The Resort’s first new Executive Chef in more than two decades, France’s responsibilities include oversight of the expansive property’s four restaurants and bars.
Mark Pandaleon appointed General Manager of Smyth Tribeca
With more than 15 years of New York City hotel management experience, Pandaleon has a deep understanding for the hotel business from both front and back of house roles.
Cliff Atkinson named President of Fontainebleau Las Vegas
The hospitality executive will oversee operations of the 67-story vertically-integrated luxury resort destination.
Omni PGA Frisco Resort appoints Jeff Smith VP and Managing Director and Gus Tejeda Director of Sales & Marketing
The resort, slated to open in Spring 2023 in partnership with PGA of America and the City of Frisco, has also just launched its sales efforts for groups and events.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad announces Bastian Germer as General Manager
Beginning his career in his hometown Hamburg, Germany, his journey with brands such as Four Seasons, Raffles and The Ritz-Carlton has taken him around the world from Los Angeles to the Maldives, Singapore, London, Osaka, Toronto and to New York City. Germer was most recently the General Manager of the New York EDITION.
Raffles Udaipur announces the appointment of leadership roles
Raffles Udaipur has announced the appointment of two senior leadership roles Ramnik Choudhary as Director of Sales & Marketing and Abhishek Anand as Director of Talent & Culture.
New leadership in Skål International to act on pandemic and industry challenges
Skål International membership elected Burcin Turkkan, the senior VP of 2021, as the new Skål International World President. Burcin Turkkan is the first female executive elected on the Skål International Executive Board representing the USA. She is also the youngest female World President Skål International has ever elected since 1934.
Susan Dampier named General Manager of The Aspen Mountain Residences
Drawing upon more than 15 years of hospitality experience in Aspen, Dampier will oversee all operations of the newly rebranded luxury property, located in the center of Aspen’s “front row.”
Highgate Hawaii announces sales team promotions
Courtney Conching has been named director of sales at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and area director of group sales for Highgate Hawaii, and Shauna Nakamura has been appointed area director of leisure and transient sales for Highgate Hawaii.
Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort announce four new hires to the marketing and culinary teams
Ben Fairchild has been named the Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Alison Norwood as Marketing Manager, Mina Dipalma as General Manager of Valle, and Wayne Boyington as Banquet Chef.
