Cendyn Announces New Leadership Team
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Phil Banfield Joins INTELITY as Vice President of Product Partnerships
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Appointments
OTO Development Taps Company, Industry Veteran Ted Fleurimond as General Manager of Hyatt Place National Harbor
Hyatt Place National Harbor | June 2, 2020
OXON HILL, MD – Hotelier OTO Development has announced the selection of Ted Fleurimond as the general manager of the company’s Hyatt Place National Harbor hotel, which is expected to open later this year. “The Hyatt Place National Harbor is an exciting project for us, and we are equally excited to have an experienced and talented general manager to see us through opening and beyond,” said Corry Oakes, president and CEO of OTO Development. “Ted has been a terrific team member who has delivered outstanding results for a long time and we’re happy to have him moving to the new property.” Fleurimond has more than 20 years’ ex...
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Appoints Tim Herman as New General Manager
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | June 2, 2020
NAPLES, Fla. (June 2, 2020) - LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, a Noble House Resort, located in Naples along Florida’s pristine Gulf Coast on a stunning, private, six-acre white sand beach proudly announces the appointment of Tim Herman as General Manager. In his new role, Tim will be responsible for managing the hotel’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 189-room property and private club, including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, while maximizing company revenue. “Tim is a highly dedicated professional and we are thrilled to have him join the Noble House Hotels & Resorts fam...
Paramount Hospitality Management Appoints Rod O’Connor as General Manager of The Grove Resort & Water Park
Paramount Hospitality Management | June 2, 2020
ORLANDO, FLA (June 2, 2020) – Paramount Hospitality Management’s (PHM), The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando announces the appointment of hospitality veteran, Rod O’Connor, as General Manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Rod oversees all day-to-day operations of the 878 all-suite property, including management of the executive team. A passionate and devoted hotelier, Rod has worked with various hotels over the course of his career including Avanti International Resort and Floridays Resort in Orlando; and the Breaker’s Palm Beach Luxury Resort, an acclaimed resort in South Florida. He’s als...
Austin Watkins Appointed Managing Director Marketing & Hospitality Sales at Timbers Resorts
Timbers Resorts | June 1, 2020
Winter Park, Fla. – Timbers Resorts, a leading developer and operator of boutique resorts, private residence clubs and fractional vacation homes in the world’s most sought after destinations, today announces the appointment of Austin Watkins as managing director – marketing and hospitality sales. In this role, Watkins will be responsible for developing, driving and overseeing the marketing direction for the company, as well as overseeing sales for the company’s resort and residential rental offerings. With over 27 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector and an extensive background in global sales and marketing, Watkins ...
Florence’s Il Salviatino Appoints Juan Miquel as New General Manager
Il Salviatino | May 28, 2020
Fiesole, Italy - May 2020: Fiesole’s iconic Il Salviatino welcomes General Manager Juan Miquel to lead the 42-room villa hotel as it enters a bright new era in hospitality that celebrates wellness, sustainability, and classic Italian tradition. Juan joins Il Salviatino as the property embarks on a series of fascinating enhancements to its outdoor spaces, including a new spa and pool house within the property’s 12.5 acres of lush private park – a perfectly primed sanctuary nestled in nature. The new additions are due to be completed in time for the villa’s highly anticipated reopening in the spring of 2021, further expanding on I...
Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints Joanna Gunn as Chief Brand Officer
Rosewood Hotel Group | May 28, 2020
With the appointment of Joanna Gunn as chief brand officer, Rosewood Hotel Group has added strong leadership to the company’s brand, marketing and communications team to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Gunn will oversee marketing direction for ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, deluxe New World Hotels & Resorts and business lifestyle KHOS hotels. Previously, Joanna was chief brand officer for Lane Crawford, a luxury multi-brand retailer, and brings more than 23 years’ luxury experience to her new position. She played a key role in building the Lane Crawford ...
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager
Vakkaru Maldives | May 26, 2020
Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager; With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort. Iain is no stranger to the Maldives after managing the world acclaimed Gili Lankanfushi and more recently Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi. He has successfully managed several luxury resorts around the world, working closely with owner and operators achieving the desired results. He has in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, revenue management, strategy planning, positioning, qu...
New Meliá Koh Samui Welcomes Phatsalawadee Pimpila as Director of Sales and Marketing
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | May 20, 2020
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 20, 2020) – A talented hospitality professional with two decades of diverse experience in sales and marketing and a passion for building strong business relationships has been named five-star Meliá Koh Samui’s director of sales and marketing. Thai national Phatsalawadee Pimpila’s appointment to the new 159-room and 41-suite luxury resort on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand, comes after she previously worked as director of sales for Kanda Residences, another five-star hotel situated on Koh Samui island. Ms Pimpila has also worked as the managing and sales director for O-Pa Tele...
