Cendyn Announces New Leadership Team
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Appointments
Vibeke Sansone Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa | September 22, 2020
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Vibeke Sansone as Director of Sales & Marketing. In her role at the newly opened luxury hotel, Sansone will develop strategies to establish JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa as a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business as well as a trailblazer in local business, namely the food and beverage outlets and leisure business. A longtime sales professional, Sansone brings more than 30 years of hospitality industry expertise to JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek. After earning her bachelor’s degree...
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites Appoints Kevin Dubel as Executive Chef
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites | September 17, 2020
Virginia Beach, VA (September 17, 2020) – Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites, opening in November 2020, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Dubel as Executive Chef and Director of Outlets. In his new role, Chef Dubel will oversee all food and beverage venues at the new hotel, including the soon-to-open all day restaurant Tin Cup Kitchen + Oyster Bar, the 56-seat alfresco lounge, Tin Cup Conservatory, and the Grab ‘N Go called Café 2800. Chef Dubel will also develop and manage in-room dining services, lead menu development, oversee sustainable kitchen practices, supervise culinary presentations and protocols, and ...
Adero Scottsdale Appoints Bryan Dillon as New Director of Chef & B
CIELO Scottsdale | September 16, 2020
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (September 16, 2020) – The 177-room ADERO Scottsdale luxury resort, set to debut on Oct. 15 as the region’s only resort in a certified Dark Sky Community, has announced the appointment of Bryan Dillon, MCFE, CHM as its Director of Chef & B. Leading culinary operations across the resort, including the signature restaurant CIELO, Dillon will oversee menu development, in-room dining, and catering for special events and meetings. CIELO, meaning ‘sky,’ will offer an elevated dining experience and one of the best views in Arizona with ample outdoor seating overlooking the Sonoran Desert, a curated selection of tequi...
Radisson Hotel Group Appoints Americas Development Team
Radisson Hotel Group | September 16, 2020
Minneapolis MN - September 16, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Bill Hall and Jason Yarbrough as senior vice presidents of development for the Americas. Hall will lead a team of franchise sales and development directors covering the western U.S., and Yarbrough will lead a team of franchise sales and development directors covering the eastern U.S. Hall has spent more than 30 years in a variety of leadership roles in the franchising business. He most recently served as senior vice president of franchise operations at Red Roof, where he played a key role in improving operating performance to increase hotel and roo...
Loews Hotels & Co Names Alex Tisch President
Loews Hotels & Co | September 16, 2020
NEW YORK (September 16, 2020) – Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), announced today that Alex Tisch will assume the role of President. In his new role, Tisch will work closely with Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loews Hotels & Co along with the executive leadership team in developing and executing the company’s strategy, prudently managing capital and resource allocation, and overseeing general operational effectiveness. Additionally, Tisch will continue to lead the Commercial, Acquisitions & Development, and the Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resor...
Alexandre Frenkel Appointed General Manager of Santiburi Koh Samui
Santiburi Koh Samui | September 16, 2020
Koh Samui, THAILAND – Santiburi Koh Samui, the high-end, experience-driven beachfront retreat on Samui’s north shore, has appointed Mr. Alexandre Frenkel as its new General Manager, effective 1stAugust 2020. A highly-skilled Swiss hotelier with almost three decades of experience, Alexandre has worked with leading hotels and resorts in five countries. He also has a deep knowledge of the Thai hotel sector, having spent the last 16 years living and working in the Kingdom. It was destiny that Alexandre would become a hospitality expert; he was born and raised in his family’s 24-room hotel in the countryside near Geneva, in his native ...
Duke Hospitality Appoints Carlos Cerda as General Manager of Hotel Melby Opening Q1 2021
Duke Hospitality | September 15, 2020
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, 15 September 2020 — Duke Hospitality, a hotel management and development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced Carlos Cerda has been seated as the opening General Manager of Hotel Melby, a stylish, 180-key Hilton branded, Tapestry Collection hotel in Downtown Melbourne within walking distance of shopping, dining, and nightlife. Holding a degree in Hotel Management, Carlos Cerda brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to Hotel Melby with previous Hilton, Marriott, and IHG brand experience and eight years in the Melbourne market. In 2015 Carlos was nominated for the CEO Light and Warmth Award with Hilton W...
Technology Finance Veteran Aman Kothari Joins Sojern as Chief Financial Officer
Sojern | September 14, 2020
Kothari Lends Decades of Financial Leadership to Sojern’s Future Prospects SAN FRANCISCO — September 14, 2020 — Sojern, a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for travel, today announced that technology finance veteran Aman Kothari has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Kothari will oversee all aspects of finance, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, and treasury. Bringing nearly three decades of finance experience to the role, he will be tasked with helping the company execute on its mission to become the number one direct demand generator for hotels, attraction...
