Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Promotes Jason Rodgers to General Manager
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Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Isaiah Lewis as General Manager of The Hampton Inn by Hilton Louisville Airport
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | May 31, 2022
COVINGTON, Ky., May 31, 2022-- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Isaiah Lewis has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Louisville Airport. Mr. Lewis brings over 6 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the general manager for Malcolm Bryant Corporation at the Hampton Inn Louisville Northeast. "We are excited to welcome Mr. Lewis to the team," said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "This is a pivotal time for our organization, and we welcome Isaiah's experience as we continue to grow our portfolio." As general manag...
Sandro Falbo Named Culinary Director of Rancho Pescadero in Todos Santos
Rancho Pescadero | May 26, 2022
Baja California Sur, Mexico (May 26, 2022) - Rancho Pescadero, the highly anticipated luxury resort making its debut in Todos Santos this Fall, has appointed Chef Sandro Falbo as Culinary Director. A seasoned epicurean with more than three decades of experience in top-rated restaurants and luxury properties across the globe, Chef Falbo brings his talents to the dedicated team at Rancho Pescadero, where he’ll be at the helm of the resort’s ethnobotanical culinary program, celebrating cuisine authentic to the Baja region. Hailing from Rome, Sandro began his career in several of the Italian city’s notable restaurants before venturing to t...
Waldorf Astoria Orlando Names Ryan Fitzgerald as General Manager
Hilton | May 25, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 25, 2022) – The Orlando Bonnet Creek properties of Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Fitzgerald as General Manager for Waldorf Astoria Orlando. In this role, Fitzgerald will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction for the 502-room, award-winning luxury resort. “With an impressive track record of leadership in luxury service and culture, driving profitability and implementing innovative processes to ensure success, Ryan brings specialized expertise to this role,” said Fred Sawyers, Waldorf Astoria Orland...
Suncadia Resort Welcomes Jeff Ouradnik as Director of Sales & Marketing
Suncadia Resorts | May 25, 2022
CLE ELUM, Wash. (MAY 25, 2022) Suncadia Resort, situated on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Ouradnik as the new director of sales and marketing. A seasoned hospitality leader and sales strategist, with over two decades of experience working with leading hotel brands across the country, he will oversee the sales, marketing, and event planning disciplines of the resort. “I’m excited to return to my home state and am honored to work alongside an incredible team anchored in respect, loyalty and inclusion to execute nimble strategies, drive revenue and generate optimal experiences for ...
Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA) Names Kim Bardoul President
Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA) | May 25, 2022
ATLANTA, May 25, 2022—The Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA), the premier peer-to-peer learning and networking organization for current and future hospitality investment leaders in Atlanta, - announced its 2022 Board of Directors, including naming Kim Bardoul as president. The organization also announced a restructuring of its membership platform. “Kim’s hospitality bona fides are impeccable, and her Atlanta roots run deep, making her the ideal candidate to lead the AHA for the coming year,” said Jatin Desai, managing principal/CFO, Peachtree Hotel Group, and immediate past chair, AHA. “In addition to her work with us, she is...
Robin Flanz Appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing for Park Hyatt New York
Park Hyatt New York | May 24, 2022
NEW YORK (May 24, 2022) – Park Hyatt New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Flanz as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of extensive luxury hospitality experience, Flanz will oversee sales, marketing, and events for the luxury five-star hotel located within steps of New York City's most iconic landmarks and destinations. “We are thrilled to welcome Robin to Park Hyatt New York,” said Peter Roth, area vice president and general manager of Park Hyatt New York. “With his extraordinary sales & marketing background and results-driven attitude, Robin will be a fantastic addition to our team, he...
Marriott Appoints Brock Hochhalter as Area General Manager for The Dominican Republic and Haiti Markets
Marriott International, Inc. | May 24, 2022
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, MAY 24, 2022 - As Area General Manager, Brock Hochhalter will be responsible for the premium and luxury Marriott International hotels in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Hochhalter will additionally liaise with select Marriott International hotels and franchise partners in the market and serve a key player in the substantial growth and development occurring in the luxury and All-Inclusive segments within the Dominican Republic. Hochhalter will be based out of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino, where he worked previously from 1998 through 1999. He covered these hotels as the Operations Partner for the Caribbe...
Noelle, Nashville’s Historic Boutique Hotel, Appoints Chris Neff as New Executive Chef
Noelle | May 24, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 24, 2022) – Created and operated by independent hotel and restaurant team Makeready, Noelle has announced the appointment of Chris Neff as its new executive chef. With a commitment to offering unique experiences that are locally curated with the city in mind, Neff is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the boutique hotel’s collection of food and beverage experiences. “Chef Neff’s creativity, attention to detail and desire to constantly elevate make him the ideal leader for Noelle’s culinary operations,” said Brad Stewart, general manager of food & beverage. “We take tremendous pr...
