Thornton joins The St. Regis Monarch Beach after a distinguished 20-year culinary career working at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties around the world, most recently serving as Executive Chef of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto.
Timbers Resorts announces Hokuala a new resort on the island of Kaua’i
Hokuala – A Timbers Resort will include a private residence club, luxury whole ownership residences, custom golf course home sites, a retail shopping village and a boutique hotel featuring a destination spa, multiple dining options, extensive pools and multiple wedding venues.
Simon Mais named Managing Director of the Loews Regency New York Hotel
Mais spent the last five years at Northwood Hospitality Group, where he most recently served as the Vice President of Asset Management.
Radisson opens first hotel in New Orleans
The 100-room Radisson Hotel New Orleans Airport includes a restaurant, bistro lounge, meeting space, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool, business center, and free high-speed Internet.
Louis Scaramuzzi named Executive Chef at The Hotel Zamora
In addition to overseeing food and beverage operations at Castile, Chef Louis Scaramuzzi will be responsible for culinary programming for the property’s new 360° Rooftop, which offers panoramic views of downtown St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Mexico.
Trese Moser named GM for Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
Leading a staff of 102, including the catering sales and conference management teams, banquet operations and all audiovisual technicians, Moser will oversee the refurbishment of all banquet operating supplies and equipment as the resort prepares for its massive renovation.
New lifestyle hotel brand launched – KARAS
The new brand replaces Unique Hotels & Resorts and will specialize in managing and developing lifestyle hotels in key U.S. urban markets.
New leadership team in place at Kimpton’s Shorebreak Hotel
The team joined Kimpton’s Surf City USA boutique hotel earlier this year, following the February 2015 ownership change.
Residence Inn Orlando At SeaWorld names Michael Wilke new General Manager
Wilke has five years of experience with Marriott International and a total of 11 years in the hospitality industry, including his time in the franchise world.
Andrew Lewis named Executive Pastry Chef of Visconti Ristorante & Bar at Hotel Granduca Austin
Most recently, Lewis served as Executive Pastry Chef of the Austin-based Japanese restaurant Uchiko.
