Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Meyer Jabara Hotels Names Guy Reinbold Corporate Director of F&B
Meyer Jabara Hotels | November 16, 2021
Danbury, CT — November 16, 2021 — A proven industry leader in hotel food and beverage operations for more than 40 years, Meyer Jabara Hotels is creating memorable dining experiences for travelers and locals while boosting operating efficiencies of its 20 food-and-beverage outlets and 137,939 square feet of meeting and event space. Leading the initiative is Guy Reinbold, newly appointed corporate Director of Food and Beverage, who also boasts 40 years of leadership experience in hotel and restaurant f&b. In this role, Reinbold will focus on driving revenue and ancillary income for owners by maintaining cost controls, creating fres...
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth Appoints Fanny Martin as Spa Director
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth | November 15, 2021
Fanny Martin has been appointed spa director of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Le Guanahani for its November 2021 debut, following a four-year closure and extensive resort-wide renovation. In her new role, Martin will lead the day-to-day operations and overall vision of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, developing innovative spa and wellness services to enhance the overall guest experience. Under her leadership, the Sense Spa’s new programming will fuse the island’s local approach to wellness with Rosewood Le Guanahani’s storied history. “I am excited to join the incredible Rosewood Le Guanahani team, and assume this position at Se...
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Appoints Matthew Ross as Director of Food and Beverage
The London West Hollywood | November 15, 2021
West Hollywood, CA – November 15, 2021 – The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Ross as Director of Food and Beverage of the iconic Los Angeles hotel. In this role, Ross will oversee all culinary and beverage operations for signature restaurant Boxwood, the Lobby Bar, the rooftop pool and in-room dining, as well as all onsite events. Ross joins The London West Hollywood as a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of industry experience, bringing invaluable leadership and a strong history of proven results to his new role. “We are thrilled to welcome Matthe...
La Cantera Resort & Spa Appoints Camila Frederico as General Manager
La Cantera Resort & Spa | November 15, 2021
SAN ANTONIO, TX – November 15, 2021 – La Cantera Resort & Spa welcomes Camila Frederico as the new General Manager of the award-winning resort as the first female to hold the title. As General Manager, Frederico will oversee all of the resort’s operations which spans 550 acres and includes 496 rooms, 34 boutique-style villas, an adults-only floor, multiple pools, golf course, expansive meeting and event space, and nearly a dozen food and beverage offerings plus the 25,000 square-foot Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness. Troy Mathews, Regional Vice President of Benchmark Pyramid said, “The Resort and Benchmark Pyramid ...
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel Appoints Andrew Thoms as Executive Chef
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel | November 11, 2021
Atlanta, GA – November 11, 2021 – Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the re-energized Midtown neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Thoms as the property’s new Executive Chef. With over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Andy will be responsible for overseeing all culinary initiatives at both the hotel and its newly re-imagined prohibition-inspired restaurant and rooftop bar, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen. Born and raised in the Atlanta area, Chef Andy’s epicurean journey began at Asher, a former fine-dining establishment located in Roswell, GA, where he deve...
Sheraton Dallas Introduces Dave Swift as Director of Sales and Marketing
Sheraton Dallas Hotel | November 11, 2021
DALLAS, TX – November 11, 2021 – Sheraton Dallas welcomes Dave Swift as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Swift brings over thirty years of extensive hospitality experience to the role. Swift joins Sheraton Dallas from Marriott Marquis Houston where he served as Director of Sales and Marketing. Throughout his career, Swift has had the opportunity to manage pre-openings of hotels and brand conversions and develop an expertise in strategic planning and solutions, marketing communications campaigns, sales administration and process development. “I am proud to join the Sheraton Dallas family and work with such a prominent hot...
Statement From Wynn Resorts Regarding Chief Executive Officer Transition
Wynn Resorts | November 10, 2021
LAS VEGAS, NV – November 10, 2021 – Matt Maddox, CEO of Wynn Resorts, announced today that he will be leaving the Company January 31, 2022. Following a unanimous request by the Board of Directors, Mr. Maddox agreed to remain on the Wynn Macau Limited and Wynn Interactive Limited Boards through the end of 2022. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Interactive and who has served as President and CFO of Wynn Resorts, was unanimously selected by the Board to become CEO of Wynn Resorts and a member of the Board effective February 1, 2022. Philip G. Satre, Chairman of the Board for Wynn Resorts said, “Matt has done an incredible job as CEO since h...
Waterford Hotels & Inns Announces Retirement of Pierre Zreik, Managing Director of The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon Wine Country
November 10, 2021
Willamette Valley, OR – November 10, 2021 – Following a long and successful career managing luxury hotels in the US, Pierre Zreik will be retiring from his role as Managing Director of The Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon Wine Country. Zreik opened The Allison in 2009 and has been at the helm ever since, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest luxury hotels in the US. He began his career with brands such as Four Seasons and Hyatt followed by a specialization in managing independently-owned and operated properties. This included stints at properties in Puerto Rico and Florida and as General Manager of The Heathman Hotel in Por...
