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South Florida hotels tap new or existing technologies to enhance guests' experience | sentinel.com

South Florida hotels are adopting new technologies or tapping existing ones to enhance the guest experience and better serve customers in an increasingly mobile age. With hotel guests becoming more reliant on smartphones and other mobile devices such as iPads and laptops, demand for faster and more seamless technology before and after check-in is growing, experts say.

sun-sentinel.com
Miami, Florida, United States
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Bradley A. Weiser has joined Hostmark Development, LLC as Principal

Mr. Weiser currently serves as President and CEO of The Continental Companies, the hospitality management company founded in 1970 that has developed and/or owned over 85 hotels and casinos. Weiser previously held executive positions as Chairman, President and Founder of The TANGO Group, where he spearheaded creation of the Café Tu Tu Tango concept, and Carnival Hotels and Casinos. Hostmark Hospitality Group’s relationship with the Weiser family spans multiple years; he and Hostmark share like visions for hospitality asset investments. Jerome F. Cataldo, President and CEO of Hostmark Hospitality Group, said, “It makes perfect sense that Hostmark would finally formalize an affiliation with Brad Weiser. We welcome this new stage of our business relationship and anticipate a highly rewarding partnership as we work together to expand our asset portfolio.”

Hostmark Hospitality
Miami, Florida, United States
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Stephane Mercier has been named General Manager at Conrad Miami

Hilton Worldwide announces the appointment of Stephane Mercier, as the general manager of the distinctive 36-story glass tower luxury Conrad Miami in downtown Miami’s financial district. In his new role, Mercier will oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the 203 rooms and 103 residence suites hotel, effective immediately. Mercier replaces Martin Wormull who has been promoted to senior director brand performance management, Americas for Hilton Worldwide Luxury brands. Mercier will report directly to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operations, eastern North America, Hilton Worldwide.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kevin Edmunds has been appointed as Vice President, Meetings & Incentive Sales at All Inclusive Collection (AIC)

All Inclusive Collection (AIC), the company that’s shifting the sands of the all-inclusive vacation experience, proudly announces the promotion of Kevin Edmunds to Vice President, Meetings & Incentive Sales. In this role, Edmunds will lead AIC’s national sales team, creating and implementing innovative strategies that generate business across the corporate spectrum, while continuing to elevate the AIC brand and its Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, the first and only all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in the world. Edmunds previously served as West Coast Regional Sales Director for the luxury brand. Prior to assuming his current role, Edmunds was responsible for selling AIC’s Hard Rock Hotel properties in the incentive, meetings, convention and group markets as West Coast Regional Sales Director. He also spearheaded lead generation and various other group marketing initiatives for his region and beyond. Additional brands lead by Edmunds include Palace Resorts, where he served in a similar capacity, and Edmunds Direct, a media and hotel marketing representation firm where he served as Regional Director.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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Frank A. Corzo has been appointed as Vice President of U.S. Field Sales at Palace Resorts

Palace Resorts - the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations - proudly announces the addition of Frank A. Corzo as the new Vice President of U.S. Field Sales. Corzo will lead the U.S.-based sales team and develop effective strategies with a focus on the U.S. market. In this role, Corzo will oversee sales initiatives for the brand’s seven oceanfront resort properties in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico, as well as Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun. Corzo will oversee the Palace Resorts team of Business Development Managers that are strategically placed throughout the U.S. among the travel agency community in key markets throughout the country.With more than 16 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Corzo brings sales experience, a deep familiarization within the market and great enthusiasm to his new position.

Palace Resorts
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kari Dehn has been named Director Sales, Meetings & Incentives - Midwest at All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience – proudly announces Kari Dehn as regional director of sales, meetings & incentives covering the Midwest. In her new position, Kari is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic throughout the Midwest region. With more than 20 years of experience in the meetings and sales industry, Dehn has held numerous positions prior to her role at All Inclusive Collection in addition to completing a two year term as vice president of membership for the travel and event networking community, Site Minnesota. Her extensive resume includes BI Worldwide, Wyndham Hotel Group, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, as well as Melia Hotels International.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kathy Botero has been appointed as Southeast Regional Director of Meeting and Incentive Sales at The All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience – proudly names Kathy Botero Frantz, CMP as regional director of meeting & incentive sales covering the southeast. In her new position, Kathy is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kathy has held numerous positions prior to her role at All Inclusive Collection. Kathy’s extensive resume includes the Don CeSar Beach Resort, Grand Hayatt Tampa Bay, Melia Hotels International, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts/Marriott International, as well as the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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LIMITED EDITION Miami Beach and Design Hotels Partner for the First Edition of the Hip New Travel Tradeshow

Beyond Luxury Media and Design HotelsTM are excited to announce a partnership for the first edition of the innovative travel trade event, LIMITED EDITION Miami Beach (10 -13 June 2013,Miami). Both companies passionately believe there is an urgent need for a new travel tradeshow that breaks away from the old concept of traditional luxury travel and creates a vibrant and fresh arena for those in the high-end Contemporary Travel market; a belief that will make this partnership so electrifying.

Miami, Florida, United States
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Gina Tsirmpas has been appointed as Canadian Director of Sales - Meetings & Incentives at All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all inclusive resort experience – proudly names Gina Tsirmpas as the Canadian Director of Sales - Meetings & Incentives. Tsirmpas is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. A seasoned sales veteran, Tsirmpas brings more than seventeen years of sales and marketing experience to her role at All Inclusive Collection, the majority of which she achieved during her time in the Canadian travel industry. Over the past 17 years, Tsirmpas has held roles including Agency Branch Manager, Outside Sales/Business Development Manager and Reservations/Promotions Manager, where she was responsible for bringing in new business, reaching out to customers and implementing various marketing initiatives. Working with a leading Caribbean resort chain as the National Groups & Incentives Manager, Tsirmpas worked closely with both meeting planners and travel agents to design creative, customized and cost-effective groups as well as incentive programs for their clients. In addition to her success in the business world, Tsirmpas also maintained a highly successful travel industry blog to inform her clients about the resort chain’s latest developments, product updates and sales promotions.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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David Cortijo has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Marenas Resort

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named David Cortijo director of rooms for Marenas Resort, located in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, north of Miami. Marenas Resort is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s collection of Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. Jim Franklin, general manager, made the announcement. Previously David Cortijo served as resort manager for Daily Management, Inc., responsible for two resorts and 1000 timeshare units in Weston, Florida. Prior to this he held positions in the Rooms division of major hotel brands, serving multiple properties in Puerto Rico and Florida, including a convention center. Mr. Cortijo also has experience opening major resort properties.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Miami, Florida, United States
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Matthew Tobin has been appointed as associate director of sales at Conrad Miami

Matthew Tobin has been named associate director of sales and brings more than seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. He will oversee the sales efforts for the hotel in domestic pharmaceuticals, medical and health services, sports, and the Northeast market. Prior to joining Conrad Miami, Tobin oversaw national sales for luxury hotels in New York and Miami, acquiring significant expertise in pharmaceutical and financial client accounts throughout the East Coast. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in hospitality management in 2005 from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States