AHLA Welcomes Jolyon Bulley as Executive Committee Member

AHLA | August 30, 2023

WASHINGTON (Aug. 30, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer – Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to its executive committee. AHLA’s executive committee includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry, and their insight guides its policy agenda. “Jolyon is a proven hospitality leader and lifelong hotelier,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “The wealth of management, global, and operations expertise he brings to the table will be a tremendous asset for our executive committee and AHLA’s more ...

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Welcomes Imre Maraczi as Area Director of Food and Beverage

SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA, SEVEN MILE BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN | August 29, 2023

(GRAND CAYMAN, August 2023) – Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of Imre Maraczi as the Grand Cayman property’s new Area Director of Food and Beverage With more than 20 years of service in the culinary industry and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Maraczi is set to elevate the hotel's dining offerings to new heights. Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, Imre’s professional journey began in the mid-1990s with an apprenticeship at the Kempinski Hotel Budapest, one of the city’s most esteemed hospitality and culinary destinations. He subsequently trained in five-star hotels...

Bernardus Lodge & Spa Appoints Hartmut Ott as General Manager

Bernardus Lodge & Spa | August 29, 2023

Forbes 12-Star Property Raises the Bar on Hospitality CARMEL VALLEY, CALIF., 2023 – Bernardus Lodge & Spa announced the appointment of Hartmut Ott as General Manager. Ott will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management for the award-winning Forbes 12-Star property, consistently ranked top among the nation’s most coveted retreats. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ott will oversee the Forbes 4-star Lucia Restaurant & Bar under the helm of Chef Christian Ojeda as well as the award-winning 5,200 sq. ft., Spa at Bernardus and 73 guestroom property located in Carmel Valley. www.bernarduslodge.com. A veteran of the...

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of Opening

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong | August 29, 2023

29 August 2023: Ahead of its much-anticipated opening on 8 September 2023, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong has announced a dynamic leadership team to elevate the guest experience at Victoria’s newest gem. Situated in the heart of Geelong, just an hour's drive from Melbourne, the IHG Hotels & Resorts property will offer 180 modern and spacious rooms and suites, serving as an ideal base to explore the Bellarine and Surf Coast. As the city’s first new-build hotel in more than 20 years, it is part of Franzé Developments’ new residential and commercial hub, Geelong Quarter. Top talent on the F&B front Executive Chef Mig...

Vi Nguyen Appointed Campus Director of Sales and Marketing for Dual-Branded Hotel Citrine and AC Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel Citrine, an Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott | August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 (Palo Alto, CA) - Hotel Citrine and AC Palo Alto announce Vi Nguyen, CMP as Campus Director of Sales and Marketing for the dual-branded property in the heart of Palo Alto. The campus-style development features more than 4,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meetings and events space, multiple food and beverage concepts including Wild Onion Bistro & Bar in addition to nearly 300 guestrooms. The destination is managed by California-based Evolution Hospitality. Raised in the San Jose area, Nguyen was actively involved in various organizations throughout her school years, thriving off of collaborating with ...

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya Appoints César Moreno as New General Manager

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya | August 28, 2023

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (August 28, 2023) – One of Mexico’s leading luxury resorts, Andaz Mayakoba, is pleased to announce the appointment of César Moreno as its new General Manager. In his new role, Moreno will manage every aspect of the resort, from larger scale initiatives to day-to-day operations, including the 214 guestrooms and suites, Naum Wellness & Spa, four distinct restaurants and leading events spaces. In this new post, César will use his ambitious work ethic and hands-on approach to leadership to drive the resort’s team to further successes within the luxury hospitality sphere and provide an outstanding guest experien...

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino Welcomes Pascal Dupuis as General Manager

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino | August 28, 2023

Incline Village, Nevada (August 28, 2023)– Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of North Lake Tahoe, announces Pascal Dupuis as general manager. Dupuis joins the property from Andaz Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico. In his new role, Dupuis oversees the daily operations of the 422-room resort, including the full-service Stillwater Spa, 65,000 square feet of functional meeting space, and multiple on-site restaurants. “I am thrilled to join the incredible team at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, and to being a part of the Incline Village community,” said Pasc...

Rohit Radhakrishnan Named General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

Hilton | August 24, 2023

Rohit Radhakrishnan joins the Embassy Suites team with more than a decade of experience ASHEVILLE, N.C. – August 24, 2023 – Rohit Radhakrishnan has been named as the general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. The 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, will open at 192 Haywood St. in winter 2023. Radhakrishnan will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations and guest experience. “We are thrilled to welcome Rohit Radhakrishnan to the team, and we are confident that his experience, which spans more than a decade in the hospitality industry, will be a great asset to the hotel,” said Ja...