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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya Promotes Martin Kipping as New General Manager
September 29, 2022
Extending its curation credentials, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya announces the promotion of its former Hotel Manager, the artistically and culturally minded Martin Kipping, to General Manager. Having joined the Hotel in 2021 – following 25 years’ experience of international luxury hospitality, including 13 years with Four Seasons – Kipping has helped steer the company’s Kuwaiti icon through its most challenging period to date. He is now poised to lead the Hotel into a new era of excellence, driven by Four Seasons vision of delivering modern luxury with heart, through meaningful guest experiences that honour cultural...
Travel Outlook Welcomes Senior Sales Executive Judy Cassidy
Travel Outlook the Premier Hotel Call Center | September 29, 2022
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (September 2022): Travel Outlook, the Premier Hotel Call Center™ and owner of Annette the Virtual Hotel Agent™ is pleased to announce that hotel industry veteran Judy Cassidy is joining Travel Outlook as Senior Sales Executive. Judy’s extensive experience with hospitality technology will be a perfect fit when presenting Travel Outlook’s hotel services to potential clients. “Judy will be an outstanding addition to our team, as she brings a deep understanding of what hospitality clients would need to be successful and how our tools can be of benefit to them”, said John Smallwood, Travel Outlook’s Preside...
Chef Carlos Alvarez Named Executive Chef at Caerula Mar Club in The Bahamas
September 29, 2022
South Andros, Bahamas – September 2022 – Carlos Alvarez has been named Executive Chef at Caerula Mar Club, a boutique luxury resort located on the quaint Bahamian island of South Andros that’s owned by HGTV celebrity power couple, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler. Driven by a deep love of cooking with more than 30 years of experience in kitchens around the globe, Alvarez brings an unparalleled passion to Caerula Mar’s culinary team. In 1993, he immigrated from his home country of Nicaragua to Canada, where he worked his way up the ranks from his first job as a dishwasher and eventually becoming a sous chef at the age of 27. Being raised by...
Silverado Resort and Spa Names Patrick Prager New Resort Executive Chef
Silverado Resort and Spa | September 29, 2022
NAPA, Calif. – Silverado Resort and Spa, a luxury resort in the heart of classic Napa Valley wine country, has announced culinary professional Patrick Prager will hold the new position of executive chef. Prior to joining the Silverado Resort family, Prager served as executive chef for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for the last five years based in Sacramento, California. According to Todd Shallan, vice president and managing director of Silverado Resort and Spa, Prager will oversee daily operations of the resort’s dining program including in-room dining, signature American fare served at The Grill, offerings at the Mansion Bar, Silve...
Hotel Effie Appoints Matthew Krueger to Executive Chef
Highgate | September 29, 2022
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced the appointment of Matthew Krueger to executive chef of Hotel Effie. Chef Krueger assumes the position immediately, helming the kitchen at the hotel’s signature restaurant Ovide, the only Florida restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson. Acheson, who was awarded Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef and known for television appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef, is responsible for curating the hotel’s culinary concepts based on southern cuisine and coastal flavors. Acheson conceptualized the menus for all of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, includ...
The Elms Hotel and Spa Appoints Jessica Higginbotham as General Manager
Elms Hotel & Spa | September 28, 2022
Excelsior Springs, MO (September 28, 2022) – The Elms Hotel and Spa, a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Higginbotham as general manager. In her new role, Higginbotham now oversees all aspects of the newly renovated hotel and its daily operations, including 153 guest rooms and suites, the 28,000-square-foot Spa at The Elms, three dining outlets and 11,000 square feet of meeting and event space. She also works closely with the entire team at The Elms Hotel & Spa to ensure staff development and fulfillment. "We are delighted to have Jessica as our new general manager given her i...
Chett Abramson Joins Oliver Hospitality as Chief Operating Officer
Oliver Hospitality | September 27, 2022
Nashville, TN. (September 27, 2022) – Chief Operating Officer Chett Abramson holds three decades of industry senior leadership experience as he joins Oliver Hospitality, the Nashville hotel and restaurant management company known for creatively reworking old historic properties into new thoughtful and engaging spaces. Abramsons’ background in food & beverage operations as well as hotel operations provides him with a unique understanding on how to navigate Oliver Hospitality's boutique luxury portfolio to greater financial and operational success. “We are excited to welcome Chett to our team. His passion, experience and vision is ...
Pacific Hospitality Group Names Kendahl Rasnick as Director of Sales at AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas
Pacific Hospitality Group | September 26, 2022
DALLAS, Texas [September 26, 2022] - Pacific Hospitality Group has hired Kendahl Rasnick as the Director of Sales for the AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria. In this position, Rasnick is responsible for driving revenue to the hotel properties and achieving effective revenue management strategies to ensure the hotels’ profitability through sales and marketing strategies. Rasnick has over 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specifically in sales, marketing, operations and customer relationships. “I’m thrilled to join both hotel properties as the new Dire...
