Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2024

Andrew Hills Sydney Novotel welcomes new GM Andrew Hills has taken on the General Manager role at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, also taking leadership of adjoining venue, Pumphouse Sydney, as of April 2024. Manly Pacific General Manager, Dylan Cole, welcomed Pavoni and the establishment of this new restaurant. “We

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

The refurbishment of all 60 apartments – which focused on maximising space, functionality and accessibility – included upgraded bathrooms with walk-in shower, the addition of brand-new kitchens, revamped flooring, stylish furniture, and the installation of external shutters on the balconies.

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Lodging

JUNE 27, 2024

Main Street Hospitality appointed Scott Williams as chief development and brand officer. Ebrahim Ansari has been named dual general manager of Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown. Read more about the appointment here. Read more about the appointment here.

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Lodging

JUNE 13, 2024

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

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Hotel Operations

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

One of the things that stood out to me when I first interviewed Stan Kennedy , Chief Operating Officer at Remington Hotels, was a brand performance team they assembled in the early days of the pandemic recovery to help turn around hotels that were struggling or in transition. We needed a system that was sustainable.

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Hospitality Tech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

and hear how Dine Brands, Ascent Hospitality and Kava Restaurants have leaned into technology to improve not only operations, but also the experience for general managers and front-line employees Join us Oct. 2-4 in Charleston, S.C.,

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Oakwood portfolio has grown by more than 20% post acquisition making it one of The Ascott Limited’s fastest growing global brands. For us, it’s about being relevant and not overdoing things,” said The Ascott Limited’s Country General Manager for Japan, Christian Baudat, told HM. “We The other thing is multi skilling.

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Hotel Business

JULY 12, 2023

Hotel management company Springboard Hospitality has hired five new executives. Jason Pirock joins the team as corporate director of marketing, where he will be responsible for brand and performance marketing of Springboard, its brands and its collection of properties. She previously held management roles with Westin St.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In their respective new roles, Chambers will work with the team to build and drive cross-functional strategies to better serve hotel general managers, their teams and hotel owners, and Rosa will spearhead the operational performance of a portfolio of full-service and select-brand hotels while fostering relationships with owners.

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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 Prior to joining HEI, she was VP, operations and head of the Sonesta Select brand for Sonesta Hotels, where she was responsible for 224 company-managed hotels that generated $750 million annually.

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Hotel Business

MAY 6, 2024

In her role, she is responsible for the company’s accounting, financial reporting, tax, systems optimization/technology and risk management functions. Additionally, Philp previously worked for large consumer products brands including PepsiCo, Kraft General Foods, Pizza Hut and Campbell Soup. and The Krystal Company.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Brosemann has held senior management positions at Hilton, including two years as Director of Operations for Hilton Munich Airport and key managerial roles at Hilton Hotel Brisbane. 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

APRIL 4, 2023

Most recently, she served as the area general manager at several of First Hospitality’s Ohio-based properties, including the Hotel LeVeque in Columbus. She joined First Hospitality in 2017 as the opening general manager of the Hotel LeVeque.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Brosemann has held senior management positions at Hilton, including two years as Director of Operations for Hilton Munich Airport and key managerial roles at Hilton Hotel Brisbane. 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

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

.” Bates, who has spent more than 25 years in the hotel industry, has spent a significant portion of her career operating Marriott, Hilton and other premium brand hotels at every level—from a single property general manager to directing and providing oversight of hotel portfolios on a regional or national level.

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Hotel Business

JULY 26, 2023

This report illuminates current tipping trends and provides insights to hire and keep staff more effectively, ultimately aiding in resolving the prevailing labor shortages.” including select- and full-service branded and independent hotels using Shiny’s tipping software, each providing at least six months’ worth of tipping data. “It

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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. 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 Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport recently rebranded to a Crowne Plaza under Trilogy management Tony Ryan: I was working in London prior to Covid selling branded management companies and was then approached by some third-party management companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK.

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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

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.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

He previously served a 15-year tenure with the brand that included almost six years as COO. John’s legacy with us speaks volumes, from his leadership in opening the Grand Bohemian Asheville to setting new standards of excellence across our brand,” said Mark Kessler, president/COO, design and development, Kessler.

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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. In her new role, she oversees the company’s Hilton- and Marriott-branded hotels throughout the New York and Illinois regions, as well as provides acquisition support.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 9, 2024

New York-based owner and branded operator Loews Hotels & Co has named Dan Flannery as its new COO. Most recently, Flannery was the CEO of Cape Resorts, and prior to that role, he created and launched the Edition luxury lifestyle brand with Ian Schrager. Italy, Spain, Turkey, Iceland, China, Japan and the Middle East.

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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. “It

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

He will analyze market competition, trends and collaborate with owners, corporate leadership and general managers to ensure sales goals are achieved.

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Hospitality Taskforce

MAY 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking for a short-term Assistant General Manager, Director of Finance, Executive Chef, or other upper-level positions , we can assist you in finding the best fit. Maintain Brand Reputation In the hospitality industry, brand reputation is paramount. In our industry, there’s no substitute for experience.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Prior to joining HVMG, she was the controller of Intown Suites Extended Stay Living, VP at Cratos Capital and manager of accounting and general manager at Lodgian. design services for Hyatt Hotels for the Americas with a focus on launching the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

He steps into a new role to lead the company’s hotel management and operations division, overseeing the corporate commercial, marketing, human capital and information technology functions. He has more than two decades of experience at Fortune 200 & 500 and privately held gaming, entertainment and hospitality brands.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

He will be reporting directly to Sébastien Bazin on the Luxury & Lifestyle Executive Committee and will work closely alongside the other brand CEOs of the division. Acar will be based in New York. To enhance the group’s reach and recognition in the U.S.,

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Hotel Business

JULY 3, 2024

Springboard Hospitality , a hospitality management company with 48 independent hotels in metropolitan and leisure destination markets across 14 states, has named John Mootz its first-ever corporate director, food and beverage. My path first crossed with Springboard’s back in 2019, when I immediately felt a strong connection to the brand.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Shockley is a two-time GM of the year for the Fairfield brand and has helped dozens of current general managers advance in their careers through mentorship and training, according to the company. I have every confidence he is the right person to help us move to the next dimension of our company’s history.”

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Hotel Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Aperture Hotels , a hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels, has grown its leadership team, and added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months. Our pipeline remains robust, and we are on track to announce another new deal in the next few days.”

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Innisfree Hotels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The Gulf Breeze-based company marks this as its fourth property in the Panama City Beach area, including the brand new Hampton Inn & Suites, which was finished in 2017. We take great pride in being able to come back into the community and hire great people to do the same thing you did down at the Hampton Inn & Suites.”.

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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. Christopher, welcome to the Suite Spot. Good to be with you.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

As we venture into new markets, our mission remains steadfast: to carve out a dynamic future for our asset management team and the Bobby Hotel brand, all the while enhancing the communities we have the privilege to serve.”

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Before this new appointment, he was a general manager and director for The Indigo Road. His hospitality experience also includes being a general manager with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Highgate, along with experience at several other prominent hotel brands.

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