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Vision Hospitality Appoints Laurent Géroli as General Manager of The Grady Hotel
The Grady Hotel | February 19, 2021
LOUISVILLE, KY – February 19, 2021 - Vision Hospitality Group has named Laurent Géroli as the General Manager of The Grady Hotel, a 51-room hotel located in a historic building dating back to the 19th century, slated to open Spring 2021. With more than 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Géroli’s roles have taken him across the country, overseeing multimillion dollar budgets and culinary teams for upscale hotel food and beverage programs from coast to coast. “We’re thrilled to have Géroli leading the operations team at The Grady Hotel,” said Jan McCormick, Regional Vice President of Operations at Vision H...
Soon-to-Open Autograph Collection Hotel, The Cloudveil, Appoints Executive Team Members
The Cloudveil, an Autograph Collection hotel | February 19, 2021
JACKSON, WY – Feb. 19, 2021 – The soon-to-open Autograph Collection Hotel, The Cloudveil, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Grosbety to regional VP and general manager and Pam Clark to director of sales and marketing for Jackson Hole’s newest boutique property and only hotel on the historic Town Square. Set to debut this spring and located at the gateway to the Grand Teton National Park, one-hour south of Yellowstone National Park, The Cloudveil aims to reflect a true sense of place and offer a modern sanctuary inspired by the living elements of its locale. Bruce Grosbety | Regional VP & General Manager Leading the...
JLL appoints Gilda Perez-Alvarado as Global CEO, Hotels & Hospitality
JLL | February 18, 2021
NEW YORK – Feb. 18, 2021 – JLL announced today Gilda Perez-Alvarado has been promoted to Global CEO of its Hotels & Hospitality Group to succeed Mark Wynne-Smith, who will continue as Global CEO of Valuation Advisory. These appointments advance the company’s corporate purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world and be the most connected, strategic and creative team of advisors across all businesses. Previously, Wynne-Smith had dual global leadership of both JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group and Valuation Advisory business. With over 10 years of building a significant platform for the global hotels sector, W...
Kennebunkport Resort Collection Appoints Two New General Managers
Kennebunkport Resort Collection | February 18, 2021
KENNEBUNKPORT, ME — February 18, 2021 — The Kennebunkport Resort Collection, comprised of ten inns, resorts, hotels and rental homes as well as six award-winning restaurants in Kennebunkport, Maine, is pleased to announce appointments of seasoned hospitality leaders, Ophelia Muradian, Emily Nelson and John Nickulas to oversee various properties within the portfolio. “We are thrilled to grow our team with such successful and experienced hospitality professionals,” says Justin Grimes, Managing Director of Kennebunkport Resort Collection. “Their extensive leadership roles, areas of expertise and industry skill sets make them great ass...
TPG Marinas Appoints Michael Hartman as General Manager of Champlin’s Marina & Resort on Block Island
TPG Marinas | February 18, 2021
RHODE ISLAND – February 18, 2021 – TPG Marinas, the nautically-anchored hospitality and marina management affiliate of TPG Hotels and Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned hospitality expert Michael Hartman as the Director of Integrations & Operations for TPG Marinas and as the General Manager of Champlin’s Marina & Resort, Block Island. Champlin’s is TPG Marinas’ inaugural portfolio asset. Hartman will lead the team overseeing resort and marina operations, as well as the upcoming property-wide renovation which includes refreshed hotel rooms, updated landscaping, elevated service offerings and new food ...
The Langham, Boston Welcomes Executive Chef Stephen Bukoff
THE LANGHAM, BOSTON | February 18, 2021
BOSTON, MA – February 18, 2021 – The Langham, Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Bukoff as Executive Chef. In this role, Stephen will lead the culinary team at The Langham, Boston, overseeing not just Private Kitchen (in-room dining) and banqueting but also the hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant, GRANA and charming new destination bar, The Fed. “We are so excited to bring this native son back to Boston for our exciting re-opening,” said Michele Grosso, managing director of The Langham, Boston. “We anticipate our bar and restaurant both becoming iconic celebration destinations in Boston where patron...
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts Promotes George Gomes Jr. to Regional Executive Chef
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts and Hogan Hospitality | February 18, 2021
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Feb. 18, 2021 – Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts announced today the promotion of George Gomes Jr. as its regional executive chef for the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaii Island and Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui. The two iconic resorts reopened after expansive renovations encompassing guest room enhancements and upgrades to common areas and restaurant outlets. Appointed the executive chef for Royal Kona Resort in 2019, Chef Gomes successfully elevated the Kona dining experience for hotel guests and local residents, featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients on his menu. In his new role, Chef Gomes will oversee the culi...
