch, and all resort dining. Adam Tyler joins the resort from the Kessler Corporation, where he served as Director of Food & Beverage at the Grand Bohemian Charleston, an Autograph Collection hotel. Tyler earned his culinary education from Le Cordon Bleu and went on to begin his career with Marriott International where he spent 14 years in various lead...
New Castle Promotes Rick Norman to General Manager of Courtyard/Residence Inn in Jekyll Island, Georgia
New Castle Hotels and Resorts | December 21, 2021
RIDGEFIELD, CT — December 21, 2021 — Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Rick Norman, a 25-year New Castle veteran has been promoted to general manager of the new Courtyard/Residence Inn by Marriott in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Norman previously was the general manager of the Courtyard/ Residence Inn by Marriott in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Norman joined New Castle in 1996 as a night auditor and has progressed steadily taking on more challenging assignments, including opening several hotels. Most recently, under Norman’s leadership, the award-winning ...
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Appoints Karim Maycock as Executive Chef
Mainsail Lodging & Development | December 21, 2021
SCRUB ISLAND, British Virgin Islands – December 21, 2021 – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is pleased to announce Chef Karim Maycock as the new Executive Chef of the luxury, private-island getaway. Chef Maycock will oversee operations and menu development at all food and beverage outlets and will direct events taking place in the 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting/banquet space. “In addition to the breathtaking views, panoramic water setting, and unparalleled amenities, we want the culinary offerings at Scrub Island to be known as some of the best in the Caribbean,” stated resort General Manager Michael...
Oliver Dudler Appointed General Manager of Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences Opening Late 2022
Raffles | December 21, 2021
BOSTON, MA – December 21, 2021 – Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading Accor group, together with Trinity Stuart Development LLC, a partnership of The Noannet Group, Saunders Hotel Group and Cain International, are pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Dudler as General Manager of Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences. Opening at the end of 2022, the highly anticipated Raffles Boston will be the brand’s flagship and first mixed-use property in North America - a significant milestone for Accor and the Raffles brand in the region. With nearly a decade of expertise managing iconic Raffles properties...
Historic Partridge Inn Appoints Holly White as New General Manager
The Partridge Inn | December 20, 2021
AUGUSTA, GA – December 20, 2021 – Atlanta-based NorthPointe Hospitality Management Company, the management company for The Partridge Inn, has appointed Holly White to serve as the historic property’s new general manager. Ms. White is responsible for managing all operational aspects of the hotel including sales & marketing, revenue management, profit and loss, maintenance, food and beverage, loss prevention and personnel management. White has spent the past eight years in progressive managerial positions with NorthPointe Hospitality, including area director of sales where she oversaw the sales and marketing initiatives of The Par...
Newport, Rhode Island’s Hotel Viking Appoints Patrick Popores as Executive Chef
Hotel Viking | December 20, 2021
Newport, RI – December 20, 2021 – Newport, Rhode Island’s iconic grand dame, Hotel Viking, announces today the appointment of Executive Chef Patrick Popores. Off the heels of a substantial renovation that was completed in 2021, the iconic hotel ushers in a new era of creativity and culinary craftsmanship in one of New England’s most celebrated destinations. “It’s such an honor to welcome Chef Popores to our team,” says Hotel Viking General Manager Meaghan Walsh. “A classic, yet forward thinking approach to dining has always been a draw for both locals and international guests here at Hotel Viking. Chef encapsula...
Conrad Nashville Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of May 2022 Opening
CONRAD NASHVILLE | December 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN – December 20, 2021 – Opening May 2022 in the heart of downtown Nashville, Conrad Nashville has appointed Martin Wormull as General Manager and John Stack as Director of Sales & Marketing. An exciting addition to the city’s newest mixed-use development, Broadwest, Conrad Nashville is comprised of 234 contemporary guest rooms and over 11,000 square-feet of sophisticated meetings and event space. Conrad Nashville will offer an exciting mix of food and beverage concepts, reflecting the energy and creativity of contemporary Nashville. A modern American restaurant with an open kitchen, a lobby bar and lounge, third-floo...
St Julien Hotel & Spa Appoints General Manager and Executive Chef
St Julien Hotel & Spa | December 16, 2021
Aaron Coburn Brings 15 Years of Hospitality Industry Expertise to Locally-Owned Boulder Property; Rich Byers to Helm Jill’s Restaurant With Nearly 20 Years of Culinary Experience BOULDER, Colo. – Dec. 16, 2021 – St Julien Hotel & Spa announces two appointments: Aaron Coburn as general manager of the hotel and Rich Byers as executive chef, leading Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro, located within the hotel. Coburn brings an impressive track record in the hospitality industry. Thriving in the entrepreneurial mindset of upscale, independent properties, Coburn has held leadership roles at prominent Colorado hotels and resorts f...
