Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park Welcomes Adrian Gonzalez as New General Manager
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park | November 2, 2021
EL PASO, TX. – November 2, 2021 – The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, a storied Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property located in the core of downtown El Paso, today announced seasoned hospitality expert Adrian Gonzalez as its new general manager. Gonzalez takes the helm, bringing more than 15 years of luxury hotel, culinary and beverage leadership experience, as the team embarks on the renowned Forbes hospitality training to ensure ultimate guest satisfaction at the iconic hotel. With his team, Gonzalez will continue to elevate the guest experience and introduce programming that celebrates the rich culture of this iconic pr...
Atlantis Paradise Island Appoints Alan Orreal as Vice President of Culinary
Atlantis Paradise Island | November 2, 2021
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – November 2, 2021 – Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas announces Chef Alan Orreal as Vice President of Culinary. Chef Orreal is the most recent executive appointment to the resort's culinary team. Chef Orreal is responsible for the operation of Atlantis' 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges. He will develop new, innovative menu concepts; lead the resort's culinary team members across food and beverage, Atlantis’ convention center, and events and banquets areas; and further solidify Atlantis Paradise Island as a leader in culinary excellence. Chef Orreal, a certified Master Chef, brings 20 years of execut...
Pendry Park City Announces Executive Team Ahead of Winter Opening
Pendry Park City | November 1, 2021
PARK CITY, UT – November 1, 2021 – Opening this winter, Pendry Park City, the first mountain resort from Pendry Hotels & Resorts, today announced the executive team to lead the new 153-room resort and residences. Joining General Manager Richard Wales will be Director of Sales and Marketing Chris Lawing, Hotel Manager David Silva and Director of Spa Jessie Valdez. These individuals bring years of experience to Pendry Park City, and they look forward to welcoming guests and residents to the resort upon opening. “This seasoned leadership team brings not only their collective experience, but also their strategy and passio...
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection Names Marlon Rambaran As Executive Chef
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection | November 1, 2021
ASPEN, CO – November 1, 2021 – Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen’s luxurious mountainside retreat and most storied hotel, today announces Marlon Rambaran as executive chef. Rambaran brings more than 20 years of culinary experience at some of the nation’s top kitchens to his new role. Classically trained with a focus on French, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, he presents a new and dynamic perspective to the property’s beloved dining outlets. In addition to helping the resort’s signature mountain restaurant Prospect, Rambaran will oversee all food and beverage operations for the resort, including J-Bar, ...
Azerai Can Tho Appoints Nicolas Pillet as New General Manager
AZERAI | November 1, 2021
CAN THO, Vietnam – November 1, 2021 – Azerai Can Tho in the Mekong Delta has appointed Nicolas Pillet as its new General Manager, as the resort announced plans to reopen on Nov. 12 following the easing of COVID-related restrictions in Vietnam. Pillet, a French national, brings a strong culinary background to Azerai Can Tho, having studied cuisine as part of his hospitality education in Nantes. Pillet has worked with several internationally recognized brands in his career, including the Eastern & Oriental Express, where he was GM of Southeast Asia’s only luxury sleeper train, and most recently as the GM of Amanoi, the Aman property ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Carlo Vermeeren to General Manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District | October 28, 2021
MILWAUKEE – October 28, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the appointment of Carlo Vermeeren as general manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. In his new role, Vermeeren will oversee operations of the 12-story, 333-room hotel that serves as the anchor of the Capitol District, the city’s dining and entertainment district. “We are thrilled to welcome back Carlo to the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Carlo has e...
Practice Hospitality Names Alan Rae General Manager at Hotel Colee
Hotel Colee | October 28, 2021
ATLANTA, GA — October 28, 2021 — Practice Hospitality today announced the hiring of Alan Rae as the General Manager at Hotel Colee. Atlanta’s boutique destination hotel in the Buckhead neighborhood, Hotel Colee is on a hot streak having been named earlier this month one of the top ten ‘Best Hotels in the South’ in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice survey. With over twenty-five years of hospitality experience managing top southern hotels, Rae is well positioned to lead the team at Hotel Colee to even greater heights. “Alan brings an enthusiasm for the brand and passion for hospitality that we are confident w...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Appoints Donna Ward as Vice President of Sales
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | October 27, 2021
Atlantic City, N.J. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City welcomes Donna Ward to the role of Vice President of Sales overseeing the resort’s hotel sales operations including meetings and conventions. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City boasts over 150,000 square footage of meeting and event space. “Hard Rock Atlantic City is thrilled to welcome Donna to our team,” said Joe Lupo, Property President. “Her commitment to bringing the best meetings and conventions to Hard Rock will not only be invaluable to our property but will also elevate the Atlantic City market as a whole.” Prior to joining Har...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Robert McGrattan as Executive Chef of Hotel Bennett
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | October 27, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC (October 27, 2021) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed Robert McGrattan as the new executive chef of Hotel Bennett in Charleson, SC. The North Carolina native returns to the Carolinas with a focus on continuing to elevate the dining experience at Gabrielle, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Hotel Bennett was recently ranked as the top luxury hotel in the country by readers of USA TODAY, while Gabrielle is Charleston’s only restaurant to open onto Marion Square and features the city’s largest outdoor fine-dining plaza. It can be accessed through the park or via Hotel Bennett. McGrattan’s extensive culi...