BENCHMARK® Appoints Eric J. Bates as General Manager, Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center
Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center | February 17, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, formally announces the appointment of Eric Bates as general manager for Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels conference center hotel located in Racine, Wisconsin. Ellen Sinclair, Benchmark’s senior vice president, operations, made the announcement. "It is a real pleasure to formally announce Eric’s newest position within our company,” said Ms. Sinclair. “He is a proven leader and actively embraces Benchmark’s Be The Difference service culture. He is also a native of Wisconsin and ...
Noah Brodsky Appointed President, Travel + Leisure Group and Chief Brand Officer
the New Travel + Leisure Co. | February 17, 2021
ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 17, 2021 – Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), formerly Wyndham Destinations, which made its official debut on the New York Stock Exchange today as the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company with nearly 20 travel brands across its resort, travel club, and lifestyle portfolio, announces the appointment of Noah Brodsky to the new role of President, Travel + Leisure Group and Chief Brand Officer. According to Michael Brown, president and chief executive officer of Travel + Leisure Co., Brodsky steps into this new leadership role based on his previous accomplishments as Chief Brand Officer; a role he reta...
Gulph Creek Hotels Names Addy Maini as Chief Operating Officer
Gulph Creek Hotels | February 16, 2021
Gulph Creek Hotels, a Pennsylvania-based hotel management and ownership group, has named Addy Maini as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the newly created role, Mr. Maini, who rejoins the company, will work closely with corporate and on-property leadership, focusing on day-to-day operations, training, sales, food and beverage, human resources and accounting. Additionally, he will provide guidance and direction for company infrastructure enhancements as the company continues to expand into full-service hotels and outside their Mid Atlantic geographic base. Mr. Maini has extensive experience in all aspects of multi-property management i...
Midas Hospitality Names Jena Ahlman as Minnesota Area Director of Sales
Midas Hospitality | February 15, 2021
St. Louis, Mo. - Feb. 15, 2021 - Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently appointed Jena Ahlman as Area Director of Sales for its Brooklyn Park, Minn. hotels. In this position, she will plan and manage the overall sales and marketing strategies for the properties. Ahlman is responsible for the revenue production of both the Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn hotels while simultaneously ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience. Ahlman has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years. Prior to joining Midas Hospitality, she held numerous positions in sales, business development and a...
HVMG Names Brian Young as Executive Vice-President, Investments and Chief Financial Officer
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | February 15, 2021
ATLANTA — February 15, 2021 — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today named Brian Young executive vice-president, investments and chief financial officer. In the newly created role, Young will be leading HVMG’s finance, investor relations and financial reporting areas, and he will have a significant role leading and supporting HVMG’s aggressive growth plans around acquisitions, investments, joint-ventures and M&A activity. “Brian honed his knowledge and skillset through key leadership positions at Interstate Hotels and Resorts, the natio...
Fiji’s Kokomo Private Island Appoints Sean Flakelar as General Manager
| February 11, 2021
KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND, FIJI – February 9, 2021 – Fiji’s most exclusive 140-acre award-winning resort – Kokomo Private Island – is pleased to welcome Sean Flakelar in his new role as the property’s General Manager in January 2021. Prior to his commencement with Kokomo Private Island, Flakelar gained experience with AMAN Resorts for nearly 20 years, where he managed some of their most iconic properties such as Amanjiwo, Amanoi, and Amangalla. Sean was AMAN’s Country Manager for Indonesia and most recently served as Country Manager at AMAN in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. Sean brings exceptional skills at ensuring that guests have the ...
BENCHMARK Names Robert Marusi Chief Commercial Officer for Turtle Bay Resort, A North Shore Landmark
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | February 11, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2021… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert Marusi chief commercial officer for Turtle Bay Resort, situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The luxury resort is scheduled to reopen after a major, transformational renovation in summer 2021. "It is such a pleasure to announce that Robert has joined the leadership team at Turtle Bay Resort,” said Ted Davis, chief marketing officer for BENCHMARK®. “He brings extensive sales leadership experience and business acumen to his new role with us, having served in director-level positions for major propertie...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Sunni Dupree as General Manager of Hotel Effie
HIGHGATE | February 11, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - Feb. 11, 2021 - The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced today that Sunni Dupree has been appointed as general manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. The property opened on February 1, offering an unparalleled experience that exemplifies genuine Southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury that feels like coming home. “Hotel Effie’s role as the ultimate host is personified through the team that welcomes our guests,” said Sara Becnel, Vice President of Development and General Manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. “Sunni Dupree is known in the industry for her hospitable manner, and she tre...
Josh Elliott Appointed Executive Chef for THesis Hotel Miami
| February 11, 2021
Josh Elliott is the Executive Chef at THesis Hotel Miami, located at the intersection of Coral Gables, South Miami, and Coconut Grove, overseeing Mamey restaurant, the rooftop Mamey on 3rd and soon to market Orno restaurant. In this role, Elliott collaborates with visionary Chef Niven Patel, THesis Hotel Miami’s Director of Culinary. Having worked every station on the line, all positions in the kitchen, as well as multiple positions in the front of the house, Elliott began his career at age 16 as a dishwasher at Pizza Hut and has fully grasped the food and beverage industry by working alongside industry leaders. He has held positions at Eo...