President and Director Hans Jenni Set to Retire From GHM
GHM | May 19, 2020
SINGAPORE (May 19, 2020) — After nearly 30 years at the helm of a pioneering hotel management group, Hans R. Jenni is retiring today as president and director of GHM. The group’s current CEO, Tommy Lai, will assume responsibility for GHM’s day-to-day operations and management. Since 1992, when Jenni co-founded GHM with Amanresorts group founder Adrian Zecha, his vision has led the management group down a succession of roads less travelled to little-known destinations. Names now synonymous with understated elegance and luxury accommodation – The Datai in Langkawi, The Legian in Bali, The Nam Hai in Hoi An, and the very successfu...
Marcel Holman Appointed Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations – China
The Langham, Hong Kong | May 18, 2020
Hong Kong, 18 May 2020 – Veteran luxury Marcel Holman N.A. has been appointed Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations - China for The Langham Hotels and Resorts where he will be driving the strategy, operations and processes for all China hotels under the luxury brand. A Dutch national with over 25 years’ experience across pre-openings, hotel renovations, operations and food and beverage, Holman’s most recent role was as Vice President, China for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts and general manager of The Sukhothai Shanghai to which he applied his profound understanding of the luxury hosp...
The National Conference Center Names Kevin Croke Vice President, Sales & Marketing
the National Conference Center | May 13, 2020
Leesburg, VA (May, 13 2020) – The National Conference Center, the nation’s premiere learning and conference center located in Leesburg, VA has named Kevin Croke as Vice President Sales & Marketing. Geoff Lawson, VP & General Manager of The National made the announcement. “The National is committed to providing the best in class learning environment dedicated to serving and supporting those organizations investing in learning and development,” said Lawson. “Kevin has a proven track record of results in sales leadership and operational excellence. We are confident that his experience and invaluable knowledge will be a great...
New Alma Resort Welcomes Ingo Stöneberg as Executive Chef
Alma | May 12, 2020
CAM RANH, Vietnam (May 12, 2020) – A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion for teaching and mentoring others has been named Alma Resort’s executive chef. German national Ingo Stöneberg has joined the 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort overlooking Long Beach, on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, to oversee its rich culinary landscape comprising 14 dining venues. Five restaurants including Italian, modern Asian and traditional Vietnamese dining establishments, three bars and a food court with an array of local and international cuisine are among venu...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City Appoints Elliot McKenzie as Food & Beverage Manager
Radisson Hotel Group | May 11, 2020
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City has appointed Elliot McKenzie as its new Food & Beverage Manager. Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu one year ago (as Front of House Manager), McKenzie spent two years at InterContinental London – The O2 having previously spent five years at the Celtic Manor Resort in a variety of roles from Chef de Rang to Assistant Reception Manager. In his new role McKenzie will be responsible for a team of 90 including and will oversee the hotels F&B outlets (Certo, Icon Bar & Lounge, Rooftop Tamanya Terrace & Chef’s House) M&E operations and outdoor catering as well as drive new proj...
Marriott International’s Group President for the Americas, Dave Grissen, to Retire
Marriott International, Inc. | May 11, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that long-time senior executive Dave Grissen has decided to step down from his position as Group President, the Americas, towards the end of 2020 and retire from Marriott in the first quarter of 2021, after 36 years with the company. Mr. Grissen, who has been leading the company’s Americas business for the past eleven years, oversees all of the Americas’ lodging business comprising more than 5,640 properties and a work force of 160,000 people. “It’s hard for me to picture a Marriott without Dave Grissen, someone who has been such an integral part of this company for so long...
OTO Development Names Leadership Team for New Residence Inn Long Island Garden City
Residence Inn Long Island Garden City | May 5, 2020
GARDEN CITY, NY (May 5, 2020) – Hotel development and management company OTO Development announces the leadership team for its new Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Garden City. Allison Mitchell is the new general manager and Samira Clarke the director of sales. “We always strive to build strong teams at our hotels, and I am confident with their experience and market knowledge, Allison and Samira will be tremendous leaders in Garden City,” said Corry Oakes, president and CEO of OTO Development. The Spartanburg, SC-based hotelier is partnering with Roosevelt Field owner Simon Properties on the development of the hotel, adding 1...
Oetker Collection Appoints Dr. Timo Gruenert as New Chief Executive Officer
Oetker Collection | May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 -- Oetker Collection introduces its new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Timo Gruenert. Dr. Gruenert will take over leadership of the company on May 1st, 2020, succeeding Mr. Frank Marrenbach. Dr. Gruenert began his career with the Oetker Group as Assistant to the Managing Partner in 2005 after receiving his PhD from University of Giessen with a thesis on Mergers & Acquisitions in corporate crisis. In 2009, Dr. Gruenert co-led the founding of Oetker Collection and has served as Co-Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer ever since. Over the past eleven years, Dr. Gruenert has overseen the steady growth of Oetker Collecti...
