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Kimberley de Tessan has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

After graduating from University of Richmond's Robins School of Business with a degree in marketing, de Tessan launched her hospitality career at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in events. She quickly moved up the ranks, relocating to New York and assuming her role as event sales manager at Grand Hyatt New York in 2007. That role culminated in her 2011 move to Denver where she worked for Hyatt Regency Denver as associate director of events before her most recent role, director of events for Grand Hyatt Denver.

Hyatt
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Colleen Huther has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Combining decades of inspiring leadership and deep roots in luxury hospitality, hotelier Colleen Huther has been tapped to lead the team at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, which is expected to open later this month. Formerly the general manager of luxury Forbes-rated Belmond El Encanto, Huther is welcomed to her role as general manager of Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver following several executive hotel positions from coast to coast.

Hyatt
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Tom Barber has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Tom Barber brings decades of deep hospitality experience to Mission Hill. He is a highly accomplished C level executive with a career that has focused on finance, operations, strategy, sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he served as Global Chief Development Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the largest global franchisor of hotels, where he had direct global responsibility for Sales and Design and Construction. As head of Corporate Development for Wyndham Worldwide, he led the spinoff of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from Wyndham Worldwide, the $2 billion acquisition of La Quinta Hotels & Resorts, and the $1.3 billion divestiture of European Rentals, among other transactions. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Credit Suisse. Tom earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Washington.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Carmen Almos has joined Mission Hill Hospitality as Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Carmen Almos brings extensive hotel operations and financial management knowledge to her new role as SVP, Acquisitions. Prior to joining Mission Hill Hospitality, Carmen played a pivotal role in growing the select-service hotel portfolio for Investra Capital, a Dubai-based private equity firm, acquiring over $400M in assets for the firm and serving as the portfolio asset manager. Earlier in her career she served in an asset management capacity for IFA Hotels & Resorts, as well as a bankruptcy analyst, developing numerous plans of reorganization for hotel debtors in Chapter 11. Carmen is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Business, and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Finance from Charleston Southern University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mike Wilbert has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Mike Wilbert has spent his career focused solely on the select service segment of the hotel industry. Mike joins Mission Hill Hospitality from Tishman Hotels, where he was a Senior Vice President. Previously, he served as Vice President, Acquisitions & Dispositions for Apple Hospitality REIT. Mike started his career in Corporate Finance at HEI Hotels & Resorts. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mark Fraioli has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Mark Fraioli has extensive experience in select service hotels, including roles in the Investment Sales division of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, with a special emphasis on select service hotels in urban and suburban areas. In his 12-year career as a hotel broker, Mr. Fraioli has advised the sales of hotels affiliated with all the major brand families, from mid-market transactions priced below $10 million to portfolio transactions over $100 million. During the most recent real estate cycle, he advised the sale of more than 65 hotels and portfolios, collectively valued at more than $1.8 billion. Prior to JLL, Mr. Fraioli worked for Marriott International from 2001 to 2006 in roles that included franchise sales, financial analysis, and management contract negotiation. Mr. Fraioli holds a Master of Business Administration from the SC Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
Development Renovation

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa Debuts Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa - a legend among downtown Denver hotels since 1892 - proudly announces the renovation completion of the hotel's historic Top of The Brown Suites including the 8th and 9th floors and the three famed Presidential Suites - The Eisenhower, The Reagan and The Roosevelt - as well as Palace Arms, various meeting spaces and the Club Lounge. With these multimillion-dollar upgrades, masterfully crafted by Forchielli Glynn, The Brown maintains its grandeur and grace as the city's most elegant, iconic hotel while still captivating guests with historic heritage fused with modern-day amenities.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Matthew C. Panosh has been promoted to Vice President at HVS Hotel & Asset Management division

HVS is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Panosh has been promoted to Vice President of our Hotel & Asset Management division. Matt is based in Denver, Colorado.He brings 15 years of operations, revenue management, and financial analysis experience in the hospitality industry to our clients. His financial reporting and analysis experience covers multiple asset classes with a track record of building equity for ownership. Matt is involved in the analysis of the financial statements, sales and marketing reporting, revenue management, and strategic planning for our asset management and complex consulting assignments.

HVS
Denver, Colorado, United States
Development Reopening

Four Seasons Hotel Denver Announces Opening Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Following a seven-month top-to-bottom renovation in the Mile-High City's historic Larimer Square district, Four Seasons Hotel Denver reopens today. The multi-million-dollar renovation has completely transformed Denver's ultimate urban oasis with newly remodelled guest rooms, suites, meeting and event space, all public areas and perhaps the most exciting element of the extensive renovation, the popular, progressive American steakhouse and bar EDGE introducse a fresh, new, modern look and an evolved menu to match.

Four Seasons
Denver, Colorado, United States
Development Pipeline

Atwell Suites™ Momentum Continues In 2021 With Second Hotel Now Under Construction In Denver

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced today that the second Atwell Suites™ hotel is now under construction in Denver, owned by Kendall Combs and KJ Hotel Properties. The new Colorado property follows the Atwell Suites Miami Brickell, which is expected to open later this year. IHG also announced the latest signings for the brand including Galveston, Texas, owned by Harold Smart and Smart Hotels and Fishers, Indiana owned by Mitesh Patel and Striving Legacy Fishers.

Atwell Suites™
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Aaron Coburn has been appointed as General Manager at Clayton Members Club & Hotel

At the helm of Clayton is General Manager Aaron Coburn, who brings an impressive track record in the hospitality industry. Thriving in the entrepreneurial mindset of upscale, independent properties, Coburn has held leadership roles at prominent Colorado hotels and resorts for more than 13 years. Prior to his time at Clayton, Coburn served as the general manager at Denver's The ART Hotel. Cultivated at a young age, spending summers working at his father's restaurant in Newport Beach, Coburn, who attended culinary school in Napa Valley, has a passion for food and beverage.

Aparium Hotel Group
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Aaron Bajorek has been appointed as General Manager at the Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Covington, KY - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Aaron Bajorek has been appointed general manager of the Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Mr. Bajorek brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the property's assistant general manager since joining the Art in 2017. Prior to joining the Art Hotel, Bajorek built his career as a food and beverage leader with tenures at award-winning luxury properties including the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver and the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado. A Denver native, Aaron is a dedicated member of the community and holds a board position with the Golden Triangle Creative District and the Civic Center Conservancy.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States