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Capella Hotel Group Appoints General Managers To Helm the Brand’s 2025 Japanese Openings
Capella Hotel Group | July 24, 2024
John Blanco, appointed Cluster General Manager Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka, will lead the brand in its expansion into Japan, and Ellen Franke will be General Manager at Patina Osaka. Singapore – 24 July 2024 - Capella Hotel Group is excited to announce two new executive appointments to spearhead the brand’s foray into Japan with Capella Kyoto and Patina Osaka, both scheduled to open in 2025. Formerly General Manager of Capella Bangkok, John Blanco will bring his long-standing hospitality leadership experience and distinguished track record of excellence to his new role of Cluster General Manager for both Capella Kyoto and Patina ...
Marriott International Appoints Sam Basu as Area General Manager for Puerto Rico and General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | July 23, 2024
(San Juan, Puerto Rico – July 23, 2024) - Marriott International is pleased to announce Sam Basu as new Area General Manager of Puerto Rico, and concurrently to General Manager of the iconic The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. With over two decades of extensive experience in luxury hospitality spanning across the United States, Central America and Puerto Rico, Basu will oversee the breadth of Marriott’s portfolio on the island, liaise with franchise partners, foster relationships with local officials and lead the highly anticipated re-opening of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. As the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, Basu brings a wealt...
The Strand, Turks and Caicos Welcomes General Manager Frits Hannenberg
The Strand, Turks and Caicos | July 23, 2024
Denver (July 23, 2024) – The Strand, Turks and Caicos, a new luxury oceanfront residential resort opening in fall 2024, is pleased to announce the appointments of Frits Hannenberg as general manager and Jenny Hannenberg-Feig as hospitality manager. “We’re thrilled to welcome Frits and Jenny to The Strand’s opening team,” says John Fair, managing director of The Strand. “Not only are they a powerful hospitality duo and husband and wife team with unmatched expertise in ultra-luxury resorts on the island and throughout the region, but they bring a keen dedication to fostering a welcoming and personalized community for our guests ...
Minor Hotels Appoints Judd Rabbidge as New General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Avani Hotels & Resorts | July 22, 2024
Bangkok, July 22, 2024: Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Judd Rabbidge as the new General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Effective July 2024, Rabbidge will lead the upscale lifestyle resort in the Baa Atoll, applying his passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, as well as strategic acumen, to drive results. An Australian national, Rabbidge brings a wealth of experience to his first General Manager posting. Most recently, he served as the Hotel Manager at W Sydney, overseeing the pre-opening phase of the world’s largest W Hotel and an emblematic landmark in Sydney’s cityscape. From 2018 to 202...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown Appoints David Cron as General Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown | July 19, 2024
David Cron joins the Embassy Suites team with more than two decades of hospitality experience ASHEVILLE, N.C. – July 19, 2024 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown announces David Cron as general manager. The 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, opened earlier this year alongside two onsite dining concepts, E’Terie and Soprana Rooftop Cucina. “David Cron will be an excellent addition to this team,” said Jack Benton, director of sales at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. “He is an award-winning general manager with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, ...
The Inverness Denver Announces Key Leadership Appointments
The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort | July 19, 2024
Aaron Bajorek has assumed the role of General Manager and Daniel Daughtry has been named the property’s Food & Beverage Director DENVER, Colo. (July 19, 2024) – The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort, part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts collection, announced the appointment of two key positions to the property’s leadership team. Aaron Bajorek has been appointed General Manager and Daniel Daughtry has been named Food & Beverage Director. With rich local and luxury hospitality backgrounds, Bajorek and Daughtry bring exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm to the iconic Denver destination. “We are ple...
Peter Island Resort Introduces Leadership Team in Preparation for Its Fall 2024 Opening
Peter Island Resort | July 15, 2024
New York, New York, July 15, 2024 – Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is on schedule to unveil its reimagined, luxury private island hideaway this fall. In preparation, the resort is pleased to introduce its Leadership Team overseeing the much-anticipated relaunch of this treasured Caribbean classic that has been undergoing its transformed to a new level of luxury for the past six years. General Manager, Carrie Bligh A seasoned hotel and real estate professional, Bligh saw the opportunity to oversee the relaunch of Peter Island Resort as the ultimate dream job. Prior to her post as General Manager of Peter Island Re...
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Appoints Nenad Praporski as General Manager
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | July 15, 2024
SAN DIEGO, CA – July 15, 2024 – Fairmont Grand Del Mar announces the appointment of Nenad Praporski as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Praporski returns to Fairmont Grand Del Mar, overseeing operations at the award-winning resort and leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success. Most recently, Praporski was the General Manager at Fairmont Austin where he achieved the “Luxury Hotel of the Year” award for Accor NCA Region. Praporski was previously Executive Director of Rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar from 2010-2015 and is thrilled to make a return to...