Nelson joins Kinzie Hotel following a 3-year run as Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Chicago South, where he earned a Hy-Achiever award among other accolades.
Marjorie Culley new General Manager at Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County
Culley most recently worked as a general manager at another Courtyard location for the past two years.
Jason Adams appointed Executive Chef at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Prior to joining Omni La Costa, Adams served as executive chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, where he was named “Caribbean Hotel Chef of the Year 2015” by The Caribbean Journal. He also served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Fla., The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colo. and The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Gates Hotel South Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton now open
Built on the foundation of the 1954 Ankara Motel, The Gates Hotel South Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton maintains the historic, Art Deco-inspired architecture on the exterior, while also breathing new life into a reconstructed interior with contemporary elements.
Brian Kearns appointed Executive Chef at Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Chef Kearns will maintain Quail Lodge’s commitment to locally sourced, organic California cuisine while adding touches of European influence as he enhances the culinary components of all food and beverage outlets as well as banquets, wedding and special events on property.
Caroline Dyal named Vice President, Operations for Pivot Hotels & Resorts
Dyal has held senior leadership roles in some of the most high profile and cutting edge lifestyle hospitality companies over the last decade including Viceroy Hotel Group, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, sbe and most recently, Commune Hotels & Resorts.
Melissa Lane appointed General Manager Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Lane most recently was the general manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach, a post she held since 2010.
MJM Group to build dual-brand Marriott hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
The 130,000-square-foot hotel will feature a shared Courtyard and Residence Inn lobby, Courtyard’s latest bistro concept, two patio areas with an outdoor swimming pool, an oversized exercise room, and meeting room space.
Rick Garcia named new General Manager for Courtyard Cypress Anaheim/Orange County
During the beginning of 2013, Garcia headed up to Alaska to undertake a few managerial roles, most recently at Hampton Inn Anchorage.
Anne Stingle appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at The London NYC
Most recently, Stingle served as Area Director, Sales, of the SH Group Sales Team for Baccarat Hotel & Residences and 1 Hotel Central Park.
