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Appointments
Conrad Punta de Mita Appoints Christopher Anderson as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Conrad Punta de Mita | August 17, 2021
PUNTA DE MITA, MX – August 17, 2021 – Conrad Punta de Mita, Mexico, has announced the appointment of its new Director of Sales and Marketing Christopher Anderson who brings nearly 15 years of luxury hospitality industry experience to the table in his new role. Helming the resort’s global communication and sales efforts, Anderson will provide strategic leadership and direction to drive revenue and implement business goals that will propel the newly opened property as a leader in the region’s hospitality market. “We are pleased to welcome such an industry leader to the Conrad Punta de Mita team,” says the property’s Ge...
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea Appoints Leadership Team Prior to Fall Opening
MOTTO BY HILTON | August 17, 2021
NEW YORK – August 17, 2021 – Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea announces the appointments of Bassim Ouachani as General Manager and Ryan Cortese as Director of Sales and Marketing for the hotel slated to open this fall. Located in New York’s iconic Chelsea neighborhood, Motto Chelsea will feature 374 rooms, including a variety of flexible accommodation options, a vibrant signature restaurant, expansive fitness center and more. Bassim Ouachani, General Manager, with two decades of experience in hospitality, will oversee all day-to-day operations at Motto Chelsea working to ensure profitability, efficiency and overall guest experie...
The St. Regis New York Appoints Virginia Weik as Director of Sales & Marketing
The St. Regis New York | August 17, 2021
New York, NY – August 17, 2021 – The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Weik as Director of Sales & Marketing for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Virginia brings a wealth of hospitality experience to her new role, where she will oversee property sales, marketing and advertising activities for the beloved hotel. “I am thrilled to be joining the team at The St. Regis New York,” stated Virginia Weik. “With its bespoke luxury, unparalleled service, and iconic history, the hotel has set the stand for luxury travel over the last century, and I look forward to joini...
Keith Frisley Appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
August 16, 2021
Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, with him trading the vibrant city life in Johannesburg for the serene beauty of the Serengeti National Park. Formerly Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, Frisley is a native South African, who has worked across a number of leading luxury hotels in Johannesburg. He has also traveled internationally to represent his country in the national culinary squad, following an extensive career working alongside multiple Michelin star chefs. Arriving to the savannah, Frisley is excited to play host to guests discovering their buck...
ROAR for Good Hires Peter Klebanoff as Senior Vice President, Business Development
ROAR for Good | August 13, 2021
Philadelphia, PA - August 13, 2021 - ROAR for Good, a leading technology company for hotel worker safety, has hired Peter Klebanoff as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Klebanoff, who had been a full-time sales consultant for the last six years, specializes in the development of marketing and sales strategies that accelerate growth for technology companies of varying size. In this new role, he will implement a strategy to increase market share within the hospitality industry, gather intelligence to improve the platform, build out the sales force, and penetrate new verticals, such as healthcare. “We are ecstatic to have Pe...
The Sanctuary Beach Resort Appoints Jonathan Macioce as New General Manager
The Sanctuary Beach Resort | August 13, 2021
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. – August 13, 2021 – The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a top Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property, today announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality expert Jonathan Macioce as its new general manager. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hotel management experience to his role, Macioce will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and property development, showcasing the localized, unique luxury travel experiences that Independent Collection properties are known and celebrated for. “Jonathan brings an incredible energy, eye for detail, passion for the guest experience ...
Sebastian Hinsch Joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager
| August 12, 2021
From the shores of the Big Island to the waterfront of the Emerald City, Sebastian Hinsch joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager of the downtown hotel near Pike Place Market and city’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star property. While General Manager duties entail managing the overall strategic business operations of the Hotel, Goldfinch Tavern (an Ethan Stowell Restaurant), and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Hinsch also looks forward to being an ambassador of the city to guests of the Hotel. “Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is constantly recognised by guests and industry awards as one of the best for its warm ...
Diego Oviedo Appointed General Manager for Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection By Hilton, Opening in 2022
Aqua-Aston Hospitality | August 12, 2021
PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, COSTA RICA – August 12, 2021 – Diego Oviedo has been appointed general manager of Costa Rica’s newest resort, Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton. Oviedo, a dedicated hospitality professional with a passion for his local community, will be instrumental in the resort’s highly anticipated early 2022 opening. Located in “the most biologically intense place on Earth” (source: National Geographic), Botánika is set to become one of Costa Rica’s most desired resort experiences. Oviedo’s 10 years of hospitality experience include ascending leadership positions with Hilton in Costa Rica. In hi...
