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Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis Introduces Key Leadership Team Members Ahead of 2022 Opening
| September 29, 2021
As the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis begins to take shape in the heart of the city, Four Seasons announces the appointments of two company veterans to the property’s leadership team. General Manager Florian Riedel arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, where he held the same role. Born and educated in Germany, the multi-lingual Riedel began his Four Seasons career at one of the company’s flagship locations in London, England, before moving through progressive positions in Berlin, the Bahamas, Hawaii and California. He is well-versed in the company’s growing residential b...
Huazhu Group Appoints Ms. Jihong He as CEO for International Business
Huazhu Group Limited | September 28, 2021
SHANGHAI - September 28, 2021 - On September 28, 2021, Huazhu Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179) announced that Ms. Jihong He will join Huazhu Group as Chief Executive Officer for International Business starting from October 1st, 2021. In this newly created role, Ms. He will oversee the group's international businesses, which include Deutsche Hospitality (hereinafter referred to as DH). Ms. He joins Huazhu from CapitaLand Ltd., where she was Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of Data Center Business. Before joining CapitaLand, she was Chief Investment Officer of Ascendas Singbridge Group (ASB), which was merged with Capitaland ...
Kenneth Jarka Takes Helm as General Manager at Washington Hilton in Washington, DC
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 28, 2021
Washington, DC – September 28, 2021 – Kenneth Jarka has been named general manager of the iconic 1,107-room Washington Hilton, following the recent retirement of 39-year hospitality veteran, Tracy Marks. Located at 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC this historic hotel offers over 116,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and has been host to presidents, dignitaries, notable figures, and prestigious events for more than 50 years. The hotel is owned by Clearview Hotel Capital and managed by Hilton Management Services. Jarka brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general m...
The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas Names Michael Bridges as General Manager
THE ADOLPHUS | September 28, 2021
Dallas, TX – September 28, 2021 – The Adolphus announces Michael Bridges as General Manager and Chef Jin Lee as Executive Chef of culinary operations for the hotel. Both relocating from the Los Angeles area to join the iconic Dallas hotel, the duo brings a refreshed energy and expertise to the historic Dallas hotel. Michael Bridges’ experience blends iconic lifestyle hotel openings with refined Ritz-Carlton training. Most recently, Bridges served as Area Managing Director of SIXTY Hotels overseeing full operation with detailed execution and oversight of the Executive Team for the SIXTY Beverly Hills location, representing...
Karli Sullivan Named Director of Marketing at Wyoming’s Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection
Brush Creek Ranch | September 28, 2021
Saratoga, WY – September 28, 2021 – Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, which includes The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, named one of the top 100 hotels in the world in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards,Magee Homestead and French Creek Sportsmen’s Club, announced today the appointment of Karli Sullivan to Director of Marketing. Sullivan will lead the team in developing and implementing all marketing and communication across the Collection’s three ranches, in addition to The Farm at Brush Creek epicurean destination and Green Mountain private ski area. “It is with excitement that we welcome Karli to the B...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook Names Howard Gottlieb as General Manager and Nathan Karsten as Director of Sales
Delta Hotels by Marriott | September 27, 2021
WILLOWBROOK, Ill. – September 27, 2021 – The Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook and Willby’s Restaurant & Bar are proud to announce a new, award-winning management team to represent the freshly reopened 165-room hotel and restaurant, including over 11,000 square feet of wedding and event space. The new team includes Howard Gottlieb as the new general manager and Nathan Karsten as the director of sales and marketing. “We’re at the beginning of our journey and I’m really looking forward to it. We have the experience and creativity to turn this property into a leading destination for travelers, meeting planners, we...
R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. Appoints Niveesha Hill as Dual Property General Manager for Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar and Hilton
R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. | September 27, 2021
SAN DIEGO, CA — September 27, 2021 — R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. (formerly RAR Hospitality), is pleased to announce the appointment of Niveesha Hill who joined the San Diego-based hotel management and consulting firm as the Dual Property General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar and Hilton Garden Inn San Diego-Del Mar. Hill’s proven leadership experience, effective, efficient management in all areas of hotel operations, and extensive industry knowledge will deliver hospitality excellence and exceptional guest services. “We are honored to have Niveesha Hill join our team of hospitality experts and leaders...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Shantesh Patil Home Office Controller
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | September 23, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, September 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the appointment of Shantesh Patil to the position of home office controller. Kirk Jones, Benchmark’s chief financial officer, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Shantesh to Benchmark,” said Mr. Jones. “His vast hotel and management company experience will serve our financial team well. He is a terrific addition to Benchmark’s Home Office operations.” Shantesh Patil brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to Benchmark, previously serving in positions within the Asia, Europe, and North American ...