Donohoe Hospitality Services Welcomes Dana English as Chief Financial Officer
Donohoe Hospitality Services | September 14, 2020
BETHESDA, MD – September 14, 2020 – Thomas Penny, III, President of Donohoe Hospitality Services, a division of Donohoe, today announced the appointment of Dana English as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. English joins Donohoe Hospitality from Real Hospitality Group (RHG) where she was CFO and led a team of 25 accounting professionals and was responsible for 110 branded and independent hotels. “Dana is an accomplished leader, and we welcome her experience and passion for excellence,” said Mr. Penny. “As we lead Donohoe Hospitality through one of the most challenging times in history, Dana will help strengthen our ...
Marin Management Appoints Pat Mitchell as President
Marin Management, Inc. | September 14, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (Sept. 14, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced the appointment of Pat Mitchell as its president, following the retirement of founder John Manderfeld on Aug. 31. Mitchell most recently served as the company’s executive vice president as part of a year-long initiative to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership. Mitchell joined Marin Management, Inc. more than 15 years ago as regional manager and has risen steadily through the ranks to serve as director of revenue, group vice president and senior vice president. She has over 30 years of experience in the hospita...
Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley Appoints Stacie Harper as General Manager and Madisen Kellogg as Sales Manager
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 11, 2020
COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 11, 2020 -- The Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley has filled their upper management positions with seasoned market leaders. Stacie Harper and Madisen Kellogg are the opening General Manager and Sales Manager respectively, creating a formidable team with vast connections throughout the Spokane Valley market. The 92-room Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley will be the first hotel managed by Commonwealth Hotels in the Pacific Northwest. "We are excited to add the Tru Spokane Valley to the Commonwealth family of hotels," Brian Fry, President, said. "Their combined knowledge of the area and proven history of delivering su...
Camelback Resort Appoints Francis Xavier Lake III as Vice President of Food & Beverage
Camelback Resort | September 10, 2020
TANNERSVILLE, Penn. – With over 20 years of corporate operations managerial experience in the hospitality industry, Francis Xavier Lake III has been appointed the vice president of food and beverage at Camelback Resort, a KSL Resort nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Penn. Lake will helm the culinary operations team – revamping the array of Camelback Resort dining venues including thematic positioning, menu development, procurement and staff needs. His experience in restaurant operations includes, most recently, serving as senior director of restaurants and bars for Diplomat Beach Resort – Curio Collection, based in Hollywood, Florida,...
Dreamscape Names Amy Riley Director of Group Sales at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino | September 10, 2020
LAS VEGAS – Dreamscape Companies, owner of the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, has named hospitality industry veteran Amy Riley as the resort’s Director of Group Sales. Dreamscape purchased the Rio in 2019 and will take over management in 2022, following a two-year leaseback agreement with former owner Caesars Entertainment. Riley joins Dreamscape from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), where she was the Senior Director of Business Development. “We feel extremely fortunate to have someone with Amy’s experience and industry relationships join our team at The Rio,” said Eric Birnbaum, Founder of Dreamsca...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jean-Charles Denis as Chief Operating Officer
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | September 9, 2020
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division, has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Jean-Charles Denis to the role of Chief Operating Officer. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Charles joins Interstate from IHG, where he held a variety of senior positions including Director of Operations, Vice President Commercial and Vice President Finance. Having been an owner and operator of his own portfolio of hotels, Jean-Charles brings a unique perspective to the newly created role, overseeing operations across all of Interstate’s 96 hotels in the UK, Ireland...
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP Appoints Jonathan Korol as New CEO
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP | September 8, 2020
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2020 - American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP ("AHIP") (TSX: HOT.UN, HOT.U and HOT.DB.U) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Korol has been appointed its Chief Executive Officer effective October 7, 2020. Mr. Korol is a proven leader who brings a deep understanding of the North American hotel industry gathered over decades as an owner, operator and asset manager, making him the ideal candidate to assume the role of CEO. Mr. Korol comes to his new role from SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts ("SilverBirch"), where he has been President since February 2017. At SilverBirch, Jonathan oversaw one of Canada's largest...
hotelAVE Appoints Chris Hague as Chief Operating Officer
hotelAVE | September 8, 2020
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 8, 2020 - Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE), the premier hotel asset management company, today announced the appointment of Chris Hague as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will play a critical role in overseeing operations, furthering the company's commitment to exceeding client and partner expectations. The announcement was made by Michelle Russo, Chief Executive Officer. "We are honored to welcome Chris to the hotelAVE team, and we are beyond excited to have the privilege of working alongside him," said Russo. "During this pivotal time in the industry, it is imperative that we have a strong team of execut...
