Big Cypress Lodge, a wilderness-inspired hotel inside the 32-story Memphis Pyramid that is now a one-of-a-kind Bass Pro Shops retail and lifestyle experience from founder Johnny Morris,Êhas announced the appointment of Nail Task as General Manager. Mr Task will oversee operations for the 104-room city hotel with meetings and event space that commands the second and third floors of the 535,000 square foot Pyramid located on the banks of the Mississippi River.
ASAP appoints Richard Whittaker of Oakwood Worldwide as new Chairman
The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector, has announced that Richard Whittaker, Director of Supplier Management (EMEA) at Oakwood Worldwide, has been appointed as its new Chairman.
GF Management names Joseph D Del Guidice as President
GF Management, a leading hotel ownership and management company with more than 85 upscale and midscale US hotels and resorts in its portfolio, has announced that Joseph D Del Guidice has been named as the companyÕs President. Mr Del Guidice joined GF Management 16 months ago as the Senior Vice President of Operations and has worked closely with its CEO Ken Kochenour.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto names new General Manager
Konrad Gstrein has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. A true leader in the industry, this is his sixth appointment with the company.
Benchmark names Joseph M. DeMille Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chattanoogan
Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has named Joseph M. DeMille, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chattanoogan. The hotel is a Benchmark Resorts and Hotels property located in the heart of revitalized Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, Benchmark’s Regional Managing Director for The Chattanoogan, made the announcement.
Bill Petrella appointed GM of San Antonio’s Hotel Emma
Hospitality veteran Bill Petrella joined theÊHotel Emma, a 146-room boutique luxury hotel located in San Antonio, as the property’s General Manager. Mr Petrella joins Hotel Emma with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a successful background in leading hotels to higher levels of service and guest satisfaction.
General Manager named for New YorkÕs New Hilton Garden Inn
M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Felix Maldonado as the general manager of the 250-room Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South, now under construction at 326 West 37th Street and scheduled to open in June.
Stephen Burt to helm Travelodge Hotels Asia as Chairman
Singapore’s ICP has appointed veteran hotelier Stephen Burt to the role of chairman of Travelodge Hotels Asia.
New general manager for Mvenpick Hotel Doha
Sami Aawar, a professional hotelier with 20 yearsÕ experience in the region, has been appointed to a post of General Manager for Mvenpick Hotel Doha. He started his hospitality career in his native Lebanon, where he joined the food and beverage department of the Al Bustan Hotel in 1997. In the following years, he transferred to front office and worked in independent boutique hotels before joining Mvenpick 15 years ago.
Korollan King has been appointed Vice President of Accounting at Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Richard Branson, welcomes Korollan King as the new Vice President of Accounting. Ms King, who is based in Miami, will oversee the brand’s accounting and financial operations.
