In this newly created position, Andrews will oversee the guest experience from pre-arrival through post-stay.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa grows sales team with three new appointments
The resort names Group Sales Manager, Deborah Weiss, Group Account Director, Maria Armenta, and Group Account Director, Marc Van Dam.
Wyndham announces cage-free egg initiative
Wyndham Worldwide has announced that it is transitioning to cage-free eggs for all Wyndham Hotel Group owned and managed properties in North America by the end of 2018.
Aloft Scottsdale opens in Arizona
The 126-room hotel recently completed a $4 million conversion to reposition as an Aloft and is located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale’s vibrant Entertainment District.
Jennifer Cole promoted to Area Director of Sales for Provenance Hotels
ole will work closely to oversee the sales and marketing efforts of Seattle’s artistically inclined Hotel Max and to launch the Hotel Theodore.
Emanuela Setterberg named General Manager of Hotel Bel-Air
Joining the team from her most recent position as managing director of the Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco, a Massimo Ferragamo owned estate, Setterberg has also worked at the Bulgari Hotel in Milan and many Ritz-Carlton properties.
Jonathan Crellin appointed Managing Director of Boston Park Plaza
Crellin most recently held the roles of Managing Director and General Manager at the Forbes Five-Star Boston Harbor Hotel, and served as Managing Director of the Boston-based hospitality consulting and asset management firm, Whetstone Partners, LLC.
Super 8 promotes its refurbishment program by giving away old hotel artworks
Nearly 100 eclectic pieces of “not-so-super” art will be free for the taking on a first-come, first-serve basis, at When The Art Comes Down: Works from The Super 8 Collection.
Ralph Scatena moves to take GM role at Orlando World Center Marriott
A 30-year Marriott veteran, Scatena most recently worked at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California as General Manager.
Element to double North America portfolio by the end of 2018
Element will open another 22 hotels across the U.S. and Canada by 2018 including debuts in Philadelphia, Charleston and Nashville.