Kevin M. Davis Named JLL Americas CEO, Hotels & Hospitality
JLL | December 15, 2021
NEW YORK, NY - December 15, 2021 - JLL announced today that Senior Managing Director Kevin M. Davis has been named Americas CEO of its Hotels & Hospitality division. Kevin Davis, who leads JLL's Hotel Investment Banking group, brings over 20 years of hospitality and capital markets experience to the role. Since joining JLL in 2013, he has been involved in more than $20 billion of hotel debt and equity financings. With a deep background in capital markets, he spent 13 years prior to JLL working in the commercial real estate groups at Merrill Lynch and UBS, in addition to co-founding a debt fund business following the Financial Cri...
Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc. Announces Management Team Changes
Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc. | December 15, 2021
Chicago, IL – December 15, 2021 – Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc. (“Watermark” or the “Company”) announces today a series of changes among its senior management team, including the promotions of Samuel Zinsmaster, Brendan Medzigian and Matthew Miller. Samuel Zinsmaster has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, following his accomplishments as Head of Asset Management and previously Head of Portfolio Management for Watermark. A nine-year veteran of the Company, Sam has helped oversee all asset and portfolio management related functions and under his leadership, the Watermark portfolio has been recognized for its industry-lead...
Adam Heffron Appointed General Manager of Conrad Los Angeles
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA – December 14, 2021 – Adam Heffron has been named as the general manager of the new luxurious 305-room Conrad Los Angeles, scheduled to open in spring 2022 as Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in California and part of The Grand LA, Los Angeles’ newest dynamic destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. A hospitality veteran with over 20 years of experience, Heffron joins Conrad Los Angeles from the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah, where he served as general manager since 2019. In his new position at the design-forward Conrad Los Angeles, Heffron plays a pivotal role in redefining t...
The Chanler at Cliff Walk Appoints New Sales Director Cheryl Twiss
December 15, 2021
NEWPORT, RI - December 15, 2021 - The Chanler at Cliff Walk has named Cheryl Twiss the new Director of Sales. Her background as Vice President of Sales for Newport Hospitality, combined with a deep understanding of reimaging a post pandemic hospitality world, will help to further advance The Chanler brand of excellence. “We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl as our new Sales Director,“ said Lani Shufelt, Proprietress. “She brings experience, enthusiasm, great communication, and fresh air to our sales program. We feel very lucky to have her on our team and look forward to watching the sales team grow with Cheryl at the helm.” ...
Commonwealth Appoints Janelle Pankiewicz as Director of Sales and Marketing for Dual-Branded Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn Panama City Beach
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 14, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 14, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Janelle Pankiewicz has been appointed the dual director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City and the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Pankiewicz brings expertise in both brand and market to her new role as the dual director of sales and marketing having previously served as the director of sales and marketing for the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Rogers, Minnesota. An experienced leader in sales, Ms. Pankiewicz is a tenacious marketing and sales leader expert in developing strategic relationships and accomplished in prospecting l...
Innisfree Hotels Promotes Chef Manuel Rodriguez to Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
INNISFREE HOTELS | December 14, 2021
Rodriguez prepares to roll out cooking classes, farm-to-table menus, and other exciting dining events at Innisfree’s properties throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond. GULF BREEZE, FL — December 13, 2021 — Innisfree Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of chef Manuel Rodriguez to Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, overseeing all dining and drinking experiences at Innisfree’s Gulf Coast properties in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina. Rodriguez, who is classically trained in culinary arts and has spent more than a decade leading professional kitchens, joined the Innisfree family in 2020 to direct cul...
Donohoe Hospitality Services Names Chef Malcolm Mitchell Corporate Director of Restaurants and Bars
Donohoe Hospitality Services | December 14, 2021
BETHESDA, MD – December 14, 2021 – Thomas Penny, III, president of Donohoe Hospitality Services, a division of Donohoe, today named Chef Malcolm Mitchell corporate director of restaurants and bars. In the newly created role, Mitchell will be responsible for overseeing the F&B experience for the existing portfolio, as well as creating new concepts for upcoming developments. This includes optimizing efficiency, maximizing returns, administering talent management strategies and improving overall dining experiences. “Chef Mitchell’s commitment to the highest culinary standards is outmatched only by his desire to share his love ...
