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Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux, Promotes Ryan Cruz to Executive Chef
Hotel Wailea | September 12, 2023
(WAILEA, MAUI) September 12, 2023 – Hotel Wailea, Hawaii’s only Relais and Châteaux property, today announces the appointment of Chef Ryan Cruz to the position of Executive Chef. The new title is a promotion for Cruz, who previously held the position of Hotel Wailea’s Chef de Cuisine since January 2023. As Executive Chef, Cruz will oversee culinary operations at the signature Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, offering fine dining with sweeping views of three Hawaiian Islands; The Birdcage Bar, the hotel’s ambient lounge; and poolside at Hotel Wailea’s cabanas where guests can enjoy light al fresco meals and drinks. "We are thrilled ...
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux, Appoints Derrin Abac as New Food & Beverage Director
Hotel Wailea | October 31, 2022
(WAILEA, MAUI) October 31, 2022 – Derrin Abac has joined Hotel Wailea, Hawaii’s only Relais and Châteaux property, as Director of Food and Beverage to lead the resort-wide culinary team including The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, the property’s acclaimed signature restaurant, and Birdcage Bar, an open-air lounge concept with dramatic island views. Continuing Hotel Wailea’s tradition of supporting local talent in the state of Hawaii, Derrin is a fourth-generation Maui resident with an esteemed background having worked at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui and earned his Advanced Sommelier accreditation from the Court...
Clive McNish Appointed as Chewton Glen’s New General Manager
Iconic Luxury Hotels | August 3, 2022
A summer heatwave heralded the return to Chewton Glen of Clive McNish, who took up his appointment as General Manager of this luxury country house hotel and spa on Monday 18th July 2022. With over 25 years of resort, wellness, and spa management experience on three continents Clive has a genuine passion for hospitality and thrives on providing exemplary service experience to guests, his global journey started at Chewton Glen between 1995-2003, where he honed his skills as our then Spa Manager. Working for GOCO Hospitality in various roles since 2014, Clive first joined as General Manager of a large GOCO wellness resort project in Beijin...
Coni Thornburg Named General Manager of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | May 21, 2018
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 21, 2018) – Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, has announced Coni Thornburg, an accomplished hospitality expert with more than 25 years of luxury resort and hotel experience, as general manager of a world class property. In this new position, Thornburg will oversee the entire hotel operations from wellness programming and culinary concepts to the resort's Forbes Five-Star Spa and private Villas as well as leading the hotel staff to continually delight guests with its hospitality and warm charm. Guided by an entrepreneur spirit and a tactful fina...
Ocean House Management Appoints General Manager Natalie Ward and Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin for Blantyre
Blantyre | February 21, 2018
LENOX, MA (February 20, 2018) – The iconic Blantyre, one of New England's most legendary resorts and a member of Relais & Châteaux, announces the appointments of two key executives: Natalie Ward as General Manager and Jeremy Berlin as Executive Chef. General Manager Natalie Ward will oversee daily operations of the 110-acre estate and resort, slated to re-open in April following a multimillion dollar investment in the property's luxurious accommodations, spa, activities and public spaces. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Ms. Ward is a seasoned hotelier with expertise in the Ne...
Inn at Dos Brisas Welcomes Back Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig
Inn at Dos Brisas | December 8, 2017
Washington, TX (December 2017) – Inn at Dos Brisas, a nine-room Relais & Châteaux property in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, welcomes back Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig to lead the culinary charge at Texas' only Forbes Five-Star restaurant. Chef Ladwig previously served as the inn's Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef from 2011-2013, and returns to the property where he will be deeply entrenched in its organic farmland and orchards. Already engrained in the Inn at Dos Brisas' culinary capabilities from his previous time on property, Chef Ladwig will be responsible for the food and beverage operations at the sign...
Elandis Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of Two New England Properties, The Mayflower Grace and White Barn Inn
Elandis | September 23, 2016
MIAMI, FL (Sept. 23, 2016): Elandis, the Americas real estate arm of the Libra Group, has concluded a $5 million-dollar refurbishment and enhancement program of two of its flagship hospitality assets in New England: The Mayflower Grace in Washington, CT, and the White Barn Inn, Kennebunk, ME. Renovations at White Barn Inn included guest room and common area upgrades to meet the standards of the modern luxury traveler. Lavish outdoor space was also added as well as new cottage and elegant deck dining spaces. The Mayflower Inn's refurbishments included upgrades to its Grace suites, guestrooms, dining areas, and landscaping. These five sta...
Stefano Baratelli Appointed Executive Director of Eden Roc at Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic
Eden Roc at Cap Cana | November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015 (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) - Eden Roc at Cap Cana has announced the appointment of Stefano Baratelli as Executive Director. Born in Italy, educated in Switzerland, and with management experience at addresses across the Caribbean, Baratelli is responsible for all daily operations of the Relais & Chateaux resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He will also oversee the coordination of the ongoing multi-million-dollar renovation, the first phase of which is anticipated for completion by the start of December 2015. Baratelli arrived at Eden Roc at Cap Cana from another Punta Cana destination, Iberostar Grand Ho...