Stonebridge Cos. Welcomes Hospitality Veteran Tom Brinkman as New President and Chief Operating Officer
Stonebridge Cos. | September 26, 2022
DENVER — Stonebridge Cos., a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, announced that renowned hospitality industry leader Tom Brinkman has joined the team as president and chief operating officer. Brinkman’s addition strengthens Stonebridge’s commitment to expand its diverse hotel portfolio. In his new role, Brinkman will drive operational performance and assist in the execution of the company’s calculated growth strategy. He will be responsible for the hotel operations, business development, finance/accounting, sales and marketing, human resources, risk management, information technology and...
HP Hotels Names Stephanie Atkisson Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue
HP Hotels Management, Inc. | September 26, 2022
Stephanie has spent the greater part of her hospitality career with the HP Hotels organization with over 14 years with the company. After leaving HP in 2019, Stephanie moved into a meeting planner and hospitality consultant position. Now back home with HP Hotels taking on a new role of Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue. As Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Stephanie is responsible for developing and managing the company’s direct sales and marketing efforts, overseeing the corporate and field sales and revenue teams, and providing support, direction and oversight as they work to maximize revenue and market share pe...
The Woodstock Inn & Resort Welcomes Matthew McClure as New Executive Chef
Woodstock Inn & Resort | September 26, 2022
Woodstock, VT (September 26, 2022) - The Woodstock Inn & Resort announces the appointment of Matthew McClure as the new Executive Chef, effective September 1, 2022. McClure is an award-winning chef who brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to his new position. As the Executive Chef, McClure will oversee all culinary operations within the Resort, including the five restaurants, the Red Rooster, Richardson’s Tavern, Fairway Grill, Perley’s Pourhouse, and the Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens, as well as in-room dining, employee cafeteria, corporate, social and wedding events. While providing oversight to both front- and bac...
The Charleston Place Appoints Master Chef Olivier Gaupin to Director of Culinary
The Charleston Place | September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 (Charleston, SC) - The Charleston Place, a newly independent landmark hotel in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, is pleased to welcome Master Chef Olivier Gaupin to its team as Director of Culinary, effective immediately. Master Chef Gaupin, one of only two chefs in South Carolina to carry this distinguished title, followed his family’s heritage of fine chefs to pursue a career in the culinary field and has been sharing his talents for more than 25 years. A native of Orleans, France, and a graduate of France’s CFA Charles Peguy School, Chef Gaupin’s international career highlights include serving as C...
Diarmuid Dwyer Appointed Area Managing Director of Hilton’s New York City Managed Portfolio
Hilton | September 23, 2022
NEW YORK (September 23, 2022) – Hilton has announced the appointment of Diarmuid Dwyer to area managing director, overseeing Hilton’s managed portfolio in New York City. In his new role, Dwyer oversees the hotels’ general managers, area operations and commercial capabilities for New York City Hilton-managed hotels across its full service, lifestyle and luxury brands, including New York Hilton Midtown, Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, Conrad New York Midtown, and Conrad New York Downtown, as well as upcoming openings, including Hilton Times Square, Tempo by Hilto...
New York Hilton Midtown Names Mark Sanders as General Manager
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 23, 2022
NEW YORK (September 23, 2022) – Hilton has announced the appointment of Mark Sanders as the general manager of the iconic 1,878-room New York Hilton Midtown, which is owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton. In his new role, Sanders is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city’s hotel with the largest hotel meeting space footprint, including the largest ballroom in the destination. Sanders joins New York Hilton Midtown from Highgate Hotels & Resorts where he served as managing director and led hotel operations for The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Hotel, an IHG hotel. “New York Hil...
DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort Appoints Christoph Weidemann as General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort | September 22, 2022
PHUKET, Thailand – September 22, 2022 — DoubleTree By Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Weidemann as the General Manager from August 2022. Christoph has over 20 years of working experience in hospitality with specialization in operations previously holding the title of General Manager of the preopening DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort. During his tenure with Hilton, Christoph has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Myanmar and recently Malaysia. Commenting on his new appointment, Christoph said: “I am super excited to return to the beautiful Island of Phuket after 15 years. Doubletre...
AHC Hospitality Appoints Adam Tanner as Assistant Vice President of Food and Beverage
AHC Hospitality | September 22, 2022
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – September 22, 2022 – AHC Hospitality announces the appointment of Adam Tanner to assistant vice president of food and beverage, where he will oversee the restaurant and catering programs of AHC Hospitality’s hotels, including the historic Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids, in downtown Grand Rapids’ Hotel District. “After working internationally throughout my career, I’m thrilled to return home to Grand Rapids to bring a worldly perspective to AHC Hospitality’s food and beverage program and elevate Grand Rapids’ dining scene even further,” said Tanner. ...
