Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | April 12th, 2023
Arbor Lodging Management Appoints Angie Gheen as Vice President of Operations
ARBOR LODGING | August 19, 2021
Chicago, IL – August 19, 2021 – The Chicago-based hotel management group, Arbor Lodging Management, is pleased to welcome Angie Gheen as their newest Vice President of Operations. Gheen began her professional career in 2011 as a member of Remington Hotels, starting at the Jacksonville Residence Inn. She was then promoted as the General Manager at the Phoenix Residence Inn and then Vice President General Manager at the Newark Courtyard/ Residence Inn hotel in California. Gheen is now embarking on her newest position at Arbor Lodging Management, taking the role of Vice President of Operations. With her role as VPO, Gheen will be respon...
Ashford and Remington Hotels Appoint Mauri Berry as Vice President of Digital Marketing
REMINGTON HOTELS | August 19, 2021
DALLAS – August 19, 2021 – Remington Hotels, a dynamic and growing hotel management company, today announced Mauri Berry as Vice President of Digital Marketing. In this new role, Berry will focus on accelerating third-party growth opportunities at Remington Hotels through innovative marketing and digital strategies. Berry, who has over 20 years of marketing and digital experience in the hotel industry, joins Remington Hotels from Peachtree Hotel Group where she served as Corporate Director of eCommerce. Prior to her time at Peachtree Hotel Group, she held a variety of field marketing leadership roles at Marriott International. She has...
Oetker Collection Promotes Stuart Geddes as Managing Director of The Lanesborough, London
Oetker Collection | August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 – Oetker Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Geddes as Managing Director of The Lanesborough, London, taking up his position with immediate effect. Stuart has been Hotel Manager at The Lanesborough for the past two years and brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry to his new position, having worked in some of the finest hotels in London including The Ritz and The Goring, where he previously held the position of General Manager. Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Collection explains: “We are delighted to promote Stuart to the role of Managing Director at The Lanesborough, as ...
Andy Niedenthal Appointed Executive Chef of Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club
August 18, 2021
There’s a new chef in town at Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club, an eco-friendly boutique resort and beach club located in the Florida Keys! As of today, award-winning Chef Andy Niedenthal oversees all food and beverage at the resort. Chef Niedenthal’s love for food began in Baltimore, where he helped his parents prepare Maryland crab feasts. As a teenager, he bussed tables at a Greek restaurant and later earned a degree from Baltimore’s International Culinary Institute while working as a line cook. Since then, he’s cooked in the British Virgin Islands, Deep South, and Puerto Rico. His resume includes Pierre’s at Morad...
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Prabeen Prathapan as Executive Chef
Balboa Bay Resort | August 18, 2021
Newport Beach, CA – August 18, 2021 – Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prabeen Prathapan as executive chef. Bringing more than 17 years of hospitality experience, Prathapan will oversee the development and menu planning of the resort’s signature restaurant, A+O Restaurant | Bar, as well as the culinary offerings at the newly debuted Lighthouse Room, an indoor-outdoor gathering space for social events and host of the resort’s Seafood Sunday Brunch series. Additionally, Prathapan will be responsible for spearheading the award-winning resort’s overall culinar...
Neil DeGuia Appointed General Manager for New Dual-Branded Canopy & Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop Debuting Fall 2021
Phoenix Development Partners | August 18, 2021
CHICAGO – August 18, 2021 – Leading the way in post-pandemic hospitality, the highly anticipated, dual-branded Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (Canopy Chicago) and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop (HGI Central Loop) are excited to announce the appointment of Neil DeGuia to serve as Complex General Manager and Chief Enthusiast in advance of the complex’s debut early Fall 2021. A native of the Chicagoland suburb of Schaumburg, DeGuia’s passion for hospitality is unparalleled and has bloomed over nearly two decades in key roles including General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Deerfield, General Manager of the Embassy Suites by...
The PuLi Hotel and Spa Appoints Olivier Zatka as General Manager
The PuLi Hotel and Spa | August 18, 2021
SHANGHAI — August 18, 2021 — The PuLi Hotel and Spa (The PuLi), the acclaimed luxury property managed by Urban Resort Concepts (URC), is pleased to announce Mr. Olivier Zatka has been appointed General Manager, effective July 2021. The PuLi is China’s first luxury urban resort, with 193 rooms and 36 suites. The hotel is renowned for its refined aesthetic, luxury with 24-hour dedicated Guest Service, Michelin-starred restaurant PHÉNIX, a state-of-the-art wellness center and UR Spa. With more than 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Zatka’s experience spans Europe, North Africa and Asia-Pacific. Initially star...
