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Donelle Zunker Appointed as General Manager at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa | March 26, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (March 26, 2019) – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Donelle Zunker as general manager. With nearly 30 years of experience, Zunker will be responsible for overseeing the distinguished hotel's 650 guestrooms, pool and beach amenities, various dining outlets, and lively programming. A Marriott International team member for 28 years, Zunker joins the refined oceanfront resort from the Renaissance and Marriott Atlanta Airport Gateway where she served as dual manager of the properties. In this role, she recently broke all-time records in total revenue, profit and p...
Patrice Martineau Joins Martha’s Vineyard’s Harbor View Hotel as Executive Chef
Harbor View Hotel | March 26, 2019
EDGARTOWN, Mass. – March 26, 2019 – Internationally acclaimed Patrice Martineau has joined Martha's Vineyard's Harbor View Hotel as executive chef. The French-born chef has cooked in some of the world's finest kitchens—London's Savoy Hotel, DANIEL in New York and The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo, to name a few—and brings his classical training and global influence to all aspects of Harbor View Hotel's food and beverage operation, guiding it through an exciting transformation as part of the historic Edgartown hotel's extensive $15-million renovation. Martineau will launch two new flagship restaurants—Bettini Res...
The Allison Inn & Spa Appoints Director of Sales, Nichole Cooper
The Allison Inn & Spa | March 25, 2019
Willamette Valley, Oregon – March 25, 2019 –Nichole Cooper has joined the award-winning Allison Inn & Spa as Director of Sales. In this role, Cooper will lead all sales and catering team efforts and oversee corporate meetings, social events and wedding initiatives for the Willamette Valley's first and only luxury destination resort which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Nichole returns to The Allison after previously serving as Group Sales & Catering Manager. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the Oregon hospitality space, having worked with various hotels and resorts including Sunriver Resort as...
Set to Open Summer, Encore Boston Harbor Welcomes Executive Director of Food and Beverage Warren Richards
Encore Boston Harbor | March 25, 2019
EVERETT, MA (MARCH 25, 2019) – Encore Boston Harbor – a highly anticipated, Five-Star gaming destination – is expected to open this summer with 15 dining and lounge venues. Warren Richards fulfills the role of Executive Director of Food and Beverage for the $2.6 billionresort, where he oversees the restaurants, bars and lounges, as well as food and beverage operations for banquets and special events. Encore Boston Harbor will feature award-winning food and beverage experiences from Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, such as the Forbes Travel Guide Awarded Italian restaurant Sinatra and world-famous Wynn Buffet, in addition to ...
The Whitney Hotel Appoints Marina Aslanidou as General Manager
Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) | March 25, 2019
BOSTON, MA. (March 25, 2019) – The Whitney, a new luxury boutique hotel slated to open spring 2019 in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, recently announced the appointment of Marina Aslanidou as the property's general manager. With over 10 years of experience as a hospitality management professional, Marina will oversee the hotel's daily operations upon its opening this spring, helping to establish The Whitney Hotel as a coveted destination for both leisure travelers and Boston locals. "I am fiercely committed to providing all guests with the best possible experience and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue this commi...
James Wroblewski Appointed General Manager of Westdrift, Manhattan Beach
westdrift Manhattan Beach | March 25, 2019
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (March 25, 2019) – westdrift, Manhattan Beach's playful Autograph Collection Hotel where the laidback spirit of the West Coast meets the cosmopolitan appeal of the East Coast, has appointed James Wroblewski to the position of General Manager. Wroblewski brings 20 years of resort management experience to the position and has been noted as an esteemed leader within leading hospitality lifestyle brand portfolios across the country. "I'm honored to be joining such a dynamic team and look forward to continuing to enhance the westdrift's already distinguished guest experience," said Wroblewski. "I have had the pr...
Auberge Resorts Collection Appoints Edward Linsley as General Manager of Mayflower Inn & Spa and Regional Vice President
Auberge Resorts Collection | March 25, 2019
MILL VALLEY, CALIF. (March 25, 2019) – Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, announced today that Edward Linsley has joined the company as General Manager of Mayflower Inn & Spa and Regional Vice President. A hotelier with a distinguished career honed at marquee properties around the globe, Linsley will provide regional leadership for Auberge's three Northeast properties: Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, Conn., the Vanderbilt, Newport, R.I., and the White Barn Inn, Kennebunk, Maine. "Ed Linsley has an extraordinary reputation as an experienced leader with rich talents, whi...
Hotel Spas: Not Just for Resorts Anymore
the Authors | March 25, 2019
By Mark VanStekelenburg and Jenna Finkelstein According to the December 2018 edition of CBRE's Hotel Horizons®, the annual growth in RevPAR for U.S. hotels is forecast to decelerate from 2.8 percent in 2018 to 0.1 percent in 2021. As the main source of hotel revenue is plateauing, hoteliers are looking up and down their operating statements to find alternative sources of income. For hotels that operate a spa, this department has stood out as a bright spot not only for growth in revenue, but gains in profits as well. The slowdown in revenue growth will be particularly acute in the nation's major markets. Since 2010, the majority of n...
