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Jasmin Howanietz promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Waldorf Astoria New York
Howanietz first joined the Waldorf Astoria New York in 2005, and most recently, led a team of 18 managers as Director of Sales, managing a multi-million dollar group revenue stream.
Michael Hooper appointed General Manager of Hilton Miami Airport
Hooper has worked with Hilton Hotels for 27 years, most recently serving as Hotel Manager of the 1544-room Hilton Chicago.
Dream Hollywood Hotel to create social hub for famed Los Angeles neighbourhood
Dream Hotels introduces Dream Hollywood, the brand’s West Coast flagship set to open in Q2 of 2016, which will anchor the extensive revitalization of the Hollywood neighborhood.
Andrea Foster joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital LLC as Senior Vice President, Development
Foster joins Marcus from PKF Consulting|CBRE Hotels, where she most recently served as managing director, leading PKF’s Boston office and overseeing its national Spa Advisory Practice.
Virgin Hotels at Home online store opens to sell items from guest Chamber
Virgin Hotels’ fans can purchase the red SMEG mini refrigerator, Italian Scooter Desk Chair, Stelle Audio Pillar and the showpiece of the Chamber, The Lounge Bed.
Red Lion Hotel Orlando – Kissimmee Maingate opens in Florida near Walt Disney World Resort
Set on 23 acres, the 516-room Red Lion Hotel Orlando – Kissimmee Maingate offers concierge services, a business center, multilingual staff, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, and Angel’s Rock n’ Roll Café-Bar.
M. Scott Thomas new Club Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
Thomas joins LaPlaya most recently from Stratton Mountain Resort and Country Club in Vermont, where he served as Food and Beverage Director, as well as General Manager of the resort’s elite private club.
Dragan Savin named General Manager of Food and Beverage at Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Since beginning his career in 1999, Savin has served at multiple notable hotels — from Hilton Miami Downtown, Hotel Astor and The Betsy Hotel, all based in Miami, to the Elysee Hotel in New York City and Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa in Nassau, Bahamas.
Valerie Iwasaki appointed Account Director- Leisure Sales for The St. Regis Princeville Resort
Iwasaki brings a wealth of luxury hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as an independent Travel Advisor with New Act Travel and previously as a Senior Sales Manager at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua.