Ania Mankowska-Allard Appointed Director of Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill | November 10, 2021
Ania Mankowska-Allard has been appointed spa director of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in the heart of Silicon Valley. In her new role, Mankowska-Allard will be responsible for the oversight and development of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, enhancing the overall guest experience through the creation of new and innovative treatments, holistic wellness offerings and likeminded partnerships with local and artisanal brands. A successful professional with over 18 years of experience working in the wellness and hospitality industry, Mankowska-Allard’s has led teams in ultra-luxury resorts, maintained h...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Names Roy Corby as General Manager
Rush Street Gaming | November 9, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, Va. & CHICAGO – November 9, 2021 – Rush Street Gaming announced today that Roy Corby has been named general manager of the upcoming Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Corby brings more than three decades of casino gaming and operations experience to Hampton Roads. He most recently served as Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s assistant general manager. Before joining Rush Street, Corby was senior vice president of operations for Global Gaming Solutions with oversight of three full-service casinos. Previously, Corby was a property leader for Agua Caliente Resort & Casino in Palm Springs, California; Sandia Resort & Casino in Alb...
The Boca Raton Appoints General Managers of Its Five Distinct Lodging Experiences
The Boca Raton | November 8, 2021
BOCA RATON, FL – November 8, 2021 – In advance of the winter unveiling of The Boca Raton’s $200 million Phase One transformation, the iconic resort announces the appointment of five new general managers who will oversee five distinct hotels sprawled across 200-waterfront-acres. Brice Kemper will preside over the all-new 27-story elegant Tower. Corinne Heyl will captain the all-suite, adult-only, luxury lakefront hotel, Yacht Club. Anthony Rico will lead the oceanfront luxury escape, Beach Club. James Carmody will manage the famed grand hotel, Cloister, and the extended-stay residential hideaway, Bungalows. And Antonia Korosec ...
Snow King Resort Appoints Christopher Park to Executive Chef
Snow King Resort | November 8, 2021
Jackson Hole, Wyoming – November 8, 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 Haydens Pos...
Hotel Tupelo Appoints General Manager and Director of Sales Ahead of February 2022 Opening
Hotel Tupelo | November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021 – With an anticipated opening for February 2022, Hotel Tupelo has announced two key additions to its leadership team: Danielle Del-Grande, General Manager, and Jessica Hollinger, Director of Sales. The first boutique hotel in Elvis Presley’s birthplace of Tupelo, MS will be located in the heart of the city’s Fairpark District, and will feature 79 spacious, urban-inspired guest rooms and suites. Del-Grande brings 12 years of hospitality management experience in both sales and operations to Hotel Tupelo. A graduate of Mississippi State University, her résumé includes stints with Peachtree Hospitality Management (...
The Lake House on Canandaigua Appoints Chris Pulito as General Manager
The Lake House on Canandaigua | November 5, 2021
Canandaigua, NY – November 5, 2021 – The Lake House on Canandaigua announced today the appointment of Chris Pulito as General Manager. Bringing extensive experience in the luxury hotel, resort, residence, club and spa space, Pulito will oversee all operational phases of hotel management. His goal is to empower associates to provide superior customer care to guests, associates and other visitors ensuring that the brand’s culture, employee and guest experience are best in class. “At The Lake House on Canandaigua, I aim to focus on displaying the best service and hospitality the region has to offer to travelers and the local commu...
Outrigger Appoints Management for Newly Branded Outrigger Surin Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER SURIN BEACH RESORT IN PHUKET | November 4, 2021
PHUKET – November 4, 2021 – Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced management appointments for the newly branded Outrigger Surin Beach Resort, which is scheduled to open 15 December 2021. The move comes as Thailand has lifted quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated tourists from over 60 countries and territories, effective 1 November. Mr Pongsak ‘Aey’ Thongwarothai will be Resort Manager, Outrigger Surin Beach Resort. He brings experience from a longstanding career in Thailand’s hotel sector. He has worked with Sheraton and Moevenpick before joining Outrigger in Phuket. He was previously Executive Assistant Manager, R...
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Appoints Jonathan Raz as Hotel Manager
Signia by Hilton | November 4, 2021
ORLANDO, FL – November 4, 2021 – Jonathan Raz has been named as hotel manager of Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Prior to starting as hotel manager, he was complex director of food and beverage for both Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Owned by Park Hotels and Resorts and managed by Hilton, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek recently debuted as the brand’s first property after converting and rebranding from a 1,009-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property. In his new role, Raz will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services...
