Most recently, Shalala served as senior director of development at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and was responsible for the growth of Starwood’s nine upscale and luxury lifestyle brands in the southeastern United States and in the Caribbean.
Jennifer Newmark new Director of Catering at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Newmark comes to Sofitel from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA where she managed catering and events for over a decade.
Two new Directors of Sales and Marketing for Montage Hotels
Montage Hotels has appointed two new Directors of Sales & Marketing – Craig Schoninger at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina and James Palank at Montage Kapulua Bay in Hawaii.
Five DoubleTree by Hilton properties join Historic Hotels of America
To qualify for the program, hotels must have historic significance, be at least 50 years old, be designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
David Bernand appointed GM at Four Seasons Washington, DC
Bernand is a 16-year Four Seasons veteran now on his sixth post.
J Peter Lynn promoted to Area General Manager at Hilton
In addition to continuing to be the day-to-day general manager for Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Lynn will also oversee Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Mission Valley and Embassy Suites La Jolla.
Stefan Mirevski appointed GM of Embassy Suites Crystal City
Mirevski joined Hilton in 2002 and was most recently director of operations at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Luca Rutigliano promoted to Managing Director of Rosewood CordeValle
Rutigliano is a 15-year veteran of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and most recently served as resort manager for Rosewood CordeValle.
Timothy Wolfe new General Manager of Revere Hotel Boston Common
Wolfe has spent the past three years as Area Managing Director for Pyramid, responsible for 750 guest rooms and $38.5 million in annual sales through the hotel group’s Colorado properties including Denver Renaissance, Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs, and The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera.
Justin Ely new Director of Sales at La Quinta Resort and Club
Ely joins La Quinta Resort and Club and the Hilton Worldwide family from the Fairmont Newport Beach, where he served as director of group sales.
