Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Paul Mensi as General Manager at Unscripted Durham Hotel in North Carolina
Unscripted Hotels | October 4, 2021
NEW YORK, NY – October 4, 2021 – Celebrated hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mensi as General Manager of Unscripted Durham, a 74-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of downtown Durham in North Carolina, effective immediately. “Paul’s genuine interest, proven leadership and passion for the industry, paired with an authentic love for the city of Durham, made him an ideal candidate and the perfect fit to assume the role of General Manager,” said Jay Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Dream Hotel Group. “We are all very proud of the success Paul has achieved at U...
Holston House Expands Leadership Team With New Sales & Marketing and Food & Beverage Hires
Holston House | October 1, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – October 1, 2021 – Holston House, a 191-room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tenn., announced today the expansion of their executive leadership team with the additions of Jeff Gillick as Director of Sales & Marketing and Colby Mitchell as Director of Food & Beverage. These appointments mark the hotel’s growth on the heels of its fourth anniversary. As Director of Sales & Marketing, Gillick is responsible for orchestrating strategic sales and marketing efforts of the hotel, while driving strong sales with a focus on leisure and small groups. An i...
Concord Hospitality Enterprises and Marriott International Appoint Ryan Shafi as Director of Operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland in Florida
AC HOTEL MIAMI DADELAND | October 1, 2021
MIAMI, FL – October 1, 2021 – As AC Hotel Miami Dadeland looks to its opening later this fall, Marriott International and Concord Hospitality Enterprises are pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Shafi as director of operations and Irma Salinas to the role of food and beverage manager for the property. Shafi and Salinas bring a combined total of more than 25 years of hospitality knowledge and experience to the fashion-forward hotel located in the heart of South Miami’s growing cultural hub. Bringing his cosmopolitan expertise and strong worth ethic to AC Hotel Miami Dadeland after having worked in the hospitality industry in...
HEI Hotels & Resorts Names Karl Murphy, Dan Walworth, Rachel Moniz and Marcus Harris to Principal Roles
HEI Hotels & Resorts | October 1, 2021
Norwalk, CT – October 1, 2021 – HEI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, announced today that four veteran employees have been made principals in the business. These executives have been instrumental in delivering strong continued growth for the company, rising to meet the challenges of the pandemic. HEI currently owns and/or manages more than 80 best-in-class hotels. The following executives have been made principals in HEI Hotels & Resorts. Karl Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer Dan Walworth, Chief Compliance & Strategy Officer Rachel Moniz, Chief Operating Officer Ma...
Auro Hotels Appoints Aaron Greenman Appointed as Executive Vice President, Investments & Development
Auro Hotels | September 30, 2021
Auro Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Greenman as Executive Vice President, Investments & Development. As a member of Auro's Executive Team, Aaron will be responsible for overseeing the current investment portfolio and the refinement and implementation of the company's growth strategies in terms of both investment and management, including strengthening Auro's JV capital partner relationships. Aaron will be working from Auro's Atlanta investment office. Greenman comes to this role most recently from Aimbridge Hotels & Resorts, where he served internationally as Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Deve...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Cristian Teusan and Nicole Coghlan as Area Directors of Operations
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 29, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - September 29, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced Cristian Teusan and Nicole Coghlan have been appointed area directors of operations. Teusan and Coghlan will provide operational and sales leadership support to their respective regions. "Cristian Teusan has been an exemplary general manager in the full service region and navigated his property through the pandemic," said Jennifer Porter, chief operations officer, Commonwealth Hotels. "He will continue to be a dynamic leader, guiding his region as we continue to grow," she said. "Together with Nicole Coghlan's' rich background of leading multi-unit teams,...
Radisson Hotel Group Appoints Evelyn Wong Soo Pin as VP of Finance, Tax & IT, Asia Pacific
Radisson Hotel Group | September 29, 2021
Singapore - September 28, 2021 - Radisson Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Evelyn Wong Soo Pin as Vice President, Finance, Tax & IT, Asia Pacific, as the company moves ahead with its transformation strategy. A Singaporean with more than 20 years of professional experience, Evelyn is a graduate of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, where she attained a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree and a Diploma in Maritime Business Management. She is also a registered chartered accountant in Singapore, and joins Radisson Hotel Group from SGX-listed AMOS Group Limited, where she held the role of Chief Financial Officer. ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Names Joanna Kurowska as Managing Director for UK & Ireland
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 29, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has today announced the appointment of Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director in its home market of UK & Ireland. Joanna will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in the existing UK&I estate and working with owners and investors to unlock the growth potential for IHG’s brands. As the UK reopens following recent restrictions, Joanna is focused on delivering true hospitality for guests in the safest way possible as she leads the responsible recovery of IHG’s business in UK&I in a time of growth for the region. Joanna’s pr...
