Grand Hyatt Vail
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints Kevin Shields as New General Manager
Grand Hyatt Vail | October 17, 2023
Vail, CO. (October 17, 2023) – Grand Hyatt Vail, a 285-room all-seasons resort at the base of Vail Mountain, announces the appointment of Kevin Shields to General Manager. Shields will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and maintaining the property’s reputation for five-star hospitality and personalized service. Boasting an impressive 30-year tenure, Shields is a high-energy hospitality leader with a special skillset and passion for building strong internal cultures to support and enrich the overall guest experience. Shields joins the team most recently from All Points North Lodge in Edwards, CO where he was the Director o...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints Miki Hirakawa as Spa Director
Grand Hyatt Vail | December 14, 2022
Vail, CO. (December 14, 2022) – Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail’s premier ski-in/ski-out resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Miki Hirakawa as spa director. A seasoned spa executive, Hirakawa brings proven expertise, caring leadership and enthusiasm to Grand Hyatt Vail. Joining Grand Hyatt Vail with over 18 years of spa experience within the global Hyatt Hotels team, Hirakawa is no stranger to the hospitality industry. Hirakawa started her Hyatt career at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki as a licensed aesthetician and later moved to the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa for corporate management training. In 2013, Hirakawa tran...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints New Senior Leadership
Grand Hyatt Vail | October 20, 2022
Vail, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2022) - Grand Hyatt Vail is pleased to announce three new high-level resort appointments. The food and beverage team has hired Pascal Coudouy as executive chef and Carrie Clay as director of operations. In addition, Ewan Knowles has been appointed director of engineering. Coudouy joins the Grand Hyatt Vail culinary team with exceptional skills and expertise, bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive chef. Originally trained in Europe, Coudouy’s experience stretches across the globe from France and New York to Colorado. After completing his education in France, Coudouy ranked at the top of the list of cu...
John D’Angelo Appointed as General Manager for Grand Hyatt Vail
Grand Hyatt Vail | February 1, 2022
Vail, CO – February 1, 2022 – Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail’s premier luxury ski-in/ski-out resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of John D’Angelo as general manager. A seasoned hotel executive, D’Angelo brings proven expertise, caring leadership and enthusiasm to Grand Hyatt Vail. Joining Grand Hyatt Vail with over 20 years of leadership experience within the global Hyatt Hotels team, D’Angelo is no stranger to the hospitality industry. Before joining Grand Hyatt Vail, D’Angelo spent several years in various executive positions across Hyatt properties nationwide including serving on the executive committee for Manchester...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints Danielle Boyles as Director of Sales and Marketing
Grand Hyatt Vail | April 7, 2021
Vail, CO. – April 7, 2021 – An innovative and enthusiastic sales and marketing executive, Danielle Boyles brings proven expertise and thoughtful leadership to Grand Hyatt Vail. Eager to celebrate the year round appeal that the Vail Valley has to offer and the resort’s extensive array of experiences, Boyles is committed to showcasing Hyatt’s first Grand Hyatt hotel within a world-class U.S. mountain resort destination. Returning to the Hyatt family and with over 20 years sales and marketing experience, Boyles is no stranger to the hospitality business. Before joining the Grand Hyatt Vail team, Boyles spent several years in various s...
Pierson Shields Named Executive Chef for 285-Room Grand Hyatt Vail in Colorado
Grand Hyatt Vail | December 11, 2020
VAIL, CO. – December 11, 2020 – Grand Hyatt Vail, home to Vail’s only resort-side open air quad lift, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Pierson Shields. Shields brings significant experience within the hospitality and culinary fields. Most recently, he served as Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center following culinary appointments at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Warwick Hotel, Tom’s Urban 24, Hyatt Recency Phoenix and as private chef to Kenny Chesney. Shields also serves as a board member for both the American Culinary Federation and Auguste Escoffier Culinary School. As Executive Chef, Shields wi...
Hyatt Expands Into The Heart Of The Colorado Rockies With New 285-Room Grand Hyatt Hotel In Vail, Colorado
Grand Hyatt | July 25, 2019
CHICAGO (July 25, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of the luxury Grand Hyatt Vail, marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Colorado and the first in a U.S. mountain resort destination. The 285-room ski-in/ski-out resort sits at the base of the iconic Vail Mountain on the banks of Gore Creek and offers guests their own ski lift, Chair 20, for convenient access to world-class skiing and snowboarding. Located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood, the hotel features bold, vibrant architecture inspired by its scenic locale and welcoming service, with exclusive amenities ideal...
