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Arch Amenities Group Appoints Caitlin McKenna as Chief Executive Officer
Arch Amenities | October 30, 2024
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Oct. 30, 2024) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the appointment of wellness and hospitality veteran Caitlin McKenna as chief executive officer. Barry Goldstein, who served Arch as CEO for the past three years, has been appointed to the new position of chief commercial officer, responsible for business development and customer relationship management. “Caitlin McKenna is a dynamic and respected leader known for her human-centric leadership, passion...
Vanessa Ledesma Appointed CEO for Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association | October 24, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 24, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrates a historic moment with the official appointment of Vanessa Ledesma as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This announcement coincides with Ledesma’s 25th Anniversary with the CHTA this month, marking a significant milestone in her journey with the organization. Ledesma, who has served as Acting CEO and Director General for the past three years, is recognized for her remarkable leadership and contributions. Starting her career with CHTA in 1999 as a meeting planner, she quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the first woman in an e...
Aspen One Appoints Jeff Toscano as CEO of Aspen Hospitality
Aspen Hospitality | August 29, 2024
ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 29, 2024-- Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Hospitality, Aspen Skiing Company, and Aspen Ventures is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Toscano as Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Hospitality. Toscano is a veteran hospitality leader perfectly suited to lead the next phase of Aspen Hospitality's rapid growth. Toscano will join the team in a transition from current leader Alinio Azevedo starting on September 16th. Jeff brings three decades of experience in the luxury lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage, and scale a variety of assets. He has worked deeply with hotel management...
Auberge Resorts Collection Names Christian Clerc as New CEO
Auberge Resorts Collection | August 15, 2024
Lauded Luxury Hotelier to Lead Auberge's Internationally Acclaimed Portfolio MILL VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 15, 2024 -- Christian Clerc, an accomplished hospitality industry leader with more than three decades of operations and management experience at some of the most esteemed global luxury hotel brands, has been named President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection. Clerc succeeds former President and CEO Craig Reid, who is retiring after 10 years at the helm of the company. Clerc's appointment is effective September 1, 2024, and he will be based out of Auberge's Bethesda, MD, office. Clerc previously served as Global President at Fo...
Ivana Johnston Named CEO of Hotel Tech Advisory Firm Puzzle Partner
Puzzle Partner | June 17, 2024
The current co-founder and chief marketing officer of the industry’s most trusted technology marketing consultancy will transition to chief executive officer. Toronto, Ontario (June 17, 2024)—Puzzle Partner, a leading strategy and marketing agency in the hospitality and travel technology industry, has appointed Ivana Johnston as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a wealth of experience in the sector and as a co-founder of the firm founded over 10 years ago, Johnston is set to bring a fresh perspective, accelerate transformation, and drive new growth initiatives to the company. Puzzle Partner has helped clients outperform the ...
Minor Hotels’ Ramón Aragonés Announces Retirement; Gonzalo Aguilar To Become Europe & Americas CEO
Minor Hotels | June 12, 2024
Madrid, 12 June 2024: Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ramón Aragonés, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year. Aragonés will remain a member of its Board of Directors and serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman. Aguilar joins Minor Hotels Europe & Americas on 1 October to begin a three-month handover period with Aragonés. Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and President of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, said in res...
LuxUrban Hotels Names Robert Arigo Chief Executive Officer
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | June 11, 2024
MIAMI--June 11, 2024--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), a hospitality company which leases entire existing hotels on a long-term basis and rents rooms in its hotels to business and vacation travelers, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed hotel and hospitality industry veteran Robert Arigo as its Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Arigo, who joined LuxUrban in March 2024 as Chief Operating Officer, is an accomplished industry executive who brings more than 35 years of relevant experience to his new role. “In his short time here, Rob has dis...
Rob Smith Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Stonebridge Companies
Stonebridge Companies | May 31, 2024
Founder Navin Dimond Assumes Role of Chairman DENVER, CO – May 31, 2024 — Stonebridge Companies, LLC (“Stonebridge”), a Denver-based innovative, privately-owned hotel management company boasting a diverse range of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties, announced today the appointment of Rob Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Smith will join the company in July to oversee the operations of Stonebridge. He will lead the development and execution of the organization’s long-term strategies and report to Stonebridge’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith will succeed Navin Dimond, who founded St...
