Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Claude Sauter Appointed General Manager for The Slate on Phuket’s Secluded Northwest Coast
The Slate, A Phuket Pearl Resort | September 22, 2021
PHUKET, THAILAND – September 22, 2021 – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role. A Swiss national, Claude is a life-long hospitality professional with proven track record. He has also enjoyed a richly rewarding 24-year relationship with Phuket – and with Thailand as a whole. Having first arrived in the “Pearl of the Andaman” in 1997, as Resident Manager of Impiana Resort Patong, Claude went on ...
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Welcomes Brett Archer as General Manager
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite | September 22, 2021
FISH CAMP, CA — September 22, 2021 — Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has named Brett Archer as general manager of the 352 room resort located at Yosemite National Park’s south gate and set on 75 forested acres featuring the main lodge, cottages and its two-bedroom Explorer Cabins, which opened in summer 2019. Archer joins Tenaya Lodge from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, where he served in the same capacity. The appointment is a homecoming for Archer who has spent most of his nearly 30-year career in Yosemite and over 25 years with Delaware North Companies. Prior to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Archer was assistant general manager at T...
Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Names Brian Harrier as New General Manager
The Westin Riverfront | September 22, 2021
AVON, CO – September 22, 2021 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Brian Harrier is now serving as General Manager of the award-winning resort. Harrier joins The Westin Riverfront from the Viceroy Snowmass, another luxury Colorado resort managed by East West Hospitality, where he most recently served as the Director of Operations. Harrier helped lead the Snowmass property through a full renovation while also overseeing the operations of the hotel. A graduate of Indiana University, Harrier began his hospitality career at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas in Hawaii, where he ...
Lido House Appoints Davide Paduano as New Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations
Lido House | September 21, 2021
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – September 21, 2021 – Lido House, an Autograph Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Davide Paduano to director of hotel food and beverage operations. A dedicated hotelier and sommelier with more than 15 years of expertise, Davide brings a wealth of elevated knowledge to his role as director of hotel food and beverage operations. Paduano oversees all culinary outlets at Lido House, including The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen and Topside, Newport Beach’s first rooftop bar. Over the years, Davide has grown a deep passion for high-end hospitality. Born and raised in Rome, Davide’s culinary jo...
Thompson Dallas Appoints Aaron Ide as General Manager
Thompson Hotels | September 21, 2021
DALLAS, TEXAS – September 21, 2021 – Downtown Dallas’ newest luxury hotel announces Aaron Ide as the general manager of the first Thompson Hotel in Texas, located in the newly transformed iconic First National Bank building, now known as The National. Aaron’s extraordinary background includes over 20 years in luxury hospitality in a variety of roles. As General Manager, he will lead the team to create innovative programming along with exceptional service focused on enhancing the guest experience. “We are fortunate to have Aaron join the team at Thompson Dallas,” said Philip Todd, managing general partner/owner and devel...
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Appoints Alexander von Süsskind as Hotel Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Boston | September 21, 2021
Boston, MA – September 21, 2021 – The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander von Süsskind to the position of Hotel Manager; he will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day hotel operation, including rooms, food and beverage, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, and security. With over 20 years of global hospitality experience, von Süsskind joins Mandarin Oriental, Boston, from Stanton House in El Paso, Texas, where he served as General Manager. He has gained significant managerial experience in a variety of esteemed luxury hotel brands: Kempinski Hotels at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten ...
WTS International Announces Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer
WTS International | September 20, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Sept. 20, 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 Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer. Goldstein has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience at both Fortune 100 companies and privately held organizations, in management consulting, consumer packaged goods, information technology and, for the last 17 years, in the hospitality industry. From 2019 through 2021, he was Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer...
Nihat Yucel Appointed as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
September 20, 2021
Alexandria, Egypt — September 20, 2021 — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, a Mediterranean oasis in the middle of the city, welcomes Nihat Yucel as General Manager, bringing 22 years of Four Seasons experience and a diverse career journey. Nihat holds a master’s degree in tourism from Istanbul University and a post-graduate degree from Florida International University. He started working with Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul in 1999 in the food and beverage department, sparking an interest in exploring different tastes for this savvy foodie who believes that every dish has a story. Then in 2007, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul...
Ryan Poli Appointed Executive Chef of Music City’s Bobby Hotel
BOBBY HOTEL | September 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN – September 20, 2021 – Bobby Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of acclaimed Chef Ryan Poli to Executive Chef leading all culinary operations of the lifestyle hotel. Hailing from Chicago, Poli brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the downtown Nashville hotel, where he has been enlisted to reinvent the dining experience throughout Bobby’s four culinary and cocktail concepts. Most recently serving as Executive Chef at The Catbird Seat, Poli has made his return to Music City with the ultimate vision of placing Nashville on the map as a world-renowned culinary destination. “We are beyond excited ...