Stayntouch Appoints Dan Hogan as Chief Product Officer to Enhance and Expand Industry’s Leading Cloud Technology Product Suite
Stayntouch | May 24, 2022
Hospitality software veteran brings close to 20 years of successful product development and delivery to Stayntouch BETHESDA, Md. — May 24, 2022 — Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems and guest-centric technology, today announced the appointment of Dan Hogan as Chief Product Officer. Hogan comes to Stayntouch with over two decades of experience in all aspects of hospitality software development and delivery, including as the Vice President and General Manager of LightSpeed PMS, where he led the company for over 18 years and oversaw the installation of the Galaxy LightSpeed PMS system to over 700 Star...
Hotel Equities Appoints Amber Edwards as New General Manager of the Hamilton Alpharetta, a Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Equities | May 24, 2022
ATLANTA – May 24, 2022 – Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced the appointment of Amber Edwards as the new General Manager of The Hamilton, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Alpharetta, GA. The boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Alpharetta and boasts a marvelous railroad-themed interior as a homage to the city’s rich transportation history. Amber reports directly to Peter Tziahanas, Sr. VP of Operations for Hotel Equities. “Amber’s hospitality background and servant leadership style have already made a positive impact on the boutique hotel and its passionate as...
The Wall Street Hotel Appoints David Sandler as General Manager
The Wall Street Hotel | May 23, 2022
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (MAY 23, 2022) – The Wall Street Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of David Sandler as General Manager. Mr. Sandler brings more than a two decades of hospitality experience, specializing in luxury hotel operations and renovations, to his role at the soon-to-open hotel. Mr. Sandler began his career at Denihan Hospitality Group in 2000 and returned several years later after pursuing roles at Hotel Giraffe, Casablanca Hotel and The Maritime Hotel. Starting in 2005, Sandler held a variety of hospitality positions with Denihan including Director of Rooms, Corporate Operations Manager, Regional General Manager, ...
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Appoints Rosario Corrao as Executive Chef
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | May 23, 2022
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 23, 2022 – Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Rosario Corrao as Executive Chef. In his new role, Corrao will oversee all culinary operations at the Atlantic beachfront address on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Along with designing menus and sourcing ingredients for the resort’s two dining outlets – The Strand and Seaglass Café – as well as for in-suite dining, Corrao will also be responsible for hiring, training, and managing the kitchen brigade; overseeing budgets and finances; and ensuring memorable experiences at the table for guests. “We are thrilled to wel...
Kevin Blake Named Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort | May 19, 2022
LEESBURG, VA --Kevin Blake, has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Blake is an accomplished chef, certified sommelier, and food and beverage executive with demonstrated success managing high level operations at world class destinations. Blake, a seasoned hospitality veteran, has over 30 years of experience joining most recently from Creighton Farms in Middleburg, VA. His extensive career includes back of the house experience as Chef with Congressional Country Club and front of the house as Director of Food and Beverage with Fairmont Hotels, Destination Hotels, Lansdowne ...
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar Appoints Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing
General Hotel Management | May 19, 2022
Singapore, 19 May 2022 – The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar, which is the latest addition to the distinguished portfolio of General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), today announced the appointment of Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing to lead its landmark opening scheduled in late 2022. Strategically located in the Katara Cultural Village, the beachfront property will offer 59 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites as well as 32 villas complemented by world-class culinary concepts. With more than a decade of senior sales and marketing experience opening luxury hotels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Ali ...
Siyam World, Maldives Strengthens Team With Key Leadership Appointments
Siyam World | May 19, 2022
19 May 2022: Siyam World, Maldives welcomes two key appointments, Florian Niessing as Director of Food & Beverage and Maya Damayanti as Veyo Spa Manager. Florian Niessing joins Siyam World from his role as Director of F&B at The Wellem, Germany’s first Unbound by Hyatt hotel. Prior to his time here, he held esteemed positions as Hotel Manager at Staycity Hotel in Heidelberg, Bar and Beverage Manager at Le Meridien, Xiamen in China, and Cluster Director of F&B at Crown and Champa Resorts, one of the leading resort collections in the Maldives. Having nurtured a passion for food and beverage, Niessing worked around the w...
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Welcomes Richard Romane as General Manager
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | May 19, 2022
PHOENIX (May 19, 2022) – Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Romane to the role of general manager of Arizona’s largest hotel located in the heart of downtown. As a seasoned hospitality professional and resort manager, Romane brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, which was recently reimagined from top-to-bottom as part of Sheraton’s worldwide transformation of its guest experience vision. Romane is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including the hotel’s two distinctive dining concepts, Sheraton Fitness, meetings and events, and guest pr...
