Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley, a San Diego icon since 1953, announces the appointment of Carlo de Leon as Director of Food and Beverage. In his role Leon will oversee the 671-room resort’s five signature dining outlets – from the signature destination restaurant, ARLO, to the poolside eatery, Lapper Kitchen + Tap, and vibrant Monkey Bar, serving craft cocktails and wood-fired pizzas.
John D’Angelo has been appointed General Manager at The Sebastian – Vail
The Sebastian – Vail, a luxury mountainside resort and private residence club in the heart of Vail Village, Colorado, has welcomed John D’Angelo as its new general manager. In his role, D’Angelo is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the property and ensuring it continues delivering a five-star experience to both Owners and guests.
Kim Nyheim Ragnarsson has been appointed General Manager at The Well Spa & Hotel
The Well Spa & Hotel in Norway proudly welcomes its new General Manager, Kim Nyheim Ragnarsson. With more than ten years at the helm of international luxury hospitality, Kim’s profound expertise will further elevate the stature of Northern Europe’s largest spa.
Justin Rodriguez assumes role of new General Manager at Shashi Hotel Mountain View
Shashi Hotel Mountain View, a modern lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Rodriguez as General Manager. A native of the Bay Area, Justin has remained an asset to the Shashi Group team since July 2019, where he previously held the role of Director of Food and Beverage, managing all dining outlets of the hospitality group. In this new role, Justin will oversee the property’s day-to-day operations, sales, and marketing and will continue to ensure that Shashi Hotel’s top-notch guest experience prevails.
Hawaii Life appoints new Vice President and Co-Owner
Hawaiʻi Life, the leading residential real estate brokerage in the state of Hawaii, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kahea Zietz to the position of vice president and co-owner. This new role accentuates her specialized expertise in overseeing the firm’s wide-ranging rental services, which include both short-term vacation rentals and long-term residential leasing, in addition to property management.
The Gwen Hotel appoints Jason Sundberg to Director of Bars & Restaurants
The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Sundberg. In this new leadership role as Director of Bars & Restaurants, Sundberg will execute the luxury hotel’s mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in the food and beverage space, injecting creativity and passion at every turn.
Mark Ley appointed Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica in Guanacaste
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica announces the appointment of Mark Ley as Director of Marketing. In his role, Mark will lead the sales and marketing division as the property undergoes lifestyle renovations and repositioning as the most elite coastal destination in Latin America.
Coast Hotels appoints Dale Prout as Director, Development
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale Prout as Director, Development, located in California.
CEO appointment for Discover The Palm Beaches
Discover The Palm Beaches, the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, proudly announces the appointment of Milton Segarra, Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME), as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Oct. 1. This appointment follows the retirement of long-time industry veteran Jorge Pesquera, who has led the organization for the past 16 years.
Justin Swart, GM of Cora Cora Maldives leads Raa Atoll conservation campaign
Aiming to ignite a passion for environmental conservation and cultural heritage in the fragile regions of the Indian Ocean, Cora Cora Maldives’ General Manager Justin Swart and Director of Human Resources Muiz Mohamed have succeeded in a remarkable Zen paddleboard challenge. Together they have accomplished a stunning 186 km paddleboard circumnavigation of 21 islands in Raa Atoll, covering all inhabited islands and resorts. The #ReconnectinRAA campaign aims to expand awareness and commitment to conservation, and features beach clean-ups, marine conservation talks, symposiums, and cultural performances – all of which empower individuals to make a significant impact not just in the Maldives but across the world.