Patrick Broderick Joins Davidson Hospitality Group as Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management, Davidson Resorts
Davidson Hospitality Group | October 27, 2021
ATLANTA (October 27, 2021) – Davidson Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Patrick Broderick as Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management for the leading hospitality management company’s Resorts division. Broderick brings more than 33 years of hotel sales and revenue management experience to the Resorts team and its portfolio of 12 highly activated, large-scale properties in the upper-upscale to luxury categories. In his new role, Broderick will be tasked with leading all aspects of sales and revenue generation for the Davidson Resorts operating vertical within Davidson Hospitality Group. He will also take an active approa...
Thierry Papillier Appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
October 26, 2021
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has appointed Thierry Papillier as Executive Chef, bringing a plethora of experience and achievements from several celebrated hotels and resorts. His arrival supports the Hotel's thoughtful drive to enhance the dining experiences offered across the entire property, setting the stage for exciting new culinary events to come in the months ahead. A French native originating from Brittany, Papillier comes to Kuwait by way of Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, with a twelve-year tenure with the world’s leading hospitality company on his resume. Now the culinary custodian of the much-adorned dining...
The Balfour Hotel Appoints Steven Acosta to Executive Chef
Driftwood Hospitality Management | October 26, 2021
MIAMI, FL – October 26, 2021 – The Balfour Hotel, which recently opened on Miami Beach, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Acosta to executive chef. In this role, Acosta is responsible for managing the hotel’s food and beverage team, implementing new menus at the hotel’s three-meal restaurant and providing exceptional culinary experience for hotel guests, travelers and South Florida locals. Acosta assumes this position immediately and has already stepped into the role of overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s culinary operations. This winter, Acosta will spearhead the launch of a new restaurant concept at The Balfou...
Teneo Hospitality Group Names Scott White as Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic
Teneo Hospitality Group | October 25, 2021
Eden Prairie, Minneapolis – October 25, 2021 – Confident in the recovery of the Washington, DC area market, Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier group representation firm, has named veteran hotel and group meetings sales executive Scott White as Director of Sales. As a part of Teneo’s Washington, DC office, Mr. White will support the company’s strategic efforts to serve the vital association and corporate meetings market in the Mid-Atlantic region. He will also help Teneo expand its initiatives to grow these markets nationally and globally. A long-time resident of the D.C. Metro Region and an established leader in group sales, ...
Sandpiper Hospitality Promotes Trisha Grisko to Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sandpiper Hospitality | October 25, 2021
Richmond, VA – October 25, 2021 – Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – has promoted Trisha Grisko to serve as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at the rapidly growing company. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Grisko joined the Sandpiper Hospitality team in 2018 as a Divisional Sales Manager. Driving strong results for Sandpiper Hospitality’s expanding portfolio of properties, she was promoted to the position of Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing a year ago. Grisko previously spent five years at Hilton Hotels & ...
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Welcomes New General Manager, Lilian Roger
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana | October 22, 2021
Lilian Roger has been appointed as the new General Manager of Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, the five stars hotel located in the heart of Riyadh. Backed by over 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Lilian Roger worked in various international hotel chains across 9 countries and three continents. Commenting on his appointment, Lilian stated, “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Riyadh. I look forward to working with the team to continue our efforts to create a lifelong relationships with our partners and guests. We are focused on delivering moments that will be remembered for years to come. “Saudi...
Conrad New York Midtown Appoints Kellie Ann Cahill, CMP as Complex Commercial Director
Conrad New York Midtown | October 22, 2021
NEW YORK – October 22, 2021 – Kellie Ann Cahill, CMP has been named Complex Commercial Director at Conrad New York Midtown. The 562-room property, consisting mostly of suites, is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) three distinct global luxury hotel brands. Cahill, a certified meetings professional, will lead the commercial sales, events, revenue, and marketing teams at the luxury hotel with a strategic approach to generate business within the entertainment, business, and international leisure segments; all while supporting the property’s mission to provide outstanding service to guests. This is a comp...
