Matthew Simone

Art Ovation Hotel, slated to open early this year in Sarasota, Florida, announced the appointment of Matthew Simone as General Manager of the 162-room boutique property. Prior to joining the team at Art Ovation Hotel, Simone held various senior management positions at Ritz-Carlton Hotels across the nation. With a career spanning 17 years in the hospitality industry, he has acquired expertise in all key areas of hotel operations, including revenue management, financial acumen, human resources, food and beverage, and project leadership – including leading the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota in 2001, the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain in 2009, and contributing as a member of the Opening Training team for the Luxury Lifestyle Brand Edition, Waikiki Hi.