Hotel Business

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Brad Barnett as SVP, sales, for its lifestyle operating vertical, Pivot , and promoted Michael Yousif to the role of SVP, acquisitions & business development.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 26, 2025

Michigan-based hospitality management company Lodgco Hospitality has appointed Madeline Peters as development coordinator, a new role that will support the company’s continued expansion into third-party management. She has been part of the company for five years, most recently serving as regional director of sales.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2025

Prior to joining Coury Holdings, Patel led a team managing a $1B+ AUM family office real estate portfolio. Previous to that, he co-founded and served as CFO of Evolution Hospitality, playing a role in its launch, rapid growth and acquisition by Aimbridge Hospitality.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

Aimbridge Hospitality has appointed a refreshed, expanded Board of Managers for the company. The four new managers Glenn Alba , Rich Gomel , Carrie McIntyre and Emanuel (Manny) Pearlman join current board members Steve Joyce and Craig S. Smith , CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality. and abroad. hotel investments.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 15, 2025

Hotel Equities (HE) has named hospitality veteran Greg OStean as its new chief development officer (CDO) and promoted Joe Reardon to vice chairman. OStean most recently served as CEO of United Hospitality Management, where he oversaw a global portfolio of hotels across Europe and the Middle East.

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eHotelier

JULY 10, 2025

Ordoñez holds an MBA in Global Hospitality Management from Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland. Prior to joining Global Asset Solutions he spent two years at Anpora Asset Management, as part of the team overseeing a five-hotel hotel portfolio in Spain.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Reeco , an AI-driven procure-to-pay platform for the hospitality industry, has appointed Paul Bennie as VP, sales and customer experience. His career in the hotel industry includes leadership roles at Hersha Hospitality Management and Noble Investment Group, followed by 15 years in the hospitality tech sector.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 21, 2025

She brings experience in hospitality, including expertise in operations, feasibility and development, according to the company. Adriennes exceptional reputation, industry expertise and ability to foster meaningful partnerships set her apart as a dynamic leader in hospitality development, said McRae.

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eHotelier

JULY 13, 2025

A specialist asset management team is essential.” Ordoñez holds an MBA in Global Hospitality Management from Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland. Prior to joining Global Asset Solutions he spent two years at Anpora Asset Management, as part of the team overseeing a five-hotel hotel portfolio in Spain.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Did you know that the hospitality industry is facing an alarmingly high employee turnover rate? In 2021, the leisure and hospitality sector in the USA experienced a turnover rate of 84.9% , significantly higher than the national average of 47.2%. Hospitality jobs often require working on weekends, holidays, or odd hours.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 10, 2025

VSR will debut the new VAIA at the HITEC hospitality technology show in Indianapolis – Booth 3214. “VAIA represents the future of hospitality service,” said Mark Cederloff, CEO of VSR. A Demo of VAIA can be viewed here. “It’s human-like, intuitive and most importantly, deeply aligned with each hotel’s unique identity.

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Hotel Business

MAY 6, 2025

Gravity Haus , a Colorado-based hospitality management and social club, has appointed Mike DeFrino, former CEO of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, as president.

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Lodging

JANUARY 7, 2025

DALLAS, TexasCoury Hospitality announced the promotion of Andrew Casperson to president from chief operations officer. As president, Casperson will assist in shaping the future of Coury Hospitality, driving its growth and reinforcing its reputation in hospitality management.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Five Star Group announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management. Kimberly […] The post Five Star Hospitality Management Names Kimberly Rowell Executive Vice President appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

APRIL 3, 2025

Peregrine Hospitality announced the appointment of Jason Druso as senior vice president of operations, boutique & lifestyle. At Peregrine Hospitality, Druso will […] The post This Weeks Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 8, 2025

Chris has an outstanding record of achievement and demonstrated success in the fields of hospitality management, finance, sales and customer service, and he has great experience with our select-service brand partners, Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton, Kremer said. Kontos has more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Aligned Hospitality Management has promoted Tara Lundgren to VP, operations. While working at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport, managed by Aligned, she moved up from her role as director, sales and marketing to take on the position of GM. .

