Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Appoints Herve Cuyeu Executive Chef
February 26, 2018
The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has named seasoned culinarian, Herve Cuyeu Executive Chef. A respected creative talent with deep roots in the dining operations of legendary luxury properties, Chef Cuyeu is uniquely suited for the position, having led culinary operations at several distinctive properties with multiple dining outlets, within the brand portfolio, each offering uncompromising Waldorf Astoria service. Chef Cuyeu's career spans more than two decades, during which he has earned the reputation of an inspiring leader who is both the consummate professional and creative force. He is known for his unique ability to ...
BENCHMARK® Names Greg Stafford General Manager for Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, A Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Property
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels | February 26, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2018… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Greg Stafford general manager of Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, currently under construction in College Station, Texas. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is expected to open in the Fall of 2018. Jay Rocha, vice president of operations for Benchmark, made the announcement. "I am thrilled to welcome Greg to this exciting new property on the campus of Texas A&M University," said Mr. Rocha. "I can't think of anyone more qualified or prepared to lead the opening and management of this remarkable new hotel an...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Names Stephen Borecki General Manager of Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | February 12, 2018
SHELTON, Conn. -- February 12, 2018 — Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading third-party hotel management company, owner and developer, today announced that Stephen Borecki has been named general manager of the 104-room Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area. Borecki's career in hospitality included his most recent assignment with JenCare Senior Medical Centers where he doubled the patient census by applying a hotelier's approach to service to improve the patient experience. He launched his hotel career at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina before relocating...
Nikki Beach Worldwide Appoints Lucia Penrod as CEO
Nikki Beach Worldwide | February 12, 2018
Nikki Beach Worldwide, the family-owned and operated global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announces the appointment of Lucia Penrod as CEO. Nikki Beach Worldwide founder Jack Penrod will continue to serve as Chairman of the company. Lucia Penrod, who has been with the brand since its inception in 1998, also sits on the Board of Directors for Nikki Beach Worldwide. In addition to her new responsibilities, Lucia will continue to act as Chief Marketing Officer of Nikki Beach Worldwide, a role that she's had since 2008. As CMO, Penrod oversees all facets of Nikki Beach's branding, marketing and communications, as well as creating ...
Diego Fabian Heredia Appointed General Manager of Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills | February 12, 2018
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 12, 2018) - Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Diego Fabian Heredia to the position of General Manager of Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. Heredia brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience at various top-tier properties with him, including some of Viceroy's own. In this role Diego will continue to build on the success of the recent renovation and relaunch of the hotel as the modern luxury lifestyle experience around the world. "We are thrilled to have Diego return to the Viceroy family as General Manager of Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills," says Bill Walshe, CEO of Vic...
Kathleen Shea Named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Chatham Bars Inn and The Inn at Perry Cabin
Chatham Bars Inn | February 7, 2018
New York, NY – February 7, 2018 – Two iconic resorts – Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod and the Inn at Perry Cabin on Maryland's Eastern Shore – will see a new sales and market strategy this year, courtesy of luxury hospitality authority Kathleen Shea who has joined the resorts as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this newly-created role, Shea will be responsible for driving awareness, market share and sales for the resorts, which pair locally-inspired traditional East Coast elegance with authentic contemporary charm. She will also debut the Pete Dye-designed Links at Perry Cabin in Spring 2018, and later ove...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Nour Asfari Area Director of Revenue
February 7, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Nour Asfari area director of revenue. Ms. Asfari will be based in Benchmark's Orlando office. Kim Nugent, vice president revenue management, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Nour to Benchmark," said Ms. Nugent. "With her extensive and successful on-property experience, she has a clear understanding and passion for serving customers with dedication, creativity and attentiveness. We look forward to her important contributions to our revenue management team." Nour Asfari brings over a decade of experience withi...
McKibbon Hospitality to Manage Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown
McKibbon Hospitality | February 7, 2018
Tampa, F.L. (February 7, 2018) – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in the hotel development and management industry, announced today that it will manage the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown, now owned by Apple Hospitality REIT. The new management contract expands McKibbon Hospitality's presence in Atlanta, where it currently manages the Home2 Suites Atlanta Downtown, and adds a sixth Hampton Inn & Suites to its portfolio. "The McKibbon team is pleased to add the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown to our growing hotel management portfolio," said Randy Hassen, president of McKibbon Hospitality's hotel...
Prince Hotels & Resorts Appoints Joseph Almoguera Executive Chef for Prince Waikiki
Prince Resorts Hawaii | February 2, 2018
HONOLULU, February 2, 2018 – Prince Waikiki proudly announces the appointment of Joseph Almoguera as Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Almoguera oversees all kitchen operations for Prince Waikiki's three dining establishments, including 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Hinana Bar, and Bird of Paradise Restaurant located at Hawaii Prince Golf Club. Almoguera has been an esteemed team member of the Prince Resorts family since 2013, and was instrumental in the success of 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar after its opening in 2016. "We are very lucky to have someone as talented as Joseph on our team," said Charles "Chuck" Abbott, Gene...