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Appoints Opening Team for Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
September 8, 2020
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids, the iconic flat-iron shaped hotel building at the intersection of Fulton, Ionia and Louis, takes another step closer to opening with the recent appointment of their Opening General Manager and Opening Director of Sales. Tharaldson Hospitality Management has hired Andrew White as Opening General Manager and Cassaundra McDougall as the Opening Director of Sales. The two will be at the helm of the 147-room Residence Inn by Marriott, a hotel specializing in extended stay travel. Tharaldson Hospitality Management, based in Fargo, ND, owns and operates nearly 70 hotels across the United States. They ha...
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Appoints Matt Huss as General Manager and Jeff Ouradnik as Director of Sales & Marketing
Margaritaville | September 3, 2020
PALM SPRINGS, CALF. (September 3, 2020) – Margaritaville and Davidson Hotels & Resortstoday announced the appointment of Matt Huss as General Manager and Jeff Ouradnik as Director of Sales and Marketing at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California. The resort is slated to open this fall following the renovation and conversion of Riviera Palm Springs, and will feature 398-rooms, multiple Margaritaville-inspired dining concepts, a signature St. Somewhere Spa, the city's largest resort spa, all-new family-oriented programming, and more than 40,000 square feet of combined wedding, meeting, and event space. The property...
Oetker Collection Appoints Simon Neggers as Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Communications
Oetker Collection | September 3, 2020
September 1, 2020 - Oetker Collection is pleased to announce that Mr. Simon Neggers will join its executive leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications as of September 7th, 2020. In his new role, Mr. Neggers will oversee the global strategy for Oetker Collection’s exclusive portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels and Estates. He will be based in the Parisian office of the company. Dr. Timo Gruenert, CEO, Oetker Collection, commented: “We are really excited to welcome Simon Neggers to the senior leadership team of Oetker Collection. Simon has a very strong background in luxury communications, public relations...
Lotte Hotel Seattle Appoints Alexander La Motte as Executive Chef
Lotte Hotels & Resorts | September 3, 2020
SEATTLE, Wash. – September 3, 2020 – LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE announced today the appointment of Alexander La Motte as Executive Chef. With over 15 years of culinary experience, La Motte will oversee the food and beverage operations for Lotte Hotels & Resorts’ newest hotel and third property in the United States. Under Chef La Motte’s direction, the hotel’s cocktail lounge and signature restaurant, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, will offer range of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared using fresh, local ingredients. In his new role, Chef La Motte will use his extensive experience to tailor the hotel's culinary prog...
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Welcomes Adrian Messerli as Regional Vice President and General Manager Ahead of September Opening
September 2, 2020
Fifteen-year Four Seasons veteran Adrian Messerli has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, scheduled to open on September 25, 2020. The company’s first hotel in Spain opens following a seven-year restoration of seven historic buildings in the heart of the capital, debuting a new open-air rooftop restaurant by celebrated Spanish Chef Dani Garcia, as well a spectacular four-level spa retreat. “Adrian Messerli is an exceptional hotelier with a strong background in both food and beverage, and spa and wellness - the ideal person to lead the team as we open our doors in Madrid this month,” ...
Neil Murray Joins GuestTek as Vice President Strategic Partnerships
GuestTek | September 2, 2020
Calgary, Alberta – September 2, 2020 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce and welcome Neil Murray as Vice President (of) Strategic Partnerships. As Vice President (of) Strategic Partnerships, Neil will be responsible for the development of key strategic relationships and expansion of our International Markets. Neil brings with him 23 years of corporate experience with Hilton hotels where he latterly managed a team responsible for delivering Guest WiFi across EMEA and APAC. Neil has a strong focus on ...
Edgar Toral Hernandez Appointed CEO of Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, Phuket
Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort | September 2, 2020
Singapore, 2 September 2020 – Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, Phuket is delighted to announce the appointment of Edgar Toral Hernandez as its new CEO, effective 1 September 2020. Edgar has been a key member of Thanyapura since 2017 as Executive Vice President and has led the team with distinction, positioning Thanyapura Phuket at the forefront of active holiday destinations in Asia. Announcing the appointment, Thanyapura’s outgoing President & CEO, Carl Philipp Berno Graf von Hardenberg said: “I had the great pleasure of working closely with Edgar for the past three years. Together with the executive team and the re...
Hotel Equities Promotes Bryan Decort to Chief Operating Officer
Hotel Equities | September 1, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – September 1, 2020 – Today, leading hotel ownership, management and development firm, Hotel Equities (HE), announced the promotion of Bryan DeCort to the position of chief operating officer. In his role, DeCort will be responsible for enterprise-wide performance, profitability and corporate strategy for the firm’s portfolio of 160+ hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. DeCort joined the firm in 2017 as senior vice president of operations and most recently served in the role of executive vice president. He was the architect for a comprehensive internal re-organization while the firm simultaneously ...
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