Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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The Westin Los Angeles Airport Appoints Leadership Team With Reopening
The Westin Los Angeles Airport | August 30, 2021
The Westin Los Angeles Airport is welcoming guests back with two major hires. With the property being minutes away from the hotly anticipated SoFi Stadium, Mark Goldrup, who has had an impressive career in hospitality, will be providing his expertise on guest experiences and hotel operations as the new General Manager. While Melanie Stroh, the new Director of Sales, has worked with the Westin brand throughout her career in Canada will bring her leadership skills to her role at the Los Angeles Airport property. Mark Goldrup, General Manager, Westin Los Angeles Airport Having been with Marriott International for over ...
Shadi Suleman Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Doha
August 30, 2021
Doha, Qatar - August 30, 2021 - Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Shadi Suleman as the new General Manager. A familiar face in the Qatari capital, Suleman was previously the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, before moving to Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria in 2017 to elevate his career as General Manager. After achieving tremendous success on the Mediterranean, he’s decided to return to the Arabian Gulf. “My family and I have always loved Doha and we are very excited to come back,” says Suleman. “Over the past few years, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has seen extensive renovations, including beautiful n...
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Francine Slosser as Director of Marketing
Balboa Bay Resort | August 27, 2021
Newport Beach, CA – August 27, 2021 – Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francine Slosser as director of marketing. Slosser’s career in hospitality and marketing spans more than 20 years with companies such as Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and more. In this role, she will oversee the resort’s promotion and advertising efforts to drive sales and build brand awareness. Prior to joining Balboa Bay Resort, Slosser was director of sales and marketing at NoMo SoHo in New York City where she transitioned the hotel to a new management compan...
Key Leadership Team Joins Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort Ahead of Re-Opening
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort | August 26, 2021
PHUKET, Thailand – August 26, 2021 – Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort today announced that four key leadership team members have recently joined general manager Pravin Kumar to reopen Hyatt’s first branded resort on the holiday island of Phuket after an extensive renovation. Mr. Ranjeet Viswanathan, an Indian national with more than two decades of sales and marketing experience has joined as director of sales and marketing. Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, Mr. Viswanathan was commercial director at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Phuket for two years and has held many sales and marketing roles...
Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints Radha Arora and Michael Dojlidko as Co-Chief Development Officers
Rosewood Hotel Group | August 26, 2021
Rosewood Hotel Group announces today that Radha Arora, President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and Michael Dojlidko Group Head of Legal will take on additional responsibilities as Co-Chief Development Officers. In this newly created shared role, Arora and Dojlidko will lead the company’s development team to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Both will also retain their existing titles and responsibilities to expand their roles at Rosewood, where currently as President, Arora oversees and leads all aspects of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand and, as Group Head of Legal, D...
New Orleans ONE11 Hotel Appoints Lisa Miller as General Manager
ONE11 Hotel | August 26, 2021
New Orleans, Louisiana – August 26, 2021 – ONE11 Hotel – the French Quarter's first new hotel in more than 50 years – is thrilled to announce the appointment of seasoned industry expert and New Orleans local Lisa Miller as the General Manager. In this new role, Miller will oversee day-to-day operations of this 83-room boutique hotel, which was transformed from a former sugar refinery located on New Orleans Historic Sugar District Waterfront. With more than 18 years in the hospitality industry, Miller brings her expertise in driving sales while maintaining a strong retention of return guests and customer loyalty, effective communic...
Red Roof® Names George Limbert as President
Red Roof | August 26, 2021
Columbus, Ohio – August 26, 2021 – Red Roof®names George Limbert as President of the company effective immediately. Limbert has been interim president since October of 2020. Limbert served as Red Roof’s General Counsel for the previous eight years. He has been on the core leadership team that has guided the company throughout the pandemic. Red Roof has overcome these challenges as a well-positioned leader in the industry, seeing consistent increases in all performance metrics. “Since joining the company in 2013, George has been an integral contributor to our executive team. The Board is confident that his dedication wil...
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Appoints Helen Malmgren as New Director of Sales and Marketing
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | August 26, 2021
Dubai, UAE – August 26, 2021 – The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is pleased to welcome the newest addition to its executive team, as Helen Malmgren joins the distinguished five-star resort in the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. The award-winning property opened in November 2016 on a private island surrounded by lush tropical landscape and sparkling white-sand beaches. The resort quickly made a name for itself as a top destination for travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime getaway where time-honored traditions and imaginative craftmanship inspire unforgettable moments. “Helen Malmgren’s extensive international e...
