Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Wynn Resorts Names Julie Cameron-Doe as New Chief Financial Officer
Wynn Resorts | December 8, 2021
LAS VEGAS , NV - December 8, 2021 - Wynn Resorts, Limited (“Wynn Resorts”) announced it will appoint Julie Cameron-Doe as its Chief Financial Officer, effective in the second quarter of 2022 on completion of her notice period with her current employer. Ms. Cameron-Doe will succeed Craig Billings, who will become the Company’s CEO early next year. Mr. Billings said, “Julie is a proven leader and is a sitting public company CFO. Coming from the gaming industry, she understands many aspects of our business and she has diverse international experience. She is the clear choice for this position and her appointment rounds out our senior ...
Liz Dahlager Named Executive Vice President of Mereté Hotel Management
Mereté | December 8, 2021
Mereté Hotel Management announced the appointment of Liz Dahlager as Executive Vice President. Ms. Dahlager will continue to oversee sales, marketing and strategic partnerships. In her new role her responsibilities will be expanded to include hotel operations and human resources. Marissa Ruf was named Corporate Director of Sales for Mereté. “It is with great excitement that I announce Liz’s promotion to Executive Vice President,” commented Richard Boyles, Mereté President. “In her 12 years with the company Liz has been instrumental in the growth of Mereté and has demonstrated exceptional leadership. Liz provides strong stra...
Sales and Distribution Expert Nicolas Besse Joins VERTU Hotels and Resorts
VERTU HOTELS AND RESORTS | December 8, 2021
ZUG, Switzerland – December 8, 2021 – The leading hospitality group VERTU HOTELS AND RESORTS grows its team of experts by welcoming Nicolas Besse as a Member of the Strategic Advisory Board and to oversee the Distribution Department. Based in Paris, Mr Besse brings nearly three decades of international senior leadership expertise in the hospitality industry shared between the USA, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Since 2012, Nicolas held the position of Director of Chain & Partner Management for the HRS group. He built the local and international expansion of hotel chains key account management and interfaces for connecting HRS with ...
Makeready Names Javier Hernandez as New Executive Chef at The Alida
Alida | December 8, 2021
SAVANNAH, GA – December 8, 2021 – Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail operator and management company, is pleased to announce that Javier Hernandez has been named executive chef for the food and beverage program at Savannah-based, The Alida, which includes Rhett, a favorite restaurant among both locals and visitors. Hernandez joins the group after serving as chef de cuisine of Lounges at JW Marriott in Savannah. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Chef Hernandez to the team at Makeready and The Alida,” says Justin Fields, Senior Vice President, Food and Beverage at Makeready. “We look forward to the continued gr...
Agilysys Appoints New Vice President of Sales to Amplify Its Hospitality Business Growth
Agilysys | December 8, 2021
Industry Veteran Ellis Connolly Tapped to Lead the Hotel, Resort and Cruise Ship Market Development for the Americas. Alpharetta, GA – December 8, 2021 – Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, named Ellis Connolly as its new vice president of sales with a focus on hotel, resort and cruise development. Agilysys specifically chose Connolly to lead the continued growth and expansion in these markets due to his substantial business development success with technology companies focused on the global hospitality industry. Connoll...
Kevin Kelly Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago | December 7, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – December 7, 2021 – Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel proudly announces the appointment of Kevin Kelly to Director of Sales and Marketing at the Chicago hotel, the first in North America. A Midwest native and marketing and sales expert, Kelly brings over thirty years of experience in the hospitality industry to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. “I am thrilled to be a part of Radisson Blu,” said Kelly. “I look forward to building on our team’s successes and what the future holds for this incredible hotel located minutes away from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, the lake front and Navy Pier.” Kelly joins Radisson Blu...
Mark Kelly Returns to Maestro PMS in New Role, Cites Client First Service Culture as the Driver
Maestro PMS | December 7, 2021
Twenty-three-year Maestro veteran returns to develop business and awareness for this leading tech vendor brand focused on independent hospitality groups MARKHAM, Ontario — December 7, 2021 — Maestro is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Kelly as a Senior Solutions Consultant. A Maestro veteran for 23 years, Kelly has been an active part of the Maestro service and management teams since 1996, previously serving as Senior Product Strategist. With extensive experience as a senior sales engineer, Kelly had been a key contributor to the development of Maestro during his tenure. Following a brief two-year post with another PMS vendor...
