Emily Nichols Appointed General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel
November 24, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – November 24, 2021 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants today announced the appointment of Emily Nichols as General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel, the boutique hotel group’s newest property in San Francisco. In her new role, Nichols will oversee operations of the 248-room hotel designed in partnership with Kara Mann in the city’s iconic neighborhood of Fisherman’s Wharf. Emily Nichols joins the Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf as General Manager following experience in San Francisco as the General Manager of the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in Japantown. She previously served as the Assistant General Manager...
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City Selects Pina Purpero as General Manager
HYATT REGENCY | November 24, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY – November 24, 2021 – Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City announced the appointment of Pina Purpero as the hotel’s general manager of the 700-room convention hotel, slated to open fall of 2022. In this role, Purpero will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including hotel administration, guest services and all sales and marketing efforts, as well as working to ensure guests experience the level of care for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known. Most recently, Purpero served as general manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport where she was responsible for all facets of hote...
Valor Hospitality Appoints Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank
Valor Hospitality Partners | November 24, 2021
November 24, 2021 – Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of the much-anticipated voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank. voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group’ first voco™ brand on the African continent as it prepares to welcome the first guests on 1 February 2022. Elaine started out in front of house operations in various luxury properties. She made the career change to sales over 10 years ago representing properties as far afield as the Kruger and Mozambique. With the last 8 years Elaine has been in various properties in and around the Rosebank node, such as...
Thompson Denver Announces Veteran Executive Leadership Team
Thompson Denver | November 22, 2021
DENVER, CO – November 22, 2021 – Thompson Denver, the first Denver property in the Thompson Hotels portfolio set to open January 2022, announces the appointment of its seasoned executive team. The highly anticipated hotel will be led by Amanda Parsons as area vice president and general manager, Matt Ojinaga as director of sales and marketing, and internationally acclaimed chef Ludo Lefebvre as the culinary visionary behind Chez Maggy, the hotel’s signature restaurant. With decades of combined hospitality and culinary experience spanning the country and internationally, the veteran team will be instrumental in ushering the new hotel an...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Peter Palli as Chief Commercial Officer
Omni Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2021
DALLAS, TX – November 19, 2021 – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the senior leadership appointment of Peter Palli as chief commercial officer. As the newest member to the Omni family, Palli will be responsible for all revenue generating efforts across, sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, and analytics, as well as operations at the Omni customer-contact center. “Peter’s varied experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with his passion for team building and creating an inclusive work culture, are both impressive and attributes that meld well within our company management dynamic,” said Pete...
Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Anthony Franker as Director of Sales & Marketing of The Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | November 18, 2021
COVINGTON, KY – November 18, 2021 – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Anthony Franker has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Franker brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Director of Sales for the Hyatt Place in Boulder Colorado. A dedicated and technically skilled business professional in both operations and sales leadership, Mr. Franker built his career in key markets with multiple brands. In addition to the Hyatt Place, he has served in various lea...
GHM Promotes Clement Koh to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
GHM | November 18, 2021
Singapore – November 18, 2021 – Renowned for its internationally-acclaimed properties in exotic travel destinations worldwide, General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has appointed Clement Koh to be the group’s inaugural executive vice president for sales and marketing. In this newly created role, Koh will continue to oversee GHM’s strategic expansion of its distinctive collection of stylish luxury properties, as well as brand development campaigns and new commercial initiatives to support the company’s rapid growth momentum. A veteran commercial and branding professional, Koh offers a wealth of expertise acquired over three decades ...
Snow King Resort Appoints Christopher Park to Executive Chef
Snow King Resort | November 17, 2021
Jackson Hole, Wyoming – November 17, 2021 – Snow King Resort, located in the heart of Jackson, has appointed Christopher Park as Executive Chef. General Manager Gregg Fracassa made the announcement. “We’re pleased to welcome Chris to Snow King Resort,” said Fracassa. “His talent and creativity as an acclaimed chef, coupled with his extensive experience in food and beverage management in notable ski destinations, make him an integral member of our culinary team.” As Executive Chef, Park will be responsible for overseeing a staff of 40 associates, the daily operations of the resort’s signature restaurant ...
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