Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has appointed Rubin Sabater Director of Operations for ONE Bal Harbour Resort and Spa, a personal luxury resorts and hotels property located in Miami Beach.
Tom Tabler appointed General Manager at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Dessert
Tom Tabler has been appointed General Manager at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert in the US. Most recently Mr Tabler held the position of General Manager at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa. He led an exceptional team of professionals who consistently deliver extraordinary guest and event satisfaction performance.
San FranciscoÕs Hotel VIA appoints General Manager, Barbara Perzigian and Director of Sales and Marketing, Jerry Leap
Hotel VIA, an independently operated and owned hotel located in San FranciscoÕs South Beach neighborhood, announces Barbara Perzigian as General Manager and Jerry Leap as Director of Sales and Marketing. The 159-room boutique property is scheduled to open in May 2017. In summer 2014, Ms Perzigian and Mr Leap were hired as consultants to ownership for Hotel VIA and have since played key roles in the overall development, design, and management of the property.
Atlantis, Paradise Island appoints Lauren Snyder as new Chief Marketing Officer
Howard C. Karawan, President and Managing Director of Atlantis, Paradise Island, the leading destination resort in The Bahamas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Snyder, Chief Marketing Officer, for the company.ÊMs Snyder, based between New York and Paradise Island, will assume her new position immediately and will work under the direct leadership of Mr Karawan.
Hilton appoints Area President for Greater China and Mongolia
Hilton has named Qian Jin as the company’s first Area President for Greater China and Mongolia. It comes at a time when Hilton prepares to celebrate its 100th hotel opening in Greater China, with more than 230 hotels in the pipeline. Beginning this week, Qian Jin brings with him extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having most recently served as president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s largest owners in Greater China.
Hotel Andaluz appoints Marc Quiones as new Executive Chef
Hotel Andaluz, a leading lifestyle boutique hotel in Albuquerque, has hired Chef Marc Quiones as its new Executive Chef.ÊMr Quiones joins the Hotel Andaluz with more than a decade of culinary experience. Mr Quiones will oversee all of the culinary operations at Hotel Andaluz, downtown AlbuquerqueÕs only Four Diamond rated hotel, including banquets, catering, and the hotelÕs two restaurants MAS Tapas y Vino and Ibiza Rooftop Restaurant and Bar.
Wyndham Worldwide names veteran Michael Brown to lead vacation ownership business
Wyndham Worldwide has announced the appointment of Michael D. Brown as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Vacation Ownership effective immediately. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Hilton Grand Vacations, Mr Brown brings more than 25 years of experience leading a diverse range of asset management and vacation ownership sales functions.
LBA Hospitality appoints General Manager and Director of Sales for Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
LBA Hospitality, a full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm, has named Brad McCreedy to the role of General Manager and Sherri Ann Janson to the role of Director of Sales for Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, a property owned by Key International.
Trump Hotels names Suzie Mills as Area Managing Director
Trump Hotels has named Suzie Mills as Area Managing Director for Trump Hotels in the New York region, which includes Trump International Hotel & Tower New York (Central Park) and Trump SoHo New York. With a career spanning two decadesÑmuch of it at Trump Central ParkÑMs Mills will be now responsible for the high-level operations, performance, and strategic direction of both hotels, as well as the day-to-day operations of Trump SoHo.
Jale Hashimi named Vice President of Operations and General Manager Luxury Division for Remington Hotels
Remington has announced a new Vice President and General Manager within the Operations Luxury Division, Jale Hashimi. In addition to her continued role as General Manager of Melrose Georgetown Hotel in Washington DC, Ms Hashimi will oversee the strategic direction of Silversmith Hotel in Chicago, One Ocean ResortÊand Spa in Atlantic Beach, Fla. and Churchill Hotel in Washington DC.