Toni Pitts Appointed General Manager of The Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 13, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 13, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Toni Pitts has been appointed the General Manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg. Ms. Pitts brings expert leadership in all areas of hospitality experience to her new role as General Manager having previously served as general manager for Derby City Hospitality. A talented leader in both operations and sales, Ms. Pitts built her career with various disciplines in key markets. In addition to Derby City Hospitality, she has served in various leadership roles with the Montgomery Board of Education, the Kentucky Orthopedic Associates, an...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints John Hickey as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 13, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 13, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that John Hickey has been appointed the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington. Mr. Hickey brings over 12 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager of the Courtyard and Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Grove City, Ohio. "We are excited to welcome Mr. Hickey to the team" said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "John's experience, proven track record, and leadership will add tremendous value for the hotel, guests and associate...
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta Appoints Female Leadership Team
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta | December 13, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – December 13, 2021 –Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, scheduled to open later this month, is pleased to announce the appointment of its leadership team. Kristi Cotten-Morris has been named general manager and will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations and staff training of the new, locally inspired hotel. Yajaira Torres has been named director of sales and marketing and will establish strategic accounts and foster partner relationships to drive occupancy, maximize revenue, and elevate the hotel’s profile in key markets. With a combined four decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Cotten-Morris and Torr...
The Lasalle Hotel Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of Spring 2022 in Chicago
THE LASALLE HOTEL | December 10, 2021
CHICAGO, IL — December 10, 2021 — The LaSalle Hotel—the newest Marriott Autograph Collection hotel opening in spring of 2022 in Chicago—is proud to announce its leadership team, led by General Manager Stefan Gruvberger and Director of Sales and Marketing Shannon Moore. Gruvberger has more than 25 years of experience working with luxury hotel properties including Chicago’s Drake and Palmer House Hilton hotels. He started his hospitality career working at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City—a serendipitous start that he shares with the historic LaSalle Hotel’s Manager, George H. Gastly. Most recently, Gruvberger served as the R...
Makeready Appoints Carly Skinner as General Manager at Emeline
Emeline | December 10, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – December 10, 2021 – Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail operator and management company, announced today that Carly Skinner has been named general manager at Emeline. Skinner joins the group after serving as general manager at Hotel June (Proper Hospitality) located in Los Angeles. “Carly’s keen focus on the luxury guest experience, operational excellence and value enhancement in hotels in major markets makes her the perfect fit to lead our award-winning team at Emeline,” says Gary Thomas, Senior VP of Hotel Operations. “We look forward to the continued growth of Emeline, under the helm of her va...
Performance Hospitality Management Names Mark Anderson Chief Operating Officer
Performance Hospitality Management | December 10, 2021
Fort Lauderdale, FL – December 10, 2021 – South Florida-based Performance Hospitality Management, an innovative hotel and resort management company, today announced the appointment of Mark Anderson as chief operations officer. An industry veteran with more than 35 years of diverse hospitality and management experience, Anderson will oversee the company’s operations and strategic development. “Mark has a proven track record of success in managing large hospitality portfolios across multiple markets to create value for stakeholders,” said Ayelet Weinstein, president and CEO of Performance Hospitality Management. “With his...
Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara Appoints Jerome Strack as General Manager
Mar Monte Hotel | December 10, 2021
SANTA BARBARA, CA – December 10, 2021 – The new Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, today announces the appointment of Jerome Strack as General Manager. In his new role, Strack will lead the hotel team and oversee all operations of the beachfront boutique luxury hotel, including property performance, guest experience, and human resource activities. A seasoned hotelier with 40 years of hospitality experience, Strack brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the numerous hotels and hospitality groups he has worked with over the span of his career, including multiple properties in California. Most recently...
Summit Hotel Properties Announces Board of Directors Transition
Summit Hotel Properties | December 9, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas - December 9, 2021 - Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that Dan Hansen will retire from his role as the Company's Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2021. Mr. Hansen will continue to serve on the Company's Board of Directors for the remaining term of his current nomination through the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Jeff Jones, currently the Company's Lead Independent Director, will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2022. "It has been a tremendous privilege to have led Summit as its CEO for over 10 years and as Executive Chairman durin...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Ginger Thompson as Director of Sales & Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 9, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 9, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Ginger Thompson has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma. Ms. Thompson brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to her new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Convention Sales Manager for the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau. A performance oriented sales leader with proven expertise in account management, Ms. Thompson built her career with multiple brands in key markets. In addition to the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau she has served in various ...
