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Appointments
Resort at Squaw Creek Appoints Molly Flora as Spa Director
Resort at Squaw Creek | November 4, 2021
Olympic Valley, CA – November 4, 2021 – Resort at Squaw Creek, a luxury Lake Tahoe resort based in California’s Olympic Valley, announces Molly Flora as spa director for The Spa at Resort at Squaw Creek. Flora joins the resort from Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. “I am honored to join the incredible team at the Resort at Squaw Creek,” said Molly Flora, spa director at Resort at Squaw Creek. “I look forward to creating unique wellness experiences that highlight the beauty of North Lake Tahoe. I am also excited to be part of a team that is focused on natural wellness and providing our guests with luxurious treatment...
The Harpeth Hotel Hires New Food and Beverage Leadership Team
The Harpeth | November 4, 2021
FRANKLIN, TN — November 4, 2021 — The Harpeth Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ and Valor Hospitality Partners property, announced today the appointments of Thomas Tuggle as executive chef and Richard Iannone as director of food and beverage. Both Tuggle and Iannone attribute collaboration to the success of the hotel’s robust food and beverage program. With his appointment to executive chef, Tuggle will oversee and manage all culinary operations at the 119-room property, including 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails, McGavock’s Coffee Bar and Provisions and the hotel’s catering program. Chef Tuggle joins The Harpeth from San...
UMusic Hotels Appoints Jordi Solé as President of Hospitality
UMusic Hotels | November 3, 2021
Additional new hires include Javier Leal, Senior Vice President of Project Management, and Oscar Serrano, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Miami, Florida – November 3, 2021 – UMusic Hotels, an emerging global collective of music-based experiential hotel properties, announced today the appointment of hospitality veteran Jordi Solé as President of Hospitality. Additional new hires include Javier Leal as Senior Vice President of Project Management and Oscar Serrano as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. With these hires, UMUSIC Hotel is ramping up a world-class team to deliver immersive experiences around ...
Hospitality Veteran David Warman Joins IDeaS as Chief Client Officer to Advance Client-First Culture
IDeaS | November 3, 2021
Warman’s 30-plus years of hospitality leadership will enhance IDeaS’ best-in-class client experience MINNEAPOLIS — November 3, 2021 — IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, announced today the selection of David Warman as its chief client officer effective November 1, 2021. This role will be instrumental in evolving the impact and scope of IDeaS account management, client operations and consulting teams as the world of hospitality continues to innovate and evolve. Warman spent over 30 years leading successful marketing and revenue optimization initiatives acro...
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Appoints Emmanuel Calderon as New Executive Chef
| November 2, 2021
Emmanuel Calderon joins Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla as Executive Chef. Bringing a lifetime of culinary passion to the role, Calderon will oversee the Resort’s four dining outlets, in-room dining, catering and Residential offerings. Growing up on the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan, Chef Manu discovered his passion for flavours, textures and aromas as he watched his grandmother and mother prepare family meals. He then started his culinary journey as a kitchen apprentice washing glasses and during his down time, he took the opportunity to learn how to cook from the chef. From there, Manu’s career took him to various lux...
RMS North America Names Victor Vesnaver as Chief Operating Officer
RMS | November 2, 2021
San Diego, CA – RMS North America, a leading provider of cloud-based property management solutions to the hospitality industry, today announced that Victor Vesnaver joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer. Vesnaver will lead the company and product direction in North America, supporting its growth strategy while fostering a culture of innovation. Vesnaver comes to RMS North America during a time ripe with change, as the organization prepares for team and product expansions to support both its core markets and an enhanced hotel and business intelligence focus. With more than three decades of global hospitality experience, Vesna...
Interstate Names David Anderson as EVP International
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | November 2, 2021
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has named hospitality leader David Anderson as its new executive vice president – international, following the announcement that Nicholas Northam will retire from the role at the end of the year. Anderson joins Interstate – the international division of Aimbridge Hospitality – with extensive industry experience in luxury resorts and midscale hotel portfolios throughout Europe and the UK, as well as the Indian Ocean, in both branded and independent properties. Following three years as CEO of Sun Ltd (Hotels & Resorts) Mauritius, David returned to the UK earlier this year. His previous roles also inc...
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park Welcomes Adrian Gonzalez as New General Manager
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park | November 2, 2021
EL PASO, TX. – November 2, 2021 – The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, a storied Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property located in the core of downtown El Paso, today announced seasoned hospitality expert Adrian Gonzalez as its new general manager. Gonzalez takes the helm, bringing more than 15 years of luxury hotel, culinary and beverage leadership experience, as the team embarks on the renowned Forbes hospitality training to ensure ultimate guest satisfaction at the iconic hotel. With his team, Gonzalez will continue to elevate the guest experience and introduce programming that celebrates the rich culture of this iconic pr...
