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Abe Liao Tapped as Managing Director of The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC
Watergate Hotel | October 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. (October 28, 2024) – Abe Liao, an esteemed leader in the luxury and lifestyle hospitality industry, has been appointed Managing Director at the famed Watergate Hotel. With an impressive track record in overseeing premier properties and guiding operations to new heights, Liao brings a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to this iconic property. Previously, Liao served as Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he oversaw up to 20 hotels across the continental United States, with a specialization in Independent and Soft-Branded Hotels. This diverse portfolio spanned luxury and lifestyle produc...
The Watergate Hotel Appoints Cristiano Buono as Managing Director of Iconic Washington, DC Property
The Watergate Hotel | January 20, 2023
Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2023) – Rakel and Jacques Cohen, owners of The Watergate Hotel, are pleased to announce the appointment of Cristiano Buono, to the position of Managing Director. Buono brings extensive professional experience from across the globe, having resided in countries such as Germany, France, Italy and Spain and brings decades of cultural knowledge to the hotel. Buono has held various leadership positions in both hotels & resorts and hotel management and residential. His most recent experience includes Proper Hospitality, LLC, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, The New York EDITION, The Waikiki EDITION, T...
The Watergate Hotel Appoints Manuel Martinez as Managing Director
The Watergate Hotel | February 21, 2022
Washington, D.C. – February 21, 2022 – Rakel and Jacques Cohen, owners of The Watergate Hotel, are pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Martinez, to the position of Managing Director. An experienced leader within luxury hospitality, Martinez brings over 20 years of experience to the hotel. Martinez began his career at The Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain before making the move to the states. Here, he has held leadership positions at some of the most prestigious hotels in the world including The Essex House and Ritz-Carlton Central Park South hotels in New York City. His extensive experience includes roles as Hotel Manager at Th...
The Watergate Hotel Appoints Jon Chocklett as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development
The Watergate Hotel | July 28, 2020
Washington, D.C. (July 28, 2020) – Rakel and Jacques Cohen, owners of The Watergate Hotel, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Chocklett, to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Chocklett will be responsible for oversight of the sales and business development for the hotel and future projects, as well as maintenance of all client relations. This role will be vital in the overall success of the hotel as the management team gets ready to once again welcome guests back following closure due to concerns about Covid-19. Chocklett re-joins The Watergate where he had previously held the titl...
Beekeeper Improving Guest Service and Guest Satisfaction Scores at the Watergate Hotel
Beekeeper | July 10, 2018
Newest luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. is sharing is connecting more than 280 of the hotel's frontline workers; Response time to 'all-hands-on-deck' asks and safety alerts is up with Beekeeper SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 10, 2018 - In addition to completing an extensive $200 million renovation, the iconic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., is making a big investment in its employees by adding the Beekeeper digital workforce communication platform. With 280+ workers responsible for delivering the ultimate guest experience, the hotel needed game-changing technology to ensure that service standards were at peak performance and employee mor...
Euro Capital Properties Appoints Ernie Arias as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development at The Watergate Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Euro Capital Properties | December 13, 2017
Washington D.C. (December 13, 2017) – International New York-based real estate developer, Euro Capital Properties is pleased to announce the hiring of Ernie A. Arias as their Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In this role, Arias will be responsible for the hotel's sales strategy and business development, as well as managing and expanding the sales force at The Watergate Hotel and Euro Capital Properties' New York sales team. "Arias' past professional experiences at luxury hotel properties makes him an ideal fit for The Watergate Hotel," said Jeff David, Managing Director, The Watergate Hotel. "We look forwar...
Euro Capital Properties Appoints Jeff David as Managing Director of The Watergate Hotel
The Watergate Hotel | February 28, 2017
Washington D.C. (February 28, 2017) — International real estate developer, Euro Capital Properties, appoints Jeff David as Managing Director of The Watergate Hotel, which reopened in June 2016 following a $200 million renovation. As a seasoned hospitality professional whose five-star pedigree spans twenty-four years, Jeff brings an extensive background in luxury hospitality management to his new position where he is responsible for continuing the success of the luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. "We are pleased to have Jeff join our team as our Managing Director role - with his expertise in the hospitality industry, he will surely b...
The Watergate Hotel Appoints Stephanie Rest as Spa & Wellness Director for Argentta
The Watergate Hotel | January 5, 2017
Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2017) – The iconic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. has named Stephanie Rest as the Spa & Wellness Director at the property's new Argentta spa and wellness center. Renowned in the spa industry, Rest brings a wealth of hospitality, travel, and spa experience to the hotel, which reopened following a $200 million renovation in June 2016. As the Spa & Wellness Director of Argentta – a $3.5 million luxury spa, pool and wellness center that opened in September 2016 – Rest is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the spa, as well as conceptualizing new programming ...
