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Donohoe Hospitality Services Names Chef Malcolm Mitchell Corporate Director of Restaurants and Bars
Donohoe Hospitality Services | December 14, 2021
BETHESDA, MD – December 14, 2021 – Thomas Penny, III, president of Donohoe Hospitality Services, a division of Donohoe, today named Chef Malcolm Mitchell corporate director of restaurants and bars. In the newly created role, Mitchell will be responsible for overseeing the F&B experience for the existing portfolio, as well as creating new concepts for upcoming developments. This includes optimizing efficiency, maximizing returns, administering talent management strategies and improving overall dining experiences. “Chef Mitchell’s commitment to the highest culinary standards is outmatched only by his desire to share his love ...
Toni Pitts Appointed General Manager of The Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 13, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 13, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Toni Pitts has been appointed the General Manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton I-75 Lexington / Hamburg. Ms. Pitts brings expert leadership in all areas of hospitality experience to her new role as General Manager having previously served as general manager for Derby City Hospitality. A talented leader in both operations and sales, Ms. Pitts built her career with various disciplines in key markets. In addition to Derby City Hospitality, she has served in various leadership roles with the Montgomery Board of Education, the Kentucky Orthopedic Associates, an...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints John Hickey as General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 13, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 13, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that John Hickey has been appointed the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington. Mr. Hickey brings over 12 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager of the Courtyard and Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Grove City, Ohio. "We are excited to welcome Mr. Hickey to the team" said Jennifer Porter, Chief Operating Officer for Commonwealth Hotels. "John's experience, proven track record, and leadership will add tremendous value for the hotel, guests and associate...
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta Appoints Female Leadership Team
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta | December 13, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – December 13, 2021 –Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, scheduled to open later this month, is pleased to announce the appointment of its leadership team. Kristi Cotten-Morris has been named general manager and will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations and staff training of the new, locally inspired hotel. Yajaira Torres has been named director of sales and marketing and will establish strategic accounts and foster partner relationships to drive occupancy, maximize revenue, and elevate the hotel’s profile in key markets. With a combined four decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Cotten-Morris and Torr...
The Lasalle Hotel Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of Spring 2022 in Chicago
THE LASALLE HOTEL | December 10, 2021
CHICAGO, IL — December 10, 2021 — The LaSalle Hotel—the newest Marriott Autograph Collection hotel opening in spring of 2022 in Chicago—is proud to announce its leadership team, led by General Manager Stefan Gruvberger and Director of Sales and Marketing Shannon Moore. Gruvberger has more than 25 years of experience working with luxury hotel properties including Chicago’s Drake and Palmer House Hilton hotels. He started his hospitality career working at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City—a serendipitous start that he shares with the historic LaSalle Hotel’s Manager, George H. Gastly. Most recently, Gruvberger served as the R...
Makeready Appoints Carly Skinner as General Manager at Emeline
Emeline | December 10, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – December 10, 2021 – Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail operator and management company, announced today that Carly Skinner has been named general manager at Emeline. Skinner joins the group after serving as general manager at Hotel June (Proper Hospitality) located in Los Angeles. “Carly’s keen focus on the luxury guest experience, operational excellence and value enhancement in hotels in major markets makes her the perfect fit to lead our award-winning team at Emeline,” says Gary Thomas, Senior VP of Hotel Operations. “We look forward to the continued growth of Emeline, under the helm of her va...
Performance Hospitality Management Names Mark Anderson Chief Operating Officer
Performance Hospitality Management | December 10, 2021
Fort Lauderdale, FL – December 10, 2021 – South Florida-based Performance Hospitality Management, an innovative hotel and resort management company, today announced the appointment of Mark Anderson as chief operations officer. An industry veteran with more than 35 years of diverse hospitality and management experience, Anderson will oversee the company’s operations and strategic development. “Mark has a proven track record of success in managing large hospitality portfolios across multiple markets to create value for stakeholders,” said Ayelet Weinstein, president and CEO of Performance Hospitality Management. “With his...
Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara Appoints Jerome Strack as General Manager
Mar Monte Hotel | December 10, 2021
SANTA BARBARA, CA – December 10, 2021 – The new Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, today announces the appointment of Jerome Strack as General Manager. In his new role, Strack will lead the hotel team and oversee all operations of the beachfront boutique luxury hotel, including property performance, guest experience, and human resource activities. A seasoned hotelier with 40 years of hospitality experience, Strack brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the numerous hotels and hospitality groups he has worked with over the span of his career, including multiple properties in California. Most recently...
