Sun Valley Resort Appoints Tracy Harper as New Spa Director of The Spa at Sun Valley
Sun Valley Resort | April 28, 2017
Sun Valley, Idaho―April 28, 2017―Today Sun Valley Resort, America's first destination ski resort, announced the appointment of Tracy Harper as the new director of The Spa at Sun Valley. Harper assumes responsibility for management and program development for the 20,000 square foot destination spa, full-service salon, and state-of-the art fitness center, which opened in 2015 as part of the complete renovation of the Sun Valley Lodge. Harper brings over a decade of management experience in the spa and wellness industry to her new position. Most recently, she was the Director of Spa & Recreation at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas...
Efren Aponte Tapped for Director of Sales and Marketing Role at Ames Boston Hotel
Ames Boston Hotel | April 28, 2017
BOSTON, MA (April 28, 2017) –The historic Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton™, a luxurious boutique property nestled in the heart of bustling downtown Boston, is pleased to announce the appointment of distinguished industry leader Efrén Aponte to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Aponte officially joined the Ames Boston Hotel team in early 2017. Previously, Aponte served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Battery Wharf Hotel in Boston's historic North End neighborhood. Here, he managed and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the group, catering, and banquet sales teams, and was respon...
BENCHMARK Appoints Dyal Sandhu Director of Operations for Stonewall Resort, A Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Property
Stonewall Resort | April 28, 2017
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2017 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Dyal Sandhu director of operations for Stonewall Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Roanoke, West Virginia. The appointment represents a return to BENCHMARK for Mr. Sandhu. Todd Felsen, senior vice president operations, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Dyal back to Benchmark," said Mr. Felsen. "He returns to us with vast experience in the resort market, as well as important knowledge and understanding of our company's 'Be The Difference' service culture." Dyal Sandhu was previously open...
Xanterra Promotes Mia Bell to General Manager at the Grand Canyon, South Rim
Xanterra Parks & Resorts | April 28, 2017
THE SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – April 28, 2017 – Mia Bell has earned the promotion to General Manager of the Grand Canyon, South Rim. Bell, a 35-year Xanterra Parks and Resorts veteran, started her career as a seasonal employee at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. From there, Bell continued her tenure, where, over the course of 25 years, she served as a full-time Xanterra employee in various management positions in the areas of accounting, operations, and sales with the Ohio State Park Lodges. In 2009, Bell's role took her back to the National Parks when she was promoted to the Director of Lodging at Yellowstone ...
AJ Capital Partners Names Clay Thelen as Chief Financial Officer
AJ Capital Partners | April 28, 2017
Chicago, Ill. – AJ Capital Partners announced today the hire of a new member to its executive team. Clay Thelen joins the team as Chief Financial Officer, with a specific focus on capital markets. "Clay is an exciting addition for our Company," said Eric Hassberger, COO of AJ Capital Partners. "Clay's extensive knowledge and experience in the capital markets and lodging industry make him an ideal fit for the AJ Capital and Graduate Hotels team." Prior to joining AJ Capital Partners, Clay was Vice President, Capital Markets, Acquisitions, and Treasurer at Strategic Hotels & Resorts (SHR) where he led the capital markets, fi...
Valhalla Resort Hotel at Innsbruck Set for Summer 2017 Opening Adjacent to Innsbruck Golf Club in Helen, Georgia
Valhalla | April 28, 2017
Immediate Release, Atlanta, GA. – Discerning travelers with a taste for the high life now have an option for a scenic getaway in the North Georgia Mountains. Those looking for the next level of accommodations and service will find it in Helen, Georgia's newest property adjacent to Innsbruck Golf Club. Valhalla Resort Hotel at Innsbruck will open to the public Summer 2017. From a member of the interior design team of Coastal Georgia's legendary Jekyll Island Club restoration project, comes the ultimate in mountain resort properties, Valhalla Resort Hotel at Innsbruck. Developed with the intent to provide old world charm with true S...
SMASHotels Names Key Members for Executive Team at Hotel EMC2 Opening May 2017
Hotel EMC2 | April 26, 2017
Chicago – April 26, 2017 – Hotel EMC2, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, is thrilled to welcome its executive team ahead of its highly anticipated opening in May 2017. The boutique hotel is the first of its kind and will celebrate the convergence of art and science through its design, cuisine, and guest experience. The team of seasoned industry veterans has been thoughtfully selected to be a driving force in delivering on the brand's promise of providing exactly like nothing else experiences for guests. The team includes: Christine Wechter, General Manager; Brandon Brumback, Executive Chef; Rebecca Royster, Director of Fo...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Names Jon Mathews Hotel Manager for Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Marriott Syracuse Downtown | April 25, 2017
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – April 25, 2017 – Jon Mathews brings a wealth of hospitality management experience to his new role as hotel manager of Marriott Syracuse Downtown. He joins the landmark hotel, which made its Marriott debut last fall after an extensive restoration and renovation, following an almost 20-year managerial career with Fairmont Raffles Hotel International. "Jon's impressive operations background, and his experience with historic hotels in particular, makes him ideally suited to manage Marriott Syracuse Downtown as one of the city's most treasured landmarks reenters the market revitalized and poised for its most succ...
