The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is pleased to announce the appointment of Emanuele Fissore to the role of General Manager. A seasoned leader with nearly three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Emanuele brings a wealth of knowledge and international tenure to his new title. He will oversee all aspects of the hotel's day-to-day operations and continue to elevate the overall guest experience.
Wilson, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the cruise industry, is set to spearhead the development of Aman's first luxury superyacht. This ambitious project is a collaboration with Cruise Saudi, slated for launch in 2027. As the leader of this venture, Wilson will collaborate with Aman's Chairman and CEO, Vlad Doronin, to ensure the superyacht reflects the brand's renowned attention to detail and exceptional care, hallmarks of Aman's hotels.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is proud to announce the recent appointment of Olivier Lau to the role of General Manager. With nearly two decades of hospitality experience, Olivier brings a plethora of knowledge to his new title, where he will continue to establish the hotel as a luxury destination in picturesque Northern Virginia. In this role, he will also have oversight for The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington D.C., with their shared Guidance Team members supporting both locations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is ushering in a new era for its signature restaurant, ENTYSE, with a fresh experience from the moment guests walk through the doors through the last delicious bite on their plate. Under the direction of Executive Chef Daniele Trivero, new menus redefine the dining experience, while signature favorites, such as Afternoon Tea, can still be expected in a newly refreshed setting.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to announce the members of its 2022 Board of Directors. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives, led by chair, Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, who begins a two-year term. "The HSMAI Foundation is dedicated to elevating the caliber and performance of hospitality professionals worldwide who support and drive our industry forward in the areas of sales, marketing, and revenue management. I am honored to chair the organization and work alongside a board of passionate industry experts to execute on our plan to attract new talent and provide resources and opportunities that will nurture emerging talent and foster engagement," Woodley said.
The HSMAI Americas Board of Directors has selected Staci Olney, Red Roof®'s Vice President of National Sales, as one of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization. Being named to the Top 25 is an honor given to leaders of the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries for measured accomplishments during the past year. The list gives distinction to outstanding leaders and performers who are admired by their colleagues and the industry.
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) selected Bettina Garibaldi, SVP and managing director of Ketchum's Travel, Hospitality & Leisure industry, as one of "The HSMAI Top 25: Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing and Revenue Optimization."
McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, proudly announces that its tenured regional revenue manager, Erin Cerrato, has received Certified Revenue Manager Executive (CRME) certification from Hospitality Sales and Marketing International. Cerrato is the first member of McKibbon's talented in-house revenue management team to receive this certification, elevating the team's potential to maximize profits and drive market share across its management portfolio.
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Management Services, has appointed Scott Hamilton as general manager. Most recently, Hamilton served as resident manager at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.
Effective June 11, 2018, Manoukian will oversee the brand portfolio for Hilton Hotels & Resorts and will be responsible for promoting, elevating and growing the iconic brand. As a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of hospitality experience, Vera is known for driving brand growth, maximizing operational excellence and delivering financial performance. She most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Denihan Hospitality, where she led branding, sales, marketing and operations and managed the company's growth and development pipeline. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Starwood, where she was responsible for their largest geographic region, seven brands, 68 full service and luxury properties, and $3.4 billion in revenue.Manoukian holds an MBA from the University of Southern New Hampshire, specializing in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Rivier University of New Hampshire. She will be based at Hilton's global headquarters in McLean, Virginia and report to Dave Marr, senior vice president and global head of full service brands.
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, a newly renovated hotel in the thriving tech corridor of Tysons Corner in McLean, Va., is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of hotels from DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner announced the appointment of new General Manager, Tod Morrow, who recently joined the property from The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Tod Morrow is a seasoned professional who brings over twenty-five years of experience in luxury hospitality to his new position, the last eleven of which were spent as a General Manager for hotels within The Ritz-Carlton brand.Prior to The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, Tod Morrow served as General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City for nearly six years, following a successful five-year appointment as General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. Previously, he worked in various executive positions in hotel management for several Ritz-Carlton hotels; The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead as Hotel Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta as Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms, as well as The Ritz-Carlton, Naples as Rooms Division Manager. In addition, Morrow has contributed to the successful hotel openings of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HLT) ("Hilton") announced today that Matthew Sparks has been appointed executive vice president and chief investment officer of Park Hotels & Resorts ("Park"), the planned real estate investment trust that will be separated from Hilton around year-end.
Hilton Worldwide will host a brand workshop today for 50 young hoteliers from the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) (“Hilton”) announced today the appointment of James E. Mikolaichik as chief financial officer (CFO) of Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) in advance of the planned separation of the timeshare business from Hilton later this year. Mikolaichik will oversee the company’s finance and accounting organizations and will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of HGV’s corporate and financial strategies. His appointment as CFO will be effective in August 2016, and he will report to Mark Wang, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Grand Vacations.
To identify and discuss the primary issues faced by hospitality finance professionals today, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP®) Hospitality Finance Advisory Council (HFAC) held its inaugural hospitality operations finance roundtable on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Hilton McLean Tyson Corner in McLean, Va. USA. The goal for the meeting is to gather hospitality finance executives to identify the key issues they are currently facing and discuss how they are being addressed. Based on the discussion, HFTP will develop educational programming and resources to support its hospitality finance members and industry at large.
In February 2016, Hilton Worldwide announced plans to spin-off its timeshare and real estate businesses, creating three market-leading, independent public companies. Baltimore’s appointment as CEO of the planned REIT is effective May 16. Baltimore will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, and Dell’Orto will continue to serve as senior vice president and treasurer for Hilton Worldwide. Baltimore most recently served as president and CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ), a publicly traded real estate investment trust that he co-founded with Robert L. Johnson. He has led RLJ since its IPO in 2011 and its predecessor entities since 2000. RLJ currently owns 125 hotels in major markets in North America, with more than 20,900 guest rooms and a portfolio value in excess of $4 billion. Prior to RLJ, Baltimore was with Hilton Hotels Corporation as vice president, development and finance, and vice president, gaming development. He also served as vice president, business development for Host Marriott Services, and he worked for Marriott Corporation in various positions. Baltimore holds a Master of Business Administration from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School, both from the University of Virginia. He also serves as a director of Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) and Duke Realty (NYSE: DRE).
In February 2016, Hilton Worldwide announced plans to spin-off its timeshare and real estate businesses, creating three market-leading, independent public companies. Baltimore’s appointment as CEO of the planned REIT is effective May 16. Baltimore will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, and Dell’Orto will continue to serve as senior vice president and treasurer for Hilton Worldwide.
Today Digital Alchemy, the pioneer of customer relationship management and e-marketing solutions for the global hospitality market, announced that Don Hay, Chief Executive Officer, has been named to the 2013 Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas Region Board of Directors. Hay has been an active member of HSMAI since becoming involved with the hospitality industry in 1992. Hay’s unique background that combines over 20 years of hospitality industry experience with 35 years of technical expertise will contribute an innovative vision and strategic direction to the HSMAI board. As Founder and CEO of Digital Alchemy, Hay has used that same vision to develop the comprehensive suite of integrated e-mail CRM offerings and mobile apps which have helped the company establish a reputation as the leader in hospitality CRM solutions.
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced that Kieran Donahue has been named vice president of global brand marketing. In her new role, Donahue will be responsible for the development of long term global market share growth strategies and overall brand marketing initiatives. Her priorities will include a focus on enhancing owner return on investment by further leveraging the resources of the Hilton Worldwide enterprise and developing tools and resources that hotels can implement in-market, ensuring the brand is well positioned for the rapid global growth it continues to enjoy.