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Russell Stewart has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel slated to open in spring 2024, today announced Russell Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Stewart has been a fixture of the Georgia hospitality scene for several decades and a decorated leader as part of the portfolio of brands in the Marriott International Hotels system.In his new role, Stewart will lead The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett hotel's sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel's customer base, which will include premier group customers, high-end corporate business and luxury travelers expected to visit the new property. The hotel's event space will accommodate groups of up to 800 attendees.

Signia by Hilton Atlanta Now Accepting Reservations for March 2024

Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city's largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 15, 2024. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the new 976-room hotel will offer direct access to the Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, perfect for sports and entertainment fans.

Joshua Jolicoeur has been appointed as Director of Guest Services at Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta

Joshua Jolicoeur an experienced hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience will provide oversight to the hotel's Guest Services. A longtime Miami native, Joshua recently relocated to Atlanta to join the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta team, bringing with him years of operations expertise. Josh began his hospitality career with Sheraton Hotels and then later moved to an independent brand Fontainebleau in Miami where he was most recently the Director of Guest Services. At the inception of his career Josh has always lived by the motto "Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Josh brings energy and passion into all aspects of his career and infuses this same energy into creating memorable guest experiences. He's excited to bring this same excitement and energy to Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta and ensure the guest experience remains top notch.

Kyra Oliver has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta

Leading marketing efforts Kyra Oliver will oversee and manage all aspects of hotel brand awareness, programming and sales. Originally from Tennessee and a former resident of Richmond, Virginia, she recently moved to Atlanta from San Diego where she served as the Director of Marketing for Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, a luxury health and wellness resort. Kyra was instrumental in gaining new clients for solo travelers, group retreats, corporate retreats/events and weddings through multi-channel marketing. She worked with top national journalists across the country along with fostering a strong connection to the local San Diego market to increase brand awareness and sales.

Sergii Chepko has been appointed as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale boutique hotel located steps from Lenox Square, has appointed Sergii Chepko as assistant director of food and beverage. In his role, Chepko will manage the hotel's food and beverage division including Spaceman, the rooftop bar and lounge, and Three Arches, the hotel's signature dining experience.

Philipp Martens has been appointed as Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events at Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale boutique hotel located steps from Lenox Square, has appointed Philipp Martens as director of restaurants, bars & events. In his role, Martens will manage the hotel's food and beverage division including Spaceman, the rooftop bar and lounge, and Three Arches, the hotel's signature dining experience.

Anika Glenn has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, Atlanta

The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, announces the hire of Anika Glenn as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Glenn brings 15+ years of award-winning industry experience to the Sylvan, with her most recent role serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, where she implemented the hotel's sales and marketing strategies and achieved the budgeted top line revenue for the hotel. Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge of the hospitality industry specializing in new hotel openings, luxury-boutique and lifestyle properties. She has a proven sales track record with high profile clients and a solid history in exceeding goals in revenue growth, market share, and profit gain. Prior to her time at the Hyatt Regency, Glenn served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, a Doubletree by Hilton, where she received brand recognition by Hilton for year-over-year positive group room night growth and additionally, was asked to speak on the strategies used to achieve success at the 2019 Americas Leadership Conference.

Mark Dickerson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown

Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the energetic Midtown neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dickerson as the property's new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, Mark will oversee all sales, revenue and marketing initiatives for the hotel and its food and beverage concepts, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen and Rowdy Tiger Rooftop.

Kathryn Day has been appointed as General Manager at The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton and managed by Schulte Hospitality, announced Kathryn Day as its General Manager. Formerly The W Atlanta Midtown, the hotel reopened as The Starling in June 2022 as part of the Curio Collection, Hilton's line of curiosity-inspired boutique hotels. The 466-room full-service hotel boasts a lobby-level bar & lounge, two restaurant concepts, a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and numerous conference centers and ballrooms. Day, a native of Sydney, Australia, presides over the hotel's day-to-day operations to ensure top-tier guest experiences in each of the hotel's service areas.

Wun-Jea Shin has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Candler Hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton and managed by Highgate Properties, recently announced Wun-Jea Shin as its new Director of Food & Beverage. Shin, who arrives at The Candler Hotel with more than two decades of executive experience in hospitality, will oversee daily operations of The Candler Hotel's banquet services, in-room dining and flagship restaurant, By George.