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Craig S. Smith will join the global hospitality management company as CEO, effective March 18, 2024. Smith CEO appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For hotel operators, there’s no understating the importance of hiring the right person to oversee departments like engineering. Greg Winey, president/CEO, Northpointe Hospitality Management, detailed a few of the criteria he has for this position.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) , a third-party hotel management company, has made three promotions within its leadership team. Previously, he served as managing director – Driftwood Capital Assets. Prior to his current role, he served as a regional director of operations and general manager with DHM.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Aligned Hospitality Management has appointed Deborah Lahti as its new COO. She joins Aligned’s corporate team to lead and manage the company’s daily business operations, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support day-to-day hotel and corporate initiatives.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

Robert Cole , president/CEO, HVMG , has a saying at his company: “We are in the talent and relationship business; we just happen to manage hotels.” ” Hospitality is a people business. Hiring and cultivating the right people at your properties can make all the difference between success and failure.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

Third-party management company Island Hospitality Management has promoted Susanne LoFaso to regional director of operations. The post Island Hospitality Management promotes LoFaso appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Horizon Hospitality

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, has become a buzzword among hiring authorities, especially in high-stress service industries like hospitality. Yet when it comes time to hire management talent, many hiring authorities struggle to know what to look for. Want hiring insights straight to your inbox?

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Coury Hospitality , a full-service lifestyle hospitality management company, has promoted Andrew Casperson to COO. The post Coury Hospitality names Andrew Casperson COO appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. He was previously EVP, operations. His background includes time at Omni Hotels and Resorts, W Hotels and Highgate.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Aligned Hospitality Management has promoted Tara Lundgren to vice president of operations. 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.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 11, 2023

Vision Hospitality Group , a hotel developer and culture-focused operator, has added Patrick O’Neil as its new COO. He most recently was with Peachtree Hotel Group which included roles as president of asset management and president of Peachtree Hospitality Management.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Azul Hospitality Group has promoted Alvaro Fraile to CEO and Mark Crisci to president of the organization. He provides oversight for all of Azul’s hospitality-related operations. The post Azul Hospitality Group promotes Fraile, Crisci to top leadership appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Horizon Hospitality

JUNE 6, 2023

written by Leigh Ann Teubert Director of Client Relations – Horizon Hospitality When a guest walks into your operation and sees the same reliable people, it increases their comfort and confidence that they will receive great service. Ironically, most hospitality businesses do not calculate turnover, nor look at it as an “expense area.”

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has reinforced its expansion plan, with a number of strategic hires and promotions which focus on the areas needed to achieve the group’s core business objectives, including its vision to be the best medium-sized hospitality management company in Southeast Asia.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

Aperture Hotels , a hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service and select-service hotels, has appointed Patrick Short COO. His background includes managing a wide range of properties, from small boutique hotels to large convention and resort destinations.

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Hotel Business

MAY 12, 2023

LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) has appointed Brett Russell as managing director of the firm. During the past 22 years Russell served as managing director and director of business development with HVS and as a member of the group’s global management team.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Island Hospitality Management has promoted Kate Bleakley to VP/operations, WaterWalk division. The post Island Hospitality promotes Kate Bleakley appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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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. Somnium, which means ‘to dream’ in Latin, aims to reimagine the traditional hospitality management model,” said Ellingsen.

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eHotelier

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Peachtree Hospitality Management, an affiliate of Peachtree Group, named Rachel Huang as vice president of hotel analytics & support. Huang brings with her 20-plus years of international hospitality analytics and project management experience. She will report to Patrick Short, PHM’s president.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 26, 2024

Third-party hospitality management company Twenty Four Seven Hotels has named Brian Hughes EVP, business development and promoted Damien Abrams to VP, lifestyle brands. Brian is a well-known hospitality veteran with invaluable contacts across the industry, and Damien is a leading voice in the upscale and lifestyle spaces.

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