promotion
The Broadmoor Promotes Ann Alba Vice President and General Manager
The BROADMOOR | March 7, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO— March 7, 2024 — The Broadmoor is proud to announce the promotion of longtime employee Ann Alba, a 37-year leader of the resort's unmatched hospitality team, to vice president and general manager. Ms. Alba has been a member of The Broadmoor team since 1987. Ann has only had one path to pave during her lifetime: serving others in the highest form of hospitality, upholding the recognition of the longest consecutive recipient of the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards hotel worldwide. Hailing from Michigan, she grew up in her family's bar and restaurant business. Thirty-seven years ago, she walked through t...
Figi’s Wakaya Club & Spa Promotes Monika Pal to General Manager
Wakaya Club & Spa | April 6, 2023
WAKAYA ISLAND, FIJI––April 6, 2023––As one of Fiji’s most stunning examples of a luxurious retreat in the Southern Hemisphere, Wakaya Club & Spa is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Monika Pal as the resort’s new General Manager as of April 2023. Born in Suva and raised in Nadi, Fiji—a country known as home to the world’s friendliest people—a career in hospitality was a natural fit for Monika who kicked off her venerable 23-year career working at a collection of Fiji’s top resorts such as Sonaisali Island Resort, Tanuovo Bay Resort, and Mango Bay Resort in the reservations, sales & marketing, before...
Hawkeye Hotels Promotes Tony Cruz to Chief Operating Officer
April 4, 2023
Coralville, Iowa - Hawkeye Hotels, a vertically integrated hospitality company for premium brands, select-service and lifestyle hotels across the United States announced today that it has promoted Tony Cruz to the company’s newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Cruz has dedicated the last decade towards building the foundation at Hawkeye Hotels and exemplifies key characteristics of what the company stands for including excellence, engagement, honor and growth. Through Cruz’s leadership, he has instilled these pillars into the company culture and continues to drive these initiatives with persistence and integrity. Cruz began hi...
The Carver Companies Promotes Olson to HR Vice President
The Carver Companies | June 23, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – June 23, 2022 –The Carver Companies, the hospitality infrastructure powerhouse with more than 3,500 task force consultants in North America has promoted Peggy Olson to the newly created position of Vice-President of Human Resources. In this position, she will maintain her position as Managing Director of Carver subsidiary Carver-Olson Hospitality Search as well as assume responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources functions within the Carver organization. In making the announcement, Carver President and Chief Executive Officer Joel Carver comments “Since joining the organization in 2016, Peggy has brought an excep...
Vizergy Names Holly Montroy Vice President, Human Resources
Vizergy | March 31, 2022
Montroy will oversee all human resources functions in addition to talent acquisition, as Vizergy continues to grow in the post pandemic environment. JACKSONVILLE, FL – March 31, 2022 – Vizergy® Digital Marketing recently promoted Holly Montroy to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In her new role, Montroy will be responsible for all elements of human resources for the growing company with a focus on talent acquisition. Having been with Vizergy for seven years, Holly is responsible for assembling the strong team of associates that makes Vizergy a recognized leader in the hospitality digital marketing space. Holly will also...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Promotes Julienne Smith to Chief Development Officer, Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 22, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – March 22, 2022 – IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne Smith, currently Senior Vice President, Development – Luxury & Upscale, and Development & Owner Support, has been appointed as Eisemann’s successor and will join the Americas regional leadership team. Since joining IHG in 2011 as Chief Development Officer, Eisemann rebuilt and elevated IHG’s development teams in luxury, upscale, and mainstream for the Americas, as well as the Americas’ Development &a...
Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Welcomes Two New Executive Chefs
March 21, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – March 21, 2022 – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa – situated on the largest stretch of privately owned beach in South Florida – proudly announces the promotion of Jesse Demmers to Executive Chef and the appointment of Damoriae Graham as the resort’s Senior Sous Chef and Executive Chef of 3030 Ocean. The beachfront resort continues to add industry-leading talent aiming to blend the unique culinary styles of the Caribbean and Cuba, as well as flavors from across the Atlantic. “With a combined 28 years of industry expertise, their innovative and creative style will continue to el...
Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia Appoints Heidi Stone President and CEO
Mountain Lake Lodge | March 17, 2022
PEMBROKE, VA - March 17, 2022 - The Board of Directors of Mountain Lake Lodge — the Virginia hotel where the original Dirty Dancing was filmed 35 years ago — has announced the promotion of Heidi Stone to President and CEO. Having served as General Manager since 2013, her appointment comes at a time when the award-winning resort has not only survived the pandemic but recorded its two best years ever. The property is owned and operated by the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, Galveston, TX. "Heidi Stone is a talented hotelier whose proven leadership and commitment is reflected through her team," said Chris McKlarney, Adm...
