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JoAnn Elston named GM at the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
With more than 22 years of hospitality experience, Elston was most recently the General Manager of Denver’s Curtis, a Doubletree by Hilton.
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel welcomes two to its leadership team
Debra Desaulniers and Robert Mitchell will take over as Assistant General Manager and Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager, respectively.
Nicole Rhone new Executive Chef at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Rhone hopes to infuse her Caribbean background with her love of European cuisine to create a Euro Caribbean culinary experience.
New Protea Hotel opens in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigerias new 117-room Protea Hotel Select Ikeja opens its doors this week in the upmarket Lagos suburb of Ikeja.
Best Western International to open first hotel in Shah Alam, Malaysia
The 216-key Best Western i-City Shah Alam will be a modern midscale hotel a key economic hub in Malaysia.
Brian King new Global Officer of Marriott Signature Brands & Global Sales
In his new role, King will be responsible for leading the Marriott Signature Brands and brand marketing teams, as well as leading the Global Sales Organization.
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center opens
Nestled in the suburb of Oak Brook, Ill., the 150-acre estate is home to Audubon certified 18-hole championship Willow Crest Golf Course and other premier amenities.
Warren Zinn new Director of Food and Beverage of Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
Zinn will oversee all the food and beverage operations at the luxury resort, including three food and beverage outlets, in-room dining, catering services, and meetings.
Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences lets guests drive super cars
Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences give participants access to three of the worlds most famous super cars, including a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider, McLaren MP4-12C, and Porsche 911 Turbo.