Patricia Manzanares Promoted to General Manager of Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown
Hampton by Hilton | September 22, 2022
TUCSON, Ariz. – September 22, 2022– Hampton by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and operated by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC, today announced Patricia Manzanares has been promoted to general manager. The six-story, 199-room/suite hotel is located at 141 South Stone Ave. As general manager, Manzanares will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration and overseeing sales and marketing efforts. “Manzanares brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry as well as a commitment to excellent guest service,...
Sheraton Dallas Introduces Pierre Daval as Executive Chef
The Sheraton Dallas Hotel | September 21, 2022
DALLAS - September 21, 2022 - Sheraton Dallas is thrilled to welcome Pierre Daval as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Daval has more than 25 years of culinary experience, including 20 years with Marriott International. Born and raised in Northeastern France, Daval instilled a love for cooking from a very young age when he started working at his family’s butcher shop in the summer at the age of 14. During his youth, he held various positions at hotels and resorts across the world, including France, Italy, Switzerland, and Mexico. In his new position as the Executive Chef for Sheraton Dallas, Daval will lead all aspects of hotel foo...
The Peninsula Beijing Appoints Cameron Cundle as General Manager
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) | September 21, 2022
Beijing, China (21 September 2022) – The Peninsula Beijing is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Cundle as the hotel’s new General Manager. Mr. Cundle Joins the hotel from The Peninsula Bangkok, where he has been Hotel Manager since October 2018. Born in Australia, Mr. Cundle received a Masters in International Business form Macquarie University in Sydney, in conjunction with the Cesar Ritz Hotel School where he earned a Bachelor of Business Hotel & Tourism Management and Diploma of Hospitality. Upon graduation, Mr. Cundle embarked on his hospitality management career at Sheraton on the Park in Sydney. In 2011, he joined...
Watermark Beach Resort Welcomes David McBean as New General Manager
Watermark Beach Resort | September 21, 2022
OSOYOOS, B.C. (September 21, 2022) – Watermark Beach Resort is thrilled to welcome David McBean as general manager, effective immediately. McBean is the perfect fit to lead the Watermark Beach Resort team, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He holds an International Sommelier Guild (ISG) – Level One accreditation, and throughout his career has transitioned seamlessly between global brands and independent properties. “I’m thrilled to join the incredible team at Watermark Beach Resort,” said McBean. “I know Watermark has all the ingredients to becoming a world-class resort and destination. As ...
Omni Mount Washington Resort Appoints Daniel DeFusco as New Executive Chef
Omni Mount Washington Resort | September 21, 2022
BRETTON WOODS, NH (September 21, 2022) – Today, Omni Mount Washington Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel DeFusco to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Daniel will oversee the resort’s award-winning dining establishments and further cement the property’s status as a culinary destination in New England. He will also oversee new menu developments at select dining establishments at the resort including Rosebrook Bar, Observatory Bar, Main Dining Room, Sun Dining Room, Stickney’s Restaurant, Rosebrook Lodge at Bretton Woods, Bretton Arms Dining Room & Wine Bar and more. With over 20 years of experience, C...
JW Marriott Nashville Promotes John Ford to Executive Chef
JW Marriott Nashville | September 20, 2022
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (September 20, 2022) - JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville’s first true luxury hotel brand, has announced Chef John Ford’s promotion to executive chef of the hotel’s culinary operation from his previous role as executive sous chef. Ford joined the JW Marriott Nashville team in April 2018 as its executive sous chef and has been proudly supporting the property and serving its guests in this role since then. In 2008, Ford received a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management following his 2006 Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida. Following his degree, Ford serv...
Auberge Resorts Collection Names Jose Adames as General Manager of Susurros del Corazón
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection | September 20, 2022
PUNTA DE MITA, MEXICO (September 20, 2022) - Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, private oceanfront escape set on the most spectacular beach in Punta de Mita, has appointed Jose Adames as general manager. Adames joins Auberge with over 33 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, including many years working in Mexico City and Punta Mita. In this role, Adames will oversee all operations for the property, which will introduce a new level of luxury to the Punta de Mita peninsula when it debuts this November. “We are thrilled to have Jose at the helm of Susurros del Corazón,” said Roger Ponce, regional ...
Suncadia Resort Appoints Sharon Gabriel as New Director of Sales
Suncadia Resort | September 20, 2022
CLE ELUM, WASH. (September 20, 2022) – Suncadia Resort, situated on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains in the charming town of Cle Elum, Wash., welcomes Sharon Gabriel, director of sales and Michele Oliveri, national sales manager, to the 6,400-acre all-seasons resort. “I’m thrilled to take on this new position at the esteemed Suncadia Resort and showcase my expertise and leadership experience to spearhead the sales department and continue driving revenue,” said Gabriel. A natural leader with over 20 years of group sales experience working with leading national hotel brands throughout California, Gabriel most recently work...
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