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Knowland Appoints Robert Post as CEO
Knowland | May 29, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va., May 29, 2019 -- Knowland, a hospitality industry leader in meetings market data and analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), convention centers and other meeting venues, is pleased to announce that our Executive Chairman, Robert (Bob) Post is joining Knowland as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Tim Hart, who, for personal reasons, is transitioning to an advisor role. This transition is a clear reflection of both the company's strong current position as well as its future prospects building on another year of growth and successful customer acquisition. "We're excited what Bob's un...
Ed Hoganson Returns to Crestline Hotels as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC | May 29, 2019
FAIRFAX, VA – May 29, 2019 -- James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announces the appointment of Edward Hoganson as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer for the Company. Ed rejoins Crestline from Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc. (HIT) where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. "Ed was an integral part of Crestline's growth and success from its early days through 2014, when he accepted the position with HIT," said Carroll. "We are excited to welcome Ed back at this very pivotal time in our growth. Ed will lead our team as we embark on an aggre...
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Jeff Lee to Vice President, Food and Beverage
Dream Hotel Group | May 29, 2019
NEW YORK, NY (May 29, 2019) – Renowned hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Lee to Vice President, Food & Beverage. As Vice President, Jeff joins the group's other Vice Presidents of Food & Beverage with co-responsibility for the overall direction of food and beverage programming for the company and its brands: Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted Hotels. "Jeff has consistently delivered operational success and raised the bar to the highest standard for Dream Hotel Group in the past two years," said Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein. "He is a valu...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Mitch Garrett Vice President of Business Development
May 29, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, May 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Mitch Garrett vice president of business development. Jarrad Evans, senior vice president, business development & strategy, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Mitch to our company," said Mr. Evans. "An exceptionally accomplished professional, Mitch comes to us with a broad background in hospitality and finance. He is the perfect professional to help expand Benchmark's remarkable growth trajectory domestically and internationally." Mitch Garrett brings a decade and a half of experience in capital markets...
Hotel Equities Promotes Drew Salapka to SVP of Operations and Cesar Wurm to SVP of Sales & Revenue Generation
Hotel Equities | May 28, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - May 28, 2019 – Today, hotel owner, operator and development firm, Hotel Equities (HE), announced they recently promoted Drew Salapka to senior vice president of operations and Cesar Wurm to senior vice president of sales and revenue generation. In his new role, Drew will lead the firm's growing portfolio of owned/managed hotels. Cesar will lead HE's companywide strategic sales and revenue generation efforts. Both Drew and Cesar will work closely with HE's executive team to drive performance and accountability. Both leaders report to Bryan DeCort, Hotel Equities' EVP. The announcement signifies the company's continued commitmen...
Karma Group Appoints Anton Tardif as Chief Operations Officer for Europe
May 28, 2019
Karma Group has announced the appointment of the exceptionally experienced Anton Tardif as Chief Operations Officer in Europe. He brings to Karma Group a wealth of knowledge having previously owned an extremely successful development and marketing company responsible for the development of a significant number of resorts, primarily in Europe, as well as sales and expansion of membership programs. "Anton is immensely respected in the industry and he and I have been personal friends for many years. We are about to embark on a number of exciting expansion projects in Europe and I know that Anton is the ideal person to guide them and to pro...
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Remains Strong With Double Digit Increases Year-Over-Year
Lodging Econometrics | May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the first quarter of 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada remains strong with 264 projects/33,023 rooms. Construction pipeline projects and rooms are both up an impressive 11% year-over-year (YOY). A driving force of the pipeline's double-digit growth is the surge in projects in the early planning stage with 80 projects/11,328 rooms, up 48% and 53% YOY, respectively. Currently, there are 93 projects/10,466 rooms under construction and 91 projects/11,229 rooms scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months, a record h...
The Peninsula Paris Appoints Mauro Governato as General Manager
May 23, 2019
The Peninsula Paris is pleased to announce Mr Mauro Governato has been appointed General Manager, effective 6 May 2019. With more than 34 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Governato's most recent position began in 2015 when he was named Senior General Manager for both the Four Seasons Hotel Milan and the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis – following a brief stint at Rocco Forte Hotels' Hotel de Russie in Rome, which began in early 2014. Prior to this appointment, Governato had spent seven years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, holding General Manager positions at the Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel George V P...
The Wigwam in Phoenix’s West Valley Appoints J. Green as Resort Vice President of Sales & Marketing
The Wigwam | May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019 (Litchfield, Arizona) – The Wigwam, a desert oasis resort celebrating 90 years of welcoming guests this year, has appointed J. Green as Resort Vice President of Sales & Marketing. With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Green will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the historic resort located in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. In his new role, Green will lead a tenured team of 25 in the planning and implementation of inventive initiatives to boost revenues while boosting the AAA Four-Diamond services that await leisure guests and meetings and events clientele at the storied resort. "We a...
