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Vizergy Names Holly Montroy Vice President, Human Resources
Vizergy | March 31, 2022
Montroy will oversee all human resources functions in addition to talent acquisition, as Vizergy continues to grow in the post pandemic environment. JACKSONVILLE, FL – March 31, 2022 – Vizergy® Digital Marketing recently promoted Holly Montroy to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In her new role, Montroy will be responsible for all elements of human resources for the growing company with a focus on talent acquisition. Having been with Vizergy for seven years, Holly is responsible for assembling the strong team of associates that makes Vizergy a recognized leader in the hospitality digital marketing space. Holly will also...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Promotes Julienne Smith to Chief Development Officer, Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 22, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – March 22, 2022 – IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne Smith, currently Senior Vice President, Development – Luxury & Upscale, and Development & Owner Support, has been appointed as Eisemann’s successor and will join the Americas regional leadership team. Since joining IHG in 2011 as Chief Development Officer, Eisemann rebuilt and elevated IHG’s development teams in luxury, upscale, and mainstream for the Americas, as well as the Americas’ Development &a...
Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Welcomes Two New Executive Chefs
March 21, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – March 21, 2022 – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa – situated on the largest stretch of privately owned beach in South Florida – proudly announces the promotion of Jesse Demmers to Executive Chef and the appointment of Damoriae Graham as the resort’s Senior Sous Chef and Executive Chef of 3030 Ocean. The beachfront resort continues to add industry-leading talent aiming to blend the unique culinary styles of the Caribbean and Cuba, as well as flavors from across the Atlantic. “With a combined 28 years of industry expertise, their innovative and creative style will continue to el...
Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia Appoints Heidi Stone President and CEO
Mountain Lake Lodge | March 17, 2022
PEMBROKE, VA - March 17, 2022 - The Board of Directors of Mountain Lake Lodge — the Virginia hotel where the original Dirty Dancing was filmed 35 years ago — has announced the promotion of Heidi Stone to President and CEO. Having served as General Manager since 2013, her appointment comes at a time when the award-winning resort has not only survived the pandemic but recorded its two best years ever. The property is owned and operated by the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, Galveston, TX. "Heidi Stone is a talented hotelier whose proven leadership and commitment is reflected through her team," said Chris McKlarney, Adm...
Terrapin Hospitality Appoints Shawn Kvernen to Chief Operating Officer
Terrapin Hospitality | March 16, 2022
Houston, TX — March 16, 2022 — Terrapin Hospitality, one of the nation's fastest-growing hotel management companies, announced today the expansion of their management team with the promotion of Shawn Kvernen to Chief Operating Officer and the addition of Robert Adler as Regional Vice President. In his new role, Kvernen will be responsible for all aspects of the company's overall growth and oversight of the entire managed portfolio. Adler will report directly to Kvernen. "Shawn is a seasoned management executive and has been integral to the growth since joining the company when we acquired K Partners," said Tony Sherman, Foun...
Sonesta Appoints John Murray as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sonesta | March 14, 2022
NEWTON, MA - March 14, 2022 - Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that John Murray, a Director of Sonesta since 2018, has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2022. Mr. Murray has been a Managing Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC), which owns a 34% interest in Sonesta, since 2018 and a member of SVC's management team since its initial public offering in 1995. Mr. Murray currently serves on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Development Council and the American Hotel Lodging Association (ALHA) Hotel Investment Roundta...
Alise Deeb Named Chief Revenue Officer at Dragonfly Strategists
Dragonfly Strategists | March 1, 2022
Dragonfly Strategists announced the promotion of Alise Deeb as its new chief revenue officer to take charge of driving revenue and profitability of the company’s growing diverse portfolio. Ms. Deeb earned this position after 5 years at the company to support Dragonfly’s client and company profitability. According to Caryl Helsel, Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Strategists, which advises boutique, independent and brand hotels and resorts worldwide, “Alise will be key in accelerating the company’s growth strategy focus on defining best in class Commercial Strategy services and key performance indicators for the company.Dragonfly is po...
Daxton Hotel Names Rece Hogerheide as Executive Chef
Daxton Hotel | February 22, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, MI - February 22, 2022 - Daxton Hotel, Birmingham's newest luxury property, announces the promotion of Rece Hogerheide to Executive Chef. This announcement comes on the heels of Daxton’s return as an independently owned and operated hotel under the leadership of newly appointed Managing Director Raj Radke, who is focused on redefining the hotel’s luxury product and elevating the guest experience. In this new chapter for the Daxton Hotel, Chef Hogerheide will oversee all culinary programming for Daxton Hotel and lead the team at the hotel’s signature restaurant Madam, which was recently recognized by the Detroit Free P...
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