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Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts Promotes George Gomes Jr. to Regional Executive Chef
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts and Hogan Hospitality | February 18, 2021
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Feb. 18, 2021 – Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts announced today the promotion of George Gomes Jr. as its regional executive chef for the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaii Island and Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui. The two iconic resorts reopened after expansive renovations encompassing guest room enhancements and upgrades to common areas and restaurant outlets. Appointed the executive chef for Royal Kona Resort in 2019, Chef Gomes successfully elevated the Kona dining experience for hotel guests and local residents, featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients on his menu. In his new role, Chef Gomes will oversee the culi...
Marin Management, Inc. Adds Three Properties to Hotel Management Portfolio
Marin Management, Inc. | January 6, 2021
SAUSALITO, California (Jan. 6, 2021) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, has added three hotel management contracts to its growing portfolio of properties. The historic Callahan’s Mountain Lodge nestled alongside the Siskiyou Mountains expands Marin Management’s presence in Oregon, with California’s Motel 6 Hayward East Bay and Villa Franca Inn Monterey topping off new management contracts totaling over 200 rooms. “We’re pleased to continue our momentum and rapid expansion despite the pandemic’s disruption to the travel industry,” said Gary Hogan, CEO of Hogan Hospitality, parent company of...
Marin Management Appoints Pat Mitchell as President
Marin Management, Inc. | September 14, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (Sept. 14, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced the appointment of Pat Mitchell as its president, following the retirement of founder John Manderfeld on Aug. 31. Mitchell most recently served as the company’s executive vice president as part of a year-long initiative to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership. Mitchell joined Marin Management, Inc. more than 15 years ago as regional manager and has risen steadily through the ranks to serve as director of revenue, group vice president and senior vice president. She has over 30 years of experience in the hospita...
Marin Management Adds Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Redding Hotel Management Portfolio
Marin Management, Inc. | April 27, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (April 27, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced today that it has signed a hotel management contract with Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, a 125-room full service hotel located near the Shasta Cascade region in Redding, California. Conveniently located near downtown Redding, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center offers the area’s largest privately owned convention center, with six meeting rooms and more than 8,000 square feet of event space. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi spa, fitness center, business center, and Braided Mane, the ...
Marin Management Adds Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chico to Management Portfolio
Marin Management, Inc. | February 5, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (Feb. 5, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced today that it has added its first hotel management contract for 2020, demonstrating continued momentum following its rapid expansion and portfolio growth of over 70 percent year over year in 2019. Currently named the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chico, the hotel will rebrand to DoubleTree by Hilton Chico this spring. Located 90 miles north of Sacramento, near California State University’s Chico campus, the hotel has an onsite restaurant and 6,000 square feet of event space. “With its close proximity to Cal State Chico a...
Hogan Hospitality Group Acquires Marin Management Inc.
Hogan Hospitality Group | September 19, 2018
HONOLULU — (Sept. 19, 2018) — Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a hotel management company with flagship properties in the state of Hawaii, has obtained a majority interest in Marin Management Inc. (MMI), a California-based hospitality group managing properties in California, Arizona and Texas. With the acquisition, HHG adds 17 hotels, restaurants and spas to its diverse portfolio, with the majority of properties located in California. John Manderfeld, founder and president of Marin Management Inc., will remain president following the acquisition. HHG will work closely with MMI leadership to continue providing exceptional suppo...
The Potential and Pitfalls of a Hotel Management Takeover
Gary Hogan | August 15, 2018
By Gary Hogan Taking over an underperforming property can seem like a daunting task. After the excitement of being awarded a management contract, the transition period that follows can be filled with roadblocks — from distrustful employees, to outgoing management diverting their bookings to other hotels, to owners placing unrealistic expectations on performance. While it takes time to rebuild a property to its full potential, leveraging the right opportunities can help you establish quick wins that may ease the transition and create a solid foundation for success. Communicate with your employees Be prepared to encounter rumors, go...
Staff Retention: You Might Be Doing It Wrong
Gary Hogan | May 25, 2017
By Gary Hogan Employee retention is a crucial factor in the success of any hotel or resort. Surprisingly, hotel management does not always devote as much time to understanding this issue as it should, and there are many misconceptions, even among seasoned executives. Following are the Top 5 myths about employee retention that frequently result in catastrophic miscalculations on the part of management. Banish these fallacies and prepare for stellar performance and loyalty from your staff! Compensation is only about base pay Certainly base pay is an important driver of employee satisfaction, but it's far from the only component. Many hote...
