Starwood believes the legislation will have a profound negative financial impact on its business in Mississippi as tourists, event planners and even corporations will react hostilely to this discriminatory legislation and will choose to take their business to locations outside of the state.
Reed Kandalaft appointed General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Kandalaft was most recently Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
John E. Murray named Vice President of Human Resources at Marcus Corporation
Murray has 25 years of experience in labor and employment law.
New Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel now brand’s U.S. flagship
Designed to interact with visitors from the moment they enter the hotel, the property features ambient intelligent corridors that respond to human movement, digitally enhanced elevator banks, and a Discovery Portal Powered by Time Out that showcases hyper-local neighborhood guides on a user-friendly digital alcove.
Patrick Dumont appointed Chief Financial Officer at Las Vegas Sands
Patrick Dumont has served in operating and finance leadership positions since joining the company in June of 2010. Since July 2013, he has served as senior vice president of finance and strategy.
Kimpton announces two new hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina
New construction projects include luxury high-rise in heart of downtown and intimate boutique in historic Dilworth neighborhood
Leslie Johnson named new Spa Director for The Spa at La Costa
In her new role, Johnson will be responsible for overseeing and creating the overall programming at The Spa at La Costa, which recently unveiled its new treatment menu for 2016.
The Riu Plaza New York Times Square opens
The newly constructed Riu Plaza New York Times Square is just a few steps from Manhattan’s Times Square and making the 647-room hotel an ideal point from which to explore the city.
ME by Meliá set to launch its first luxury lifestyle hotel in Downtown Miami
The luxury lifestyle hotel will boast 129 spacious rooms across 14 floors, including three ME+ suites, many of which feature their own private balcony with views overlooking Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami
Kevin McKee appointed Vice President of Finance at Terranea Resort
Most recently, McKee served as the Vice President of Finance for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in Colorado where he directed financial growth of the 3,000-acre ski resort with 26 F&B venues, 13 retail & rental shops, condo hotel, and other resort amenities.











