Kimpton Gray Hotel Appoints Aaron Munson as New Executive Chef
the Kimpton Gray Hotel | January 30, 2023
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Appointments
Katherine Lugar to Join Hilton as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Hilton | February 7, 2023
MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katherine Lugar as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective April 2023. She most recently served as CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA) and prior to ABA was the president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hilton's corporate affairs department includes the communications, government affairs and ESG functions globally for the company. Lugar will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as a member of the executive committee. "I’ve known Katherine for many years and long admired her unique ability to drive b...
IntercityHotel Welcomes Four New General Managers at Four Locations
Deutsche Hospitality | February 7, 2023
Burkhard Kohlhoff appointed new General Manager in Lübeck, Michael Nöske in Hamburg, Nikolaus Kunz in Karlsruhe and Oliver Schoppmann in Vienna Frankfurt am Main, February 7th, 2023 Four “new” familiar faces in Lübeck, Hamburg, Karlsruhe and Vienna: Burkhard Kohlhoff will move from IntercityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe to IntercityHotel Lübeck as General Manager on May 1st, 2023. In Hamburg, he will be succeeded by Michael Nöske, who recently worked as General Manager at IntercityHotel Vienna. His position will be taken over by the hotels’ Deputy Director Oliver Schoppmann. Also, Nikolaus Kunz is moving as General Manager from...
Rudy Sharp Appointed Complex General Manager for Viewline Resort Snowmass and Wildwood Snowmass
February 7, 2023
SNOWMASS, COLO. (February 7, 2023) – Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection and Wildwood Snowmass are pleased to announce the appointment of Rudy Sharp as complex general manager. A seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry with more than two decades of experience, Sharp oversees all daily operations at Viewline Resort Snowmass and Wildwood Snowmass, which last year debuted following $40 million in renovations including elevated interiors and exteriors, enhanced culinary offerings, and curated guest programming. “Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection and Wildwood Snowmass are iconic ski-in/ski-out properties in...
Maybourne Hotel Group Appoints Roland Fasel as Chief Operating Officer
Maybourne Hotel Group | February 7, 2023
Maybourne Hotel Group, operator of London’s most legendary and prestigious hotels Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, as well as international properties The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland Fasel as Chief Operating Officer, from April 2023. Swiss-born, Fasel, has almost 30 years of global experience within the hospitality industry, with a distinguished career spanning three continents with luxury hotel groups. His most recent role was with the Aman Collection where he was Chief Operating Officer for the last six years, and before that, an eight year tenure at The...
Jeremie de Fombelle Appointed as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Lux Collective
February 7, 2023
Singapore, 7 February 2023 – Global hospitality group The Lux Collective announces the appointment of Jeremie de Fombelle as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. In line with its vision of developing talents from within, this promotion emphasised the Group’s commitment to identify and take the best out of its people. A passionate hotelier, Jeremie hails from France where he graduated from the Vatel International Business School (Paris) after attending the University of Law of Paris (France) and graduate programmes at Cornell University (GMP, PDP - USA). With over two decades of leadership and operational experience in luxury hospi...
Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah Welcomes Adrian Chua as New General Manager
Aloft Hotels | February 7, 2023
Langkawi, Malaysia – 7 February 2022: Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes Adrian Chua, as the newly appointed General Manager for the island hotel. With over 30 years of international experience in the hospitality industry and F&B, Adrian has a wealth of knowledge that he intends to share with the sassy 4-star property. Having graduated with a Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management from KDU College and holding a Certificate of Revenue Management (Hospitality) from HSMAI Academy, Adrian recently completed his Masters in Business Administration from University Tun Abdul Razak. His career began in the Garden Hotel Johor, first a...
Midas Hospitality Appoints Leadership Team for Residence Inn by Marriott Opening in Clayton, Missouri
February 6, 2023
(St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 6, 2023) Midas Enterprises – a leading hotel development, investment, construction, and management company – through its hospitality division Midas Hospitality recently named John Kudla as General Manager and Leslie Havens as Director of Sales & Marketing for its Residence Inn by Marriott in Clayton, Mo. The $47 million hotel is scheduled to open late February 2023. Kudla will manage all aspects of the hotel’s daily operations, which includes overseeing the property’s strategic business development while simultaneously delivering the ultimate guest experience. Kudla has nearly 35 years of experience in the ...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Kevin Shah as New General Manager at Residence Inn Long Island East End
Residence Inn Long Island East End | February 6, 2023
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (February 6, 2023) – New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Kevin Shah as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott ® Long Island East End. Mr. Shah, a 20-year hospitality veteran, brings tremendous experience and knowledge to the position. Most recently, he was general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Bloomington, Ill. Shah also served as regional director of operations for multiple hotels, including Marriott, Hilton, Carlson and Wyndham. He has been the opening general manager and director of sales and marketing for variou...
