Cruz’s experience includes European luxury, 5-star, 5-diamond and boutique hotels, in addition to small luxury properties and hotels with up to 2,000 rooms.
Jeffrey Klein named VP and MD at Turnberry Isle Miami
Klein, an almost eight-year Turnberry Associates executive who was serving as Vice President of Operations for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, was hand-selected for the role.
John Drugan new Director of Food & Beverage of Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
With over ten years in the industry, Drugan brings with him experience in senior management positions, including the Breakers Palm Beach and Four Seasons resorts throughout Florida.
Michael Mestraud appointed GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole
Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with Four Seasons in both urban and resort locales.
Doug Gehret appointed Area VP of Hilton Worldwide Operations in Central Florida and South Carolina
A 22-year Hilton veteran, Gehret will assume leadership of hotel operations for 18 of the global company’s owned and managed assets as well as Hilton Grand Vacation properties in the region.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa expands sales force with four new appointments
Mark Stavitski is the new director of sales, Nancy Miller the Midwest account director, Diana Kamper the southwest account director, and McKinlay Kelly is a group sales specialist
Bruce A. Reed joins 3H Group Hotels as Chief Operating Officer
Reed recently retired from Marriott International after a successful 27-year career that took him from Housekeeping Manager Trainee to Vice President Franchise Operations, The Americas-Select Service & Extended Stay Hotels.
Chris Hosmer new GM at The Roosevelt Hotel in NYC
Hosmer developed a strong hospitality foundation with major corporations, especially JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts which he joined in 1978.
Kristiann Galati appointed DoSM at W Fort Lauderdale
Most recently, Galati was the Director of Sales & Marketing at W Hollywood Hotel & Residences in Los Angeles and she has also held posts in both W New York Union Square and W San Francisco.
Edd Karlan appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for new Hilton West Palm Beach
Karlan has been with Hilton for 26 years, most recently leading the sales team at the 1242-room Hilton Atlanta, a position he held since 2007.