Hard Rock International Appoints Shelley Williams as Director of Global Sales for Meetings & Events
Hard Rock | August 26, 2021
HOLLYWOOD, FL - August 26, 2021 - Hard Rock International, one of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands, announces the selection of Shelley Williams for the role of Director of Global Sales for Meetings and Events. In this new role for Williams within the Hard Rock organization, she will draw upon more than 25 years of experience in global hospitality, including tenure with Caesars Entertainment, the Westmont Hospitality Group and the University of Windsor. Williams, an award-winning, results-driven sales and business leader, will report directly to Danielle Babilino, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing. In her mo...
Ocean House Collection Names New Group Director of Food & Beverage and Ocean House Resort Manager
August 25, 2021
Watch Hill, RI - August 25, 2021 - Gabby Clark has been promoted to Group Director of Food & Beverage for Ocean House Collection. In her new leadership position, Gabby will oversee the food and beverage operations for Ocean House, Weekapaug Inn and Watch Hill Inn. Gabby joined Ocean House in December 2019 and since then has been an instrumental leader in the management of restaurants, banquets, and pop-up experiences. Gabby has more than 18 years of experience with luxury hotels worldwide, including Kokomo Island in Fiji, the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC and 1Hotel South Beach in Miami, plus experience in China and culinary school ...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Richard Leon as Director of Sales and Marketing of The Radisson Hotel Marietta
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | August 24, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - August 24, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Richard Leon has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Radisson Hotel Marietta. Mr. Leon brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the director of community relations for Solvere Living. "Mr. Leon is a great addition to the team," said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "In his new role he will lead all business development efforts and we look forward to increasing revenue within new and existing markets. Prior...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Tammy Viktora as Director of Sales and Marketing of The Radisson Hotel Memphis University
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | August 24, 2021
COVINGTON, Kentucky - August 24, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Viktora to the role of director of sales and marketing of The Radisson Hotel Memphis University. Ms. Viktora brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role having previously served as the general manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton. "We are excited to bring Tammy on board," said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "I am confident that she is up to the challenge of driving new leisure, conference, and event business to the Memphis market." Bringing her seasoned ex...
Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Departure of Founder, Dave Johnson
Aimbridge Hospitality | August 24, 2021
PLANO, TEXAS - August 24, 2021 - Aimbridge Hospitality announced Tuesday that founder, Dave Johnson, will be leaving Aimbridge to pursue other external opportunities. In January of this year, Johnson stepped aside from day-to-day operations and his role as CEO and handed the reins of the company to Mike Deitemeyer. Since that time, Johnson has held the position of Executive Chairman where he has focused primarily on strategic M&A. Glenn Murphy, chairman of the Board of Aimbridge Hospitality said, "Aimbridge has enjoyed unrivaled success for the better part of two decades thanks in large part to Dave's energy, vision, and drive." Mu...
Serena McCabe Appointed Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin
Thompson Austin | August 24, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas – August 24, 2021 – Thompson Austin and tommie Austin are pleased to announce the appointment of Serena McCabe as area director of sales and marketing. McCabe will be charged with driving top line sales, as well as overseeing marketing and partnerships in her new role at the two highly anticipated and adjoined hotels nestled in downtown Austin’s vibrant music and entertainment district. With more than 15 years of sales experience with a specialty in boutique and independent hotels catering to leisure, business and group travelers, McCabe will be an invaluable asset to the hotels’ success in both managing the sal...
Groups360 Onboards New Technology and Information Security Members
Groups360 | August 24, 2021
Manohar Arumbur, VP of information technology and operations, and William Hanning, chief information security officer, have joined the Groups360’s leadership team Nashville, TN – August 24, 2021 – Groups360 welcomes two senior technology leaders at its corporate headquarters. Manohar Arumbur will use his technical leadership skills, team building and consulting expertise to lead the organization forward in technology and operations. William Hanning enters the company with years of experience overseeing large-scale projects and will direct Information Security for Groups360 globally. Arumbur is a seasoned leader with more than 20 yea...
Aspen Meadows Resort Names Frank Kastelz as New General Manager
August 24, 2021
Aspen, Colorado – August 24, 2021 – The Aspen Meadows Resort has named Frank Kastelz general manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Kastelz has a diversity of specialized expertise from guest relations to operations and finance. Most recently he served as hotel manager for The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel in Galveston, Texas, as well as the complex director of food and beverage for three Wyndham hotels including the iconic Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand hotel. Kastelz has worked with a variety of Wyndham brand properties in roles such as general manager at the Wyndham Santa Monica At the Pier, as we...