Markus Krebs Appointed General Manager of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY GROUP | February 11, 2021
BANGKOK — Outrigger Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Krebs as the new general manager of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort as of 25 January 2021. Prior to joining Outrigger, Krebs was general manager of the AAA Five-Diamond luxury, 400-rooom Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The veteran hospitality leader has more than three decades of hotel experience, with a substantial emphasis in the luxury segment. His fondness for the industry started while he was a hotel management apprentice, where he quickly worked his way up to various positions, including front-office manager, restaurant...
Soon-to-Open AC Hotel Columbus Downtown Appoints Executive Team
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown | February 10, 2021
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Feb. 10, 2021 – The AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, managed by Concord Hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Manager Lisa Garner, Assistant General Manager Maxwell Chick and Director of Sales and Marketing Jennifer Myers. The executive team will oversee operations of the new-build, 160-room property, which will open its doors this spring as a premiere destination for business and leisure travelers looking to experience Columbus. Garner brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience to the AC Columbus team. She joined Concord Hospitality in 2017 as Dual General Manager of the Marrio...
Janko Hospitality Appoints Marlena Karwowski as General Manager for The Forester Hotel
The Forester Hotel | February 10, 2021
LAKE FOREST, IL - February 2021 - The first hotel to plant roots in the Lake Forest community in over 92 years, and the world’s first boutique-inspired Hyatt Place property, The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, 200 N. Field Dr., is proud to announce that industry veteran Marlena Karwowski has been appointed to lead the new property as General Manager. Hailing from Skaryszew, Poland, Karwowski’s passion for hospitality is unparalleled and has bloomed over two decades in the industry, serving in key roles at properties including Assistant Reservations Manager at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Reservations and Communications Manager at Hyatt R...
Robert Mason Named Director of Beverage & Food for New AC Hotel Orlando Downtown
AC Hotel Orlando Downtown | February 9, 2021
ORLANDO, FL – February 9, 2021 – Downtown Orlando’s first lifestyle hotel has tapped industry veteran Robert Mason to forge an innovative beverage and food (B&F) program. With plans to shake up the area’s cocktail scene, Mason joins the AC Hotel Orlando Downtown as the Director of Beverage & Food with more than 35 years of hospitality experience, 20 of those spent in the Central Florida region. “My passion for using ingredients in new, artistic ways as well as developing innovative food & beverage techniques has driven my career over the past three decades,” says Mason. “Having worked in Orlando for most of my lif...
Island Hospitality Management Appoints Mark George to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Island Hospitality Management | February 9, 2021
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. - February 9, 2021 - Island Hospitality Management, the premier independent third-party management company for select service and upscale extended stay hotels in the United States, has announced the promotion of Mark George to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mark will oversee sales and marketing efforts for the entire organization and lead strategies that support the changing landscape within the industry and the company itself. “Mark has been an integral part of our leadership team for nearly two decades,” said Gregg Forde, Chief Operating Officer, Island Hospitality Management. “T...
Aimbridge Hospitality Hires Marco Roca, Jr., as Vice President of Development
Aimbridge Hospitality | February 9, 2021
PLANO, TX – February 9, 2021 – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, announces Marco Roca, Jr., has joined the company's business development team as Vice President of Development. In this position, he will support the growth of the Luxury & Resorts vertical, focusing on identifying new resort opportunities in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean as well as sourcing opportunities for Aimbridge's lifestyle arm, Evolution Hospitality, in the Eastern United States. "We’re deeply pleased that Marco is joining our team with a focus on expanding our already significant resort presenc...
Naples Grande Beach Resort Appoints Elias Assaly as Area Vice President and General Manager
Naples Grande Beach Resort | February 8, 2021
NAPLES, FL. -- February 8, 2021 -- Naples Grande Beach Resort is pleased to announce today the appointment of Elias Assaly as Area Vice President and General Manager. In his new role at Naples Grande Beach Resort, Assaly will oversee day-to-day operations of the resort and its 474 guestrooms, ensuring ongoing initiatives and activations are aligned with the highest hospitality standards, bringing fresh innovative ideas to the resort and creating exciting new opportunities both on a local and national level. Elias will also provide his expert guidance and support to Naples Grande Golf Club, the legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada,...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Tom Donovan Vice President & General Manager for Landmark Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort | February 8, 2021
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas - February 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Thomas Donovan vice president and managing director for the landmark Turtle Bay Resort situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The resort is currently undergoing a transformational renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2021. “I am so pleased to welcome Tom to our company and to Turtle Bay Resort,” said Greg Champion, president and COO for BENCHMARK®. “This represents a return to the Hawaii market for him. Tom brings vast operational and marketing experience to his new position and a keen under...
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