Outrigger Announces Management Team for Thailand
OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY GROUP | September 29, 2021
PHUKET - Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced its senior management team that will open three resorts in southern Thailand this high season. Tony Pedroni, has been appointed Area General Manager, Thailand. He will be supported by Sergey Kutuzov, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Thailand, and Leah Matters, General Manager, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort. They will be assisted by a dozen or so other managers, soon to be announced, many with area responsibilities in finance, security, HR, engineering and purchasing. The appointments come as Outrigger establishes its presence in three of the most sought-after beach locations ...
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis Introduces Key Leadership Team Members Ahead of 2022 Opening
September 29, 2021
As the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis begins to take shape in the heart of the city, Four Seasons announces the appointments of two company veterans to the property’s leadership team. General Manager Florian Riedel arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, where he held the same role. Born and educated in Germany, the multi-lingual Riedel began his Four Seasons career at one of the company’s flagship locations in London, England, before moving through progressive positions in Berlin, the Bahamas, Hawaii and California. He is well-versed in the company’s growing residential b...
Huazhu Group Appoints Ms. Jihong He as CEO for International Business
Huazhu Group Limited | September 28, 2021
SHANGHAI - September 28, 2021 - On September 28, 2021, Huazhu Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179) announced that Ms. Jihong He will join Huazhu Group as Chief Executive Officer for International Business starting from October 1st, 2021. In this newly created role, Ms. He will oversee the group's international businesses, which include Deutsche Hospitality (hereinafter referred to as DH). Ms. He joins Huazhu from CapitaLand Ltd., where she was Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of Data Center Business. Before joining CapitaLand, she was Chief Investment Officer of Ascendas Singbridge Group (ASB), which was merged with Capitaland ...
Kenneth Jarka Takes Helm as General Manager at Washington Hilton in Washington, DC
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 28, 2021
Washington, DC – September 28, 2021 – Kenneth Jarka has been named general manager of the iconic 1,107-room Washington Hilton, following the recent retirement of 39-year hospitality veteran, Tracy Marks. Located at 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC this historic hotel offers over 116,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and has been host to presidents, dignitaries, notable figures, and prestigious events for more than 50 years. The hotel is owned by Clearview Hotel Capital and managed by Hilton Management Services. Jarka brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general m...
The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas Names Michael Bridges as General Manager
THE ADOLPHUS | September 28, 2021
Dallas, TX – September 28, 2021 – The Adolphus announces Michael Bridges as General Manager and Chef Jin Lee as Executive Chef of culinary operations for the hotel. Both relocating from the Los Angeles area to join the iconic Dallas hotel, the duo brings a refreshed energy and expertise to the historic Dallas hotel. Michael Bridges’ experience blends iconic lifestyle hotel openings with refined Ritz-Carlton training. Most recently, Bridges served as Area Managing Director of SIXTY Hotels overseeing full operation with detailed execution and oversight of the Executive Team for the SIXTY Beverly Hills location, representing...
Karli Sullivan Named Director of Marketing at Wyoming’s Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection
Brush Creek Ranch | September 28, 2021
Saratoga, WY – September 28, 2021 – Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, which includes The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, named one of the top 100 hotels in the world in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards,Magee Homestead and French Creek Sportsmen’s Club, announced today the appointment of Karli Sullivan to Director of Marketing. Sullivan will lead the team in developing and implementing all marketing and communication across the Collection’s three ranches, in addition to The Farm at Brush Creek epicurean destination and Green Mountain private ski area. “It is with excitement that we welcome Karli to the B...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook Names Howard Gottlieb as General Manager and Nathan Karsten as Director of Sales
Delta Hotels by Marriott | September 27, 2021
WILLOWBROOK, Ill. – September 27, 2021 – The Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook and Willby’s Restaurant & Bar are proud to announce a new, award-winning management team to represent the freshly reopened 165-room hotel and restaurant, including over 11,000 square feet of wedding and event space. The new team includes Howard Gottlieb as the new general manager and Nathan Karsten as the director of sales and marketing. “We’re at the beginning of our journey and I’m really looking forward to it. We have the experience and creativity to turn this property into a leading destination for travelers, meeting planners, we...
R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. Appoints Niveesha Hill as Dual Property General Manager for Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar and Hilton
R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. | September 27, 2021
SAN DIEGO, CA — September 27, 2021 — R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. (formerly RAR Hospitality), is pleased to announce the appointment of Niveesha Hill who joined the San Diego-based hotel management and consulting firm as the Dual Property General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar and Hilton Garden Inn San Diego-Del Mar. Hill’s proven leadership experience, effective, efficient management in all areas of hotel operations, and extensive industry knowledge will deliver hospitality excellence and exceptional guest services. “We are honored to have Niveesha Hill join our team of hospitality experts and leaders...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Shantesh Patil Home Office Controller
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | September 23, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, September 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the appointment of Shantesh Patil to the position of home office controller. Kirk Jones, Benchmark’s chief financial officer, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Shantesh to Benchmark,” said Mr. Jones. “His vast hotel and management company experience will serve our financial team well. He is a terrific addition to Benchmark’s Home Office operations.” Shantesh Patil brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to Benchmark, previously serving in positions within the Asia, Europe, and North American ...
