Kimpton COO Mike DeFrino formally succeeds Mike Depatie as CEO; Depatie to manage KHP Capital Partners, focusing on real estate and development.
Scandic acquires three hotels in Bergen, Norway
Scandic will take over three hotels: Scandic Neptun, Scandic Bergen City and Scandic Strand with a total of 630 hotel rooms and some 40 conference rooms.
Ramada expands in Malaysia
The 357-room Ramada Plaza Dua Sentral Kuala Lumpur is the brands second location in the country.
AC Hotel Miami Beach to open in April
The 150-room AC Hotel Miami Beach will be AC Hotels first property in South Florida following the lifestyle brands USA debut in New Orleans.
Jason Bossenberry new Director of Sales at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, DF
Bossenberry has been working in Mexicos biggest urban area as the Associate Sales Manager since 2014, and was announced as the Director of Sales of Four Seasons Hotel México DF this past December.
Two new execs named at Lambertville Station Inn
Jim Large is the new General Manager and Sharon DeFelices has been named the new Conference Director at the property.
Le Guanahani makes debut in St. Barth
Le Guanahani’s new look encompasses a its tropical landscape, 67 vibrantly hued guest cottages–including “Creole Contemporary” and “Explorer” styles– with an enhanced arrival experience
RoomForDay first hotel booking platform exclusively dedicated to day use
Different spaces offered during the day enable customers to save money on night prices, while providing additional revenue to hotel properties.
Simon Tucker Brown to lead HVS Executive Search practice in Europe and the Middle East
Over the last 15 years, Simon has developed an in-depth expertise in the executive search business focusing on the hospitality, travel and leisure industries.
Winners named in Accor Professions Challenge
The best young barmen, commis chefs, receptionists and waiters faced each other during a global competition with with French pastry chef Pierre Hermé as mentor.