PROVision Partners Welcomes Doug Carr as Senior Advisor
PROVision Partners | August 18, 2021
New Smyrna Beach, Florida — August 18, 2021 — PROVision Partners (“PROVision”), a leading global strategic growth, marketing, technology, and commercial services advisory firm to the travel and hospitality industry, announces the appointment of Doug Carr as a Senior Advisor. A more than 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry specializing in technology, Carr’s extensive professional background will prove highly valuable towards PROVision’s commitment of providing its client partners with the developmental strategies and professional guidance they need to achieve business objectives and sustainable market growth. Prior to ac...
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Appoints John Rovie as Director of Sales and Marketing
August 17, 2021
SAN DIEGO – August 17, 2021 – Veteran hospitality industry leader John Rovie, most recently director of sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif., has been named the new director of sales and marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, a waterfront resort in the heart of the harbor district. According to Sean Clancy, vice president and general manager of Sheraton San Diego, Rovie will supervise all sales and marketing activities for the harbor front property, developing and overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives including group and leisure sales, digital marketing, advertising, coll...
Conrad Punta de Mita Appoints Christopher Anderson as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Conrad Punta de Mita | August 17, 2021
PUNTA DE MITA, MX – August 17, 2021 – Conrad Punta de Mita, Mexico, has announced the appointment of its new Director of Sales and Marketing Christopher Anderson who brings nearly 15 years of luxury hospitality industry experience to the table in his new role. Helming the resort’s global communication and sales efforts, Anderson will provide strategic leadership and direction to drive revenue and implement business goals that will propel the newly opened property as a leader in the region’s hospitality market. “We are pleased to welcome such an industry leader to the Conrad Punta de Mita team,” says the property’s Ge...
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea Appoints Leadership Team Prior to Fall Opening
MOTTO BY HILTON | August 17, 2021
NEW YORK – August 17, 2021 – Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea announces the appointments of Bassim Ouachani as General Manager and Ryan Cortese as Director of Sales and Marketing for the hotel slated to open this fall. Located in New York’s iconic Chelsea neighborhood, Motto Chelsea will feature 374 rooms, including a variety of flexible accommodation options, a vibrant signature restaurant, expansive fitness center and more. Bassim Ouachani, General Manager, with two decades of experience in hospitality, will oversee all day-to-day operations at Motto Chelsea working to ensure profitability, efficiency and overall guest experie...
The St. Regis New York Appoints Virginia Weik as Director of Sales & Marketing
The St. Regis New York | August 17, 2021
New York, NY – August 17, 2021 – The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Weik as Director of Sales & Marketing for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Virginia brings a wealth of hospitality experience to her new role, where she will oversee property sales, marketing and advertising activities for the beloved hotel. “I am thrilled to be joining the team at The St. Regis New York,” stated Virginia Weik. “With its bespoke luxury, unparalleled service, and iconic history, the hotel has set the stand for luxury travel over the last century, and I look forward to joini...
Keith Frisley Appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
August 16, 2021
Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, with him trading the vibrant city life in Johannesburg for the serene beauty of the Serengeti National Park. Formerly Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, Frisley is a native South African, who has worked across a number of leading luxury hotels in Johannesburg. He has also traveled internationally to represent his country in the national culinary squad, following an extensive career working alongside multiple Michelin star chefs. Arriving to the savannah, Frisley is excited to play host to guests discovering their buck...
ROAR for Good Hires Peter Klebanoff as Senior Vice President, Business Development
ROAR for Good | August 13, 2021
Philadelphia, PA - August 13, 2021 - ROAR for Good, a leading technology company for hotel worker safety, has hired Peter Klebanoff as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Klebanoff, who had been a full-time sales consultant for the last six years, specializes in the development of marketing and sales strategies that accelerate growth for technology companies of varying size. In this new role, he will implement a strategy to increase market share within the hospitality industry, gather intelligence to improve the platform, build out the sales force, and penetrate new verticals, such as healthcare. “We are ecstatic to have Pe...
The Sanctuary Beach Resort Appoints Jonathan Macioce as New General Manager
The Sanctuary Beach Resort | August 13, 2021
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. – August 13, 2021 – The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a top Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property, today announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality expert Jonathan Macioce as its new general manager. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hotel management experience to his role, Macioce will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and property development, showcasing the localized, unique luxury travel experiences that Independent Collection properties are known and celebrated for. “Jonathan brings an incredible energy, eye for detail, passion for the guest experience ...
Sebastian Hinsch Joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager
August 12, 2021
From the shores of the Big Island to the waterfront of the Emerald City, Sebastian Hinsch joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager of the downtown hotel near Pike Place Market and city’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star property. While General Manager duties entail managing the overall strategic business operations of the Hotel, Goldfinch Tavern (an Ethan Stowell Restaurant), and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Hinsch also looks forward to being an ambassador of the city to guests of the Hotel. “Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is constantly recognised by guests and industry awards as one of the best for its warm ...
