appointments
Florida’s Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Announces New Culinary Leadership
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort | October 23, 2024
Clearwater Beach, FL - October 23, 2024 – Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach proudly welcomes two distinguished culinary professionals to its leadership team. Chef Nana Darkwah has been promoted to Executive Chef, while Chef Eric Champagne steps into the role of Executive Banquet Chef. These appointments mark an exciting new chapter for the resort's culinary offerings, following the retirement of esteemed Executive Chef Claude Rodier. Chef Nana Darkwah's recent appointment as Executive Chef at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach caps a remarkable 15-year culinary journey that began in Accra, Ghana. After moving to the United States, Chef Na...
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Appoints Christopher Blunt as Director of Sales & Marketing
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort | October 23, 2024
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai’i (October 23, 2024) — King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher Blunt as the new director of sales and marketing. With an impressive career spanning over three decades, including 22 years of sales experience in Hawaii’s luxury resort market, Blunt brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to his new role at the 455-room resort, set on the historic beachfront where King Kamehameha the Great once ruled. “We’re excited to welcome Christopher to our team. His extensive experience, particularly in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, combined with his deep unde...
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Miami, Name Stephen Power as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company | October 23, 2024
MIAMI, FLORIDA - October 23, 2024 - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour, Miami are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Power as General Manager of both properties. A distinguished leader in the luxury and lifestyle hospitality sector, Power will oversee the operations of both hotels. “I am thrilled to join and lead the teams of these two distinguished, award-winning resorts. I look forward to further elevating the experiences of these iconic Miami resorts and creating unforgettable memories for guests for which The Ritz-Carlton is celebrated,” said Stephen Power. With more than 20 years of ext...
Club Med Appoints New VP of Marketing and VP of Sales for North America
Club Med | October 17, 2024
Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive vacations, is announcing the appointment of two seasoned executives to its North American leadership team: Armelle De la Porte des Vaux has been named Vice President of Marketing, North America, and Ron Gulaskey has been appointed Vice President of US Sales & Strategy. Both bring extensive experience and proven track records of driving growth and innovation in the travel industry. They will join Club Med as it continues its ambition to become the most desirable lifestyle brand ahead of its 75th anniversary year in 2025. Resort focuses will include Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda...
Maverick Promotes Vasileios Ioannou to Regional Vice President of Operations
Maverick Hotels & Restaurants | October 17, 2024
Chicago, Illinois, October 17, 2024 – Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it has promoted Vasileios Ioannou to the position of Regional Vice President of Operations. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. Vasileios has extensive experience in all aspects of hotel operations for large national properties. His responsibilities have included ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, budgeting and forecasting of sales and revenue, P&L accountability, monitoring payroll, food and beverage cost controls, analyzing performance trends, scheduling staff and hotel management meetings, and coordinating ...
Hotel Equities Appoints Tim Ostrem as Regional Director of Operations, Canada
Hotel Equities | October 9, 2024
EDMONTON, AB (October 9, 2024) – Hotel Equities, a leading hotel owner, operator, and developer is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ostrem as Regional Director of Operations in Canada. Ostrem will lend his expertise to oversee the firm's expanding portfolio of Canadian hotels, providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence. With an impressive career spanning three decades, Ostrem brings a wealth of experience in managed, franchised, and independent properties, specializing in both limited and full-service operations across various market segments. Prior to joining HE, Ostrem served as an Area General ...
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Promotes Miguel Antonio to Executive Chef
JW MARRIOTT DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT | October 9, 2024
DALLAS – October 9, 2024 - JW Marriott Dallas Arts District announces Miguel Antonio has been appointed Executive Chef for the hotel’s three food and beverage outlets, including the signature ranch-to-table restaurant now known as Montage. Chef Antonio’s vision of elevated, yet approachable dishes can be experienced through the now available fall and winter menu, available featuring seasonal ingredients and globally inspired flavors. Born in Tampico, Mexico, and trained in the United States, Antonio is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Dallas. He originally joined the JW Marriott team in May of 2023 as Seni...
Nathaniel Johns Takes the Helm as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town in California
Courtyard by Marriott | October 9, 2024
Following $12.8 million renovation, Pasadena's premier hotel destination hires experienced General Manager. PASADENA. Calif. – The Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town announced today that Nathaniel Johns will join as the property’s General Manager, effective immediately. Johns will function as the strategic business leader for the property and will oversee business development, financial performance, community engagement and guest and employee satisfaction. Johns is an accomplished hospitality General Manager with more than 16 years of experience leading full-service hotel teams and owners to performance and operational ...