Atlantis Paradise Island Appoints Alan Orreal as Vice President of Culinary
Atlantis Paradise Island | November 2, 2021
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS – November 2, 2021 – Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas announces Chef Alan Orreal as Vice President of Culinary. Chef Orreal is the most recent executive appointment to the resort's culinary team. Chef Orreal is responsible for the operation of Atlantis' 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges. He will develop new, innovative menu concepts; lead the resort's culinary team members across food and beverage, Atlantis’ convention center, and events and banquets areas; and further solidify Atlantis Paradise Island as a leader in culinary excellence. Chef Orreal, a certified Master Chef, brings 20 years of execut...
Pendry Park City Announces Executive Team Ahead of Winter Opening
Pendry Park City | November 1, 2021
PARK CITY, UT – November 1, 2021 – Opening this winter, Pendry Park City, the first mountain resort from Pendry Hotels & Resorts, today announced the executive team to lead the new 153-room resort and residences. Joining General Manager Richard Wales will be Director of Sales and Marketing Chris Lawing, Hotel Manager David Silva and Director of Spa Jessie Valdez. These individuals bring years of experience to Pendry Park City, and they look forward to welcoming guests and residents to the resort upon opening. “This seasoned leadership team brings not only their collective experience, but also their strategy and passio...
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection Names Marlon Rambaran As Executive Chef
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection | November 1, 2021
ASPEN, CO – November 1, 2021 – Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen’s luxurious mountainside retreat and most storied hotel, today announces Marlon Rambaran as executive chef. Rambaran brings more than 20 years of culinary experience at some of the nation’s top kitchens to his new role. Classically trained with a focus on French, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, he presents a new and dynamic perspective to the property’s beloved dining outlets. In addition to helping the resort’s signature mountain restaurant Prospect, Rambaran will oversee all food and beverage operations for the resort, including J-Bar, ...
Azerai Can Tho Appoints Nicolas Pillet as New General Manager
AZERAI | November 1, 2021
CAN THO, Vietnam – November 1, 2021 – Azerai Can Tho in the Mekong Delta has appointed Nicolas Pillet as its new General Manager, as the resort announced plans to reopen on Nov. 12 following the easing of COVID-related restrictions in Vietnam. Pillet, a French national, brings a strong culinary background to Azerai Can Tho, having studied cuisine as part of his hospitality education in Nantes. Pillet has worked with several internationally recognized brands in his career, including the Eastern & Oriental Express, where he was GM of Southeast Asia’s only luxury sleeper train, and most recently as the GM of Amanoi, the Aman property ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Carlo Vermeeren to General Manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District | October 28, 2021
MILWAUKEE – October 28, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the appointment of Carlo Vermeeren as general manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. In his new role, Vermeeren will oversee operations of the 12-story, 333-room hotel that serves as the anchor of the Capitol District, the city’s dining and entertainment district. “We are thrilled to welcome back Carlo to the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Carlo has e...
Practice Hospitality Names Alan Rae General Manager at Hotel Colee
Hotel Colee | October 28, 2021
ATLANTA, GA — October 28, 2021 — Practice Hospitality today announced the hiring of Alan Rae as the General Manager at Hotel Colee. Atlanta’s boutique destination hotel in the Buckhead neighborhood, Hotel Colee is on a hot streak having been named earlier this month one of the top ten ‘Best Hotels in the South’ in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice survey. With over twenty-five years of hospitality experience managing top southern hotels, Rae is well positioned to lead the team at Hotel Colee to even greater heights. “Alan brings an enthusiasm for the brand and passion for hospitality that we are confident w...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Appoints Donna Ward as Vice President of Sales
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | October 27, 2021
Atlantic City, N.J. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City welcomes Donna Ward to the role of Vice President of Sales overseeing the resort’s hotel sales operations including meetings and conventions. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City boasts over 150,000 square footage of meeting and event space. “Hard Rock Atlantic City is thrilled to welcome Donna to our team,” said Joe Lupo, Property President. “Her commitment to bringing the best meetings and conventions to Hard Rock will not only be invaluable to our property but will also elevate the Atlantic City market as a whole.” Prior to joining Har...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Robert McGrattan as Executive Chef of Hotel Bennett
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | October 27, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC (October 27, 2021) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed Robert McGrattan as the new executive chef of Hotel Bennett in Charleson, SC. The North Carolina native returns to the Carolinas with a focus on continuing to elevate the dining experience at Gabrielle, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Hotel Bennett was recently ranked as the top luxury hotel in the country by readers of USA TODAY, while Gabrielle is Charleston’s only restaurant to open onto Marion Square and features the city’s largest outdoor fine-dining plaza. It can be accessed through the park or via Hotel Bennett. McGrattan’s extensive culi...
