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Teneo Hospitality Group Appoints Victoria Myrand Content & Design Specialist
Teneo Hospitality Group | March 14, 2019
Eden Prairie (Minneapolis), MN, March 14, 2019 … Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier group representation firm, has appointed graphic designer and tech expert Victoria Myrand as Content and Design Specialist. In this newly created position, Ms. Myrand will expand Teneo's digital marketing, social media, e-mail communications, digital advertising and branding services. Teneo is active on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and Ms. Myrand will expand and enhance the company's social footprint. She will operate out of offices in Detroit, Michigan. "Victoria's passion for both design and technology are a winning combination fo...
Emaar Hospitality Group Appoints Riad Abi Haidar as General Manager of Two Address Hotels + Resorts
Address Hotels + Resorts | March 14, 2019
Dubai, UAE; March 14, 2019: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed seasoned hospitality expert, Riad Abi Haidar, as the General Manager of two premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts. In his new role, he will responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of Address Dubai Mall and Address Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. He is also mandated with setting strategic plans that will drive the operational excellence of the two hotels and boost team productivity. Olivier Harnisch, CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group, said: "Having served as General Manager for Addres...
Auberge Resorts Collection Names Chris Gabaldon Chief Operating Officer
Auberge Resorts Collection | March 14, 2019
MILL VALLEY, CALIF. (March 14, 2019) – Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, announced today that Chris Gabaldon will join the company as Chief Operating Officer in April. In his new role, Chris will lead the corporate operational and human resources strategies for the company and work closely with the on-property teams and hotel owners of Auberge Resorts Collection's growing international portfolio. "With extensive leadership experience at prominent international hospitality brands, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our Auberge family," said Craig Reid, President ...
Omni Mokara Hotel and Spa Welcomes Zach Thomas as Spa Director
The Mokara Hotel & Spa | March 14, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 14, 2019) – Mokara Hotel and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Thomas as spa director. In his new role, Thomas will oversee the highly acclaimed Forbes Four-Star 17,000 square foot spa, including all day-to-day operations, marketing, programming and staff management. "Mokara Spa is the gold standard in luxury spas, and I'm thrilled to carry on that legacy and reinforce Omni's dedication to personal wellbeing by providing guests with personalized, memorable and relaxing experiences," said Thomas. Thomas brings over ten years' experience to the role, including his most recent position as spa d...
The DAYTONA Appoints Michael Melendez as General Manager and Nancy Guran as Director of Sales
DAYTONA | March 14, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – March 2019 – The DAYTONA's executive team has announced the appointment of Michael Melendez as General Manager and Nancy Guran as Director of Sales. The duo will oversee the operations of the new 144-room property, which will open its doors next month. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, and inspired by a love of working with people, Melendez began his hospitality career in 2007 at Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Since then, he's held managerial positions at hotel brands and properties across South Florida and the Caribbean, including French Leave Resort in Eleuthera. Most recently, Melendez ...
Omni Shoreham Hotel Welcomes Eric Cousin as Executive Chef
Omni Hotels & Resorts | March 13, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2019) – Omni Shoreham Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Cousin to the position of executive chef. A dynamic hospitality veteran with years of experience and a proven track record of professional success in providing superior culinary service, chef Cousin will oversee the hotel's banquet and restaurant kitchens, which execute hundreds of events each year. Executive chef Eric Cousin was born into the restaurant life. As a boy in France he worked in his family restaurant, learning the joys and challenges of the business. His great grandmother was a Flemish chef from Belgium who establis...
Hotel Revival Welcomes Scott Hines as Executive Chef and Lindsay Chapon as Director of Food & Beverage
Hotel Revival | March 13, 2019
Baltimore, MD – Hotel Revival, a Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is pleased to welcome Scott Hines as the new executive chef and Lindsay Chapon as the director of food and beverage. The two will collaborate to bring new life to the hotel's food and beverage program, which includes Topside, Square Meal and B-Side Cocktails and Karaoke as well as private events and room service. "It's such an exciting time for both of these industry experts to join the Hotel Revival team," said Beth Brainard, general manager of Hotel Revival. "We look forward to seeing them apply their expe...
The Wayfarer DTLA Appoints Jessica Rincon as General Manager
| March 13, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 13, 2019) - Today, The Wayfarer DTLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Rincon as General Manager. Representing an innovative outlook for the millennial traveler, Jessica Rincon brings 15 years of hospitality experience as General Manager to the soon-to-open hotel, The Wayfarer DTLA. Rincon will oversee all aspects of the community-focused boutique property, which showcases 156 rooms and suites, including a handful of shared rooms, as well as four distinct beverage, dining and entertainment experiences; The Kitchen, Lilly Rose, The Rooftop and The Gaslighter Social Club. Rincon most recently joi...