The Bowery Hotel Appoints Andrea Taormina as New Executive Chef
The Bowery Hotel | May 23, 2019
NEW YORK, NY (May 23, 2019) - The Bowery Hotel, a timeless New York destination located in the stylish and revitalized Bowery neighborhood, announced that Chef Andrea Taormina will lead the culinary charge at Gemma, the hotel's Italian Trattoria, as Executive Chef. A native of Palermo, Italy and New York, Taormina will create entirely new menus inspired by his innate passion and knowledge of Italian cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients. With over 18 years of experience, the seasoned chef acquired his expertise of Italian fare through his familial roots and traditions, and further cultivated his skills and techniques by working ...
HVS Market Pulse: Houston, Texas
J. Carter Allen | May 23, 2019
By J. Carter Allen All things considered, the Houston economy weathered the worst energy depression since the 1980s relatively well, highlighting the depth and diversity of Houston's economic base today. Job growth in other sectors, such as healthcare, professional services, and construction, helped offset the approximately 25% loss in energy-related jobs. While the oil-and-gas industry is no longer the sole pillar of the local economy, it remains, nonetheless, and integral component. Hiring activity tied to oilfield services and the manufacturing industry has picked up in response to rising oil prices and increased activity in the Perm...
Ocean House Management Appoints Christine Smith as General Manager at The Inn at Hastings Park
The Inn at Hastings Park | May 22, 2019
LEXINGTON, MA (May 22, 2019) -- Ocean House Management Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Smith as General Manager at The Inn at Hastings Park. In her new role, Christine will oversee daily operations of the boutique luxury property. Christine joins The Inn at Hastings Park after serving as Corporate Director of Luxury Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Ocean House Management Collection. She previously held the positions of Director of Rooms and Director of Guest Relations for the Ocean House, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA's only Five Diamond hotel in Rhode Island. Prior to that, she served as a Manager at Th...
La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Appoints Marco Foelske as Resort Manager
La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort | May 22, 2019
LA QUINTA, California (May 22, 2019) – La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort announces the appointment of Marco Foelske as Resort Manager. Nested beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club is known as the original Hollywood hideaway where Foelske will oversee the day-to-day operations at the iconic, 777 room resort. In addition, Foelske will work closely with staff to ensure all resort functions are efficient and organized across the resort's amenities including 41 outdoor pools, 21 tennis courts, seven distinctive restaurants and the award-winning Spa La Quinta. An industry veteran with over 25 years o...
SANGHA Retreat By OCTAVE Institute Appoints Alan Navarrete as Spa Director
SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute | May 22, 2019
22nd May 2019 – SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Navarrete as Spa Director. Launching to the West this year, SANGHA Retreat lies west of Shanghai on 47-acres alongside Yangcheng Lake on the outskirts of Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. SANGHA Retreat is a transformative, holistic health and wellness retreat providing an immersive experience in nature, healing and harmony. Embracing ancient Chinese wisdom backed by Western science, SANGHA Retreat supports guests on their path to self-clarity and wellbeing, making lasting lifestyle changes through customised programmes that inclu...
HVS Market Pulse: State of Hawaii
John Berean | May 21, 2019
By John Berean May 21, 2019 -- Hawaii experienced another stellar year of RevPAR performance in 2018, bolstered by improved airlift and a strong domestic economy, which resulted in another record year of visitor arrivals. Despite these impressive achievements, the year was not without its share of difficulties, including volcanic eruptions at Kīlauea, disruptions caused by Hurricane Lane and Hurricane Olivia, and an extended 51-day hotel worker strike. Nevertheless, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) forecasts sustained year-over-year growth in visitor arrivals through 2022, which should suppo...
Noble Hires Beth Hogberg as Director of Asset Management
Noble Investment Group | May 21, 2019
ATLANTA, GA (May 21, 2019) – Noble Investment Group ("Noble") is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Hogberg as Director of Asset Management. In her new role, Beth will be responsible for working with the third-party management companies and on-property leadership of Noble-owned assets. Beth joins Noble with 17 years of hospitality experience and a career largely dedicated to hotel asset management. She has led the revenue efforts for hotel portfolios with a variety of brands, complexities and geographic locations. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina. "Beth is an outstanding add...
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Promotes Joe Jackson to Vice President of Food and Beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | May 21, 2019
MILWAUKEE-- 21 May, 2019 -- Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Joe Jackson has been promoted to vice president of food and beverage. In his new position, Jackson will oversee Marcus Hotels & Resorts' catering, banquets and more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across the company's 21 properties. A seasoned hospitality industry veteran, Jackson began his tenure with Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2016 as interim general manager of Mason Street Grill, located adjacent to the company's flagship pro...