Summit Hotel Properties Announces Board of Directors Transition
Summit Hotel Properties | December 9, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas - December 9, 2021 - Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that Dan Hansen will retire from his role as the Company's Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2021. Mr. Hansen will continue to serve on the Company's Board of Directors for the remaining term of his current nomination through the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders. Jeff Jones, currently the Company's Lead Independent Director, will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2022. "It has been a tremendous privilege to have led Summit as its CEO for over 10 years and as Executive Chairman durin...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Ginger Thompson as Director of Sales & Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | December 9, 2021
COVINGTON, KY - December 9, 2021 - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Ginger Thompson has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Home2 Suites El Reno Oklahoma. Ms. Thompson brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to her new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Convention Sales Manager for the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau. A performance oriented sales leader with proven expertise in account management, Ms. Thompson built her career with multiple brands in key markets. In addition to the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau she has served in various ...
Wynn Resorts Names Julie Cameron-Doe as New Chief Financial Officer
Wynn Resorts | December 8, 2021
LAS VEGAS , NV - December 8, 2021 - Wynn Resorts, Limited (“Wynn Resorts”) announced it will appoint Julie Cameron-Doe as its Chief Financial Officer, effective in the second quarter of 2022 on completion of her notice period with her current employer. Ms. Cameron-Doe will succeed Craig Billings, who will become the Company’s CEO early next year. Mr. Billings said, “Julie is a proven leader and is a sitting public company CFO. Coming from the gaming industry, she understands many aspects of our business and she has diverse international experience. She is the clear choice for this position and her appointment rounds out our senior ...
Liz Dahlager Named Executive Vice President of Mereté Hotel Management
Mereté | December 8, 2021
Mereté Hotel Management announced the appointment of Liz Dahlager as Executive Vice President. Ms. Dahlager will continue to oversee sales, marketing and strategic partnerships. In her new role her responsibilities will be expanded to include hotel operations and human resources. Marissa Ruf was named Corporate Director of Sales for Mereté. “It is with great excitement that I announce Liz’s promotion to Executive Vice President,” commented Richard Boyles, Mereté President. “In her 12 years with the company Liz has been instrumental in the growth of Mereté and has demonstrated exceptional leadership. Liz provides strong stra...
Sales and Distribution Expert Nicolas Besse Joins VERTU Hotels and Resorts
VERTU HOTELS AND RESORTS | December 8, 2021
ZUG, Switzerland – December 8, 2021 – The leading hospitality group VERTU HOTELS AND RESORTS grows its team of experts by welcoming Nicolas Besse as a Member of the Strategic Advisory Board and to oversee the Distribution Department. Based in Paris, Mr Besse brings nearly three decades of international senior leadership expertise in the hospitality industry shared between the USA, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Since 2012, Nicolas held the position of Director of Chain & Partner Management for the HRS group. He built the local and international expansion of hotel chains key account management and interfaces for connecting HRS with ...
Makeready Names Javier Hernandez as New Executive Chef at The Alida
Alida | December 8, 2021
SAVANNAH, GA – December 8, 2021 – Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail operator and management company, is pleased to announce that Javier Hernandez has been named executive chef for the food and beverage program at Savannah-based, The Alida, which includes Rhett, a favorite restaurant among both locals and visitors. Hernandez joins the group after serving as chef de cuisine of Lounges at JW Marriott in Savannah. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Chef Hernandez to the team at Makeready and The Alida,” says Justin Fields, Senior Vice President, Food and Beverage at Makeready. “We look forward to the continued gr...
Agilysys Appoints New Vice President of Sales to Amplify Its Hospitality Business Growth
Agilysys | December 8, 2021
Industry Veteran Ellis Connolly Tapped to Lead the Hotel, Resort and Cruise Ship Market Development for the Americas. Alpharetta, GA – December 8, 2021 – Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, named Ellis Connolly as its new vice president of sales with a focus on hotel, resort and cruise development. Agilysys specifically chose Connolly to lead the continued growth and expansion in these markets due to his substantial business development success with technology companies focused on the global hospitality industry. Connoll...
Kevin Kelly Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago | December 7, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – December 7, 2021 – Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel proudly announces the appointment of Kevin Kelly to Director of Sales and Marketing at the Chicago hotel, the first in North America. A Midwest native and marketing and sales expert, Kelly brings over thirty years of experience in the hospitality industry to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. “I am thrilled to be a part of Radisson Blu,” said Kelly. “I look forward to building on our team’s successes and what the future holds for this incredible hotel located minutes away from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, the lake front and Navy Pier.” Kelly joins Radisson Blu...