Avery Aoki Appointed Chief Financial Officer at Outrigger Hospitality Group
OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY GROUP | September 20, 2021
Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the promotion of Avery Aoki from Vice President of Finance to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds David Nadeau, who will help to ensure a smooth transition for Outrigger’s financial team before retiring at the end of this year. As CFO, Aoki will serve as a key member of Outrigger’s executive team. He will assist Outrigger, furthering the company as a best-in-class revenue operator and partner. He will help Outrigger in its mission to be The Premier Beach Resort Brand in the World through fiscal support of new acquisitions and property elevations. “Avery is a well-respected, ...
Central Plaza Hotel PLC (CENTEL) Appoints Centara’s Gun Srisompong as Chief Financial Officer
Centara Hotels & Resorts | September 20, 2021
Promotion of Gun Srisompong effective 15th September 2021 Bangkok, Thailand — September 20, 2021 — Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the promotion of Gun Srisompong, the group’s existing Assistant Vice President of Finance and Asset Management, to Chief Financial Officer of parent company Central Plaza Hotel PLC (CENTEL). In his new role at CENTEL, Gun will oversee all finance, accounting, investment, and investor relations matters of the Stock Exchange of Thailand-listed company and its subsidiaries. Gun first joined Centara Hotels & Resorts in 2014, and during his ten...
Hilton Appoints Cedric Nubul as General Manager to Lead Future 1,080-Room Hilton Singapore Orchard
September 17, 2021
SINGAPORE – September 17, 2021 – Leading global hospitality company Hilton has appointed industry veteran Cedric Nubul as General Manager for the upcoming hotel Hilton Singapore Orchard. The announcement comes ahead of the highly anticipated January 2022 opening of Hilton’s largest hotel in Asia Pacific. “Our new flagship will be an inspiring landmark hotel for Singapore and the region,” said Peter Webster, Senior Director, Operations, South East Asia, Hilton. “Hilton Singapore Orchard is a prime opening that continues Hilton’s 50-year heritage in Singapore and across the region, and a welcome addition to our portfoli...
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Appoints Patrick O’Sullivan as New Executive Chef
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco | September 17, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 17, 2021 – The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick O’Sullivan as its new Executive Chef. A seasoned chef with more than a decade of culinary experience at luxury hotels in San Francisco and London, O’Sullivan brings his passion for creating modern international cuisine with fresh ingredients to the landmark hotel’s dining program. Under his helm, O’Sullivan will oversee all dining venues at the award-winning hotel including Parallel 37, which serves American favorites and healthy options for breakfast, as well as the elegant lobby restaurant, The Lounge,...
Harrah’s Resort Southern California Promotes Jill Barrett to Senior Vice President and General Manager
HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | September 17, 2021
FUNNER, CA – September 17, 2021 – Harrah’s Resort Southern California is proud to announce the appointment of Jill Barrett to Senior Vice President and General Manager. With nearly three decades of experience in the gaming industry and extensive time spent at various Harrah’s properties since 1993, Barrett aims to guide Harrah’s Resort SoCal forward as the leading casino and resort in Southern California. In her new role, Barrett will oversee the property’s operations, ensuring the Funner experience is celebrated top to bottom with guests and Team Members alike. “On behalf of the Rincon Tribe, we are ecstatic to have ...
Remington Hotels Promotes Lee Palaschak to Senior Vice President of Operations
REMINGTON HOTELS | September 17, 2021
DALLAS, TX – September 17, 2021 – Leading third-party management company, Remington Hotels, today announced the promotion of Lee Palaschak to Senior Vice President of Operations. With more than 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Palaschak joined the Remington Hotels team in March 2020 as Divisional Vice President of Operations. In this role, he developed and executed cost-effective systems for the West Region. In addition to this, Lee was instrumental in assisting with the successful transitions of newly acquired hotel operations at Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz and Mr. C Beverly Hills. "We are excited to promote Le...
Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Max Jonas as New General Manager
Hotel Casa del Mar | September 17, 2021
Santa Monica, CA – September 17, 2021 – Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, announces the appointment of Max Jonas as General Manager of this iconic luxury beach destination. Jonas will oversee all operations at the landmark property, leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success. A seasoned hotelier, Jonas has served in various positions within Firmdale Hotels for the past 17 years. Most recently he served as General Manager of the Crosby Street Hotel in New York and prior to that, Assistant General Manager of The Whitby Hotel. Throughout his career, Jonas has demonstrated impressive leader...