New York City’s Landmark Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel Reopens Following Renovation
Hilton | December 2, 2021
NEW YORK – December 2, 2021 – Today, Hilton announced the reopening of the indelible Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton following a multi-million dollar renovation drastically transforming the interior of the classic 531-room property. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Midtown South bordering NoMad and Koreatown, the magnificently maintained Beaux-Arts building, which is designated as a New York City landmark, welcomes visitors this holiday season following a complete top to bottom transformation. Managed by Hilton, the hotel is part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of over 100 one-of-a-ki...
WTS International Appoints John Edwards as Chief Information Officer
WTS International | December 2, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Dec. 2, 2021) – WTS International, a portfolio company of private equity firm CI Capital Partners and a global provider of hospitality and amenity services for commercial, residential and hotel properties, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran John Edwards as Chief Information Officer, reporting to Barry Goldstein, WTS Chief Executive Officer. Bringing over 24 years of technology experience, Edwards will be responsible for leading IT strategy and project management and delivery in addition to overseeing the reliability and security of all IT systems and infrastructure across fitness, spa and conferen...
Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Appoints Alejandro Cerda as Director of Food & Beverage
December 1, 2021
AVON, CO – December 1, 2021 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to welcome Alejandro Cerda as the new Director of Food & Beverage at the award-winning Colorado resort. With more than 18 years of hospitality experience, Cerda spent the last 5 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, serving as the General Manager of Food & Beverage for both Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh and Kimpton Muse Hotel in New York City. Other previous experience includes restaurant management positions at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in New Jersey, at the Andaz 5th Avenue – a concept by Hyatt in New Yo...
Dreamscape Companies’ Appoints Scott Broder President of Dreamscape Hospitality
Dreamscape | November 30, 2021
NEW YORK – November 30, 2021 – Dreamscape Companies, a New York-based real estate and investment firm, today announces the appointment of Scott Broder to President of Dreamscape Hospitality. In this role, Broder will continue to oversee Dreamscape's impressive hotel portfolio as well as organize and direct all activities pertaining to hospitality-related investments and transactions. Having joined the firm in September of 2020, Broder most recently served as Executive Vice President - Head of Hotel Investments for Dreamscape. Under Broder's guidance last year, Dreamscape has executed approximately $400M in hospitality-focused acqui...
Sonesta Appoints Chicago Leadership Team
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown | November 30, 2021
CHICAGO, IL — November 30, 2021 — Sonesta International Hotels Corporation [Sonesta], one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., is excited to announce its new Chicago leadership team, led by Area General Manager, Paul Cardona, and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Fantasy Greene. Paul Cardona brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience to the Sonesta family of hotels. Cardona began his hotel career in food and beverage, where he worked his way up to become the Director of Food and Beverage at several luxury properties throughout the U.S. After a 14-year career primarily focused on food and beverage oper...
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | November 29, 2021
PHUKET, Thailand – November 29, 2021 – Magdalena Martorell, a seasoned professional with two decades of hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has taken charge of the new Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort due to open in December. The Spanish-born general manager comes to Meliá Phuket Mai Khao after successfully opening Meliá Shanghai Parkside in China and SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc in Vietnam. Martorell has worked with Meliá Hotels International for the entirety of her hospitality career, beginning 20 years ago when she was selected to join the leading Spanish hotel group’s internal development program. She...
Emily Nichols Appointed General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel
November 24, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – November 24, 2021 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants today announced the appointment of Emily Nichols as General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel, the boutique hotel group’s newest property in San Francisco. In her new role, Nichols will oversee operations of the 248-room hotel designed in partnership with Kara Mann in the city’s iconic neighborhood of Fisherman’s Wharf. Emily Nichols joins the Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf as General Manager following experience in San Francisco as the General Manager of the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in Japantown. She previously served as the Assistant General Manager...
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City Selects Pina Purpero as General Manager
HYATT REGENCY | November 24, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY – November 24, 2021 – Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City announced the appointment of Pina Purpero as the hotel’s general manager of the 700-room convention hotel, slated to open fall of 2022. In this role, Purpero will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including hotel administration, guest services and all sales and marketing efforts, as well as working to ensure guests experience the level of care for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known. Most recently, Purpero served as general manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport where she was responsible for all facets of hote...
Valor Hospitality Appoints Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank
Valor Hospitality Partners | November 24, 2021
November 24, 2021 – Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of the much-anticipated voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank. voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group’ first voco™ brand on the African continent as it prepares to welcome the first guests on 1 February 2022. Elaine started out in front of house operations in various luxury properties. She made the career change to sales over 10 years ago representing properties as far afield as the Kruger and Mozambique. With the last 8 years Elaine has been in various properties in and around the Rosebank node, such as...
