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DCC Appoints Ryan Phelps as Chief Investment Officer
DCC | April 1, 2020
PROVO, Utah, April 1, 2020 - DCC™, an innovative hotel developer and asset manager, today announced the appointment of Ryan Phelps as its Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Ryan will lead the execution of the Company's overall investment strategy, which includes the acquisition, development, construction, and disposition of DCC's portfolio of assets. "We feel very fortunate to have Ryan join our team, bringing an extensive background in acquisition, development, and investment management functions," commented Cory Turner, a managing partner at DCC. "The addition of Ryan's world-class talent and experience will elevate and expand ...
Pat Mitchell Promoted to Executive Vice President of Marin Management Inc.
Marin Management, Inc. | March 24, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (March 24, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced today that Pat Mitchell has been promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president. She will oversee the company’s operations and leadership team to ensure high performance levels across the organization. Mitchell joined Marin Management as regional manager and also served as director of revenue and group vice president. She was promoted to senior vice president in 2013, where she managed operations for Marin Management’s hotels, restaurants and spas. She has over 30 years of experience in the hospita...
MGM Appoints Bill Hornbuckle as Acting CEO and Paul Salem as Chairman of the Board
MGM Resorts International | March 23, 2020
LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2020 -- MGM Resorts International ("the Company") or ("MGM Resorts") (NYSE: MGM) today announced that Chief Operating Officer and President Bill Hornbuckle, has been named acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, replacing outgoing Chairman and CEO Jim Murren. Murren informed the Company's Board of Directors in early February of his plans to step down prior to the expiration of his contract, and in light of the public health crisis gripping the nation and the travel industry, has vacated the position as of today so as to provide continuity of leadership for the Company. Replacing Murren as the Chair of the ...
McKibbon Hospitality Appoints Luis Arancibia as General Manager of Aloft Orlando Downtown
Aloft Hotels | March 23, 2020
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 23, 2020) - McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of 13-year hospitality veteran, Luis Arancibia, as General Manager of Aloft Orlando Downtown. In his new role, Arancibia will be responsible for overseeing all operations and functions of the historic 8-story, 118-room building owned by GDC Properties. In 2012, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. “Luis is a highly dedicated professional and we are thrilled to have him continue his career within the McKibbon portfolio,” said Karl Oates, vice president of Lifestyle Hotels. “...
New Meliá Koh Samui Welcomes Azizskandar Awang as Executive Chef
Meliá Hotels & Resorts | March 23, 2020
KOH SAMUI, Thailand (March 23, 2020) – A talented professional with a passion for leadership and coaching who has won a string of coveted awards during his 20-year career has been named Meliá Koh Samui’s executive chef. Malaysian national Azizskandar Awang has joined the 159-room and 31-suite luxury resort on Koh Samui’s north-eastern coastline in the Gulf of Thailand, with ambitions to establish the island’s top fine dining restaurant at the new property. Before joining Meliá Koh Samui, Awang was the executive chef at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort for almost four years, where he managed 55 chefs and clinched the prestigiou...
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Appoints Patrick Fernandes as Executive Managing Director
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | March 19, 2020
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2020 - Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, a world-class beachfront boutique hotel and luxury spa in Miami Beach, today announced the appointment of Patrick Fernandes as Executive Managing Director and member of the Board of Managers, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Mr. Fernandes will work closely with the leadership at the resort to further enhance the world-class wellness and luxury destination. Mr. Fernandes has more than 20 years of hospitality experience across a number of leading brands and brings a proven track record of creativity and innovation in delivering five-star service. Most rec...
Riegel Linen Management Team Grows
Lion Equity Partners | March 18, 2020
Jeremiah Johnson to lead the global textile company as President AIKEN, S.C.— March 18, 2020 — Riegel Linen LLC ("Riegel") announces the hiring of Jeremiah Johnson as President. Johnson brings an extensive background in operations, supply chain management and acquisitions. "Jeremiah is a great addition to our management team and will be instrumental in helping us make the transition from Mount Vernon Mills to a standalone company,” said Bill Josey, Riegel CEO. “His background will also be important as we grow organically and strategically." Chris Gowdy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, concurred, saying: “Jeremiah h...
Radisson Hotel Group Names Jim Alderman CEO of The Americas
Radisson Hotel Group | March 17, 2020
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) today announced the appointment of Jim Alderman as Chief Executive Officer for the Americas. Alderman will be based in the company’s U.S. headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn. and will be responsible for the corporate offices and more than 680 hotels in the company’s portfolio throughout the Americas. He will report to Federico J. González, Chairman, Global Steering Committee for Radisson Hotel Group, as the representative of the company’s Board of Directors. “Jim is a hospitality executive whose determination and ability to accomplish what he sets out to do is widely known throughout the industry,” said G...
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