Chris Pranis Named Director of Sales for Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort Opening Summer 2018
Embassy Suites by Hilton | February 2, 2018
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. (February 2, 2018) – The Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort announces the appointment of Chris Pranis as director of sales of the 175-room all-suite hotel, scheduled to open later this summer. In this position, Pranis will oversee and manage group and business markets for the resort, which is currently being constructed oceanfront along Florida's Atlantic shoreline. Developed by Miami-based Key International, and managed by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort will offer 20,000 square feet of meeting sp...
Fillmore Hospitality Appoints Lacey Lamm General Manager and Shelly Campbell Director of Sales and Marketing for Cambria Dallas Downtown
Cambria Hotels & Suites | February 1, 2018
DALLAS - Cambria Dallas Downtown announces it has appointed a General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing. The hotel partially opened in late 2017, and will fully open in mid-February 2018. Bringing an upscale hotel experience to downtown Dallas, the Cambria Dallas is designed for the modern traveler with boutique accommodations and tech-minded amenities. Fillmore Hospitality, which manages the Cambria Dallas, selected Lacey Lamm as General Manager and Shelly Campbell as Director of Sales and Marketing. Lacey Lamm brings more than 20 years of hotel management experience to the Cambria Dallas. Most recently, Lacey was Vice Presid...
Sage Hospitality Appoints Pritpal Singh General Manager of Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah Opening Spring 2018
Perry Lane Hotel | February 1, 2018
SAVANNAH, GA. (February 1, 2018) – Sage Hospitality announced the appointment of Pritpal Singh as General Manager of Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah. Scheduled to open in Spring 2018, Perry Lane Hotel is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the U.S. The property will feature 167 guest rooms, a rooftop pool and sundeck, 8,100 square feet of meeting and event space and three lively dining concepts: Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market, a unique concept by Sage Restaurant Group, The Wayward Bar, and Peregrin Rooftop Pool & Bar. Commenting on Pritpal's appointment, George Fischer, Vice President of Opera...
Joon K. Park Appointed Hotel Manager at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok
February 1, 2018
Michael Schlueter, General Manager of Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, proudly announces the appointment of Joon K. Park as Hotel Manager After graduated with Hotel Management Degree from Hotel Institute Montreux Switzerland, Joon K. Park, a young Korean man who was born in South Korea and raised in California, the USA, is falling in love with the beautiful culture of South East Asia. Joon started his career in 1997 as an Assistant Front Office Manager, looked after two properties in Vietnam, including, Sofitel Dalat Palace and Novotel Dalat. Later, he decided to pursue his career in sales department, holding a Sales Manager po...
Jumeirah Group Appoints Nordine El Yafi General Manager for Bahrain’s Jumeirah Royal Saray
Jumeirah Group | February 1, 2018
Dubai, February 1, 2018: Jumeirah Group today announced the appointment of Mr Nordine El Yafi as General Manager for Jumeirah Royal Saray hotel in Bahrain. Scheduled to open in February 2018, the beachfront Jumeirah Royal Saray will offer two royal suites as well as luxury guest rooms and a variety of dining and recreational choices, including a state of the art health club and spa. Mr El Yafi joins Jumeirah with an established a career in hospitality, most recently as Director of Hospitality Asset Management for Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company with investments in the property, hospitality, retail, healthcare, food & beverage,...
The University of Rhode Island Issues Request for Qualifications and Expressions of Interest for Real Estate Development on the URI Kingston Campus un
University of Rhode Island | January 29, 2018
The University of Rhode Island has fee title to a 4.2 acre site located at 85 - 95 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI and is seeking a qualified commercial real estate developer or development team to develop and operate a new 100 guest room hotel, with some extended stay rooms, and a new mixed-use retail/office/apartment building on the Site, across from the core historic campus quadrangle, a National Historic Landmark. This is a unique property with access to a University population over 20,000. Additionally, the subject site is proximate to various other regional demand generators, such as the area beaches in Narragansett and Newport. ...
San Diego’s Fairmont Grand Del Mar Welcomes Dennis Clark as Managing Director
January 29, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA, JANUARY, 2018 – Dennis Clark has been appointed Managing Director at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. In this role, Dennis will be responsible for the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Mr. Clark brings over 40 years of hospitality experience to this position, first joining Hyatt Hotels in 1976. In 1983, Dennis joined Ritz Carlton hotels where he held several progressive positions and served on numerous opening and transition food & beverage teams. In 1994, Dennis joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as Director, Food & Beverage at Fairmont San Jose and held that posi...