Jirapha Krataithong Appointed General Manager at W Koh Samui
September 16, 2021
Samui, Thailand - September 16, 2021 - Rajeev Menon, Marriott International President for Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) and Jakob Helgen, Area Vice President for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar recently announced the appointment of Jirapha Krataithong as General Manager of W Koh Samui. Jirapha brings with her more than a decade of leadership experience to W Koh Samui, including eight years at W Bangkok where she was most recently Hotel Manager. The quintessential W Insider, Jirapha is driven by her passion to constantly create innovative service programs built on the vitality of the W brand to ignite guest experiences....
Alsace LA Appoints Cristina Cervantes as General Manager Ahead of Opening
Alsace LA | September 16, 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 16, 2021 – Alsace LA is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina Cervantes as General Manager. Ms. Cervantes will oversee the 48-room boutique hotel opening this fall in the historic West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. Ms Cervantes, a seasoned hospitality professional with LA roots, will be instrumental to the launch of the hotel focused on richly authentic guest experience and community relations. Cristina Cervantes joins Alsace LA with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry where she currently serves as Senior Manager, Hospitality Operations at CIM Group. Ms.Cervantes wi...
Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort Appoints Gregory Brossard as New Resort Manager
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | September 16, 2021
PAPEETE, Tahiti – September 16, 2021 – Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort announces today the appointment of new Resort Manager, Gregory Brossard, to lead operations and elevate the award-winning resort’s luxury offerings. Gregory Brossard has been a key player in the hospitality and fine dining industry for nearly 20 years. He has led culinary teams and managed operations in hotels and top-tier restaurants around the world including The Ritz Carlton in Kyoto, Japan, The Ritz Carlton in Saudi Arabia, Caprice at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, and has extensive experience managing food and beverage operations for 3-Star Michelin rated establ...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Bryan Drackett Director of Talent Acquisition
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | September 15, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, September 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the appointment of Bryan Drackett to the position of director of talent acquisition. Karen DiFulgo, Benchmark’s chief people officer, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Bryan to Benchmark and to our human resources leadership team,” said Ms. DiFulgo. “His acumen in sourcing and recruiting the best talent possible will serve our company well as we continue to grow our professional organizational management team.” Bryan Drackett brings two decades of senior leadership experience to his new role with Benchmark, ...
Sherry Abedi Appointed General Manager of Hotel Zena and Viceroy Washington DC
Hotel Zena | September 15, 2021
Washington, D.C. – September 15, 2021 – Viceroy Hotels and Resorts is pleased to celebrate the highly anticipated appointment of Area General Manager, Sherry Abedi. Demonstrating extensive experience in luxury hotel operations, as Area General Manager Abedi will oversee all facets of Hotel Zena and Viceroy Washington DC – two of the city’s most sought after hotel destinations and cultural hubs. Abedi will lead both D.C. hotels, managing day-to-day operations across rooms and food and beverage, as well as the development of new and evolving programming and amenities. Abedi brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Hote...
David Nicola Named Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort | September 15, 2021
LEESBURG, VA — September 15, 2021 — David Nicola, has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage of Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Nicola is an accomplished hospitality executive with a successful history of leading profitable Food & Beverage operations in large hotels, inclusive outlets and meeting space. Nicola comes to Lansdowne most recently from the Washington Golf & Country Club where he was in charge of seven outlets featuring upscale and elegant dining experiences. Previously he worked with several high-level Hyatt Hotels including Hyatt Regency Washington, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Hyatt Regency Bo...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Derek Morrison as General Manager of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace | September 14, 2021
MILWAUKEE, WI – September 14, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced Derek Morrison has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. In his new role, Morrison will oversee operations of the award-winning 240-room hotel, which is connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center. “With more than 20 years at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we are excited to promote Derek to general manager at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels &...
Ken Roberts Named President of Dellisart
Dellisart | September 14, 2021
Wrightsville Beach, NC — September 14, 2021 — Dellisart LLC announced today the promotion of Ken Roberts to President of the company. Roberts has been with Dellisart since early 2007 when he joined the company as VP Operations, where he was charged with overseeing the general operations responsibilities of all the properties in the company's portfolio. "I am excited and looking forward to continuing our aggressive growth strategy for the company," said Ken Roberts, President, Dellisart LLC. "We are committed to providing our customers and partners a higher return on investment and maximizing the value of their asset." Prior to Dellisar...