Patrick Broderick Joins Davidson Hospitality Group as Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management, Davidson Resorts
Davidson Hospitality Group | October 27, 2021
ATLANTA (October 27, 2021) – Davidson Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Patrick Broderick as Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management for the leading hospitality management company’s Resorts division. Broderick brings more than 33 years of hotel sales and revenue management experience to the Resorts team and its portfolio of 12 highly activated, large-scale properties in the upper-upscale to luxury categories. In his new role, Broderick will be tasked with leading all aspects of sales and revenue generation for the Davidson Resorts operating vertical within Davidson Hospitality Group. He will also take an active approa...
Thierry Papillier Appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
| October 26, 2021
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has appointed Thierry Papillier as Executive Chef, bringing a plethora of experience and achievements from several celebrated hotels and resorts. His arrival supports the Hotel's thoughtful drive to enhance the dining experiences offered across the entire property, setting the stage for exciting new culinary events to come in the months ahead. A French native originating from Brittany, Papillier comes to Kuwait by way of Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, with a twelve-year tenure with the world’s leading hospitality company on his resume. Now the culinary custodian of the much-adorned dining...
The Balfour Hotel Appoints Steven Acosta to Executive Chef
Driftwood Hospitality Management | October 26, 2021
MIAMI, FL – October 26, 2021 – The Balfour Hotel, which recently opened on Miami Beach, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Acosta to executive chef. In this role, Acosta is responsible for managing the hotel’s food and beverage team, implementing new menus at the hotel’s three-meal restaurant and providing exceptional culinary experience for hotel guests, travelers and South Florida locals. Acosta assumes this position immediately and has already stepped into the role of overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s culinary operations. This winter, Acosta will spearhead the launch of a new restaurant concept at The Balfou...
Teneo Hospitality Group Names Scott White as Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic
Teneo Hospitality Group | October 25, 2021
Eden Prairie, Minneapolis – October 25, 2021 – Confident in the recovery of the Washington, DC area market, Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier group representation firm, has named veteran hotel and group meetings sales executive Scott White as Director of Sales. As a part of Teneo’s Washington, DC office, Mr. White will support the company’s strategic efforts to serve the vital association and corporate meetings market in the Mid-Atlantic region. He will also help Teneo expand its initiatives to grow these markets nationally and globally. A long-time resident of the D.C. Metro Region and an established leader in group sales, ...
Sandpiper Hospitality Promotes Trisha Grisko to Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sandpiper Hospitality | October 25, 2021
Richmond, VA – October 25, 2021 – Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – has promoted Trisha Grisko to serve as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at the rapidly growing company. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Grisko joined the Sandpiper Hospitality team in 2018 as a Divisional Sales Manager. Driving strong results for Sandpiper Hospitality’s expanding portfolio of properties, she was promoted to the position of Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing a year ago. Grisko previously spent five years at Hilton Hotels & ...
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Welcomes New General Manager, Lilian Roger
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana | October 22, 2021
Lilian Roger has been appointed as the new General Manager of Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, the five stars hotel located in the heart of Riyadh. Backed by over 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Lilian Roger worked in various international hotel chains across 9 countries and three continents. Commenting on his appointment, Lilian stated, “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Riyadh. I look forward to working with the team to continue our efforts to create a lifelong relationships with our partners and guests. We are focused on delivering moments that will be remembered for years to come. “Saudi...
Conrad New York Midtown Appoints Kellie Ann Cahill, CMP as Complex Commercial Director
Conrad New York Midtown | October 22, 2021
NEW YORK – October 22, 2021 – Kellie Ann Cahill, CMP has been named Complex Commercial Director at Conrad New York Midtown. The 562-room property, consisting mostly of suites, is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) three distinct global luxury hotel brands. Cahill, a certified meetings professional, will lead the commercial sales, events, revenue, and marketing teams at the luxury hotel with a strategic approach to generate business within the entertainment, business, and international leisure segments; all while supporting the property’s mission to provide outstanding service to guests. This is a comp...
Rosewood Vienna Announces Key Appointments to Leadership Team
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021 – Rosewood Vienna, the ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2022 in one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of key leadership team executives including that of Alexander Lahmer as managing director and Vedad Bakovic as director of sales and marketing. Alexander and Vedad will be integral to the launch of the new property, which will mark Rosewood’s first in Austria and fifth in Europe as a testament to the brand’s impressive growth in the region and worldwide. As managing director, Alexander is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the new hotel in prep...
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