OYO Hotels & Homes Appoints Troy Alstead as Independent Member of the Board
OYO Hotels and Homes | May 1, 2020
New York/San Francisco, May 01, 2020: OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Troy Alstead as an independent member of the company’s board of directors. He will join the board that has Industry experts like Gerardo Issac (Gerry) Lopez, Operating Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, Betsy Atkins, CEO & Founder of Baja Corporation, Munish Varma, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Bejul Somaia, Managing Director, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Mohit Bhatnagar, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital and Aditya Ghosh making it a powerful, diverse, and truly global combination. As an independent member of the Board, Troy will play a ...
David Chestler Joins PROVision Partners
PROVision Partners International | April 30, 2020
‘The Revenue Catalyst’ brings strategic expertise and real-world experience bolstering the firm’s hospitality technology advisory and distribution services capabilities New Smyrna Beach, Florida, April 30, 2020 — PROVision Partners International is pleased to announce David Chestler as Senior Managing Director – Distribution and Technology. Nicknamed “The Revenue Catalyst,” the 30-year industry veteran is well-known for being a deeply engaged leader of sales strategy, sales operations, and people management process. Chestler joins the PROVision Partners executive leadership team of Co-Founder and CEO Greg Pesik, Co-Founder an...
Menin Hospitality Appoints Steven Hiblum as General Manager of Shelborne South Beach
Shelborne South Beach | April 27, 2020
MIAMI BEACH (April 27, 2020) – Menin Hospitality, a leading collection of upscale lodging, lifestyle restaurants and nightlife venues, announced today that Steven Hiblum has been appointed as general manager of Shelborne South Beach. Miami’s famed 1940s Art Deco gem pioneers the city’s hotel scene, offering unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean in a tropical, relaxed setting. “Menin Hospitality is committed to maintaining the utmost standards across our eclectic portfolio of properties,” said Jared Galbut, managing principal at Menin Hospitality. “Steven has a proven track record of results and operational excellence. We are c...
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Announces Departure of Chief Investment Officer
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | April 22, 2020
ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2020 - Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) ("Xenia" or the "Company") today announced that, due to the severe downturn in lodging demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has further streamlined its operations and reduced its ongoing corporate expenses by eliminating the role of Chief Investment Officer. As a result, Philip A. Wade, who served as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, has left the Company. With this change, the Company's corporate office headcount has been reduced by over 20% since the Company's operations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pan...
Avison Young Hired Adam Lallani
Avison Young | April 21, 2020
ATLANTA – April 21, 2020 – Avison Young has hired Adam Lallani to lead the hospitality practice group in Houston. Adam will focus on the valuation, disposition, financing and acquisition of single assets and portfolios across the United States. Adam started his career with Avison Young in June 2017 as an Analyst for Avison Young’s Hospitality Group in Atlanta, Georgia. As an Analyst, Adam was primarily responsible for composing Offering Memoranda and Broker’s Opinions of Value for the hospitality team. Adam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Trinity University in S...
Provenance Hotels Chairman & CEO Katherine Durant Will Assume Role of President Upon Departure of Bashar Wali
Provenance Hotels | April 17, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore.-Provenance Hotels today announced that President Bashar Wali has decided to depart from his position with the Company, effective May 29, 2020. Upon his departure, current Chairman & CEO, Katherine Durant, will assume the role of President, and Founder Gordon Sondland will assume the role of Chairman. Wali will remain involved with Provenance as a Senior Advisor to the Company and in his capacity as a shareholder. “Bashar has been a valued member of our team for nearly 15 years, and we thank him for the dedication and ingenuity he has brought to Provenance during his tenure,” said Sondland. “While we are sad to see ...
Foxwoods CEO John James Resigns Amid Shutdown, Effective Immediately
April 16, 2020
Mashantucket — John James, president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino, has resigned after eight months, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council confirmed Tuesday. "John has left his position to spend more time with his family," the council said in a statement issued through Foxwoods' Boston-based public relations firm, Shift Communications. Foxwoods informed employees of James' resignation in an earlier communication. He "has left his position to spend more time with his family and focus on his overall health and wellness in a time that it is critically important for all of us to do," the message said. Jason Guyot...
Blue Diamond Resorts Names Jürgen Stütz as Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Distribution
Blue Diamond Resorts | April 15, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – April 15, 2020 – Blue Diamond Resorts, the Caribbean’s fastest-growing resort management group, welcomes Jürgen Stütz as Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Distribution. With more than 29 years of focus in the luxury hospitality industry, combined with a robust sales and marketing background, Stütz is positioned to generate maximum revenue for Blue Diamond Resorts by growing digital sales, implementing distribution from Latin America and streamlining all sales, revenue and marketing efforts across Blue Diamond’s vast portfolio. “Jürgen’s consistent and effective leadership demonstrates his abi...
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