HVS Market Pulse: Los Angeles, CA
Luigi Major | March 21, 2019
By Luigi Major Los Angeles now ranks as one of the most economically powerful cities in the world, supported by a robust office market, a growing tech sector, and of course, a near-perfect, year-around climate that continues to drive high levels of visitation. This has resulted in healthy hotel occupancies and average daily rates (ADR) despite a 3.1% increase in supply in 2018. In 2018, L.A. added approximately 56,800 jobs, representing a 0.9% increase over the prior year. The city's economic drivers continue to be the entertainment industry, the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, leisure and hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and educati...
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Appoints Andreas Schatzschneider as New Executive Chef
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort | March 21, 2019
BAL HARBOUR, Fla. (March 21, 2019) - The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, a AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, today announced the appointment of Andreas Schatzschneider as executive chef. Schatzschneider will oversee all culinary operations including the luxury resort's four distinct dining venues, in addition to Rosé Sundays, the resort's award-wining Sunday Brunch offering. The German chef brings more than 25 years of industry experience with him to The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Schatzschneider's vibrant energy and passion for sophisticated cuisine to our resort," said John Rolfs, G...
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Appoints Jackie Flory as Spa Director
March 21, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas (March 21, 2019) – Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Jackie Flory as director of the property's Mokara Spa, which along with the rest of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, is currently undergoing a significant $150-million renovation. In this role, Flory will oversee the overall operational function and management of Mokara Spa. An Omni veteran, Flory most recently served as Spa Director at the original Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, Texas and while there, was named Manager of the Year in 2016. Prior to that, Flory was Spa Director at Lake Austin Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas ...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Promotes Rick Norman to General Manager of Courtyard and Residence Inn Halifax-Dartmouth in Nova Scotia
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | March 21, 2019
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia/SHELTON, Conn. -- March 21, 2019 — Guido Kerpel, regional vice president Canada of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Rick Norman, has been promoted to general manager of the soon-to-open Courtyard and Residence Inn in Dartmouth, NS. Norman previously was the general manager of the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites, a hotel he opened in 2009. Norman joined New Castle as the senior night auditor in 1996 when the company acquired, renovated and re-opened the Westin Nova Scotian. Following a promotion to director of operations, he went on to open the...
ProfitSword Releases Report Analyzing the Latest Trends in Data Forecasting and Budgeting Technology
ProfitSword, LLC | March 21, 2019
Newly published document demonstrates how advances in innovation are allowing hoteliers to overcome the complexities of data management, while allowing for streamlined operations and real-time access to information Orlando, Fla. – March 21, 2019 –ProfitSword, hospitality's premier developer of business intelligence and data integration software, announces the release of a comprehensive report detailing the latest advances in data forecasting and budgeting tools and practices for the hospitality industry. Utilizing insight from the industry's leading experts, the report showcases how today's data management environment has e...
Four Seasons Resort Lanai Appoints Dan Mizrahi as New Food & Beverage Director
Four Seasons Resort Lanai | March 20, 2019
Four Seasons Resort Lanai announces the appointment of Dan Mizrahi to the position of food & beverage director. The new culinary member will oversee all food and beverage operations across the resort. Mizrahi arrives on Lanai with a wealth of industry experience. He previously assisted as director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach where he oversaw the opening of Florie's, a partnership with the three-Michelin star Chef Mauro Colagreco. Additional experience at Four Seasons' properties includes roles in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Atlanta, Hawaii Island and Washington, District of Colombia. "Dan is a wonderful...
Technology in the Hospitality Industry – Have We Gone Too Far?
Court Williams | March 20, 2019
The hospitality industry is changing, and is rapidly becoming super high-tech. While we can argue that this benefits guests—and it certainly benefits vendors—how much is it taking away from the guest's personal experience? Theoretically, it should improve the customer experience, particularly through the use of data collected by using the various technologies. Let's look at how guests actually feel, especially the Baby Boomers who look set to remain the most prolific travelers for the next two to three years, and see if the numbers support the theory that technology has improved the hospitality experience. Since the early da...
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits New All-Time High Despite Growing Concerns About the Economic Slowdown
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | March 20, 2019
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that China's total construction pipeline is booming and stands at 2,761 projects/580,635 rooms, up 12% by projects and 6% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). At the end of 2018, both projects and rooms in the construction pipeline are at new all-time highs surpassing the previous cyclical high of 2,658 projects set in the fourth quarter of 2014. China has the second largest pipeline in the world. Projects presently under construction are at 2,044 projects/411,032 rooms, up 17% and 10% YOY, respectively, reflective of the rush to get under construction as the economy continues to soften. Projects s...
