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Rob Smith Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Stonebridge Companies
Stonebridge Companies | May 31, 2024
Founder Navin Dimond Assumes Role of Chairman DENVER, CO – May 31, 2024 — Stonebridge Companies, LLC (“Stonebridge”), a Denver-based innovative, privately-owned hotel management company boasting a diverse range of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties, announced today the appointment of Rob Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Smith will join the company in July to oversee the operations of Stonebridge. He will lead the development and execution of the organization’s long-term strategies and report to Stonebridge’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith will succeed Navin Dimond, who founded St...
Adam Patenaude Appointed President of Dreamscape Hospitality
Dreamscape Hospitality | May 20, 2024
Former Aimbridge Hospitality exec to lead Dreamscape’s management of diverse hotel and resort portfolio Dallas, TX — May 20, 2024 — Dreamscape Hospitality proudly announces the appointment of Adam Patenaude as its new president. With an illustrious career in hospitality management, Adam brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to lead the day-to-day operations and executive team at Dreamscape Hospitality. In this pivotal role, Adam will leverage his extensive expertise to shape Dreamscape Hospitality’s trajectory as a hotel operator, driving strategic and profitable initiatives for the brand’s diver...
Patrick Miller Appointed as President and CEO of Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas | May 14, 2024
LAS VEGAS (May 14, 2023) - The Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is pleased to announce Patrick Miller has been appointed President and CEO. Miller has an impressive career spanning 28 years in the gaming and hospitality industry and a proven track record of success leading some of Las Vegas' most popular Strip resorts. Miller's journey to Rio Hotel & Casino has been marked by significant achievements. He held key positions within MGM Resorts International, including Senior Vice President overseeing the Hospitality divisions at MGM Grand, New York-New York, Excalibur, Signature, and the Shadow Creek golf course. His most notable rol...
Oliver Hospitality Appoints Chett Abramson as President
OLIVER HOSPITALITY | May 9, 2024
Abramson brings decades of operational expertise to Oliver Hospitality NASHVILLE (May 9, 2024) – Oliver Hospitality, an award-winning hospitality development and management company, announces the appointment of Chett Abramson to president. Abramson brings three decades of senior leadership experience to Oliver Hospitality, with his background in hotel, food and beverage operations. Previously serving as COO, Abramson played a pivotal role in Oliver Hospitality’s expansion and operational efficiency. Under his leadership and strategy, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the industry with a reputation for e...
Red Roof Names Zack Gharib as President
Red Roof | April 24, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24, 2024 – Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has named hotel industry veteran Zack Gharib as President, effective immediately. Gharib brings more than two decades of senior management experience in franchising, operations and brand management with companies such as Marriott, Vacasa, LaQuinta by Wyndham and Highgate Homes. He is widely regarded as a hospitality management innovator, having created and launched award-winning development, strategic planning and franchise operations programs over more than two decades of industry leadership. He joins Red Roof as the company accelerates its gro...
Maya Hotels Appoints New Executive Leadership
Maya Hotels | April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 – Charlotte, NC – Maya Hotels, a Charlotte-based hotel company, is thrilled to announce the promotions of Parimal Thakor to President and Krishna Deva to CEO. This leadership transition embodies the seamless continuation of the rich legacy established by the company’s founders, Baldev Thakor and JD Deva. After almost three decades of leadership, Baldev and JD will shift to the title of Founders, remaining actively engaged in a strategic and advisory capacity within the company. Their guidance will continue to shape Maya Hotels' trajectory in the years to come. Parimal joined Maya Hotels in 2008 and Krishna formall...
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Implements Leadership Changes and Simplified Organizational Structure
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | April 15, 2024
Jeffrey Donnelly Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Briony Quinn Appointed Chief Financial Officer; Justin Leonard Appointed President Appointments Capitalize on DiamondRock's Strong Bench and Proven Talent to Drive Continued Business Momentum Company Reaffirms 2024 Annual Guidance BETHESDA, Md., April 15, 2024 -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a lodging-focused real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 premium hotels and resorts in the United States, today announced leadership changes and a simplified organizational structure to drive continued business momentum: Jeffrey Donnelly, previ...
Bret Chittenden Promoted to President of Expotel Hospitality
March 27, 2024
Metairie, LA, March 27, 2024 – Expotel Hospitality, a prominent full-service third-party hotel management company, announced today that Bret Chittenden, formerly the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, has become its new President. Expotel Hospitality Chairman George Newton made the announcement. Mr. Chittenden has been part of the company since its inception in1999. He also previously worked for the founders of the company George Newton and the late David Burrus. “I want to thank Mr. Newton and late Mr. Burrus for a lifetime of building value in me through conversations and lessons geared both professionally and personally,...