Jeff Burns Joins HP Hotels as Chief Investment Officer
November 4, 2021
Hoover, Alabama – November 4, 2021 – HP Hotels, a leading full-service third-party hotel management company, announced today that Jeff Burns has joined the company as its Chief Investment Officer. HP Hotels CEO Kerry Ranson made the announcement. In this role, Jeff will work closely with HP Hotels’ existing and prospective hotel property owners to assess their portfolios; investment opportunities; and the capital structure and market strategies for any given hotel property. Jeff will also advise investors who are new to the hospitality industry and work closely with HP Hotels’ executive leadership team and Advisory Committee in for...
Resort at Squaw Creek Appoints Molly Flora as Spa Director
Resort at Squaw Creek | November 4, 2021
Olympic Valley, CA – November 4, 2021 – Resort at Squaw Creek, a luxury Lake Tahoe resort based in California’s Olympic Valley, announces Molly Flora as spa director for The Spa at Resort at Squaw Creek. Flora joins the resort from Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. “I am honored to join the incredible team at the Resort at Squaw Creek,” said Molly Flora, spa director at Resort at Squaw Creek. “I look forward to creating unique wellness experiences that highlight the beauty of North Lake Tahoe. I am also excited to be part of a team that is focused on natural wellness and providing our guests with luxurious treatment...
The Harpeth Hotel Hires New Food and Beverage Leadership Team
The Harpeth | November 4, 2021
FRANKLIN, TN — November 4, 2021 — The Harpeth Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ and Valor Hospitality Partners property, announced today the appointments of Thomas Tuggle as executive chef and Richard Iannone as director of food and beverage. Both Tuggle and Iannone attribute collaboration to the success of the hotel’s robust food and beverage program. With his appointment to executive chef, Tuggle will oversee and manage all culinary operations at the 119-room property, including 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails, McGavock’s Coffee Bar and Provisions and the hotel’s catering program. Chef Tuggle joins The Harpeth from San...
UMusic Hotels Appoints Jordi Solé as President of Hospitality
UMusic Hotels | November 3, 2021
Additional new hires include Javier Leal, Senior Vice President of Project Management, and Oscar Serrano, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Miami, Florida – November 3, 2021 – UMusic Hotels, an emerging global collective of music-based experiential hotel properties, announced today the appointment of hospitality veteran Jordi Solé as President of Hospitality. Additional new hires include Javier Leal as Senior Vice President of Project Management and Oscar Serrano as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. With these hires, UMUSIC Hotel is ramping up a world-class team to deliver immersive experiences around ...
Hospitality Veteran David Warman Joins IDeaS as Chief Client Officer to Advance Client-First Culture
IDeaS | November 3, 2021
Warman’s 30-plus years of hospitality leadership will enhance IDeaS’ best-in-class client experience MINNEAPOLIS — November 3, 2021 — IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, announced today the selection of David Warman as its chief client officer effective November 1, 2021. This role will be instrumental in evolving the impact and scope of IDeaS account management, client operations and consulting teams as the world of hospitality continues to innovate and evolve. Warman spent over 30 years leading successful marketing and revenue optimization initiatives acro...
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Appoints Emmanuel Calderon as New Executive Chef
November 2, 2021
Emmanuel Calderon joins Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla as Executive Chef. Bringing a lifetime of culinary passion to the role, Calderon will oversee the Resort’s four dining outlets, in-room dining, catering and Residential offerings. Growing up on the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan, Chef Manu discovered his passion for flavours, textures and aromas as he watched his grandmother and mother prepare family meals. He then started his culinary journey as a kitchen apprentice washing glasses and during his down time, he took the opportunity to learn how to cook from the chef. From there, Manu’s career took him to various lux...
RMS North America Names Victor Vesnaver as Chief Operating Officer
RMS | November 2, 2021
San Diego, CA – RMS North America, a leading provider of cloud-based property management solutions to the hospitality industry, today announced that Victor Vesnaver joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer. Vesnaver will lead the company and product direction in North America, supporting its growth strategy while fostering a culture of innovation. Vesnaver comes to RMS North America during a time ripe with change, as the organization prepares for team and product expansions to support both its core markets and an enhanced hotel and business intelligence focus. With more than three decades of global hospitality experience, Vesna...
Interstate Names David Anderson as EVP International
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | November 2, 2021
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has named hospitality leader David Anderson as its new executive vice president – international, following the announcement that Nicholas Northam will retire from the role at the end of the year. Anderson joins Interstate – the international division of Aimbridge Hospitality – with extensive industry experience in luxury resorts and midscale hotel portfolios throughout Europe and the UK, as well as the Indian Ocean, in both branded and independent properties. Following three years as CEO of Sun Ltd (Hotels & Resorts) Mauritius, David returned to the UK earlier this year. His previous roles also inc...