Makeready Appoints Jason Delcamp as General Manager for Denver’s HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek
HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek | March 20, 2019
DENVER, Colo. (March 20, 2019) – HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Delcamp as General Manager of the 154-room hotel that captures the spirit of the elevated Colorado lifestyle in one of Denver's most chic neighborhoods. Delcamp, an invaluable addition to the Halcyon team, brings a wealth of hospitality experience to his new role and will be responsible for the overall operations, performance and strategic direction while leading Halcyon into a new chapter with hotel operator Makeready. The award-winning destination is known for its refined sophistication, exclusive amenities, and unmatc...
Reflagged BEI San Francisco, a Pivot Hotels and Resorts Property, Appoints Management Team
BEI San Francisco | March 20, 2019
(San Francisco, CA; MARCH 20, 2019)—BEI San Francisco (50 Eighth Street), the newest independent lifestyle hotel located in San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood, announces Marc Choplick as General Manager and Mimi Carter as Director of Sales and Marketing. Choplick and Carter lead the executive team of the recently reflagged 396-room hotel that will complete a $30 million renovation in Spring 2019. The first West Coast expansion from its sister property in Beijing, China will soon offer two dining options and 10,000 square feet of co-working, meeting, and event space. General Manager Marc Choplick brings more than 20 years of h...
Construction to Begin on The Brenton Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island
March 20, 2019
NEWPORT, RI (March 20, 2019) – The first major milestone in the construction of Newport's newest luxury boutique hotel, the Brenton Hotel, took place yesterday as demolition began of the current two-story building at 31 America's Cup Avenue. Construction of the new 57-room hotel will begin upon completion of the demolition. The Brenton Hotel will debut in spring 2020 at the prime location along the waterfront on the corner of America's Cup Avenue and Long Wharf, adjacent to the Newport Visitor Information Center and the Newport Marriott Hotel. Owned by LWH, LLC, a locally based investment group, and operated by White Horse Hospita...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Promotes Thom Geshay To President
Davidson Hotels & Resorts | March 19, 2019
ATLANTA, March 19, 2019 -- Looking ahead to a momentous year of accelerated growth and strong operational performance, Davidson Hotels & Resorts announces the promotion of Thom Geshay from chief operating officer to president. Geshay continues a 30-plus-year career with one of the largest privately held management companies in the lodging industry and is only the fourth president in the company's 45-year legacy. He succeeds John Belden, who will retain the role of chairman and CEO after serving as the company's president and CEO for nearly 14 years. As president, Geshay's focus is furthering strategic growth and performa...
ACME Hotel Company Appoints Sean Coghlan as General Manager
ACME Hotel Company | March 19, 2019
ACME Hotel Company is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Coghlan as the new General Manager for the hip downtown boutique property. Coghlan brings nearly 20 years of hotel management experience to his role. Coghlan discovered his fervor for the hotel industry when in culinary school at the Cooking Hospitality Institute of Chicago. Following his passion to become immersed in the dynamic world of hotel operations, he took on management and operations director roles at a variety of hotel properties in Chicago and surrounding suburbs including Whitehall Hotel Chicago, Hotel Indigo Chicago (a former Rebel Hospitality property), and...
Fusion Appoints Samir Wildemann as New Vice President of Operations
Fusion | March 19, 2019
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Mar. 19, 2019) - After more than three decades in the hospitality industry, including 20 years managing hotels in Thailand, Samir Wildemann has moved east to Vietnam where he's joined the Fusion hospitality group as vice president of operations. Fusion is planning to open several new properties in the next two years including two hotels in Saigon, one in Vung Tau, and a new resort in Quang Binh. They recently completed two major expansion projects at existing resorts in Phu Quoc and Cam Ranh. Wildemann will help refine and enhance Fusion's luxury experience at all Fusion properties. The German-native's most re...
Canadian Hotel Development Cost Survey 2018
Carrie Russell | March 19, 2019
By Carrie Russell, Tom Beckett, Lily Li Introduction In 2018, the Canadian lodging market reached a new record high for RevPAR. Although regional performance differed widely, more developments are in the pipeline in 2018 that any year since 2013. After the global financial crisis hit the Canadian lodging market in 2009, causing a 12.3% contraction in RevPAR, the industry in general has been on an upward trajectory. In fact, RevPAR growth for the country has been registered for 106 consecutive months—the longest period of sustained growth on record. Strong metrics in many hotel markets, availability of competitive debt financing, a...
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London Appoints Stefan Müller as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | March 19, 2019
London, March 19, 2019 – Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, the capital's highest luxury hotel, has announced the appointment of Stefan Müller as director of sales and marketing. Originally from Germany, Stefan Müller joins Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London with over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Stefan has held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing at the Baglioni Hotel London (part of Leading Hotels of the World) and Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany (a founding member of Leading Hotels of the World). Prior to these roles, Stefan Müller spent 12 years with the M...