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Hawaii Appoints Steve Solberg as General Manager
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts | August 12, 2021
Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Steve Solberg as General Manager at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa – the nine-hectare (22-acre) oceanfront property on Hawaii Island. The resort is scheduled to re-open under the Outrigger brand in late August. Seasoned hospitality executive Solberg will be responsible for all aspects of resort operations for this culturally rich property, with an eye to service culture, maximized operations, host and guest satisfaction, and the bottom line. He was GM at Outrigger Guam Beach Resort for nearly six years and has held senior positions with Marriott, The Kimpton Hotel Group a...
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa Appoints Milan Drager as New General Manager
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa | August 12, 2021
SONOMA, CA – August 12, 2021 – Lat33 Capital, formerly known as IMH Financial Corporation, and Urgo Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of General Manager Milan Drager to Sonoma’s iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. With a career bolstered by two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager aims to draw upon his unique and extensive hospitality expertise to guide MacArthur Place forward following its recent $25 million renovation. “We are pleased to have Milan join the team and look forward to having his leadership at the forefront to uphold MacArthur Place’s legacy of g...
TraknProtect Appoints Chris Wieland to Board of Advisors
TraknProtect | August 12, 2021
Chicago, Illinois – August 12, 2021 – TraknProtect, a pioneer of location-based technology purpose-built for the hotel industry and a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands, announces the appointment of Chris Wieland to the company's Board of Advisors. In his role, he will provide his technical and industry expertise with the executive management team, aiding in the development and implementation of new offerings and market initiatives as the company continues to expand globally. Having nearly twenty years of experience in leading technology roles, Wieland brings proven success in the development and im...
Vail Resorts Appoints Kirsten Lynch as CEO
Vail Resorts, Inc. | August 11, 2021
BROOMFIELD, CO – August 11, 2021 – Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that Kirsten Lynch, the Company's chief marketing officer, will be appointed chief executive officer and elected to the Company's board of directors, effective November 1, 2021. At that time, Rob Katz, the Company's current chief executive officer, will be appointed executive chairperson of the board and remain fully active and engaged in Vail Resorts' key strategic decisions and priorities. Additionally, at that time, Ryan Bennett, currently vice president of marketing, lift revenue, will be named chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. Lynch joined Vail Reso...
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort Appoints Thomas Cook as New Executive Chef
THE KING AND PRINCE BEACH & GOLF RESORT | August 11, 2021
SIMONS ISLAND, GA – August 11, 2021 – The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, a MMI Hotel Group property, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Thomas Cook as Executive Chef. Cook is responsible for overseeing menu efforts for the signature restaurant ECHO as well as other culinary outlets on property. His arrival marks the unveiling of a new menu at ECHO, featuring additional fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes along with old favorites. Cook’s culinary career began in a bakery in the suburbs of Chicago at the ripe age of 15. He ventured down to Florida to attend the American Culinary Academy and immediately fell in l...
The Carver Companies Expands to Meet Industry Staffing Demand
The Carver Companies | August 11, 2021
ATLANTA, GA – August 10, 2021 – The Carver Companies, North America’s largest task force agency with over 3,000 independent consultants, recently increased their bandwidth by adding new National Account Managers Jennifer Goodwell, Bryon Bartlett and Keesla Blay-Miezah, as well as Accounting Manager Tammy James, and Marketing and Social Media Manager Faiz Aly. In their new positions, the national account managers will help pair consultants with the increasing needs of hotel clients. Jennifer Goodwell has more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry as a sales leader for multiple brands. She’s familiar with the lifes...
westdrift Manhattan Beach Appoints Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing
westdrift Manhattan Beach | August 10, 2021
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – August 10, 2021 – westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing. With more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and catering, as well as operations and revenue management for properties across Southern California and the Midwest, Jones leads a team of four in fashioning innovative strategies to garner new and repeat business from meetings and events clientele, while heightening awareness of westdrift among business and leisure travelers, and the surrounding community. Spread across 26 acres in t...
Marquis Los Cabos Honors Chef Thierry Dufour and Welcomes New Executive Chef Miguel Paulino
Marquis Los Cabos | August 9, 2021
LOS CABOS, Mexico — August 9, 2021 — Marquis Los Cabos, one of the Leading Hotels of the World, has today announced the retirement of long tenured Executive Chef, Thierry Dufour. Marquis Los Cabos’ culinary program will be now helmed by new Executive Chef, Miguel Paulino. [caption id="attachment_276220" align="alignright" width="384"] Thierry Dufour[/caption] Executive Chef Thierry Dufour embraced dining as an adventure of the senses, and his distinct culinary vision was felt throughout the numerous dining offerings at the luxury property as the lead chef since the resort’s opening. Over the past 18 years, his cuisine shared his...
