Stephen Stoerger has joined the YOTEL/YOTELPAD Miami team as Director of Sales. His previous hospitality experience includes sales roles at the JW Marriott Hotel in Miami, The Mayfair Hotel and Spa, and the SLS BAHA MAR.
Global hospitality brand YOTEL has named Gilberto Garcia-Tunon General Manager of YOTEL and YOTELPAD Miami. Garcia-Tunon brings over two decades of hospitality industry experience to this role, where he will oversee operations of the hotel's newest location in downtown Miami.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Camilo Bolaños to senior vice president of development for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective immediately. Bolaños, who previously served as vice president of real estate and development for Hyatt, is now responsible for leading Hyatt's development strategy in the Latin America and Caribbean region to drive thoughtful growth across its Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection and Independent Collection brand portfolios. He reports to Pete Sears, Hyatt's Americas group president.
For Chef Sezer Deniz, a deep passion for the art of cooking has been the driving force of his culinary career which spans over 16 years in reputable kitchens throughout Northern Europe and the United States. Born into a family of chefs, Chef Sezer began his career in his hometown of Antalya, Turkey working at various five-star resort properties throughout the city, including Rixos Hotels, Calista Luxury Resort, and Mardan Palace where he had the pleasure of working under world-renowned French Chef Jean Paul Naquin.
Now accepting reservations, the futuristic venue will bring YOTEL's community-centric atmosphere and signature design and technology to South Florida
Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven hotel brand with locations in New York City and Miami, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hiblum as general manager of Arlo Wynwood. The property, which will debut this fall, marks the first hotel project in Miami's vibrant arts district. Hiblum will play an integral role in establishing Arlo's new flagship property, leading day-to-day operations and cultivating deep community ties to reimagine Arlo's "come as you are" ethos for the Wynwood neighborhood.
Hilton Aventura Miami, the latest luxury property to adorn the Aventura skyline, centrally-located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, is proud to announce a new Executive Chef in 20-year industry veteran, Marcos Flores. Hailing from Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, where he served as Executive Chef, and with previous roles at Le Meridien by Marriott in Dania Beach and the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Chef Flores is no stranger to large-scale projects nor South Florida.
MIAMI - APRIL 5, 2022 - The team at Hilton Aventura Miami, a luxury hotel located in the heart of North Miami, is pleased to welcome seasoned industry veteran German Villa as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than 15 years of experience, Villa has a proven track record of leading luxury resorts and teams, including Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort & Spa, Trump International Beach Resort and Ocean Point Resort & Spa, among others.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Sunview Companies officially opened the world's first Atwell Suites property with the 90-room Atwell Suites Miami Brickell. The dual-branded hotel is in Miami's bustling Brickell neighborhood and situated on the top floors of the building shared with the Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell, which opened in March 2021.
THesis Hotel Miami is pleased to announce the appointment of Marijana Simmons as its new director of sales and marketing. Simmons assumes the position immediately, leading the hotel's sales and marketing team, devising strategic sales and marketing plans, and overseeing revenue management.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami are proud to announce the promotion of Tatiana Lora to Area Director of Marketing. Tatiana, who will be continuing her 12-year tenure with the hotels, has always been a staple in the team's growth and success and will continue to lead in her new role.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami are proud to welcome back Derek Flint with the announcement of his recent appointment to Market General Manager. With 35 years of luxury hospitality experience, Derek brings a wealth of knowledge to this new role, where he will continue to elevate the hotel's guest experience from start to finish.
Swire Hotels is pleased to announce that Andres Garcia, previous Hotel Manager of EAST Miami has been appointed as the new General Manager, effective December 2021 and will be responsible for all aspects of the hotel. Andres has over 20 years of global experience in hotel and restaurant management. He first joined Swire Hotels in April 2017 as Hotel Manager, where he oversaw all operations, including EAST Miami's popular dining outlets: the signature Uruguayan restaurant, Quinto La Huella, and award-winning rooftop destinations, Sugar and Tea Room. A proud Uruguayan and bilingualist, Andres not only fits naturally with the local community in Miami but also brings with him a diverse cultural knowledge coming from the nation where its population is one of multicultural origins.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Brickell's notable urban hotel, appoints world resident Ali Mohammed as General Manager. With a Four Seasons career that has stretched across the globe, Mohammed joins the team enthusiastic to embark on a journey that will bring a host of memorable new experiences to this iconic high-rise that defines the Miami skyline.
Hilton Aventura Miami is starting off the year with a new General Manager at the helm. Royston Brady brings 20 years of international industry experience to the recently unveiled luxury property, joining the hotel to help cement its positioning in the market, drive revenue growth strategy and oversee team management.
The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, is happy to announce the appointment of Duncan Clements to general manager. In this role, Clements is responsible for driving overall operations and guest satisfaction for the downtown lifestyle hotel's 129 newly renovated rooms and suites. Clements assumes this position immediately and oversees all aspects of hotel operations. The Gabriel Miami is a cultural hub in Downtown Miami located within close proximity to the city's main attractions, including museums, beaches, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is also at the epicenter of Miami's downtown business district, offering rooms to business travelers as well as meeting and event attendees visiting the Magic City.
The Robert Finvarb Companies of Miami, Florida and Concord Hospitality of Raleigh, North Carolina today announced the opening of the uniquely designed, dual-branded 156-room AC Hotel by Marriott and 108-suite Element by Westin in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The properties will share an outdoor rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, 4,683 square-feet of versatile event space and a rooftop bar & lounge - Rosa Sky, which is managed by The Restaurant People and offers a lite food menu and an elevated cocktail program. Rosa Sky is scheduled to debut in Q1 2022.
New 165-key Dream Hotel is centerpiece to world-class Riverside Wharf hospitality and entertainment development in the heart of Downtown Miami.
As Senior Director of MICE Sales, Karen Shiers reports directly to Kristian Anderson. In this role, Shiers will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and management of all Meetings, Incentives, Charters & Events (MICE) for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Shiers brings over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and joins the team from Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's largest attractions groups, where she held leadership roles in sales, marketing and revenue management for new openings of attractions and resorts.
In his role as Vice President of Global Sales, Kristian C. Anderson will report directly to Douglas Prothero, Chief Executive Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Anderson will be responsible for managing all facets of the company's sales operations, including the development of strategic partnerships with the travel agent community, and will oversee both the FIT Trade and MICE sales teams as well as the Reservations Contact Centers. With over 30 years in the travel industry, Anderson brings a wealth of experience in leading global sales teams within the luxury hospitality sector. After several years as VP of Sales for Qatar Airways, Anderson served as SVP and General Manager of the Americas for Silversea Cruises. He most recently held the position of EVP of Global Sales at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises where he was responsible for the commercial development of multi-segment sales channels across the globe. During his time at Uniworld, Anderson served as the chair of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Trade Relations Committee and was nominated for Virtuoso's Cruise Ambassador of the Year.