Rhode Island’s Weekapaug Inn Appoints Mr. Conny Andersson as General Manager
Weekapaug Inn | September 23, 2021
Westerly, RI – September 23 2021 – Weekapaug Inn, one of Rhode Island’s top luxury hotels, announced today the appointment of two new members of its leadership team – Mr. Conny Andersson has been named General Manager and Mr. Andrew Brooks has been appointed Executive Chef. These two new leaders will enhance the Weekapaug Inn guest experience and the resort’s reputation as a leading New England culinary destination. Conny Andersson, Weekapaug Inn General Manager Andersson brings more than 40 years of hospitality and culinary leadership to his new role as General Manager at Weekapaug Inn. His biography reads like a w...
Jonas Chorum Appoints Jake Lewis as New President
Jonas Chorum | September 23, 2021
Phoenix, Arizona – September 23, 2021 — Jonas Chorum is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Lewis as President of Jonas Chorum. Our previous President, Mark Loyd, has been promoted to CEO of Jonas Chorum. Jake Lewis brings a wealth of technical expertise and industry knowledge to his new role as President. He has been with Chorum for the last 20 years, from Director of Development at Remco Software prior to its purchase by MSI Solutions, and then helping to oversee the transition from MSI Solutions to Jonas Chorum today. “Jake’s history with our products and our customers make him the ideal candidate to lead Jonas Chorum i...
Jordan Bakovic Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Grand Chicago
Sheraton Grand Chicago | September 23, 2021
CHICAGO – September 23, 2021 – Sheraton Grand Chicago proudly announces the appointment of Jordan Bakovic to Director of Sales and Marketing. A former professional basketball player and marketing and sales expert, Bakovic brings her competitive sports background and ten years of experience in the hospitality industry to Sheraton Grand Chicago. “I am thrilled to be a part of Sheraton Grand Chicago and have joined the team during an exciting time of planning for both the end of this year and beginning of 2022,” said Bakovic. “I look forward to building on our team’s incredible accomplishments since reopening this past June ...
AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown Introduces Javier Maysonet as Executive Chef
AC HOTEL FORT WORTH | September 23, 2021
FORT WORTH, TX – September 23, 2021 – AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown is pleased to introduce Javier Maysonet as executive chef of the hotel’s culinary operations. Chef Maysonet has created a menu that emphasizes the European soul and Spanish roots of the AC brand. Some signature menu items include breakfast cazuela, empanadas, carnitas pork, and chicken & chorizo paella. “I am excited to be taking the lead at AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown,” said Maysonet. “I believe that our food should bring ultimate enjoyment to our guests, and I aspire to create an extraordinary dining experience. From breakfast in the AC Kitchen to co...
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Appoints General Manager Joshua Morris
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale | September 23, 2021
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – September 23, 2021 – Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s bustling business district, Hyatt Centric Las Olas announces the appointment of General Manager Joshua Morris, who will oversee operations of the full-service, 238-room property. Morris is a seasoned hospitality executive, bringing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and experience to the Hyatt Centric Las Olas team. He has managed a variety of Marriott hotels, including Hollywood Beach Marriott and Sheridan Baltimore North. Most recently, he oversaw the renovation of Madison Marriott West in Wisconsin, which transformed the property’...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Samuel King as General Manager of The Radisson Hotel Jackson Downtown Capitol
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 22, 2021
COVINGTON, KY – September 22, 2021 – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Samuel King has been appointed the General Manager of the soon to open Radisson Hotel Jackson Downtown Capitol in Mississippi. Mr. King brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to his new role as General Manager having previously served as the General Manager for the Crown Plaza Denver Airport and Convention Center. As general manager, King is responsible for overseeing and executing hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction and community relations. "I am thrilled to welcome Samuel to the team," said Jennifer...
Highgate Appoints Arash Azarbarzin As Chief Executive Officer
HIGHGATE | September 22, 2021
NEW YORK – September 22, 2021 – Highgate, a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, announced today the appointment of industry pioneer, Arash Azarbarzin, as Chief Executive Officer. The pivotal hire signifies Highgate's increased focus on building a world-class team and expanding its luxury and lifestyle capabilities. As CEO, Arash will collaborate with Highgate's Co-Founders and Principals to build upon the company's highly entrepreneurial culture with an emphasis on cultivating and retaining top-tier talent while simultaneously expanding relationships with esteemed industry partners. This includes a hei...