Ricardo Carvalho De Matos Appointed Director of Food & Beverage for The Palms, Turks & Caicos
The Palms Turks & Caicos | August 6, 2021
Turks & Caicos property The Palms welcomes Ricardo Carvalho De Matos, as the resort’s newest Director of Food & Beverage. With over 22 years of experience in hotel-based restaurants, Ricardo brings a wealth of industry knowledge and hands-on expertise to the award-winning, 72-suite luxury resort located on Grace Bay Beach. Prior to joining The Palms, Ricardo oversaw F&B operations for resorts including: Six Senses Resort & Spa and the property’s seven outlets as well as its culinary team of 80 members, prior to that he was responsible for five outlets as well as room and butler service for Azulik, Hotel Boutique Res...
W Dallas – Victory Appoints Joseph Cummings as New Spa Director
W Hotels Worldwide | August 6, 2021
DALLAS - August 6, 2021 - W Dallas - Victory welcomes Joseph Cummings as the new Spa Director for AWAY® Spa Dallas, located inside the W Dallas Victory hotel. Cummings brings more than 15 years of luxury spa experience to the role. As the Spa Director for AWAY® Spa Dallas, Cummings oversees day-to-day operations, the guest experience, and retail design and display. “I am honored to serve AWAY® Spa Dallas as the spa director and look forward to implementing new and creative ideas to enhance the guest experience,” said Joseph Cummings, Spa Director at AWAY® Spa Dallas. “W Hotels’ Passion Points include Music, Fashion, ...
Hotel Revival Welcomes Armand Thelen as Director of Sales and Marketing
Hotel Revival | August 6, 2021
Baltimore, MD – August 6, 2021 – Hotel Revival, a JdV by Hyatt hotel located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, has announced the hiring of Armand Thelen as its new director of sales and marketing. As the director of sales, Thelen will oversee the sales and event operations for the hotel. Thelen’s 10+ years in the hospitality industry will serve as a strong foundation in his new role where he will head the sales targets and plans and determine profitability for the hotel and guests. “Armand’s dedication and commitment to achieving an end goal motivates him to drive reve...
Mike Hill, Author of Measuring to Manage, Joins Mobius Vendor Partners as Executive Consultant
CustomerCount® | August 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – August 6, 2021 – Mike Hill, author of Measuring to Manage and a thought leader in employee experience, has joined Mobius Vendor Partners (MVP) to help in the design of a new component of CustomerCount®, a leading cloud-based feedback management system which captures, measures and reports data. According to Hill “The new effort, E/X (Employee Experience), is based on a very critical element in business today: measuring the employee experience. Are they productive, happy, loyal, if not, why not? With so many variables and activity in the life cycle of an employee, knowing how employees feel and what they think ...
The Westin Anaheim Resort Announces Executive Food & Beverage Team
The Westin Anaheim Resort | August 5, 2021
ANAHEIM, CA – August 5, 2021 – Newly opened in June 2021, The Westin Anaheim Resort is delighted to announce its food & beverage executive team that helms the property’s distinct selection of five signature culinary concepts, including Anaheim’s only exclusive rooftop bar, RISE Rooftop Lounge; signature restaurant Tangerine Room; Bar 1080; a distinguished in-room dining program and over 47,542 square feet of meeting space for events, meetings, weddings, banquets receptions. With Anaheim’s rich history and orange grove roots, premiere location among some of California’s most notable attractions including Disneyland® Resort,...
Hyatt Centric Southpark Charlotte Introduces Leadership Team
Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte | August 5, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC – August 5, 2021 –Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte, which recently opened in June, is pleased to announce its leadership team. Fidencio Mata has been named General Manager, responsible for overseeing all hotel operations and staff training of the new, locally-inspired and modern hotel. Erin Dennis, CPCE (Certified Professional in Catering and Events), has joined the property as Director of Group Sales & Celebrations, where she is responsible for all marketing and coordination of wedding, social and non-profit groups and will oversee all celebratory events. Cristal Moncur has been appointed Director of Corporate Sales...
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Leiya Cohen as Complex General Manager in New York
Dream Hotel Group | August 5, 2021
NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2021 – Celebrated hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Leiya Cohen as Complex General Manager, overseeing the day-to-day management and operations of two iconic Dream Hotel Group properties in New York City – Dream Midtown and The Time New York by Dream Hotel Group, effective immediately. “There’s always an opportunity for growth at Dream Hotel Group,” said Jay Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Dream Hotel Group. “Leiya’s experience working at both The Time New York and Dream Midtown made her an ideal candidate and perfect fit for the ...
Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Bill Liedholm as General Manager of the Resort
SANDESTIN® GOLF AND BEACH RESORT | August 4, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – August 4, 2021 – Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, announces the appointment of a new General Manager of the resort, Bill Liedholm. Bill has been selected to lead Sandestin® into the future, while maintaining a service of excellence to its rental owners, visitor and thousands of guests who visit the resort annually. “We welcome Bill to the Sandestin® team and know that he will lead this resort, and our staff to continued growth and success” said Sara Becnel, Asset Manager and Vice President of Development for Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. “Bill has a proven track record of results and operational e...