Christian Gonzalez Appointed Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | April 18, 2017
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Christian Gonzalez as the regional director of sales and marketing for the Mexico region. In this new role, Christian will provide leadership and strategic direction for Rosewood Mayakoba and will also oversee strategy for Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Rosewood Puebla, which will open this spring, and Rosewood Mandarina, which will open in 2019. A native of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Christian joins Rosewood Hotels & Resorts following sixteen years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Most recently, he served as the director of sales and marketing at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore ...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hyatt House Virginia Beach/Oceanfront
Hyatt House | April 17, 2017
FAIRFAX, Va. – (April 17, 2017) - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC ("Crestline") today announced the opening of Hyatt House Virginia Beach/Oceanfront. The new 19-story, 156-room hotel is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Virginia Beach. Located on the oceanfront at 2705 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va. 23451, the hotel is perfectly situated for leisure and business travelers. Only steps from the beach, the hotel offer panoramic ocean views and guest-rooms with balconies. The property lies in close proximity to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach and Norfolk military installations, and Virginia Beach Town Cen...
Hotel Andaluz Appoints Marc Quiñones as New Executive Chef
April 17, 2017
Albuquerque, N.M. – April 17, 2017 – Hotel Andaluz, a leading lifestyle boutique hotel in Albuquerque, has hired Chef Marc Quiñones as its new executive chef. Quiñones joins the Hotel Andaluz with more than a decade of culinary experience. "We are thrilled to announce Marc Quiñones as executive chef at Hotel Andaluz," said Chris Jacoby, marketing manager at Hotel Andaluz. "He brings a tremendous amount of talent and experience to the culinary team, and we are very excited to see his vision for the hotel's food offerings come to life." As executive chef, Quiñones will oversee all of the culinary op...
Bardessono Hotel & Spa Appoints James M.K. Te’o as Director of Food & Beverage
April 17, 2017
YOUNTVILLE, CA. (April 17, 2017) – Bardessono Hotel & Spa, the luxurious, LEED Platinum Certified wine country retreat in the heart of Napa Valley, is pleased to appoint James M.K. Te'o, a level 1 sommelier, as the new director of food and beverage for the hotel and its signature restaurant, Lucy. Bringing more than 18 years of experience, Te'o is responsible for the management and successful operations of all food and beverage processes and events, as well as establishing "exceptional by nature" culinary guest services. "My belief is to create relationships based on unique culinary experiences at Bardessono. These experiences...
Remington Hotels Names Sileshi Mengiste Vice President of Operations for Bardessono Hotel & Spa
April 17, 2017
YOUNTVILLE, CA. (April 17, 2017) – Bardessono Hotel & Spa, the luxurious, LEED Platinum Certified wine country retreat in the heart of Yountville, welcomes new Vice President of Operations, Sileshi Mengiste. Appointed to elevate the Bardessono guest experience and lead developments in Napa Valley on behalf of Remington Hotels, Mengiste delivers expert, luxury hospitality leadership. "Sileshi's ability to deliver revenue and top talent in our industry is unparalleled," said Mark Sharkey, president of Remington. "His new leadership role on the West Coast is a welcomed addition for Remington Hotels." Mengiste most recently served...
Premier Hotel Properties Set to Open First Independent Boutique Hotel, the Gundersen Hotel & Suites in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Premier Hotel Properties | April 17, 2017
La Crosse, WI – April 17, 2017 – Executives at Premier Hotel Properties announced today their new independent boutique lifestyle hotel, the 67 room Gundersen Hotel & Suites, will open this summer adjacent to the Gundersen Health System La Crosse campus. The hotel will be the company's first independent brand, and was developed in partnership via a licensing agreement with Gundersen Health System. The company currently operates the Holiday Inn Express in Onalaska, and sees the positive future of the La Crosse market. "We wanted to expand the portfolio into the downtown La Crosse market, and determined the location and typ...
BENCHMARK® To Operate New Delta by Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Allen, Texas, Opening 2018
April 17, 2017
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 17, 2017 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announced today that it will operate the new Delta by Marriott Hotel and Watters Creek Convention Center, currently being constructed in the city of Allen, Texas, north of Dallas. The Four Star, full-service hotel and convention center is scheduled to open in late 2018. Developed by Altera Development, the project will feature 300 guest rooms, 90,000 square feet of flexible convention, ballroom, and meeting space and 1,000 parking spaces, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in North Texas. Located steps away from mixed-u...
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Andrew Neubauer as Director of Sales & Marketing
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa | April 13, 2017
Marco Island, FL (April 13, 2017) – Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Neubauer, as its new Director of Sales & Marketing. Neubauer will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the storied 30-year-old resort that recently completed a $40 million property-wide renovation. Neubauer brings more than three decades of hospitality experience in some of the country's top markets. His career began at the Miami Airport Hilton & Marina as an assistant housekeeping supervisor before he completed a corporate management training program, helping to open the Palm Beach Airport...