Heinrich Morio Appointed General Manager at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
CHIVA-SOM | February 6, 2023
06 February 2023: Chiva-Som International Health Resorts, a global pioneer in wellness and transforming lifestyles, is delighted to welcome Heinrich Morio as general manager at its newest wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, located in Qatar. In this role, Morio will be responsible for managing the resort’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operations, while maintaining focus on providing an environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. A dual US and German National, Morio’s hospitality career spans more than 30 years, most of which have been spent in the management team of some of the world’s ...
Dusit International Appoints Makoto Yamashita as Pre-Opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM – Kyoto, Japan
Dusit International | February 3, 2023
BANGKOK, Feb 3, 2023 - Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Makoto Yamashita as pre-opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM - Kyoto, Japan. Marking an important milestone in Dusit's ongoing global expansion, the 114-key ASAI Kyoto Shijo is one of two Dusit-branded properties set to debut in Japan this year. It is scheduled to soft open in June 2023, followed by Dusit Thani Kyoto, Japan, in September 2023. With more than three decades of marketing and operational experience behind him, Mr Yamashita has worked in corporate and property roles for renowned ...
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Chief Capital Officer, Global Principal and Chief Investment Officer
Valor Hospitality Partners | February 3, 2023
ATLANTA, February 3, 2023 – Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hospitality firm, announced the appointments of Chief Capital Officer, Steve Cesinger as well as Chief Investment Officer and Global Principal, Brandon Hatfield today. Coupled with Valor’s Global Strategic plan and strong performance across the globe, these changes will allow the brand to continue executing the vision and projected growth to create meaningful experiences for guests. Global Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer Steve Cesinger will assume his new role as Chief Capital Officer and will continue to build and nurture Valor’s strategic relati...
Anika Glenn Named New Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, Atlanta
February 3, 2023
The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, announces the hire of Anika Glenn as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Glenn brings 15+ years of award-winning industry experience to the Sylvan, with her most recent role serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, where she implemented the hotel’s sales and marketing strategies and achieved the budgeted top line revenue for the hotel. Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge of the hospitality industry specializing in new hotel openings, luxury-boutique and lifestyle p...
Ellen Davis Joins U.S. Travel Association to Lead Industry Engagement, Association Growth
U.S. Travel Association | February 3, 2023
The U.S. Travel Association announced today that association veteran Ellen Davis joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Business Strategy and Industry Engagement. Davis is the first addition to the executive team since Geoff Freeman was appointed CEO in 2022. “Ellen has an impressive association track record of uniting stakeholders, diversifying value propositions and creating thoughtful growth strategies,” said Geoff Freeman, U.S. Travel Association president and CEO. “I am thrilled to be working alongside Ellen again and know she will play an instrumental role in the next level of value creation for the U.S. Tra...
Cloud5 Welcomes Telecoms Veteran Jerry Gore as Company CTO
Cloud5 Communications | February 2, 2023
Chicago, IL — February 2, 2023, Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications and technology solutions for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, has today announced the appointment of telecommunications expert, Jerry Gore, as company CTO. Gore joins Cloud5 following an impressive career spanning more than 20 years wherein he has specialized in telecommunications architecture and integration, as well as software development and support services. Most recently, Gore served as CIO and CTO for CrossCom, a leading lifecycle technology solutions provider for several of the largest ret...
The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton Appoints Saleh Akley as New Director of Sales & Marketing
The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton | February 2, 2023
Atlanta, February 2, 2023 - Alpharetta, Georgia’s first boutique hotel, The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Saleh Akley as the property’s new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, Saleh will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for the hotel and its on-site indoor and outdoor restaurant, Carrie’s Conservatory. Prior to joining The Hamilton, Saleh was an Area Director of Sales with Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing revenue at two properties, Hyatt Place Atlanta/ Norcross/ Peachtree and Hyatt Place Atlanta/ Alpharetta, Windward. In 2018, h...
Sojern Expands Leadership Team With Strategic New Hires
Sojern | February 2, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO – February 2, 2023 – Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for travel, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with strategic new hires. The new hires come at a time when many technology companies face market challenges. With the recovery of the travel industry underway, Sojern’s business supports travel brands that match the market demand—focusing on specific verticals such as hotels and destinations while investing in technology and people. New hires include: Preeya Patel, Vice President, People and Stephen Fitzgerald, Vice President, Hotels North America. “At Sojern we continue to in...
Whiteface Lodge Appoints Jonathon Peels as New General Manager
Whiteface Lodge | February 2, 2023
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Feb. 2, 2023 – Whiteface Lodge is pleased to announce that Jonathan Peels has been appointed the new general manager of the Four Star Forbes-rated, luxury all-suite resort in Lake Placid, New York. One of premier resorts in the Adirondack region, Whiteface Lodge boasts 96 guestrooms, two restaurants, a spa and an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities for guests across generations to enjoy. Peels brings a wealth of knowledge to Whiteface Lodge with over 15 years of management experience at hotels and resorts around the country. Most recently, he was the resort manager of Palm Beach Singer Island Marriott Beach ...