Rosewood Vienna Announces Key Appointments to Leadership Team
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021 – Rosewood Vienna, the ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2022 in one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of key leadership team executives including that of Alexander Lahmer as managing director and Vedad Bakovic as director of sales and marketing. Alexander and Vedad will be integral to the launch of the new property, which will mark Rosewood’s first in Austria and fifth in Europe as a testament to the brand’s impressive growth in the region and worldwide. As managing director, Alexander is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the new hotel in prep...
PPDS Announces New Role Dedicated to Hospitality for Industry Expert Joe King
PPDS | October 20, 2021
With increased demand and growth for PPDS in North America, King’s focus will be on serving hotels and resorts in North America ATLANTA - PPDS, the exclusive provider of Philips Professional TV and Digital Signage products, software, and innovations announced today that industry expert and long-time Philips leader Joe King’s new role will focus exclusively on hospitality for North America. With accelerated and robust demand for upgraded smart hotel TVs this year, PPDS is adjusting its organization to provide dedicated senior leadership for each market segment they serve. A well-respected leader in hospitality technology, King’s c...
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Appoints Eric Smith as Spa Director
October 20, 2021
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning destination hotel in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has appointed Eric Smith to the position of Spa Director. A nearly two-decade veteran of the luxury spa industry, Smith brings a refreshed and globalised vision to the role, set to further solidify the award-winning reputation of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, a Forbes Five Star Spa. “We are thrilled to welcome Eric Smith to The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown,” says Thomas Carreras, General Manager. “We trust that Eric’s expertise will further expand upon the wellness expe...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Welcomes Marcelo Salinas as Executive Chef
Hilton San Francisco Union Square | October 19, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – October 19, 2021 – Today, Hilton San Francisco Union Square announced Marcelo Salinas as executive chef of the largest hotel in San Francisco and in Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ west coast portfolio. Salinas will oversee culinary operations for the property’s 130,000 square feet of meeting space as well as its five food and beverage outlets, including Poached breakfast café, Urban Tavern gastropub, and Cityscape Lounge, the hotel’s popular 46th floor sky bar. “Marcelo’s storied international career is invaluable to an operation which hosts thousands of people from all corners of the globe," said Ter...
Davidson Hospitality Group Names Rick Colangelo Executive Vice President of Pivot Lifestyle Vertical
Pivot | October 19, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – October 19, 2021 – Davidson Hospitality Group has newly appointed Rick Colangelo to head its lifestyle operating vertical, Pivot, which encompasses independent and soft brand properties in 15 states throughout the U.S. As Executive Vice President, Colangelo is responsible for driving the overall success and bottom-line results for the premier hospitality management company’s lifestyle & luxury operating division. Among his focus areas will be furthering strategic portfolio growth, expanding brand equity, and directing operating standards across the hotels and restaurants managed under Pivot. “With his demon...
The Sanctuary Beach Resort Adds Two New Hires to Culinary Team
The Sanctuary Beach Resort | October 19, 2021
MONTEREY BAY, CA – October 19, 2021 – The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a celebrated Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property, today announced the appointment of two new members of the resort’s food and beverage leadership team. Hospitality operations leader Josh Kutcher has been named director of food and beverage and seasoned chef Chris Watts will lead the culinary team as the resort’s new executive chef. Together, Kutcher and Watts bring nearly four decades of experience and usher in the next era of culinary excellence at the storied coastal California resort. “Josh and Chris each bring an incredible dep...
Katherine Brown Appointed Spa Director for Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
THE EQUINOX GOLF RESORT & SPA | October 18, 2021
MANCHESTER, VT – October 18, 2021 – The Spa at The Equinox at the iconic Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in scenic Manchester, Vermont, has named Katherine Brown Spa Director. In this new role, Katherine will oversee all operations and performance of the acclaimed wellness destination. A Vermont native, Katherine returns to The Green Mountain State after spending the last few years out west, most recently in Park City, Utah, where she served as Retail Supervisor and Spa Coordinator at Montage Deer Valley. With vast experience in hospitality and spa management, Katherine has held roles at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail as well as...
Timber Cove Resort Appoints Managing Director and Executive Chef
Timber Cove | October 18, 2021
JENNER, CA – October 18, 2021 – Timber Cove Resort, located just off California’s Highway 1, two hours north of San Francisco, welcomes Jason Reiplinger as managing director and Brendalee Vialpando as executive chef. The esteemed Sonoma Coast boutique resort has been recognized among the top 10 resorts in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler readers. With close to 20 years of hospitality experience, Reiplinger is a proven leader who brings strong business acumen and a sense of community to Timber Cove. As the newly appointed managing director, Reiplinger will oversee all aspects of the property, providing leadership and strat...