First Hospitality Group Celebrates Re-Opening of SpringHill Suites Chicago O’Hare Following Renovation
First Hospitality Group | April 13, 2017
Rosemont, Ill., April 13, 2017 – Rosemont, Ill.-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. announced today the grand re-opening of its SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare hotel following an extensive renovation. To celebrate, FHG hosted a grand re-opening event yesterday on Tuesday, April 11. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. The renovation, which spanned over several months, included updates to each of the hotel's 245 guest rooms, including new décor, beds, mattresses and revamped guest bathrooms. "Our guests' experience is always top of mind when it comes to our hotels and service,...
Synergy Hospitality Selected to Manage the Hampton Inn & Suites Valley Forge/Oaks in Pennsylvania
Synergy Hospitality | April 13, 2017
Wayne, Pa., April 13, 2017 – Synergy Hospitality announced the addition of the Hampton Inn & Suites Valley Forge/Oaks to its growing hotel management portfolio. This marks the fourth Hampton Inn and sixth Hilton branded hotel under Synergy Hospitality's management. The company was awarded the management contract after the hotel was recently acquired by Oaks Hotels, LLC. The Hampton Inn & Suites Valley Forge/Oaks has 107 rooms and is ideally located at the crossroads of Egypt Rd and Route 422 in Oaks, PA, providing easy access to Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. Only a short distance to national corporate offices and f...
NH Hotel Group to Assume Management of the Palm Beach Hotel in Marseille Under its nhow Brand
NH Hotel Group | April 5, 2017
MADRID - April 5, 2017 - NH Hotel Group announced that starting May 1, 2017 the Company will begin managing the Palm Beach Hotel in Marseille under its nhow brand; set to open in the second quarter of 2018. The property, which was formerly operated by SHPB (Société Hôtelière du Palm Beach), will be closed as of October 2017 to begin a complete refurbishment project. With 150 rooms and 15 meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 300 people, the future nhow will exceed guests' expectations for both business and leisure. The property is located on the Prado Beaches, one of the most beautiful bays...
Teneo Hospitality Group Names Julie Stovroff Vice President of Sales, Insurance and Financial Services
Teneo Hospitality Group | April 4, 2017
Eden Prairie, MN, April 2017 … Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier global sales firm representing 300+ independent and luxury branded hotels and resorts, continues to expand its portfolio and international reach, naming Julie Stovroff Vice President of Sales, Insurance and Financial Services. Teneo President Mike Schugt made the announcement. "As Teneo continues to grow, we are enhancing our ability to drive the highly important insurance and financial services business to our member properties," said Mr. Schugt. "Teneo will become a stronger player in this market with Julie on board, and we welcome her to our company." Julie St...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Adds Five Hotels to Its Management Portfolio
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC | April 4, 2017
FAIRFAX, VA – April 4, 2017 – James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC ("Crestline"), today announced the addition of four hotels in Colorado, as well as an additional property in Texas. This brings Crestline's portfolio to 112 hotels with more than 16,400 guest rooms in 29 states and the District of Columbia. The new hotels include four in Colorado: the 160-guest-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport, the 124-guest-room, SpringHill Suites Denver Airport, the 75-guest-room Hampton Inn Ft. Collins, and the 120-guest-room Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Collins. In addition, the company is addin...
Sage Hospitality Opens The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block in Denver
April 4, 2017
Denver, CO (April 4, 2017) – Sage Hospitality is thrilled to announce that The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, a vibrant new urban hotel concept, is now open in downtown Denver. The independent Maven delivers an industrial hotel experience with an energetic lobby highlighting an eclectic mix of local art and handmade products delivered by a passionate staff. Located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo) on the corner of Wazee and 19th Streets, the first Maven Hotel anchors Denver's new Dairy Block mixed-use development by Sage, McWHINNEY and Grand American, Inc. "We carefully designed this hotel to showcase Sage's dedication to creati...
The Hotel at Avalon Reaches New Heights with Topping Out Celebration
Stormont Hospitality | April 4, 2017
ATLANTA (April 4, 2017) - The Hotel at Avalon today announced it will celebrate its topping out on April 12, anchoring Avalon, the sustainably designed, 86-acre community of shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working in the North Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta. Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the well-appointed, 330-room hotel and conference center celebrated its groundbreaking in June 2016. Bringing the brand's values of vision, design and craft to life, The Hotel at Avalon will join a distinguished portfolio of more than 100 independent hotels around the world that are exactly like nothing else, early next year. As part of...
BENCHMARK® Names Matina Lapanaitis General Manager For The Mayfair Hotel
The Mayfair Hotel | April 4, 2017
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2017… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Matina Lapanaitis general manager for The Mayfair Hotel, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Los Angeles, California. Greg Champion, BENCHMARK's president, made the announcement. "I am pleased to announce Matina's newest position within our company, said Mr. Champion. "She brings strong managerial skills and significant local and regional market experience to her new role as general manager of The Mayfair Hotel." A seasoned hotel executive with three decades of senior leadership experience, Matina Lapanaitis was mo...