Diego Oviedo Appointed General Manager for Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection By Hilton, Opening in 2022
Aqua-Aston Hospitality | August 12, 2021
PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, COSTA RICA – August 12, 2021 – Diego Oviedo has been appointed general manager of Costa Rica’s newest resort, Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton. Oviedo, a dedicated hospitality professional with a passion for his local community, will be instrumental in the resort’s highly anticipated early 2022 opening. Located in “the most biologically intense place on Earth” (source: National Geographic), Botánika is set to become one of Costa Rica’s most desired resort experiences. Oviedo’s 10 years of hospitality experience include ascending leadership positions with Hilton in Costa Rica. In hi...
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Hawaii Appoints Steve Solberg as General Manager
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts | August 12, 2021
Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Steve Solberg as General Manager at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa – the nine-hectare (22-acre) oceanfront property on Hawaii Island. The resort is scheduled to re-open under the Outrigger brand in late August. Seasoned hospitality executive Solberg will be responsible for all aspects of resort operations for this culturally rich property, with an eye to service culture, maximized operations, host and guest satisfaction, and the bottom line. He was GM at Outrigger Guam Beach Resort for nearly six years and has held senior positions with Marriott, The Kimpton Hotel Group a...
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa Appoints Milan Drager as New General Manager
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa | August 12, 2021
SONOMA, CA – August 12, 2021 – Lat33 Capital, formerly known as IMH Financial Corporation, and Urgo Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of General Manager Milan Drager to Sonoma’s iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. With a career bolstered by two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager aims to draw upon his unique and extensive hospitality expertise to guide MacArthur Place forward following its recent $25 million renovation. “We are pleased to have Milan join the team and look forward to having his leadership at the forefront to uphold MacArthur Place’s legacy of g...
TraknProtect Appoints Chris Wieland to Board of Advisors
TraknProtect | August 12, 2021
Chicago, Illinois – August 12, 2021 – TraknProtect, a pioneer of location-based technology purpose-built for the hotel industry and a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands, announces the appointment of Chris Wieland to the company's Board of Advisors. In his role, he will provide his technical and industry expertise with the executive management team, aiding in the development and implementation of new offerings and market initiatives as the company continues to expand globally. Having nearly twenty years of experience in leading technology roles, Wieland brings proven success in the development and im...
Vail Resorts Appoints Kirsten Lynch as CEO
Vail Resorts, Inc. | August 11, 2021
BROOMFIELD, CO – August 11, 2021 – Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that Kirsten Lynch, the Company's chief marketing officer, will be appointed chief executive officer and elected to the Company's board of directors, effective November 1, 2021. At that time, Rob Katz, the Company's current chief executive officer, will be appointed executive chairperson of the board and remain fully active and engaged in Vail Resorts' key strategic decisions and priorities. Additionally, at that time, Ryan Bennett, currently vice president of marketing, lift revenue, will be named chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. Lynch joined Vail Reso...
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort Appoints Thomas Cook as New Executive Chef
THE KING AND PRINCE BEACH & GOLF RESORT | August 11, 2021
SIMONS ISLAND, GA – August 11, 2021 – The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, a MMI Hotel Group property, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Thomas Cook as Executive Chef. Cook is responsible for overseeing menu efforts for the signature restaurant ECHO as well as other culinary outlets on property. His arrival marks the unveiling of a new menu at ECHO, featuring additional fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes along with old favorites. Cook’s culinary career began in a bakery in the suburbs of Chicago at the ripe age of 15. He ventured down to Florida to attend the American Culinary Academy and immediately fell in l...
The Carver Companies Expands to Meet Industry Staffing Demand
The Carver Companies | August 11, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – August 10, 2021 – The Carver Companies, North America’s largest task force agency with over 3,000 independent consultants, recently increased their bandwidth by adding new National Account Managers Jennifer Goodwell, Bryon Bartlett and Keesla Blay-Miezah, as well as Accounting Manager Tammy James, and Marketing and Social Media Manager Faiz Aly. In their new positions, the national account managers will help pair consultants with the increasing needs of hotel clients. Jennifer Goodwell has more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry as a sales leader for multiple brands. She’s familiar with the lifes...
westdrift Manhattan Beach Appoints Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing
westdrift Manhattan Beach | August 10, 2021
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – August 10, 2021 – westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing. With more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and catering, as well as operations and revenue management for properties across Southern California and the Midwest, Jones leads a team of four in fashioning innovative strategies to garner new and repeat business from meetings and events clientele, while heightening awareness of westdrift among business and leisure travelers, and the surrounding community. Spread across 26 acres in t...
