Marriott and Grupo Velutini to Open 131-room JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive April 27, 2012 - Marriott International's world-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, announced today plans to open a new 131-room JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in 2014. The property will be operated by Marriott under an agreement with Grupo Velutini, a Panamanian subsidiary of Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios (FVI). The official announcement event took place today at the hotel site inside of the Blue Mall with participants including President Leonel Fernandez; J.W. Marriott, Jr. chairman of the board, Marriott International...
Felcor Lodging Trust Promotes Jeffrey D. Symes As Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer A
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive IRVING, Texas, April 4, 2012 – FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced the promotion of Jeffrey D. Symes to Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. Mr. Symes, age 46, joined FelCor in April 2002 as its Vice President and Assistant Controller and was promoted to Vice President and Controller in February 2007. Prior to joining FelCor, Mr. Symes was a senior manager in the Dallas operating office and KPMG's national Department of Professional Practice. Mr. Symes graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degr...
John Panko Joins Richfield Hospitality as Vice President of Sales / April 2012
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DENVER, April 16, 2012—Richfield Hospitality , a leading hotel management company, today announced that John P. Panko has joined the company as vice president of sales. He will provide sales leadership for nine of the company's hotels. "As the hotel industry continues its steady growth, we saw an opportunity to enhance our sales teams with a leader who has demonstrated effectiveness at helping hotels surpass their sales goals," said Greg Mount, Richfield Hospitality president. "John will develop and oversee the sales efforts on behalf of Richfield's portfolio of properties, focusing ...
JMBM is One of 20 Hottest Law Firms in the U.S. Per the National Law Journal’s Latest List / April
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jim Butler of the Global Hospitality Group®Author of www.HotelLawBlog.com April 30, 2012The NLJ's Midsize Hot List The National Law Journal (NLJ) published its Midsize Hot List this week, and we are pleased that Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP was included as one of only 20 firms selected. How the selection process works In its national survey, the NLJ judged firms by how they stood out from their competition, what made them distinct in terms of organization and operations, and by the key matters the firm handled for clients in 2011. As part of that process, the NLJ's resea...
Sage Hospitality Names Jan Lucas as General Manager for the 196-room JW Marriott Denver Cherry Cree
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Denver, Colo. (April 25, 2012) – The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is pleased to announce that Jan Lucas is now serving as the General Manager. Lucas has been with Denver's Sage Hospitality, which manages the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, since2003. She most recently served as a Divisional Vice President overseeing multiple properties, including several in Sage's Premier & Lifestyle Division. Prior to that, she was the General Manager of the Residence Inn Denver City Center and the Courtyard Denver Downtown. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Lucas spent 15 years with M...
Al-Jazeera International Group (JIG) of Qatar Plans to Build Three Hotels in Saudi Arabia / April 2
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News April 02, 2012--Al-Jazeera International Group (JIG) of Qatar plans to build three five-star hotels in Saudi Arabia at a cost of SR1.5 billion, according to JIG Chairman Jassim bin Nasser Al-Thani. The JIG Chairman, who announced the projects during a signing ceremony with an Irish company, said there was a plan to build two hotels and a shopping mall in Ahsa and Alkhobar cities of the Eastern Region and the third hotel in Riyadh. He said a deal on the Alkhobar Hotel would be signed with Irish company Peter Williams within two...
Owners Mark and Gwenn Snider Appoint James Holmes as General Manager of the 60-room Nantucket Hotel
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Nantucket Island, Massachusetts – April 27, 2012 – Mark and Gwenn Snider, owners of the highly anticipated Nantucket Hotel & Resort, are pleased to announce the appointment of James "Jamie" Holmes as the hotel's General Manager. The 60-room property, which is a rebirth of the iconic Point Breeze Hotel, will welcome its first guests this summer. In this role, Holmes will be responsible for the successful opening, subsequent performance, and day-to-day operations of Nantucket Island's last grand-dame resort dating from 1891. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort will feature caref...
Kimpton’s 242-room Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape in Arizona Names Jim Hollister as Gene
April 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive April 25, 2012 - Set to open downtown in early June, Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape named Jim Hollister general manager of the hotel. Hollister brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the position, including 15 years in general manager roles in Arizona and Southern California. Also appointed was Marty Bertone as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Bertone will be responsible for corporate and group sales, marketing, developing relationships in the Phoenix business community and directing the efforts of the hotel's sales team.Jim Hollister, General...
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