Lodging

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kessler hired John Luckett as president of hospitality operations. Formerly Kessler’s chief operating officer, Luckett is returning to the brand and expanding on his 15-year tenure with the company. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced the appointment of Tiffany Cooper as head of development, Americas.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 3, 2024

announced Errol David, vice president of operations, will retire at the end of 2024 after 40 years in the industry. Cecilia Henson will succeed David as the next vice president of operations. The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced it hired Steven Okuley as its new senior vice president for conferences and events.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Odyssey Resorts , an owner and manager of Minnesota resort properties, has promoted Howard Anderson to COO. In this role, Anderson leads several of the organization’s key functions including sales and marketing, group sales and resort operations. He served as VP, operations at ZMC Hotels before joining Odyssey Resorts.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By Warren Dehan Independent hoteliers rely on technology to operate today in a way that has never been necessary. Without support from a brand, these operators need access to reliable, centralized tools capable of simplifying operations and improving revenue amid an indefatigable labor crisis.

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Hotel Business

JULY 9, 2024

Myrtle Beach, SC-based hospitality management company Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH) has appointed Brittney Jones as chief development officer. Joining Brittain Resorts & Hotels allows me to advance my career in new directions while working with some of the most respected operators in the industry,” Jones said. “I

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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. Reader has experience aligning technology and services with the latest hospitality business needs.

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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. However, executives acknowledge some of the key considerations have changed over the years as they now place more of an emphasis on being guest-centric and tech-savvy, among other things.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 17, 2023

CoralTree Hospitality has made new hires and promotions including a new global sales director, spa and wellness director as well as home office operations and commercial services promotions. We’re excited to announce several promotions and new hires that help us forward our efforts to grow the company in 2023.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Wilson will oversee operations and team culture, branding and strategy, and community engagement. Cameron House appointed Michael Lavizani as resort director. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa announced the appointment of Justin Wilson as its new general manager.

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Lodging

MARCH 28, 2024

Expotel Hospitality announced Bret Chittenden, formerly the firm’s chief operating officer, has become its new president. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC announced the appointment of Leah McFarland as senior vice president of revenue strategy. Chittenden has been part of the company since its inception in 1999.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 14, 2022

SH Hotels & Resorts, a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels & Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, today announced the hiring of Marco Selva as Executive Vice President of Operations.

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Lodging

MAY 9, 2024

Sage Hospitality Group announced Justin Fowler as chief operating officer for Sage Restaurant Concepts, overseeing more than 50 restaurants, bars, cafes, and venues in the SCR portfolio. Hospitality Ventures Management Group announced the company has named Linda Philp as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Peek previously served as president and chief operating officer for Hodges Ward Elliott. Omni Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Annette Bales as vice president of sales. Bales will lead and coordinate all global and property-based sales activities for Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Lodging

AUGUST 29, 2024

Prior to joining Cloudbeds, Vallner served as chief operating officer at dailypoint, where she oversaw commercial and operational activities. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort announced the appointment of […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

Schuster will lead the company’s financial services functions including financial reporting, treasury operations, and corporate financial planning. GF Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Warren Aston as senior vice president, business development.

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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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Lodging

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amy Howland is now serving as senior vice president of operations and Tiffany Lewis is vice president of sales and marketing. 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.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 10, 2024

Beachfront resort Club Wyndham Dunsborough, located in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, has unveiled a AU$5 million refurbishment of all 82 apartments in the complex. Senior Vice President Operations, Warren Cullum. Spanning over two years and costing approximately AU$5 million, this staged refurbishment has been extensive.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

Ten years on from the establishment of La Vie Hotels and Resorts in Singapore, the independent hotel management company is going from strength to strength. Jerry Xu, La Vie Hotels and Resorts “We went to other management companies to learn what they do and how they do it,” La Vie Hotels and Resorts CEO, Jerry Xu, told HM. “We

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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. Baker has held multiple leadership roles during his career, including as president of Grand Lisboa Palace. The Maven announced Jennifer Cottgias as general manager.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 24, 2024

During his tenure with JLL, Riley specialized in full-service hotel and resort transactions. Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced it promoted Vasileios Ioannoum to regional director of operations, and […] The post This Week’s Comings & Goings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 14, 2022

SH Hotels & Resorts , a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels and Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Marco Selva to the role of EVP, operations. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences and served as managing director. He launched St.

