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Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser Appointed General Manager of Sukhothai Shanghai and Vice President for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts
The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts | January 20, 2020
Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Sukhothai Shanghai and Vice President for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts, effective on 15 January 2020. Prior to joining The Sukhothai Shanghai, Thomas had been the General Manager of The Sukhothai Bangkok since 2016. Thomas is a seasoned professional in hospitality industry, with more than 25 years of experience from various renowned hotels all over the world. He spent more than 10 years with the Shangri-La hotel group before joining the Sukhothai family, during which he accumulated extensive experience in Asia Pacific, working in different locations including B...
St. Regis Washington D.C. Appoints New General Manager, Winfred van Workum
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. | January 17, 2020
Washington, D.C. – JANUARY 17, 2020 – Winfred van Workum has been named the new General Manager of The St. Regis Washington, D.C., a historic, luxury hotel ideally situated two blocks from the White House. Van Workum joins the hotel with over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, boasting expertise in both hotel and food and beverage management. A tenured industry veteran, van Workum will be responsible for all aspects of operations at the iconic luxury hotel. “I am thrilled to join the legacy of excellence at The St. Regis Washington, D.C., one of the city’s most distinguished and iconic hotels, known for its commitment to be...
Ambassador Chicago Hotel Appoints Katharine Degoma as General Manager
Ambassador Chicago | January 17, 2020
CHICAGO (January 17, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, the Gold Coast’s original boutique hotel, kicks off 2020 by welcoming Katharine Degoma to the team as the property’s new General Manager. Degoma brings nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to her role and will oversee all of the property’s operations while ensuring a memorable guest experience. Degoma joins Ambassador from the Hyatt Regency Deerfield where she served as the General Manager. There, she oversaw a $14 million guest room renovation and $1 million overhaul of the property’s meeting space, flawlessly executing renovation strategy and keeping employee morale high. Pr...
Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto Appoints Brayton Gosling as General Manager
Garden Court Hotel | January 15, 2020
Most recently Gosling served as General Manager at Hotel Los Gatos Palo Alto, Calif. (Jan 14, 2020) –The Garden Court Hotel in downtown Palo Alto appoints Brayton Gosling, an accomplished hospitality expert most recently with Hotel Los Gatos, as the new General Manager. In his new role, Gosling will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the well-known 62-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley. “We are thrilled for Brayton to join the team and know his strong leadership abilities, hospitality background and relationship building skills will enhance the experience of our guests,” says Jan Henningsen, COO ...
Soon-to-Open Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Appoints Executive Team
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale | January 15, 2020
Eyal Goldberger named General Manager and Katherine Beja-McLennan named Director of Sales and Marketing FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – January 2020: Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s bustling business district, Hyatt Centric Las Olas announces the appointment of General Manager Eyal Goldberger and Director of Sales and Marketing Katherine Beja-McLennan. The duo will oversee operations of the new-build, full-service, 238-room property, which will open its doors this spring as a premiere destination for business, group, and leisure travelers, looking to experience South Florida. An Israel native with roots in Miami, Goldb...
Rocco Forte Hotels Appoints Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
Villa Kennedy | January 15, 2020
Steinmaier joins Villa Kennedy from Roomers Hotel in Munich where he was the Hotel Manager and part of the opening team Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-owned hotel group led by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi, is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt effective January 1, 2020. Reporting to Frank Heller, Regional Director of Germany for Rocco Forte Hotels, Steinmaier joins Villa Kennedy from Roomers Hotel in Munich where he was the Hotel Manager and part of the opening team. Prior to this he was Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Vier Jahresze...
Kimpton Key West Appoints Executive Leadership
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | January 13, 2020
KEY WEST, FL – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces the executive leadership team at the forthcoming Kimpton Key West, slated to open its doors in early 2020. Cheryl Martin has been named General Manager while Megan Coccitto has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the five-hotel collection, which holds a total of 219 keys. Centrally located in Old Town, Kimpton Key West boasts everything from estate-like guesthouses to charming bungalows and original conch houses, all containing the friendly vibe for which Kimpton is renowned. Cheryl Martin brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry to Kimpt...
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Appoints Mike Waddell as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa | January 9, 2020
With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Waddell is leading the iconic desert resort’s $21 million property-wide transformation, set for completion in early 2020 INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – January 9, 2020 – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Mike Waddell as its new general manager. A hospitality veteran, Waddell brings more than two decades of hospitality management experience to the resort amidst its expansive $21-million property-wide transformation. Renovations include updates to the resort’s meetings spaces and penthouse suites, and the addition of premier bungalows, a lazy river, and 30-fo...
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