Tane Picken Appointed as General Manager of Island Shangri-La and Area Vice President, Operations (Hong Kong)
Shangri-La | August 24, 2021
Hong Kong – August 24, 2021 – The Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong are pleased to announce that Mr Tane Picken has been appointed as General Manager of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations (Hong Kong). A South African native, Mr Picken is a well-versed hotelier with over two decades of experience in hospitality management covering a variety of luxury hotel brands across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Mr Picken progressed through the ranks of hotel operations before taking his first General Manager position at Hotel Jen Penang in 2016. Mr Picken has left an indelible mark on a number of Shangri-La prope...
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Appoints Courtney Forrester as Director of Marketing
Mandarin Oriental, Boston | August 24, 2021
Boston, MA – August 24, 2021 – The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is delighted to announce the appointment of Courtney Forrester to the position of Director of Marketing as the newest member of the hotel’s executive team, and she will develop and manage all strategic marketing activities. Forrester is a marketing, entrepreneurship, brand development, special events and public relations industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. Forrester’s previous roles include founding and managing Boston-based bakery Sweet, which grew to six retail locations, as well as launching and operating her own marketing and PR firm. She...
TraknProtect Appoints Larry Birnbaum to Board of Advisors
TraknProtect | August 24, 2021
Chicago, Illinois, – August 24, 2021 – TraknProtect, a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands, is honored to announce the appointment of Larry Birnbaum to the company’s Board of Advisors. An industry veteran with over 30 years of hospitality and IT experience, Birnbaum will provide TraknProtect executive leadership with his unique technical expertise and sales leadership as the company continues to grow and scale its global market presence and develop new solutions that lead to safer, more efficient and profitable hotel operations. Prior to being appointed to the TraknProtect Board of Advisors, Birnbau...
Kressa Olguin Named Area Director of Marketing for Hyatt Resorts in Lake Tahoe
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino | August 23, 2021
Incline Village, Nevada – August 23 2021 – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino and Resort at Squaw Creek announce Kressa Olguin as area director of marketing. Olguin has been promoted from marketing manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “I am thrilled to be named the area director of marketing for our beautiful Hyatt resorts here in North Lake Tahoe,” said Kressa Olguin, area director of marketing for Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and Resort at Squaw Creek. “Having worked at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe for nearly four years now, I am thrilled to continue working with my incredible team at that property, while expan...
Raoul Lemmerling Appointed General Manager for Aruba Marriott Complex
August 23, 2021
PALM BEACH, ARUBA – August 23, 2021 – Netherlands native Raoul Lemmerling will bring his Dutch roots to Aruba along with his international experience as the new general manager for the Aruba Marriott Complex. Lemmerling will oversee daily operations, staff development, budgeting, financial planning and guest satisfaction for the complex, inclusive of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba Surf Club, and Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. A passionate hotelier with more than 20 years of experience, Lemmerling attended the Hotel Management School in Amsterdam before joining the Marriott brand. He grew his management care...
HFTP Announces 2021 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Mark G. Haley and Raman (R.P.) Rama; Honored at HITEC Dallas Next Month
HFTP | August 23, 2021
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce two champions of hospitality technology: Mark G. Haley, CHTP+ and Raman (R.P.) Rama, B.Com, CHA Emeritus, CHTP+, CHAE as the 2021 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees, both recognized for their experience and leadership in promoting hospitality innovation and technology, and knowledge sharing. Haley is co-founder and partner at Prism Hospitality Consulting, LLC. Rama is president and CTO/CIO at Sarona Hotels, Investments & Premier Management Services. Both will be honored at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition ...
Kerten Hospitality Appoints Wafik Youssef as Chief Operating Officer
Kerten Hospitality | August 19, 2021
DUBAI, UAE — August 19, 2021 — Kerten Hospitality, a mixed-use and lifestyle operator, announces the strategic appointment of hospitality industry expert Wafik Youssef as its Chief Operating Officer. Wafik, a seasoned leader with a proven track record of growth with global hotel players, and a career spanning across 3 continents over two decades will further contribute to Kerten Hospitality’s footprint expansion and multiple project openings rolling out 2021 onwards. Wafik will be responsible for all operational properties and upcoming mixed-use project openings across the Middle East, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait and the Kingdom ...
Dorothy Dowling Elected as President of GBTA’s Allied Leadership Council
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts | August 19, 2021
Phoenix, AZ – August 19, 2021 – Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dorothy Dowling, has been re-elected as Allied Leadership Council (ALC) President for the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest professional association and a leading source of business travel knowledge. “Dorothy is one of the industry’s longest-serving and most respected executives,” said Denise Truso, GBTA Board President. “She brings a wealth of knowledge to GBTA and in her second term as President of the ALC, I have no doubt that Dorothy will continue to contribute signifi...
