An industry veteran with a strong background in foodservice, business, leadership and team-building, Neal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the hotel restaurant, Polo Club, direction of banquet cuisine for catered events, development of culinary and lounge programs and management of the food & beverage team.
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.
Chad Schyvincht named Global Sales Director of Sports & Entertainment for Benchmark
Chad Schyvincht was previously national accounts manager of sports & entertainment for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Marriott launches Delta Hotels and Resorts in the United States
The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista will open next month and will be the first Delta Hotels and Resorts branded property in the United States.
John J. Shirley new Executive Chef for The Heldrich Hotel
John Shirley was previously executive chef for the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing in Center City Philadelphia.
Radisson expands in Texas with new Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fort Worth South
The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fort Worth South, the third Radisson property in the DFW area, offers 247 guestrooms and 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts Chicago Vīb at Midway Airport breaks ground
In addition to the Chicago Vīb, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has Vîb projects under development in Miami, Los Angeles, Staten Island, NY, Springfield, MO, Little Rock, AK, Seoul, South Korea, and Vientiane, Laos and is actively negotiating deals in key U.S. cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New Orleans, Scottsdale and San Diego.
Hotel Granduca Austin opens as Tuscan-inspired property in Texas
Sitting atop a hillside oasis with sweeping views of the city, Hotel Granduca Austin is the second property in Giorgio Borlenghi’s Granduca Hotels family.
Mark Pardue new Area Vice President Luxury and Lifestyle Brands and General Manager of Park Hyatt New York
Pardue has a 27-year career with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, holding leadership positions in 10 premier Hyatt properties across nine cities, including the Stanhope Hotel.
Chad R. Olson named General Manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa
Chad Olson was previously General Manager for Villa Florence, a luxury property in San Francisco, California.