Jon Cannon Appointed General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Mövenpick | May 18, 2022
Having joined Accor in 2010 at Sydney Olympic Park, home to the first Pullman address in Australia, Jon took on various operational roles across the country before relocating to Thailand in 2015. Since then, Jon has held leadership positions in Phuket, Koh Samui and Bangkok. Jon is also Accor’s Planet 21 Champion for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Within this role, Jon oversees projects related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) at over 140 hotels and resorts across five countries. Planet 21 is Accor’s Global CSR programme consisting of a series of ambitious objectives structured around four s...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Names Heidi Nielsen VP of Investments & Asset Management
Meyer Jabara Hotels | May 18, 2022
In this newly created position, Nielsen will oversee MJH investment underwriting and property acquisitions while enhancing capital relationships and supporting existing development partners [Danbury, Conn., May 18, 2022] — Justin Jabara, president of Meyer Jabara Hotels, is pleased to announce Heidi Nielsen as VP of Investments & Asset Management. For the last 15 years, Nielsen has served as Managing Director for a global consulting firm. In this new role, she will oversee the MJH portfolio of hotels and identify new investment opportunities in top markets. “Meyer Jabara Hotels continues to expand its development footprint,” ...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Names Peter Hoffman Senior Vice-President, Select Brands
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | May 17, 2022
ATLANTA, May 17, 2022—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it has named Peter Hoffman senior vice-president, select brands. In his new role, Hoffman will oversee and be responsible for the performance of the company’s existing portfolio of select-service brands. “Adding Peter to our team marks the culmination of an intensive and targeted effort that will augment the support provided to all of our key stakeholders, including our general managers, owners and brand partners,” said Robert S. Cole, president and chief executive offi...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Appoints Pamela Suhr as New Director of Sales
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | May 17, 2022
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (May 17, 2022) – Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the hiring of Pamela A. Suhr as the company’s director of sales. Ms. Suhr is responsible for the sales initiatives of New Castle’s growing portfolio of 18 hotels. She is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than three decades of experience working with a diverse portfolio of leading branded and independent hotels from New York to California, Mexico and Canada. “New Castle Hotels & Resorts is thrilled that Pamela is joining our team,” said Guido Kerpel. “She is a prov...
Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Mark Tamis to President, Global Operations
Aimbridge Hospitality | May 17, 2022
PLANO, Texas, May 17, 2022—Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed travel and tourism industry veteran Mark Tamis to the role of President, Global Operations. The addition of Tamis represents Aimbridge’s commitment to and investment in providing an elevated management experience to hotel owners and creating memorable experiences for guests. “Adding a seasoned leader with the breadth and depth of experience Mark brings to the team is an opportunity to continue to elevate our operational excellence,” said Michael J. Deitemeyer, Aimbridge President & CEO. “As Aimbridge continues to evolve, Mark...
Nomadix Appoints Mike Womack VP of Partner Sales, the Americas
Nomadix | May 17, 2022
Expert in wireless technology and customer engagement solutions, Womack will work with distributors and strategic business partners to bring the expansive Nomadix product line across multiple markets LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 17, 2022 — Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in the hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced the appointment of Mike Womack as vice president of partner sales, the Americas. He brings more than 25 years of sales management and business development experience in the wireless technology solutions and services space. He also has a comprehensive technology background that will enable the company to g...
Florida Hyatt Properties Appoint Brittany Doyle as New Regional Marketing Manager
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | May 16, 2022
Clearwater Beach, Fla. (May 16, 2022) – Two Florida Hyatt hotels, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, announce Brittany Doyle as Regional Marketing Manager. In her new role, Doyle will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property. “I am very excited to serve as Regional Marketing Manager for two incredible Hyatt hotels here in Florida,” said Brittany Doyle, Regional Marketing Manager. “As I was born and raised in the Sunshine State, I have a passion for highlighting everything the region has to offer and driving crea...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Appoints William Elkington to Director of Sales & Marketing
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa | May 16, 2022
MONTEREY, CALIF. MAY 16, 2022 Woodside Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of William Elkington as the new director of sales and marketing at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, an iconic oceanfront hotel perched directly on Cannery Row overlooking Monterey Bay. In this role, Elkington leads the implementation of the annual business plan to achieve the hotel’s group sales goals and oversees the leisure sales, marketing strategies and public relations for the 290-room hotel. “Will has a record of accomplishments for annual sales well above budget and has earned this promotion with his dedication and follow through. We are t...
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