Prior to joining the Kona Kai Resort & Spa team, Naucler served as director of sales at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa.
Japan’s largest hospitality group, APA Hotel, enters U.S. market
New group will open its first U.S-based property – the 200-room APA Hotel Woodbridge at Metropark, NJ – on November 13th, 2015, to be followed by additional properties throughout the U.S.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts announces leadership appointments in Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee and Las Vegas
Four experienced general managers take the helm at key properties.
Hyatt announces plans for Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Expected to open mid-year 2016, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa will feature 201 bungalow style guestrooms, a full service spa and salon, and 20,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces on more than 22 acres of land.
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.
Alexina Beauperthuy appointed new Assistant General Manager at Stanton South Beach
With more than 18 years of managerial experience in the hospitality industry, Beauperthuy began her career with the Marriott family as a Manager in Training at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay and then spent 14 years at Renaissance Chicago Oak Brook.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences announced for Boca Raton, Florida
Upon completion in 2017, the Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton will feature 164 well-appointed rooms and suites, all with magnificent ocean or city views.
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop largest in extended stay brand’s portfolio
The restored Chicago property will be Residence Inn by Marriott’s urban flagship with 380 rooms and 7500 square feet of meeting space.
Starwood signs SLS Las Vegas to Tribute Portfolio
Three distinct hotel towers encompassing more than 1,600 guestrooms and suites will be branded by the end of this year under Starwood’s recently launched Tribute Portfolio, while the 289-room “LUX Tower” will be converted to a W Hotel upon completion of a renovation in 2016.











