Lodging

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mulvanny will contribute to the current expansion of the firm’s investment management platform. KSL Resorts announced the addition of Frank Rodgers as global sales director. Overseeing leisure sales, the wholesale market, consortia, and tour groups, Rodgers will play a role in the company’s overall sales strategy.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Billups brings experience in corporate sales, general management, and training to the company. Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, appointed […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine. WaterWalk announced the appointment of Rebecca Billups to national director of sales—STAY.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Sunshine Coast property Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach has completed an extensive AU$5.8 The mixed-use property in Caloundra, which is managed by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, features Club Wyndham South Pacific apartments, hotel inventory, and private residences.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Zechbauer has held leadership roles in the airline industry for companies like British Airways and Air France.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

McNeill Hotel Company promoted Etienne Stancevic to general manager of the Home2Suites by Hilton Destin; he previously held the title of assistant general manager. Before joining the company, Stancevic served as director of housekeeping at Fox River Resort.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kessler hired John Luckett as president of hospitality operations. McKibbon Hospitality appointed Jason Caughron as dual general manager of the Courtyard Atlanta Midtown and Element Atlanta Midtown. Formerly Kessler’s chief operating officer, Luckett is returning to the brand and expanding on his 15-year tenure with the company.

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Lodging

APRIL 4, 2024

Grace Bay Resorts announced the appointment of Fred Khoury as general manager of Point Grace. In his role as general manager, Khoury will supervise all operational aspects of Point Grace and uphold its service expectations.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lundgren, who served as the general manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport, will join the corporate team to enhance operations throughout the portfolio. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announced the appointment of Stephen Power as the new general manager.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Rosen Hotels & Resorts has promoted key executives, including Josh Rosen , who was elevated to EVP, operations. In addition to overseeing hotel operations, his role expands to include sales and marketing, risk management and guest contact. Jack Rosen and Shayna Rosen are now VPs on the Rosen Hotels & Resorts board of directors.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Atlantis Resorts welcomed Paul Baker as president, managing the operations for Atlantis, The Palm; Atlantis The Royal; and Atlantis Sanya. The Maven announced Jennifer Cottgias as general manager. Cottgias joins The Maven from the Courtyard Portland City Center where she served as general manager.

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Lodging

MAY 30, 2024

Jamison has over 25 years of technical, management, executive, and business development experience. Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced Lynette Knutson has been appointed as general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. Knutson was most recently the general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa announced the appointment of Justin Wilson as its new general manager. Cameron House appointed Michael Lavizani as resort director. Wilder previously served as vice president, and in this role, she will take the helm of the company and aims to tap new technology opportunities.

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Lodging

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego announced the appointment of Matt Greene as managing director. Greene is returning to the Hard Rock team, where he previously served as general manager from 2008 to 2011.

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Lodging

JANUARY 25, 2024

Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced the promotions of Andrew Ladd to vice president of marketing and Kara MacIntosh to corporate director of content and social media marketing. Thompson Denver announced the appointment of Julian Tucker as general manager.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, has appointed Christopher Guse as general manager. Guse joins the property from Sage Hospitality Group’s Sheraton Austin, where he served as general manager since 2021. Buoy resigned from Sonder’s Board of Directors and transitioned into the newly created position.

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Lodging

MAY 23, 2024

McNeill Hotel Company announced the promotion of Kimberly Jensen to general manager of the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Boise, Idaho. Hawks Cay Resort announced the appointment of Joshua Torai as its […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Gurner Group hires former Crown Hotels CEO Gurner Group has appointed former Crown Sydney and Crown Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Peter Crinis, as Group Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality the latest of five major hires within the group from a stable of ex-Crown Resorts employees.

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Lodging

AUGUST 8, 2024

Marriott International announced Sam Basu as area general manager of Puerto Rico, and concurrently to general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. Aimbridge Hospitality announced Christopher Tatum as the new divisional president of its Full Service division. Read more about the appointment here.

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Lodging

JUNE 1, 2023

Fairlane Hotel named Michael Dunbar general manager to take the lead on hotel operations, guest relations, and execution strategy. Dunbar previously opened and managed AC & Element Hotels by Marriott in San Antonio Riverwalk.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

Matt Kleefisch , most recently the general manager at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Texas Hill Country, has been named director of hospitality operations for Santa Ana, CA-based Carter Hospitality Group. He began his hotel management career in the rooms division for La Costa Resort and Spa, just north of San Diego.