Claude Sauter Appointed General Manager for The Slate on Phuket’s Secluded Northwest Coast
The Slate, A Phuket Pearl Resort | September 22, 2021
PHUKET, THAILAND – September 22, 2021 – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role. A Swiss national, Claude is a life-long hospitality professional with proven track record. He has also enjoyed a richly rewarding 24-year relationship with Phuket – and with Thailand as a whole. Having first arrived in the “Pearl of the Andaman” in 1997, as Resident Manager of Impiana Resort Patong, Claude went on ...
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Welcomes Brett Archer as General Manager
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite | September 22, 2021
FISH CAMP, CA — September 22, 2021 — Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has named Brett Archer as general manager of the 352 room resort located at Yosemite National Park’s south gate and set on 75 forested acres featuring the main lodge, cottages and its two-bedroom Explorer Cabins, which opened in summer 2019. Archer joins Tenaya Lodge from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, where he served in the same capacity. The appointment is a homecoming for Archer who has spent most of his nearly 30-year career in Yosemite and over 25 years with Delaware North Companies. Prior to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Archer was assistant general manager at T...
Colorado’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Names Brian Harrier as New General Manager
The Westin Riverfront | September 22, 2021
AVON, CO – September 22, 2021 – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Brian Harrier is now serving as General Manager of the award-winning resort. Harrier joins The Westin Riverfront from the Viceroy Snowmass, another luxury Colorado resort managed by East West Hospitality, where he most recently served as the Director of Operations. Harrier helped lead the Snowmass property through a full renovation while also overseeing the operations of the hotel. A graduate of Indiana University, Harrier began his hospitality career at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas in Hawaii, where he ...
Lido House Appoints Davide Paduano as New Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations
Lido House | September 21, 2021
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – September 21, 2021 – Lido House, an Autograph Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Davide Paduano to director of hotel food and beverage operations. A dedicated hotelier and sommelier with more than 15 years of expertise, Davide brings a wealth of elevated knowledge to his role as director of hotel food and beverage operations. Paduano oversees all culinary outlets at Lido House, including The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen and Topside, Newport Beach’s first rooftop bar. Over the years, Davide has grown a deep passion for high-end hospitality. Born and raised in Rome, Davide’s culinary jo...
Thompson Dallas Appoints Aaron Ide as General Manager
Thompson Hotels | September 21, 2021
DALLAS, TEXAS – September 21, 2021 – Downtown Dallas’ newest luxury hotel announces Aaron Ide as the general manager of the first Thompson Hotel in Texas, located in the newly transformed iconic First National Bank building, now known as The National. Aaron’s extraordinary background includes over 20 years in luxury hospitality in a variety of roles. As General Manager, he will lead the team to create innovative programming along with exceptional service focused on enhancing the guest experience. “We are fortunate to have Aaron join the team at Thompson Dallas,” said Philip Todd, managing general partner/owner and devel...
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Appoints Alexander von Süsskind as Hotel Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Boston | September 21, 2021
Boston, MA – September 21, 2021 – The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander von Süsskind to the position of Hotel Manager; he will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day hotel operation, including rooms, food and beverage, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, and security. With over 20 years of global hospitality experience, von Süsskind joins Mandarin Oriental, Boston, from Stanton House in El Paso, Texas, where he served as General Manager. He has gained significant managerial experience in a variety of esteemed luxury hotel brands: Kempinski Hotels at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten ...
WTS International Announces Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer
WTS International | September 20, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Sept. 20, 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 Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer. Goldstein has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience at both Fortune 100 companies and privately held organizations, in management consulting, consumer packaged goods, information technology and, for the last 17 years, in the hospitality industry. From 2019 through 2021, he was Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer...
Nihat Yucel Appointed as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
| September 20, 2021
Alexandria, Egypt — September 20, 2021 — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, a Mediterranean oasis in the middle of the city, welcomes Nihat Yucel as General Manager, bringing 22 years of Four Seasons experience and a diverse career journey. Nihat holds a master’s degree in tourism from Istanbul University and a post-graduate degree from Florida International University. He started working with Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul in 1999 in the food and beverage department, sparking an interest in exploring different tastes for this savvy foodie who believes that every dish has a story. Then in 2007, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul...
Ryan Poli Appointed Executive Chef of Music City’s Bobby Hotel
BOBBY HOTEL | September 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, TN – September 20, 2021 – Bobby Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of acclaimed Chef Ryan Poli to Executive Chef leading all culinary operations of the lifestyle hotel. Hailing from Chicago, Poli brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the downtown Nashville hotel, where he has been enlisted to reinvent the dining experience throughout Bobby’s four culinary and cocktail concepts. Most recently serving as Executive Chef at The Catbird Seat, Poli has made his return to Music City with the ultimate vision of placing Nashville on the map as a world-renowned culinary destination. “We are beyond excited ...