Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is excited to announce the promotion of Mekell Barker to Vice President of Account Service, Hotels. In the role, Barker will oversee the Account Service department, responsible for all hotel client relations.
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Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Christina Davis to Vice President of Media and Analytics. In the role, Davis oversees all of Tambourine’s performance media products, including everything from paid media planning and execution, to analytics tracking, custom reporting, and data visualization for Tambourine’s portfolio of independent and branded hotels and resorts.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale has appointed Paula DaSilva to Director of Culinary and Beverage of the property. Since she first came on the South Florida dining scene in 2000, DaSilva has been a culinary darling; first as a rising star and later as an executive chef and one of the areas foremost talents in the realm of soulful, farm fresh cuisine. A member of the The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale family since 2017, she initially joined the culinary team as Chef de Cuisine of its acclaimed restaurant Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits. In her newly appointed role, DaSilva is directly responsible for the property's culinary outlets, beverage and wine program, in-room dining, Club Lounge, stewarding, purchasing and receiving and banquet operations. In addition, she continues to refine and strengthen operational and financial excellence with a substantial focus on elevating the customer experience. She brings more than 20 years of expertise in professional cooking, kitchen management and an unyielding dedication for excellence to the property.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale has appointed Jira Baird as Pastry Chef of the luxury property. A native of Bangkok, Thailand, Baird is influential in the creation, design and production of the venue's refined desserts and plays an essential role in the overall culinary operations for resort.
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Owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (“HE”) was selected as the new management firm to operate luxury property The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The AAA 4-Diamond hotel is the newest addition to Hotel Equities’ recently launched lifestyle division. The new lifestyle vertical was launched following the announcement earlier this year that Hotel Equities’ created a strategic alliance with Greenwood Hospitality. With Greenwood’s extensive collection of lifestyle and luxury hotels, and HE’s portfolio of award-winning select and full-service hotels, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa will benefit from a wide scope of industry-leading knowledge. The property is owned by Atlantic Hotel Assets, LLC.
Kingwood International Resorts, known for developing and operating luxury real estate properties and golf-centered destination resorts, has partnered with Tambourine, the digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, for its portfolio of resorts.
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Bringing years of hospitality-specific experience to Marriott Harbor Beach, Damoriae Graham previously worked with various restaurants on the West Coast. In his new role, he will wear two hats at the Senior Sous Chef for Marriott Harbor Beach's restaurant collection and Executive Chef of 3030 Ocean Restaurant.
Newly promoted to Executive Chef, Jesse Demmers oversees the culinary team for the 650-room iconic resort and its on-site dining outlets 3030 Ocean Restaurant, Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar, Riva and Loggerhead Sand Bar. Demmers takes over the new position after joining Marriott Harbor Beach in 2019 as Executive Sous Chef, where he helped generate more than $43 million in food revenue. After attending school at Orlando Culinary Academy, he began his cooking career at Timpano Italian Chop House in Orlando, Florida, before transitioning to JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, where he worked from Restaurant Supervisor to Senior Sous Chef.
The executive team at Hyatt Centric Las Olas is pleased to welcome Peter Waxon as group sales manager. In his new role, Waxon will coordinate the daily operations of the group sales program with a focus on building relationships with potential clients in order to drive group business to the hotel.
In the heart of this celebrated oceanside community, the all-new Four Seasons is a modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle with unrivalled style and service.
Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach (AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach). This hotel is the third Florida hotel Lodging Dynamics has added to its portfolio, following two Clearwater Beach hotels in late December 2021.
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Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport is excited to announce the hire of their first ever full-time robot employee, Betty Bot. Today, Betty joins the team as a busser at the newly opened hotel’s restaurant Radiant166, where she will help to deliver a quality guest experience.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel management and investment company, today assumed management of the 219-room Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. The property was recently acquired by Key International, a leading international real estate development and investment firm, and Wexford Real Estate Investors (WREI).
A modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is now confirming arrivals for its opening in early 2022. A prime beachfront address in the heart of a celebrated vacation city, Four Seasons is bringing unrivalled style and legendary service to one of the world's top yachting destinations.
September 2021: Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale's bustling business district, Hyatt Centric Las Olas announces the appointment of General Manager Joshua Morris,who will oversee operations of the full-service, 238-room property.Morris is a seasoned hospitality executive, bringing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and experience to the Hyatt Centric Las Olas team. He has managed a variety of Marriott hotels, including Hollywood Beach Marriott and Sheridan Baltimore North. Most recently, he oversaw the renovation of Madison Marriott West in Wisconsin, which transformed the property's convention center into a state-of-the-art space that welcomes hundreds of visitors each year. As he makes his return to Florida, Morris will oversee daily operations at Hyatt Centric Las Olas, including staff development, budgeting and financial planning, increasing sales and revenue, and ensuring guest satisfaction. As a leader, Morris is dedicated to values of integrity, inclusivity, diversity and respect for others. He is a graduate from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoptions of Staff Safety and Hotel Asset Management with the implementation of Vostio Location Solutions at The Westin Fort Lauderdale, a property managed by TPG Hotels and Resorts. Leveraging ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions’ industry-leading technology, The Westin is able to ensure the safety and convenience of guests and staff alike while boosting operational efficiency.