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Lodging

AUGUST 15, 2024

Christian Clerc has been named president and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection. Patrick Short has been named chief operating officer of Aperture Hotels. Clerc succeeds Craig Reid, former president and CEO, who is retiring after 10 years leading the company. Clerc’s appointment is effective September 1.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

KSL Resorts has appointed Patrick Smith as its new VP, IT. In his new role, Smith heads up KSL Resorts’ information technology department—designing, developing and managing the company’s technological infrastructure and processes to achieve key corporate goals.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Based at the company’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Zhou will oversee its global Hotel Finance Operations, Corporate Finance, Legal, and Financial Planning and Analysis functions, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Bob van den Oord. Zhou will also serve as a member of LHG’s Executive Committee.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Just over two-thirds (67%) of survey respondents said they are experiencing a staffing shortage, and 12% said they are “severely understaffed,” meaning the shortage is affecting their ability to operate. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 48% ranking it as their top hiring need. As of December, the U.S.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 19, 2024

Outrigger Hospitality Group has appointed Darin Matsuda as director of operations. He is responsible for managing, planning, implementing and administering various projects and analyses that support operations in the Americas. The post Outrigger names Darin Matsuda director of operations appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hard Rock International has appointed John Rees as its new SVP, hotel operations. In this role, he is responsible for leading and supporting all facets of hotel operations across the company’s portfolio, including both corporate-managed and franchised locations. Rees reports directly to Jon Lucas, COO, Hard Rock International.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Running a small resort can be both rewarding and challenging. While you create unique experiences for your guests, managing daily operations is crucial to ensure smooth functioning and profitability. Below are the key tips for efficiently managing your resort property using modern management systems.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 16, 2023

2022 was a whirlwind year for La Vie Hotels and Resorts with Managing Director, Craig Bond, saying it was when La Vie “really came into its own”. 2022 was a year of extraordinary growth across Australia and South and South-East Asia for La Vie Hotels and Resorts.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Concord Hospitality , a hotel management and development company which presently operates more than 150 hotels across North America, has promoted both Andy Burch and Ben Haller to SVP, operations to assist and oversee the company’s expanding portfolio.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 12, 2023

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has promoted Rainer Stampfer to president, global operations, hotels and resorts, and Rami Sayess to president, hotel operations, Asia Pacific. In 2016 he was promoted to president, hotel operations, Asia Pacific, overseeing the operations for all properties across the region.

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Lodging

JANUARY 11, 2024

Coury Hospitality announced the appointment of Andrew Casperson as chief operating officer. Promoted from executive vice president of operations, Carperson will lead operations strategies for Coury’s portfolio of hotels, bars, and restaurants. McNeill Investment Group announced the retirement of Sussan P.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Headed up by Scott Boyes as CEO, Tony Ryan as Executive Chairman and Grant Alchin as Chief Operating Officer, the trio bring a collective industry experience of more than 90 years, extending across operations, commercial and legal, finance and asset management. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 13, 2024

OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality ownership and management company with an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, has appointed James Hansen as the company’s new chief development officer. The post James Hansen named OTH Hotels Resorts CDO appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. and Caribbean destinations.

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Hotel Business

JULY 23, 2024

Commonwealth Hotels , a Covington, KY-based hotel management company, has appointed Jon Gustin as VP, operations. In his new role, he oversees the operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives of the company. ” The post Jon Gustin named VP, operations at Commonwealth Hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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