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Daniel Roy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Generator Miami

With an extensive background in the hospitality scene in Miami, Executive Chef Daniel Roy will execute all food and beverage operations of the bars and restaurants at the brand's first U.S. property. Staying true to his Florida roots, Roy garnered most of his experience working in the kitchens of top Miami culinary destinations, such as 3030 Ocean, 15 Steps, Stubborn Seed, Matador Room, and Commonwealth Miami, learning under renowned chefs such as Jeremy Ford and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Most recently, he served as Sous Chef at Habitat under the five-time James Beard-nominated chef, José Mendín.

Generator
Miami, Florida, United States
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Todd Orlich has been appointed as Miami Regional Vice President and General Manager of Delano at sbe

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs, today announced the appointment of Todd Orlich as Miami Regional Vice President and General Manager of Delano. In this role, Orlich will manage the Delano hotel, one of the most iconic hotels in the world, as well as support sbe's Hotels and Residential overall strategy.

sbe
Miami, Florida, United States
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Jorge Giannattasio has been appointed as SVP and Head of Caribbean and Latin America Operations at Hilton

Hilton announced today the appointment of Jorge Giannattasio as senior vice president and head of Caribbean and Latin America operations. In his newly appointed position, Giannattasio will oversee the dynamic region where Hilton currently operates a portfolio of more than 130 hotels. Giannattasio joins Hilton from SBE Entertainment Group, where he held the role of chief operating officer. His career spans three decades of operations and finance with global organizations, including more than a decade in the hospitality industry with Starwood Hotels & Resorts where, latterly, he served as senior vice president and chief of Latin America operations and global initiatives, overseeing more than 100 hotels, across eight brands in nearly 20 countries. Giannattasio is a graduate of Buenos Aires University and speaks several languages including English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Opening

LUX Brickell Hotel & Residences - Now Open

sbe, The Related Group and Allen Morris Company announced yesterday the upcoming Summer 2018 opening of the sold-out SLS LUX Brickell Hotel & Residences, the third SLS-branded property in Miami. The formidable talents of sbe Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, The Related Group Founder and Chairman Jorge Perez, Allen Morris Company Chairman and CEO Allen Morris, Arquitectonica co-founding Principal Bernardo Fort-Brescia, and design duo Yabu Pushelberg, have joined forces to deliver a property poised to become a Miami landmark, boasting sbe's award-winning Katsuya restaurant and mixology concept S Bar. SLS LUX marks the fourth of nine jointly developed projects in the pipeline for The Related Group and sbe and closely follows the recent delivery of Hyde Midtown Suites & Residences.

SLS
Miami, Florida, United States
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Luis Mendez has been appointed as Director of Sales at Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Kimpton EPIC Hotel announced the appointment of Luis Mendez as Director of Sales for the renowned Downtown Miami property. In his new role, Mendez will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and development programs for EPIC, focusing on new and existing markets. New to the Kimpton brand, Mendez brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience in the sales and marketing sector. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at the InterContinental Miami, and before this post, he served as Director of Meetings and Incentives for Karisma Hotels. Mendez's career includes work with The Ritz Carlton, Renaissance and IHG properties in Puerto Rico, where he held various senior leadership roles.

IHG
Miami, Florida, United States
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Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami Opens in Miami’s Financial District

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami, located in Miami"s thriving Brickell Financial District. The newly constructed full-service lifestyle hotel, located at 1102 Brickell Bay Drive, is situated within the first 19 floors of the new 83-story Panorama Tower, the tallest building in Miami. The hotel is owned by Concord Aztec Brickell LLC, a joint venture comprised of Aztec Group and Concord Hospitality, which operates the hotel.

Hyatt Centric
Miami, Florida, United States
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Abelardo (Piro) Hernandez has been appointed as Senior Director of Hotel Development Latin America at WorldHotels

Hernandez brings extensive experience to his role as senior director of development for Latin America, having over three decades of industry knowledge. In this new position, he will be responsible for overseeing efforts to increase the WorldHotels portfolio of qualified hotels in Latin America. During his hospitality career, Hernandez was employed with Preferred Hotel Group for nine years, serving as regional marketing manager for Latin America before being promoted to regional director for Latin America, representing the company's luxury brands.

WorldHotels Collection
Miami, Florida, United States
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Dan McDermott has been appointed as General Manager at Pullman Miami Airport

McDermott brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to his role at the helm of Pullman Miami Airport. As general manager, he will be overseeing operations at the property, providing strategic direction to all departments and leading a team of 250 colleagues, with the ultimate goal of delivering unparalleled service to guests. McDermott joins Pullman Miami Airport from the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel where he also served as general manager. Prior to that, McDermott also held general manager positions at the Marenas Beach Resort Miami in Sunny Isles, Florida; Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California; and El Conquistador, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Puerto Rico.

Accor
Miami, Florida, United States
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Adam Leon has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pullman Miami Airport

In his new position as director of sales and marketing, Leon will be responsible for generating new sales initiatives that increase revenue for the property, as well as de veloping marketing strategies that are innovative and tactical to keep up with today's evolving hospitality marketplace. With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Leon has a concrete history of success in sales and revenue management, having led sales teams for various renowned Miami hotels such as the Hotel Colonnade and the Hyatt Regency, both in Coral Gables, Florida, as well as the Hilton Palm Beach Oceanfront Resort, Florida and Wyndham International from 1997 to 2001. Leon holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University and served as President of The South Florida JWU Alumni Chapter from 2010 to 2014.

Accor
Miami, Florida, United States
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Mohan Koka has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Surfcomber Miami, South Beach Team

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced the appointment of Mohan Koka as General Manager of Kimpton Surfcomber Miami, South Beach. A new face to Kimpton, Mohan Koka brings more than 16 years of hospitality experience to Kimpton Surfcomber. He previously served as General Manager of the Loews New Orleans Hotel, since 2015. Upon graduation from Florida International University, he was hired by Loews Hotels & Resorts, where he held several department head and leadership roles over the course of his career.

IHG
Miami, Florida, United States
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Ricardo Mendes has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami

In his role as General Manager, Mendes will oversee all day-to-day hotel operations in addition to the training of all staff and management of overall hotel budget and revenue. Prior to this appointment, Mendes served as General Manager of the first Hyatt Centric hotel in South Florida: Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami. With more than 18 years of hospitality experience, Mendes has also served as hotel manager of Mondrian South Beach and director of food and beverage for Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa on Miami Beach.

Hyatt
Miami, Florida, United States
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Alex Alvarez has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami

In his role as Director of Sales & Marketing, Alvarez will lead the hotel"s sales and marketing teams, while working closely with the General Manager to develop and execute sales strategies for groups and events to maximize hotel revenues. He brings more than 17 years of hospitality experience to this position. Previously, Alvarez worked for nine years for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and several hospitality companies leading sales strategy, including H ilton Miami Downtown, Hyatt Regency Miami and White Lodging Services.

Hyatt
Miami, Florida, United States
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Nicolas Bour has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Gates Hotel South Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton

The Gates Hotel South Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the appointment of Nicolas Bour as Executive Chef of the newly reimagined hotel. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Bour will manage culinary operations and direction at the hotel"s newly launched Mexican-inspired restaurant Agaveros Cantina, as well as in-room dining, banquets, and special events for the 235-room boutique lifestyle hotel.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Miami, Florida, United States