Hilton Appoints Talene Lanuza Staab as Global Head of Tru by Hilton
Tru by Hilton | March 13, 2019
MCLEAN, Va. – March 5, 2019 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the appointment of Talene Lanuza Staab as Global Head of Tru by Hilton, the fastest hotel brand to launch in industry history. Effective March 11, Staab will serve as the chief strategist and champion for Tru, overseeing the brand's product and service positioning, distribution strategies, and owner relations. "Since we welcomed our first Tru in 2017, we have opened more than 50 properties across the United States and currently have more than 300 hotels in the pipeline," said Bill Duncan, Global Head, All Suites, Focused Services and Owner Relations Category. "...
CBRE Research Forecasts Healthy RevPar Growth for U.S. Hotels in 2019 and 2020
CBRE Hotels | March 13, 2019
Greater Los Angeles area hotels are likely to experience another year of occupancy and room rate increases , driven by strong employment growth and travel demand Los Angeles – Mar. 13, 2019 – Continued favorable economic fundamentals are expected to lead to U.S. hotel rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth of 2.5 percent in 2019 and 2.0 percent in 2020, according to the latest forecast from CBRE Hotels Americas Research. "Supply, demand and pricing in the U.S. lodging industry are very similar to what we have observed the past few years," said R. Mark Woodworth, senior managing director of CBRE Hotels Americas Rese...
BirchStreet Systems Announces Industry Veteran Dan Hiza Joins as Managing Director for EMEA
BirchStreet Systems, Inc. | March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019 (Newport Beach, California) — BirchStreet Systems today announced the addition of Dan Hiza to the executive team as the company's Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). With 30 years of hands-on Operations, Sales and Business Development experience at Newmarket International and Amadeus Hospitality, Hiza brings a deep background in delivering enterprise-level hospitality software and services around the world. In his new role at BirchStreet, Hiza will work directly with the company's CEO, Steve Markle, and alongside Paul Rantilla, BirchStreet's CCO, to optimize growth opportunities and satisf...
White Lodging Names Thomas Hoffmann Dual General Manager at The Otis Hotel and AC Hotel Austin
Autograph Collection Hotels | March 12, 2019
MERRILLVILLE, IN (March 13, 2019) – White Lodging has named Thomas Hoffmann the dual general manager at The Otis Hotel and AC Hotel in Austin, Texas. Hoffmann brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, and his distinguished career has encompassed roles in six countries and three continents. Most recently, he served as opening general manager of the first Autograph Collection hotel in Alabama, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook in Birmingham. "My goal in this role is will be to establish The Otis Hotel and AC Hotel as the most unique, exciting and highly successful properties in the Austin market," said Hoffmann. "I ...
Gabor L. Vida Appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | March 12, 2019
Gabor L. Vida has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Washington, D.C., the luxurious urban retreat located in the heart of Georgetown. In this role, which he assumed in late 2018, Vida oversees and leads all aspects of Rosewood Washington, D.C. and its distinct dining and recreational venues. Ideally situated alongside the C&O Canal, the landmark property will reopen this Spring following a partial renovation and redesign that includes the addition of new public spaces and a new restaurant, CUT by Wolfgang Puck. The renovation will also introduce six neighboring townhouses to the property's room inventory later this year. ...
NewcrestImage Names Two Key Executives for AC Hotel in Downtown Houston
| March 12, 2019
Two hospitality veterans have been named by NewcrestImage to serve as key managers at a unique hotel renovation project in downtown Houston that is converting a 105-year old historic building into an AC Hotel by Marriott with 195 rooms and 10 floors. Pinal Patel, who has 20 years of hotel management experience, becomes General Manager of the property, which is scheduled to open in late June, while Cathalin Leija, with 15 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, becomes Director of Sales. Ms. Patel has served as Regional Director of Operations with White Lodging Services, as well as General Manager at multiple hotels in the Hous...
Vermont’s Basin Harbor Welcomes Jamie Fox as General Manager
Basin Harbor | March 12, 2019
VERGENNES, Vt. — Basin Harbor announces that longtime hotelier Jamie Fox, of San Antonio, Texas, has joined the family-owned establishment to oversee operations as general manager. Fox's background in luxury hotel operations, revenue management and international travel will assist in preserving Basin Harbor as Vermont's premier lakeside vacation destination. "We are delighted to welcome Jamie to the Basin Harbor team, and to celebrate his return to Vermont after 10 years," says Pennie Beach, fourth-generation host. "Jamie brings extensive experience in providing high-quality hospitality experiences for guests, and we are honored t...
W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills Appoints Stephen Power as General Manager
March 12, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 12, 2019) - W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Power as General Manager. Embodying a next-gen mindset, Power brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills. Power oversees all aspects of the 297-room hotel, including the lively Living Room Bar, the WET Deck pool, food and beverage operated by STK Los Angeles, as well as more than 5,000 square feet of meetings and event space. Power most recently joins the W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills team from SLS Beverly Hills where he successfully led the 297-...
