Sunset Key Cottages, a Luxury Collection Resort in Key West, Florida, marks a milestone conversion for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts in North America.
Lafayette Hotel welcomes Ryan Gilbert as new Executive Chef
Terri Miller has also moved from the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar “Campus” location to be The Lafayette’s new Catering Manager.
Dirk Burghartz new GM of Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Burghartz will manage a staff of more than 650 employees who service the 431-room hotel, as well as The Sports Club, a private membership experience at the Resort.
Jennifer Geiger appointed GM at Embassy Suite Atlanta Perimeter Center in Atlanta
Geiger began her hospitality career with Hilton Worldwide in 1991. Most recently, she held the position of GM of Embassy Suites Crystal City, where she oversaw the completion of a $2.3 million renovation of the hotel’s lobby, restaurant, bar and meeting space.
Kristen Jordan-Wood new VP of Sales & Marketing at HRI Lodging
Jordan-Wood previously served as vice president of sales & marketing for the MetWest Terra Hospitality (MWTH) portfolio, a position she had since July 2013.
La Quinta announces two key marketing hires
Vicki Cutwright is the new Vice President of Consumer Insights and Analytics and David Sims is the new Vice President of Loyalty Marketing.
Frances Gonzalez promoted to VP Operations for Latin America at Carlson Rezidor
Gonzalez joined Carlson Rezidor in 2001 as a district director, and was promoted to her current role in 2012.
Greg O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor as Chief Development Officer
O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor from Piper Jaffray & Company in Atlanta, where he served as managing director and led a division of the hospitality investment banking team that focused on the development of privately-owned hotels.
Accor names Balendra Nagesvaran as Vice President of Operations Luxury and Upscale Brands
The segment he will lead encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and MGallery (upscale) hotels throughout the region, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort adds three to management team
Brett Schoenfield is the new General Manager, Pamela Wolff is the new Director of Sales and Marketing and Sandra Lamey joins as the new Spa Director.