Mark Kelly Returns to Maestro PMS in New Role, Cites Client First Service Culture as the Driver
Maestro PMS | December 7, 2021
Twenty-three-year Maestro veteran returns to develop business and awareness for this leading tech vendor brand focused on independent hospitality groups MARKHAM, Ontario — December 7, 2021 — Maestro is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Kelly as a Senior Solutions Consultant. A Maestro veteran for 23 years, Kelly has been an active part of the Maestro service and management teams since 1996, previously serving as Senior Product Strategist. With extensive experience as a senior sales engineer, Kelly had been a key contributor to the development of Maestro during his tenure. Following a brief two-year post with another PMS vendor...
New York City’s Landmark Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel Reopens Following Renovation
Hilton | December 2, 2021
NEW YORK – December 2, 2021 – Today, Hilton announced the reopening of the indelible Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton following a multi-million dollar renovation drastically transforming the interior of the classic 531-room property. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Midtown South bordering NoMad and Koreatown, the magnificently maintained Beaux-Arts building, which is designated as a New York City landmark, welcomes visitors this holiday season following a complete top to bottom transformation. Managed by Hilton, the hotel is part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of over 100 one-of-a-ki...
WTS International Appoints John Edwards as Chief Information Officer
WTS International | December 2, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Dec. 2, 2021) – WTS International, a portfolio company of private equity firm CI Capital Partners and a global provider of hospitality and amenity services for commercial, residential and hotel properties, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran John Edwards as Chief Information Officer, reporting to Barry Goldstein, WTS Chief Executive Officer. Bringing over 24 years of technology experience, Edwards will be responsible for leading IT strategy and project management and delivery in addition to overseeing the reliability and security of all IT systems and infrastructure across fitness, spa and conferen...
Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Appoints Alejandro Cerda as Director of Food & Beverage
| December 1, 2021
AVON, CO – December 1, 2021 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to welcome Alejandro Cerda as the new Director of Food & Beverage at the award-winning Colorado resort. With more than 18 years of hospitality experience, Cerda spent the last 5 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, serving as the General Manager of Food & Beverage for both Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh and Kimpton Muse Hotel in New York City. Other previous experience includes restaurant management positions at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in New Jersey, at the Andaz 5th Avenue – a concept by Hyatt in New Yo...
Dreamscape Companies’ Appoints Scott Broder President of Dreamscape Hospitality
Dreamscape | November 30, 2021
NEW YORK – November 30, 2021 – Dreamscape Companies, a New York-based real estate and investment firm, today announces the appointment of Scott Broder to President of Dreamscape Hospitality. In this role, Broder will continue to oversee Dreamscape's impressive hotel portfolio as well as organize and direct all activities pertaining to hospitality-related investments and transactions. Having joined the firm in September of 2020, Broder most recently served as Executive Vice President - Head of Hotel Investments for Dreamscape. Under Broder's guidance last year, Dreamscape has executed approximately $400M in hospitality-focused acqui...
Sonesta Appoints Chicago Leadership Team
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown | November 30, 2021
CHICAGO, IL — November 30, 2021 — Sonesta International Hotels Corporation [Sonesta], one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., is excited to announce its new Chicago leadership team, led by Area General Manager, Paul Cardona, and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Fantasy Greene. Paul Cardona brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience to the Sonesta family of hotels. Cardona began his hotel career in food and beverage, where he worked his way up to become the Director of Food and Beverage at several luxury properties throughout the U.S. After a 14-year career primarily focused on food and beverage oper...
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | November 29, 2021
PHUKET, Thailand – November 29, 2021 – Magdalena Martorell, a seasoned professional with two decades of hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has taken charge of the new Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort due to open in December. The Spanish-born general manager comes to Meliá Phuket Mai Khao after successfully opening Meliá Shanghai Parkside in China and SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc in Vietnam. Martorell has worked with Meliá Hotels International for the entirety of her hospitality career, beginning 20 years ago when she was selected to join the leading Spanish hotel group’s internal development program. She...
Emily Nichols Appointed General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel
| November 24, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – November 24, 2021 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants today announced the appointment of Emily Nichols as General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel, the boutique hotel group’s newest property in San Francisco. In her new role, Nichols will oversee operations of the 248-room hotel designed in partnership with Kara Mann in the city’s iconic neighborhood of Fisherman’s Wharf. Emily Nichols joins the Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf as General Manager following experience in San Francisco as the General Manager of the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in Japantown. She previously served as the Assistant General Manager...
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