Prior to joining Aqua-Aston Hospitality, Wakatsuki served as the corporate director of human resources for Outrigger Enterprises where she was responsible for the overall management of HR for the corporate office and 24 properties in Hawaii.
Lee Hunter appointed Director of Sales for Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
Hunter’s marketing and sales experience has taken him across the U.S. and prior to assuming this new role, he was most recently the Global Director of Sales with Commune Hotels & Resorts.
Kelley Moreton promoted to Hotel Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
A 15-year Four Seasons veteran, Moreton has held manager and director roles at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico and Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles.
Laurelle Whiteley new Senior Sales Manager at Embassy by Hilton Seattle-Bellevue
Most recently Whiteley served as global membership manager for Club Quarters in San Francisco,
Brad Naucler promoted to General Manager of Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Prior to joining the Kona Kai Resort & Spa team, Naucler served as director of sales at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa.
Gianleo Bosticco joins Rezidor as Senior Director Business Development Southern Europe
Gianleo joins Rezidor from Meliá Hotels International in Palma de Mallorca where he was Development Director for France, Italy, Turkey and Southern Europe.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts announces leadership appointments in Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee and Las Vegas
Four experienced general managers take the helm at key properties.
Brian Waldman new Senior Vice President of Investments at Peachtree Hotel Group
Prior to joining Peachtree, Waldman was managing director and head of Capital Markets for Beacon Hospitality Partners where he oversaw hospitality transactions with an aggregate asset value exceeding $8 billion.
Frederic Bermond named Executive Chef at The Commons Hotel in Minneapolis
Bermond’s focus in this position will be overseeing all culinary operations for the hotel and its signature gastropub restaurant, The Beacon Public House.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort appoints Director of Sales & Marketing and announces two executive promotions
Hospitality professionals John Hess, Chef David Noto and Kimberly McCombie each bring experience in developing and overseeing results-driven programs to the Allegheny Mountains of South Central Pennsylvania resort.
