Will Brandon Appointed Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur | November 8, 2023

Alila Ventana Big Sur, an intimate luxury retreat along the Pacific Coast Highway, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Brandon as the new Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Alila Ventana Big Sur. With over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Brandon is dedicated to cultivating a culture of well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion to his team – while bringing a wealth of knowledge, management experience and dynamic leadership to his new role at Alila Ventana Big Sur. Beginning his career in Auckland, New Zealand at a marketing consultancy agency, BRR Hospitality Consulting, Brandon quickly foun...

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Appoints Milan Drager as New General Manager

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | November 7, 2023

Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Resort Appoints Hospitality Veteran Milan Drager SAN DIEGO, Calif. (November 7, 2023) – Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property, has announced the appointment of Milan Drager as the new General Manager. A leader in the hospitality industry with over two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager will be leading the award-winning resort and spa which spans 45 sprawling acres with wide open spaces, lush gardens and olive and citrus groves. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the addition of M...

Michael Bonsor Named Managing Director of The Chancery Rosewood

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | November 7, 2023

Following 10 years at Rosewood London in High Holborn, Michael has been chosen to lead the upcoming hotel, Qatari Diar Europe LLP’s transformation of the former US Embassy on Grosvenor Square In preparation for the highly anticipated debut of The Chancery Rosewood, slated to open in the prestigious neighborhood of Mayfair in 2025, Michael Bonsor has been appointed to lead the launch and operations of the hotel as Managing Director. Developed by renowned real estate developer Qatari Diar Europe LLP, the Grade II listed building is being reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield of David Chipperfield Architects as a new reta...

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville Appoints Sunil Narang as General Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | November 6, 2023

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, the luxury five-star property in the heart of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighborhood, has appointed Sunil Narang as General Manager. Narang has been with Four Seasons for more than 27 years, leading properties for the renowned hotel brand across the world. Before joining Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, he most recently served as General Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai and is a graduate of the famed Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland. “I’m honored to lead Four Seasons Hotel Nashville and I am thrilled to make Music City my home,” says Sunil. “Nashville is known f...

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Appoints Ewart Wardhaugh as New Director of Food & Beverage

InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown | November 6, 2023

The Accomplished Executive Chef Will Bring a Fresh Perspective to the Property’s Established Food & Beverage Program LOS ANGELES, CA (November 6, 2023) – InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewart Wardhaugh to the role of Director of Food & Beverage. As a highly accomplished Executive Chef who has worked in countless cities and five out of seven continents, Wardhaugh is eager to bring his 20+ years of hands-on experience to the property’s already esteemed food & beverage program, which includes a variety of elevated dining concepts including La Boucherie, a high-end steakhous...

‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Appoints Key Team Members to Leadership Team

ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach | November 6, 2023

HONOLULU, HI (November 6, 2023) – ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, a modern oasis located steps from the sand with inspiring design from the Rockwell Group and rich Hawaiian cultural touches, announces the appointment of key team members. Rafael Torres has been appointed as General Manager and Jamie Choi has been named Director of Sales and Marketing. “We are excited to welcome Rafael Torres and Jamie Choi to our team,” said Kelly Sanders, executive vice president of operations for Highgate. “Their expertise and passion for hospitality will undoubtedly enrich the overall guest experience and help identify new development oppor...

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Appoints Mike Minor as Executive Chef

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | November 6, 2023

San Diego, Calif. (November 6, 2023) – Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Minor as the new Executive Chef. With an exceptional culinary background and a lifelong passion for creating unique dishes, Minor brings a wealth of experience to Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. In his role as Executive Chef, Minor will manage and oversee all food and beverage operations at the hotel including LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, the Margaritaville Coffee Shop, banquets and private dining experiences. “We are delighted to welcome Chef Mike Minor to the Mar...

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Appoints Mike Minor as Executive Chef

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | November 2, 2023

San Diego, Calif. (November 2, 2023) – Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Minor as the new Executive Chef. With an exceptional culinary background and a lifelong passion for creating unique dishes, Minor brings a wealth of experience to Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. In his role as Executive Chef, Minor will manage and oversee all food and beverage operations at the hotel including LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, the Margaritaville Coffee Shop, banquets and private dining experiences. “We are delighted to welcome Chef Mike Minor to the Mar...