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Lodging

JUNE 27, 2024

Ebrahim Ansari has been named dual general manager of Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown. Ansari brings nearly a decade of experience to the role, having managed and overseen operations for hotels across the United […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

JUNE 20, 2024

In this new role, Phifer will identify new management opportunities for the organization. McNeill Hotel Company named Kimberly Brown as general manager of the Hampton Inn Memphis/Southaven MS. […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

JUNE 13, 2024

Deyo joined Hospitality America in 2013 and recently served as general manager for two hotels in Columbia, South Carolina. Byrd’s portfolio spans brands including Marriott, Hilton, Choice, Hyatt, and IHG, which she will continue to oversee in her new role. Hospitality America promoted Justin Deyo to corporate director of operations.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Hospitality investment and management company HEI Hotels & Resorts has named Cindy Murphy regional VP, operations. “A I look forward to providing our general managers with the tools they need to not only succeed in their day-to-day jobs, but also to assist them along their own professional career arcs.”

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Leura Gardens Resort was among the Schwartz Family Company hotels to join Trilogy in 2024 At Leura Gardens Resort, for Jerry Schwartz, were operating an unbranded offering to test the differences between that and a franchise hotel. And create real dynamism through our general managers who have come from larger organisations.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Zhou brings a wealth of experience from key finance positions at Marriott International, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, where she recently served as Vice President of Finance. We’re immensely proud of the leadership team that we’ve assembled,” said 1 Hotel and Homes Melbourne Managing Director, Damon Page.

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Hotel Business

JULY 12, 2023

Hotel management company Springboard Hospitality has hired five new executives. With more than 13 years in hospitality, Elena Schroth joins the company as the new area general manager based in Jackson, WY, overseeing the Anvil Hotel.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 27, 2025

Hotel management and development company Concord Hospitality has promoted Dannialle Neville to regional VP, operations. In her new role, Neville will work in tandem with each hotel’s general managers to implement regional strategies to increase the efficiency of each asset.

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Travel Media Group

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Suite Spot: Spotlight series is back with another one-of-a-kind episode that welcomes special guest, Christopher Calabrese, General Manager & VP of the Marriott Cancun Collection! I wanted to see international, I wanted to be a general manager. This is the world’s first all inclusive Marriott resort.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

We’re immensely proud of the leadership team that we’ve assembled,” said 1 Hotel and Homes Melbourne Managing Director, Damon Page. Hotel X adds new team members to executive team Brisbane’s Hotel X has bolstered its executive team with two new hires.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 26, 2024

the exclusive advisor to Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotels & Resorts, most recently as SVP, real estate investments. A 20-year hospitality veteran, Abrams joined Twenty Four Seven as general manager to open The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 29, 2024

He has worked with hotel management teams, ownership groups and developers to execute unique hotel concepts and experiences. Toscano has experience leading at all levels—from his early days within properties, as a general manager of several hotels, to opening a number of hotels, to building and leading broad portfolios of assets.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 8, 2025

In this role, Kontos will report directly to Jesse Kremer, MHC VP, hotel operations, and work closely with all general managers, assistant general managers, sales teams, housekeeping and other staff at individual hotels under his supervision.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2025

A hotel operations manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of a hotel, ensuring seamless coordination between departments, maintaining high service standards, and optimising overall efficiency. With the global hotel and resort industry valued at $1.5

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2024

Hospitality industry veteran Steven Ellingsen has launched Somnium Hospitality Group , a full-service, multiple-brand-approved hotel and asset management company. The Chicago-based venture comprises a collection of branded hotels, full-service resorts, golf experiences and boutique properties. He serves as president/founder.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 12, 2024

Sandos Hotels & Resorts , an all-inclusive hospitality brand, has appointed Alan Pujol as the company’s new VP, operations. Pujol began his hospitality career at the age of 25 as the resident manager for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca. In 2007, he joined Sandos as director, operations. He most recently held a position in Vietnam.

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Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Because, as Jeff Hyslop, the companys senior vice-president of Asset Management, notes, All the assets we acquire tend to have opportunity on the renovation side. In 2022, InnVest made its first foray into the Canadian resort market with the acquisition of two resorts in Banff, Alta.

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