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Mohamed Elbanna has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Global Operations at Auberge Resorts Collection’s Bethesda, Md., office
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed Elbanna as Executive Vice President, Global Operations.
AJ Gallow has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown has appointed AJ Gallow as the new General Manager of the recently renovated hotel. In this role, Gallow will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, optimizing business development, leading the management team, and spearheading efforts to deliver exceptional guest experiences through new programming and activations.
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown Unveils Renovation
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown has completed a four million-dollar transformation, including the lobby, meetings and events spaces, bar and lounge, restaurant, and a new fitness center. The renovation ushers in a newly reimagined era for the 216-room property with contemporary and purposeful design elements complemented by technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities, keyless locks, and UNO Net television systems. Whether guests are traveling for business, attending an event, or enjoying vacation, the welcoming, pet-friendly oasis provides a relaxing and convenient base to explore all that beautiful downtown Bethesda has to offer. The hotel is located within walking distance to trendy shops and restaurants, just one block from the Bethesda Metro Station, six miles to historic Georgetown, seven miles to downtown Washington D.C., and easily accessible from all major market airports.
Marriott International Debuts Its New Global Headquarters, Unveiling Technology and Design for an Intuitive Workplace
After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world.
AC Hotels by Marriott Unveils New Hotel in Downtown Bethesda Near the Nation’s Capital
A Curated, Design-Driven Guest Experience Arrives to A Thriving Urban Center.
Chris Raines has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel Bethesda
Raines earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Guilford College. He spent a summer interning at a hotel and never left the industry, garnering experience in operations, accounting, sales and F&B before becoming a general manager at an IHG property in Arlington, Virginia. Active in the business community, Raines is on Marriott's DMV Business Council as co-chairman representing the franchise team. He recently served as chairman of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce General Managers Committee and as a board member of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District.
Maria Bardos has been appointed as Director of Sales at AC Hotel Bethesda
A graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's degree in communications, Bardos began her career at College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, where she worked as event manager and then catering sales manager. She advanced through leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Hilton- and Hyatt-branded properties as well as Hyatt Hotels, earning a variety of accolades along the way such as Outstanding Production Achievement and Sales Team of the Year awards.
Jim Barnett has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at AC Hotel Bethesda
Barnett began his Marriott career immediately upon graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts — and he has remained with the brand for 21 years. An avid foodie, he worked his way up through the kitchens at Marriott-branded hotels in Philadelphia and Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Bethesda, Maryland, advancing from line cook to sous chef to executive chef before ultimately shifting his focus to front of the house operations.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Opens New Property in Bethesda, Maryland
Hilton announced the opening of one of its newest hotels, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda, located minutes from the National Institute of Health, Music Center at Strathmore, and the region's premier destination for shopping and dining, Pike & Rose. The hotel is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company, managed by Sage Hotel Management, and features 272 Suites, many of which are highlighted by outdoor terraces.
Marriott International Debuts Its 8,000th Property
The Highly Anticipated 245-Room Hotel Features Inspired Spaces, Enriching Experiences, Three Food-and-Drink Concepts, Creative Meeting Spaces and Locally Influenced Design in the Heart of Bethesda, Maryland.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Arrives in Downtown Bethesda with The Bethesdan Hotel
This month, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will welcome The Bethesdan Hotel to its portfolio of upscale, original hotels as the brand's first property in Maryland. Set in lively downtown Bethesda, Maryland, guests will discover a variety of local shops, restaurants and entertainment just steps from the hotel doors, with convenient access to popular Washington, D.C. attractions.
Hyatt Regency Bethesda Completes Final Phase of $37 Million Renovation This Summer
Following the completion of a multi-million dollar revitalization last year, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, a prominent landmark in the heart of downtown Bethesda, is proud to unveil the final phase of its transformation with the addition of Brown Bag restaurant as well as an extension of Morton's Steakhouse and Starbucks, which opened last summer. All three venues are located in the hotel's recently transformed lobby featuring a 12-story atrium and new, custom-made art piece.
David Child has been appointed as General Manager at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Child who took helm on March 30, 2019 and succeeded former general manager Bob Daley, was most previously the general manager of the Bethesda Marriott. He joined the iconic Mayflower Hotel in 1993, where he spent seven years in both front and back of the house, in various food & beverage and sales management positions.
Alexandra Byrne has been appointed as General Manager at Canopy by Hilton Washington, DC-Bethesda North
PM Hotel Group, an award-winning leader in the hotel management industry, has announced Alexandra Byrne as General Manager of the recently opened Canopy by Hilton North Bethesda. The Canopy brand offers a fresh, lifestyle experience to its guests through hotel properties that are designed as a natural extension of their neighborhood, delivering thoughtfully, local experiences.
Nora Tobin has been appointed as Wellness Ambassador at JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts today announced its partnership with Nora Tobin, naming the health and wellness leader as the brand’s Wellness Ambassador. This partnership stems from JW Marriott’s commitment to the guest passion of well-being, offering busy business and leisure travelers alike new ways to live healthy, fulfilling lives on the road. The collaboration introduces elevated and approachable ways to exercise both body and mind.
Shruti Gandhi Buckley has been appointed as Global Head at Hampton by Hilton
Hilton has named Shruti Gandhi Buckley as global head of the company’s Hampton by Hilton brand. In this role, she will be responsible for the overall performance of the brand, including determining brand strategy, driving innovation and revenue, increasing market share, enhancing and evolving the guest experience and serving as a brand liaison with owners and developers. The Hampton by Hilton brand represents nearly 40% of Hilton’s global supply and pipeline.
Marriott Signs Letter of Intent for Headquarters in Downtown Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed a letter of intent with a joint venture between The Bernstein Companies and Boston Properties to develop its new corporate headquarters and hotel project in downtown Bethesda. The selected site is located at 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, at the corner of Wisconsin and Norfolk Avenues and spans two-blocks to the south and one block west to Woodmont Avenue, just a short walk from the Bethesda Metro station.
David Child has been appointed as General Manager at Bethesda Marriott
Bethesda Marriott welcomed David Child to the position of General Manager on Nov. 12, 2016. This Bethesda hotel prides itself on the expertise and community involvement of its team, exemplified by the addition of Child.
Mike Blake, CIO at Commune Hotels & Resorts has joined StayNTouch as Member of the Board of Directors
StayNTouch Inc., a developer of next-generation cloud-based staff & guest mobility solutions for hotels, is pleased to announce that Mike Blake, CIO at Commune Hotels + Resorts has joined the StayNTouch Board of Directors. With more than 20 years of experience in finance and technology, Mike is currently CIO at Commune Hotels where he provides strategic leadership and perspective contributing to the ongoing evolution of Commune's global IT functions for the brands Joie De Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels and Tommie Hotels. Prior, Mike served as CIO at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as Senior Vice President of IT for First Data, VP of IT Finance at Kaiser Permanente, and Director of IT Finance for Sears. In each of these roles, he was the highest ranking IT Finance resource and a key advisor to national senior leadership teams. Prior to that, Mike was Director of Financial Planning for United Airlines. He has an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and an MS in Information Technology from Northwestern University. Mike is based in the Bay Area.