W Hotels Appoints Gregory Polino General Manager of W Miami
W Miami | January 4, 2018
MIAMI, FL. (January 4, 2018) W Hotels, an iconic brand that is internationally known for disrupting and redefining the hospitality scene for nearly two decades, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory Polino as General Manager of W Miami. In this new role, Polino will oversee day-to-day operations of the 146-room luxury lifestyle hotel and ensure ongoing initiatives and activations are aligned with the W brand standard, bringing fresh innovative ideas to the property and creating exciting new opportunities. Polino joins the brand's newest luxury hotel property, located in the heart of Miami's Brickell urban oasis, with 15 year...
Owned and Operated by Platinum Hospitality, Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno Opens in Oklahoma
Home2 Suites by Hilton | January 3, 2018
EL RENO, Okla. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 86 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. "With the opening of our property in El Reno, we are expanding the Home2 Suites by Hilton footprint in Oklahoma and introducing a competitive and cost-conscious option for those visiting the area," said Suraj Patel, general manager. "Through our welcoming staff, spacious suites and conven...
Olympia Hotel Management Appoints Anthony Beach General Manager of New SOPHY Hotel in Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood
Olympia Hotel Management | January 3, 2018
Chicago, IL –January 3, 2018. Anthony Beach has been named General Manager of SOPHY Hyde Park, the new 98-room boutique hotel currently under construction in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. Located close to the site of the future Barack Obama Presidential Library, SOPHY is scheduled to open in summer 2018. Mr. Beach, who grew up on Chicago's South Side, is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry. He was most recently General Manager of Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, a Hyde Park hotel managed by Olympia Hotel Management. During his tenure, he was honored as the Hyatt Select Service Manager of the Year ...
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort Appoints Hotel Manager Mr. Marc Walz
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort | January 3, 2018
SANYA, China, Jan. 3, 2018 -- Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort announced the appointment of its new hotel manager Mr. Marc Walz, who will be responsible for the management and operations of the resort. Mr. Marc Walz has been selected as Hotel Manager of Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort effective 8 January, 2018. Marc graduated from Maritim Hotel Stuttgart School and commenced his hospitality career with Hyatt in September 2001 as Outlet Manager at Hyatt Regency Cologne. He continued to grow his career in Food & Beverage as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage in locations such as Grand Hyatt Dubai and Park Hyatt Beijing. In A...
Arash Azarbarzin Appointed President of SH Group
SH Group | January 3, 2018
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2018 -- SH Group, the hotel brand management company created and owned by Starwood Capital Group, today announced the appointment of Arash Azarbarzin as President, effective immediately. In his new role, Azarbarzin will oversee all operations and expansion for SH Group. SH Group currently operates the fast growing 1 Hotels, a nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and South Beach, as well as the five-star luxury Baccarat Hotel brand. "Arash is a superb addition to our team who has the expertise and talent to guide the unparalleled 1 Hotels and Baccarat Hotels & Resorts to ...
Kautilya Spencer Completes Renovation and Rebranding of Former Studio 6 to Hawthorn Suites in Manchester, Connecticut
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | January 2, 2018
Manchester, CT, January 2, 2018 -- Kautilya Spencer LLC, a Hotel Management Company based in Manchester, CT, today announced that the former Studio 6 at 191 Spencer street Manchester, CT has undergone a $2 million renovation and has become the newest member of the Wyndham hotel chain. Opened as Hawthorn Suites in June 2016, the two-story, 104-room hotel features a number of notable upgrades, including: redesigned bedrooms and baths, and redesigned lobby and public areas Additional highlights include new outdoor pool, business center, fitness center, and guest laundry. Rooms feature cable, flat-screen televisions, upgraded bedding, furni...
Loews Hotels Appoints Bruce Gorelick as General Manager for Loews Regency San Francisco
Loews Hotels & Co. | January 2, 2018
San Francisco, CA (January 2, 2018) – Loews Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Gorelick as General Manager at Loews Regency San Francisco, the 48-story hotel with sweeping views of the entire city. Bruce Gorelick joins Loews Hotels as a seasoned hospitality veteran with years of experience, managing over eight brands, from select service through luxury. As the General Manager of Loews Regency San Francisco, Gorelick brings proven results and strong leadership to his new role. During his nearly 40-year tenure with Marriott, he held various positions including General Manager for J.W. Marriott San Francisco Union...
Owned and Managed by OTO Development, Home2 Suites by Hilton Mt. Pleasant Charleston Opens in South Carolina
Home2 Suites by Hilton | December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017 MT. PLEASANT, S.C. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today the opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Mt. Pleasant Charleston. This newest property brings the brand one step closer to its 200th property milestone. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the pet-friendly hotel features 122 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Mt. Pleasant Charleston caters to the five million visitors who travel to the greater Charleston area every year.* "In the same way Mt. Pleasant...