Thompson Denver Announces Veteran Executive Leadership Team
Thompson Denver | November 22, 2021
DENVER, CO – November 22, 2021 – Thompson Denver, the first Denver property in the Thompson Hotels portfolio set to open January 2022, announces the appointment of its seasoned executive team. The highly anticipated hotel will be led by Amanda Parsons as area vice president and general manager, Matt Ojinaga as director of sales and marketing, and internationally acclaimed chef Ludo Lefebvre as the culinary visionary behind Chez Maggy, the hotel’s signature restaurant. With decades of combined hospitality and culinary experience spanning the country and internationally, the veteran team will be instrumental in ushering the new hotel an...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Peter Palli as Chief Commercial Officer
Omni Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
DALLAS, TX – November 19, 2021 – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the senior leadership appointment of Peter Palli as chief commercial officer. As the newest member to the Omni family, Palli will be responsible for all revenue generating efforts across, sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, and analytics, as well as operations at the Omni customer-contact center. “Peter’s varied experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with his passion for team building and creating an inclusive work culture, are both impressive and attributes that meld well within our company management dynamic,” said Pete...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Anthony Franker as Director of Sales & Marketing of The Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | November 18, 2021
COVINGTON, KY – November 18, 2021 – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Anthony Franker has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Franker brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Director of Sales for the Hyatt Place in Boulder Colorado. A dedicated and technically skilled business professional in both operations and sales leadership, Mr. Franker built his career in key markets with multiple brands. In addition to the Hyatt Place, he has served in various lea...
GHM Promotes Clement Koh to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
GHM | November 18, 2021
Singapore – November 18, 2021 – Renowned for its internationally-acclaimed properties in exotic travel destinations worldwide, General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has appointed Clement Koh to be the group’s inaugural executive vice president for sales and marketing. In this newly created role, Koh will continue to oversee GHM’s strategic expansion of its distinctive collection of stylish luxury properties, as well as brand development campaigns and new commercial initiatives to support the company’s rapid growth momentum. A veteran commercial and branding professional, Koh offers a wealth of expertise acquired over three decades ...
Snow King Resort Appoints Christopher Park to Executive Chef
Snow King Resort | November 17, 2021
Jackson Hole, Wyoming – November 17, 2021 – Snow King Resort, located in the heart of Jackson, has appointed Christopher Park as Executive Chef. General Manager Gregg Fracassa made the announcement. “We’re pleased to welcome Chris to Snow King Resort,” said Fracassa. “His talent and creativity as an acclaimed chef, coupled with his extensive experience in food and beverage management in notable ski destinations, make him an integral member of our culinary team.” As Executive Chef, Park will be responsible for overseeing a staff of 40 associates, the daily operations of the resort’s signature restaurant ...
Saba Rock Appoints Ciro Gentile as New Director of Food & Beverage
Saba Rock | November 16, 2021
VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands – November 16, 2021 – Saba Rock, the iconic island resort destination in the British Virgin Islands that reopended last month following a complete rebuild due to damages sustained by Hurricane Irma, has signed on Ciro Gentile as the director of food and beverage. In this position, Gentile will be responsible for overseeing the island-destination’s restaurant, waterfront bar and sunset lounge menus, purchasing, service and guest satisfaction. “Saba Rock’s culinary experience is one of our main attractions,” said General Manager, Alain Prion. “We’re thrilled to have Ciro lead our tea...
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa Appoints Steven Carl as Director of Food & Beverage
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines | November 16, 2021
Bastrop, Texas – November 16, 2021 – Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, located on 405 acres of Texas landscape right outside of Austin and near the city of Bastrop, announces Steven Carl as its new director of food and beverage. Carl joins the resort from City of Dreams Manila Resort in Paranaque, Philippines. “I am thrilled to join the incredible team here at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines” said Steven Carl, director of food and beverage at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. “I look forward to curating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests that showcase the delicious cuisine here in Central Texas. I...
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta to Make December Debut in Historic Neighborhood
Hyatt Centric | November 16, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – November 16, 2021 –Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is scheduled to open this December along the edge of Lenox Square, the largest shopping center in the southeast, in Atlanta’s affluent commercial and residential district of Buckhead. Guests and locals alike will delight in the 218-room hotel’s playful interpretation of local culture paired with its historical heritage. The stylish boutique property will serve as a launchpad for exploration offering travelers the ideal respite for those seeking to discover the city’s retail, entertainment and cultural treasures. Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta will mark the entry of a...