Third Door Media SVP Michelle Robbins Joins Milestone as Head of Digital
Milestone, Inc. | March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019 - Santa Clara, CA: Milestone, Inc. today welcomed former Third Door Media SVP Michelle Robbins as its new Head of Digital. Robbins brings more than two decades of experience in digital marketing, technology, content strategy and digital marketing leadership. She most recently was Senior VP of Content & Marketing Technology at Third Door Media where she led content strategy and data analysis for leading digital marketing publications including MarTech Today, Search Engine Land and Marketing Land; as well as leading editorial programming for the Search Marketing Expo (SMX) events. "I've known Milestone for many...
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Appoints New Executive Chef, Robert Mcgrattan
Pendry Hotels | March 11, 2019
Baltimore (March 7, 2019) – Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, the latest Pendry Hotels property that sits atop the iconic Recreation Pier overlooking the Inner Harbor, is proud to announce the appointment of Robert McGrattan as executive chef. McGrattan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the 128-room luxury hotel and is responsible for overseeing Sagamore Pendry Baltimore's culinary initiatives, including on-property restaurant Rec Pier Chop House, the Italian rosticceria, and The Cannon Room, an American whiskey bar, both by acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini and NoHo Hospitality Group. McGrattan's extensive 14-year culinary ca...
Annette Williston Promoted to General Manager Hampton Inn and Suites Halifax-Dartmouth
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | March 11, 2019
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia/SHELTON, Conn. - - March 11, 2019—Guido Kerpel, regional vice president Canada of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Annette Williston has been promoted to general manager of the Hampton Inn and Suites Halifax-Dartmouth. Previously, she was the hotel's assistant general manager. Williston was part of the hotel's opening team in 2009, starting as a front desk supervisor. In the subsequent years, she held numerous operational and marketing positions including director of sales, housekeeping manager and front office manager before her promotion to ...
Emaar Hospitality Group Appoints Mark Kirby as Area General Manager of Four Address Hotels + Resorts
Address Hotels + Resorts | March 11, 2019
Dubai, UAE; March 11, 2019: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed hospitality veteran Mark Kirby as the Area General Manager of four premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts. Bringing more than two decades of regional and international experience, Mark will drive all aspects of the hotel operations of Address Downtown and will oversee Palace Downtown as well as the soon to open Address Fountain Views and Address Sky View. He is mandated with strengthening the iconic flagship hotel, Address Downtown's brand distinctiveness and directing operations, marketing, sal...
Cambria Dallas Hotel Appoints Zach Lybbert as Director of Sales and Marketing
Cambria Dallas Downtown | March 11, 2019
DALLAS, TEXAS (MARCH 11, 2019) - Cambria Downtown Dallas, located in the historic Tower Petroleum building and managed by Filmore Hospitality, announces the appointment of Zach Lybbert as Director of Sales and Marketing. Lybbert joins Cambria Dallas Downtown with over 15 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing and has held various positions throughout the United States. Most recently, Lybbert served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, where he lead a dynamic team of sales professionals. Previously to his position in Denver, he served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Embassy Suites DFW...
BHMA Appoints Jens Reichert as First Chief Development Officer
BHMA | March 11, 2019
Bangkok, March 11, 2019 – BHMA Hotels and Resorts, an international hotel management company wholly owned by the ASX listed Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), is pleased to announce the arrival of Jens Reichert as the company's first Chief Development Officer. An industry veteran with more than 30 years service, Jens brings the necessary managerial skills to drive the substantial growth BHMA is currently enjoying. As the company's Chief Development Officer, Jens will be tasked with setting up a focused business development team with the ultimate goal of growing the company's portfolio according to BHMA's global expansion plans. BH...
HVS Market Pulse: Rochester, MN – Medicine at the Forefront of Development
Justin Westad | March 7, 2019
by Justin Westad The healthcare sector is the cornerstone of the Rochester market, represented largely by entities such as the Mayo Clinic, Saint Mary's Hospital, and Rochester Methodist Hospital, which is visited by over 1.3 million patients per year. After years of expansion and growth, the Downtown Rochester market is expected to receive an even bigger boost with approximately $5.6 billion of public and private investment injected over the next 20 years through the Destination Medical Center Initiative (DMC). The goal of the initiative is to transform the city into a world-renowned destination medical center. Projects will be aim...
NewcrestImage Names Marissa Maguire General Manager & Kendahl Rasnick Director of Sales For Dual Brand AC Hotel & Residence Inn In North Dalla
NewcrestImage | March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019 - The property, scheduled to open in late June, combines an eight-floor, 150-room AC Hotel with a seven-floor, 150-room Residence Inn in the same building. The two hotels are the first to open as part of an ambitious "lifestyle hotel campus" that is the first-of-its-kind in the country, bringing together four brands and 600 rooms within 50 yards of each other. Marissa Maguire, who has 12 years of hotel management experience, becomes General Manager of the property, while Kendahl Rasnick, with more than 30 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, becomes Director of Sales. Mrs. Maguire has served in management and ...
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