Prism Hotels & Resorts Appoints Will Traywick as Vice President of eCommerce and Digital Marketing
Prism Hotels & Resorts | May 21, 2019
DALLAS, May 21, 2019 — Dallas-based Prism Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning, full service hotel management, investment, and advisory services company, announced today that it has hired Will Traywick as vice president of eCommerce & digital marketing. Prism President & CEO Steve Van made the announcement. "As eCommerce and digital marketing continues to become an increasingly critical aspect in hotel performance, we are eager to welcome Will to our ever-growing leadership team of top talent," said Van. "Will's vast knowledge and experience in hospitality, marketing and revenue and eCommerce services will be hugely beneficial ...
Soon-to-Open Quay Perth Appoints Jay Tesorero as Executive Chef and Derek Walsh as Director of F&B
Quay Perth | May 21, 2019
PERTH, Australia (May 21, 2019) - The soon-to-open Quay Perth hotel, on the vibrant Elizabeth Quay, is already firing things up in the kitchen with the appointment of executive chef Jay Tesorero and director of F&B, Derek Walsh. The duo will work together on the hotel's two new dining outlets and event spaces – HQ Bar & Kitchen and Community at Quay. The passionate culinary experts have over three decades of combined experience in the industry. Walsh began his career at a local pub in his native Ireland. After running two different restaurants and bars there, he relocated to Australia in 2012 for a job with Novotel Perth Langley ...
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes Galen Zamarra as Executive Chef
Blue Sky Utah | May 21, 2019
WANSHIP, UTAH (May 21, 2019) – The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection's highly anticipated Utah property opening late May 2019, today announced the appointment of Galen Zamarra as Executive Chef. In this role, he will create an inspired culinary experience on property including Yuta, The Lodge's signature restaurant featuring authentic flavors inspired by indigenous ingredients and breathtaking views. Timed to the property opening, Yuta will welcome resort guests in late May and locals and non-hotel guests starting June 22, 2019. Zamarra joins The Lodge at Blue Sky from the highly regarded Mas (farmhouse) and Mas (la gr...
Announcing Felix Laboy as Executive Chairman of NextGuest
NextGuest | May 21, 2019
NEW YORK, NY (May 21, 2019) – NextGuest announces Felix Laboy as its new Executive Chairman with the overarching goals of continuing to drive innovation, developing new subsidiary divisions, and positioning NextGuest for future success. Laboy comes to NextGuest with a wealth of experience, having served over 30 years in a wide range of leadership positions across the hospitality, travel, and technology industries. He recently served as Founder and CEO of Encore Hospitality Solutions, a digital consulting firm, prior to which he was CEO of WayBlazer, the world's first artificial-intelligence company for travel. Laboy was the foundi...
Attrition and Cancellation Revenue
Robert Mandelbaum | May 20, 2019
By Robert Mandelbaum Per the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI), the income received from transient and group guests that fail to occupy a room, or cancel a reservation in the prescribed timeframe, and for which payment was guaranteed on an individual basis, is recorded as No Show Revenue in the Rooms Department. This source of revenue is frequently difficult to identify as a discrete source of income on the standard hotel operating statement format. On the other hand, the fees hotels receive from the cancellation of group meetings are typically presented as a separate line item in Miscellaneous Income. Because ...
NIZUC Resort & Spa Welcomes Alicia Acevedo as Spa Director
NIZUC Resort & Sp | May 20, 2019
Cancun, Mexico – May 20, 2019 – NIZUC Resort & Spa has hired Alicia Acevedo as Spa Director to oversee all activities surrounding the NIZUC Spa, the first ESPA-branded spa in the Mexican Caribbean. With over a decade of hospitality experience, Acevedo has served as Spa Manager at luxury resorts around Mexico. Her experience includes opening the Ikal Spa at InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa, opening the Zazil Spa at The Westin Cozumel and serving as Spa Manager at The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas. "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring such an accomplished Spa Director as Alicia into the NIZUC family," ...
Provenance Hotels Appoints Connie Shaheen as General Manager at The Revolution Hotel
Provenance Hotels | May 20, 2019
PORTLAND, ORE. (May 20, 2019) – Provenance Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Connie Shaheen as General Manager of The Revolution Hotel, the first East Coast endeavor for the Pacific Northwest-based company. Spearheading daily operations in her new role, Shaheen will also guide revenue generation strategies, quality assurance and employee growth and engagement to continue The Revolution Hotel's path as a trailblazer, setting a new hospitality standard in Boston. A native Bostonian, Shaheen began her hospitality career at Mandarin Oriental while working on her Bachelor's degree from Boston University's School of Hospi...