Rhode Island’s Weekapaug Inn Appoints Mr. Conny Andersson as General Manager
Weekapaug Inn | September 23, 2021
Westerly, RI – September 23 2021 – Weekapaug Inn, one of Rhode Island’s top luxury hotels, announced today the appointment of two new members of its leadership team – Mr. Conny Andersson has been named General Manager and Mr. Andrew Brooks has been appointed Executive Chef. These two new leaders will enhance the Weekapaug Inn guest experience and the resort’s reputation as a leading New England culinary destination. Conny Andersson, Weekapaug Inn General Manager Andersson brings more than 40 years of hospitality and culinary leadership to his new role as General Manager at Weekapaug Inn. His biography reads like a w...
Jonas Chorum Appoints Jake Lewis as New President
Jonas Chorum | September 23, 2021
Phoenix, Arizona – September 23, 2021 — Jonas Chorum is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Lewis as President of Jonas Chorum. Our previous President, Mark Loyd, has been promoted to CEO of Jonas Chorum. Jake Lewis brings a wealth of technical expertise and industry knowledge to his new role as President. He has been with Chorum for the last 20 years, from Director of Development at Remco Software prior to its purchase by MSI Solutions, and then helping to oversee the transition from MSI Solutions to Jonas Chorum today. “Jake’s history with our products and our customers make him the ideal candidate to lead Jonas Chorum i...
Jordan Bakovic Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Grand Chicago
Sheraton Grand Chicago | September 23, 2021
CHICAGO – September 23, 2021 – Sheraton Grand Chicago proudly announces the appointment of Jordan Bakovic to Director of Sales and Marketing. A former professional basketball player and marketing and sales expert, Bakovic brings her competitive sports background and ten years of experience in the hospitality industry to Sheraton Grand Chicago. “I am thrilled to be a part of Sheraton Grand Chicago and have joined the team during an exciting time of planning for both the end of this year and beginning of 2022,” said Bakovic. “I look forward to building on our team’s incredible accomplishments since reopening this past June ...
AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown Introduces Javier Maysonet as Executive Chef
AC HOTEL FORT WORTH | September 23, 2021
FORT WORTH, TX – September 23, 2021 – AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown is pleased to introduce Javier Maysonet as executive chef of the hotel’s culinary operations. Chef Maysonet has created a menu that emphasizes the European soul and Spanish roots of the AC brand. Some signature menu items include breakfast cazuela, empanadas, carnitas pork, and chicken & chorizo paella. “I am excited to be taking the lead at AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown,” said Maysonet. “I believe that our food should bring ultimate enjoyment to our guests, and I aspire to create an extraordinary dining experience. From breakfast in the AC Kitchen to co...
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Appoints General Manager Joshua Morris
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale | September 23, 2021
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – September 23, 2021 – Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s bustling business district, Hyatt Centric Las Olas announces the appointment of General Manager Joshua Morris, who will oversee operations of the full-service, 238-room property. Morris is a seasoned hospitality executive, bringing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and experience to the Hyatt Centric Las Olas team. He has managed a variety of Marriott hotels, including Hollywood Beach Marriott and Sheridan Baltimore North. Most recently, he oversaw the renovation of Madison Marriott West in Wisconsin, which transformed the property’...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Samuel King as General Manager of The Radisson Hotel Jackson Downtown Capitol
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 22, 2021
COVINGTON, KY – September 22, 2021 – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Samuel King has been appointed the General Manager of the soon to open Radisson Hotel Jackson Downtown Capitol in Mississippi. Mr. King brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to his new role as General Manager having previously served as the General Manager for the Crown Plaza Denver Airport and Convention Center. As general manager, King is responsible for overseeing and executing hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction and community relations. "I am thrilled to welcome Samuel to the team," said Jennifer...
Highgate Appoints Arash Azarbarzin As Chief Executive Officer
HIGHGATE | September 22, 2021
NEW YORK – September 22, 2021 – Highgate, a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, announced today the appointment of industry pioneer, Arash Azarbarzin, as Chief Executive Officer. The pivotal hire signifies Highgate's increased focus on building a world-class team and expanding its luxury and lifestyle capabilities. As CEO, Arash will collaborate with Highgate's Co-Founders and Principals to build upon the company's highly entrepreneurial culture with an emphasis on cultivating and retaining top-tier talent while simultaneously expanding relationships with esteemed industry partners. This includes a hei...