Taylor Miller Appointed General Manager of Del Mar Beach Hotel
Del Mar Beach Hotel | February 2, 2023
SAN DIEGO, CA (FEBRUARY 2, 2023) – Del Mar Beach Hotel, San Diego’s luxury beachfront hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Miller to the position of general manager. In this role, Miller will oversee all operations for the 46-room California coastal hotel and its three residences. She will also work closely with the management team at Azul Hospitality Group to strategically grow the overall revenue for the property. Miller is an energetic leader who brings with her a depth of knowledge in guest services and hotel operations, as well as a true passion for hospitality. Taylor first entered the hospitality industry at Mo...
Mar Monte Hotel Appoints Patricia Kimball-Guterres as Director of Sales & Marketing
Mar Monte Hotel | February 2, 2023
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (February 2, 2023) – The reimagined Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, announces the appointments of Patricia Kimball as Director of Sales & Marketing and Danielle Shear as Director of Operations. Kimball brings over 20 years of experience to her new role as Director of Sales & Marketing, including opening and rebranding numerous properties in Central and Northern California and Hawai‘i. Her exceptional knowledge of the hospitality industry coupled with her outside-the-box creativity has contributed to her solid history of success. Most recently, Kimball serve...
Hotel Emma at Pearl Promotes Jon Sakshaug to CEO
February 2, 2023
February 2nd, 2023 – San Antonio, TEXAS – Hotel Emma at Pearl is pleased to announce that Jon Sakshaug has been promoted to the role of CEO, effective February 2023. Jon previously served as Hotel Emma’s General Manager, overseeing the property’s business operations to ensure an exceptional level of service. Prior to his role as General Manager, Jon was the Vice President of Finance at Hotel Emma. He was also a member of its opening team in 2015. With over eight years of experience working with Hotel Emma, Jon will use his deep understanding of the property’s history, ethos, and vision to manage operations across all divisions of t...
Cloud5 Welcomes Industry Veteran David Heckaman to Their Executive Leadership Team
Cloud5 Communications | February 2, 2023
Chicago, IL. — February 2, 2023 — Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of technology and communications solutions for the world’s top hotel brands and management companies, today announced that hospitality veteran David Heckaman has joined Cloud5’s Executive Leadership Team as Vice President of Product Development. Mr. Heckaman comes to Cloud5 after being in the technology and hospitality industries for more than 30 years, with the last 19 being with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He joined Mandarin Oriental to lead the technology development aspect of their North American flagship property in New York City and earned a wel...
Marriott International Appoints Nour Laasri as Area General Manager, Houston and General Manager, Marriott Marquis Houston
Marriott Marquis Houston | February 1, 2023
HOUSTON, TEXAS (February 01, 2023)—Nour Laasri has been appointed Marriott International’s new Area General Manager, Houston, and General Manager for Marriott Marquis Houston. In his role as General Manager, Laasri will act as the primary strategic leader for the 1,000-room Marriott Marquis Houston. He will oversee the success of all day-to-day operations, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and guest & employee satisfaction strategies. As Area General Manager, Laasri will serve as an active member of the Houston community and will help the hotel team foster deeper relationships with local officials and businesses in ...
The Hollywood Roosevelt Appoints Daniel Sabo as New Food & Beverage Director
The Hollywood Roosevelt | February 1, 2023
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 1, 2022) – The iconic and historic Hollywood boutique hotel, The Hollywood Roosevelt, is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Sabo as its new Director of Food & Beverage, bringing over 26 years of hospitality experience to the hotel’s storied collection of restaurants and bars, which includes the iconic 60’s style Tropicana Pool, upscale burger joint 25 Degrees, the stylish al fresco Rosy Café, and the newly revived iconic Cinegrill Theater, the famed cabaret and nightclub enjoyed by Hollywood elite. Sabo was part of the opening team at Brooklyn restaurant Five Leaves where he started as a ba...
Twenty-Year Marriott Technology Strategist to Lead HCN Product Development in 2023
The Hotel Communication Network (HCN) | February 1, 2023
Neil Schubert joins Hotel Communication Network as Chief Product Officer to steer the strategic direction of its in-room Navigator tablets that reach 100% of guests via two-way communication Ottawa, Ontario – February 1, 2023 – Forty-year hospitality industry technologist Neil Schubert has joined Canada-based Hotel Communication Network (HCN) as Chief Product Officer. With 20 of those years spent spearheading the technology initiatives for Marriott International, Schubert brings to HCN a wealth of knowledge in application development, product management, systems integration, financial systems management, infrastructure, IT architectur...
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