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Mark Dayanandan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Hilton New Orleans Riverside announced today the appointment of Mark Dayanandan as executive chef of the 1,622 room hotel. In his new role, Dayanandan will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, banquets and catering for more than 130,000 square feet meetings and events space. With a passion for emerging culinary trends, Dayanandan’s new focus will improve existing operations through education, training and creating a collaborative environment. “I’m confident that Chef Dayanandan’s international culinary experience, longstanding history with Hilton and leadership skills will propel the hotel’s dining experience to new levels,” said Paul Scott, general manager, Hilton New Orleans Riverside. “With a new focus on culinary experience, his contemporary yet classic cooking style and collaborative management practices align perfectly with our goals and vision for the hotel.” Joining Dayanandan’s team will be Angel Resto as banquets executive sous chef and Tyler Simmons as banquets chef. Drago’s, the hotel’s seafood restaurant, famed for its oysters, will also welcome Lindsay Skillman as the new general manager, Greer Tambs as assistant beverage manager and Kevin Stevens as restaurant chef. “My cooking style mirrors my management style, which is all about focusing on what can be done better,” said Mark Dayanandan, executive chef, Hilton New Orleans Riverside. “I strive to instill passion and enthusiasm in my culinary operation and ensure staff is able to grow their skill set and further develop their talents.” With 25 years of experience with Hilton Worldwide, Dayanandan most recently served as executive chef of Hilton Austin and Hilton Pittsburg. Previous culinary roles include positions at Marriott Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach, New York Hilton Midtown, The Reins Restaurant and Club in New York and The Harbour Castle Westin in Toronto. A London native with a classical French cooking background, Chef Dayanandan’s professional culinary education includes Westin Hotels Culinary Apprenticeship and Wine Education course, Canadian Culinary Apprenticeship at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Zenger Miller Management Course at New York Hilton Midtown. Culinary achievements include recognition as a Member of Honor of the Escoffier Society in New York and winning Hilton’s Diamond Chef Award in 2007. The new banquets team brings a diverse background of culinary experience as Resto joins from the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place and Simmons hails Pensacola, Florida boasting experience at several Emerald Coast restaurants. Traveling from the Northeast, the Dragos team’s Skillman comes from the Sheraton Boston Hotel, and Stevens from the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Tambs will bring a local perspective joining from New Orleans’ Ye Olde College Inn.

Hilton
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Barry Rodriguez has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Loews New Orleans Hotel

Loews New Orleans Hotel announces Barry Rodriguez as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. A veteran of the local hospitality industry, Rodriguez brings 13 years of hotel sales experience and an established reputation for developing successful sales strategies for luxury destinations throughout New Orleans. Rodriguez began his hotel sales career as a Corporate Sales Manager preparing for the opening of the Loews New Orleans in 2003. As a key pre-opening team member, he contributed extensively to the property’s initial marketing campaign and the bid for the hotel’s AAA Four Diamond rating. He later joined the Windsor Court New Orleans, where he rose through the ranks from Sales Manager to Director of Sales and Marketing. Rodriguez most recently served as Director of Sales at the Ritz Carlton New Orleans.

Loews
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Patricia Coulter has been named General Manager at Fairfield Inn and Suites New Orleans

Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Patricia Coulter, formerly the director of human resources for the company’s Marriott in Racine, Wisconsin was promoted to general manager of the Fairfield Inn and Suites New Orleans. The hotel was acquired by New Castle in 2015 and currently is undergoing a comprehensive, $10 million renovation, with a targeted opening of early summer 2016.

New Castle
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Vanessa Jackson has been appointed as General Manager at Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown

An 11-year Marriott veteran, Vanessa Jackson has taken the reins of the New Orleans hotel. She started her career in the hospitality industry at the age of 16 at Grove Park Home, a retirement residence in her home country of Canada. In 2003, Jackson participated in her first American work experience during an internship at New Orleans Marriott while studying to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality from Southern New Hampshire University.

Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Lisa Miller has been appointed as Director of Sales at Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, located in New Orleans’ Arts District at the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and Lafayette Streets, has tapped Lisa Miller to lead the hotel’s sales efforts. Miller most recently served as the Senior Business Transient and Travel Industry Sales Manager for the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. Prior to that posting, she worked in sales and operations at Ritz-Carlton properties in Washington, D.C. and New York City and New Orleans.

Provenance Hotels
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Jerry Robinson has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard New Orleans Downtown/Convention Center

Bringing along a host of hospitality experience at properties in the Southeast, Jerry Robinson has been named general manager at Courtyard New Orleans Downtown/Convention Center. Getting his start in the hospitality industry at the age of 16, Robinson worked for his uncle at a Fairfield Inn in his hometown of Corbin, KY. In 2006, he accepted the position of housekeeping supervisor at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa before graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2007. After graduation, he moved to Louisville, KY as the general manager at a Hampton Inn & Suites. Later that year, he returned to Griffin Gate Marriott as general manager. While in that role, he served as the department head for housekeeping, recreation and laundry. Robinson and his team drove service excellence in housekeeping when Griffin Gate hosted the World Equestrian Games in October 2010. In 2011, Robinson became general manager at Courtyard Lexington North, where he successfully led the hotel through a first-quarter room renovation. Transitioning into life in the Big Easy, Robinson made a move to New Orleans in August 2014 upon accepting a general manager position at Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown, where he served most recently. From successfully improving hotel scores and rankings across the board to leading a host of community service efforts, Robinson is known for his generous spirit and helping hands. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, playing and watching basketball and is a life-long University of Kentucky fan. He married his wife, Annie, in January 2015.

Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Mohan Koka has been named General Manager at Loews New Orleans Hotel

Loews New Orleans Hotel announces Mohan Koka as the new General Manager. With more than 14 years of experience, most recently with the Loews Atlanta Hotel, he brings strong leadership skills, a proven track record in operations, and knowledge of sales and marketing to the property.Koka began his career as a Management Trainee with the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Upon completion of the program, he joined the Sales Department as an Access Sales Manager, where he specialised in booking and servicing smaller groups. During this time, Koka led a team to create a comprehensive sales proposal format that the brand still uses today.

Loews
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Will Webre has been appointed as Sales Manager at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is pleased to announce the addition of Will Webre as the hotel's sales manager. Webre will focus his expertise on group markets along the west coast domestically in addition to expanding international business opportunities. Specifically, he will oversee booking groups while working with each from point of arrival throughout their experience at Royal Sonesta New Orleans thus ensuring the highest caliber of professional service possible. Additional responsibilities include soliciting new business while maintaining and servicing existing hotel accounts.

Sonesta
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Brigette Folse has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Royal Sonesta New Orleans

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is pleased to announce that Brigette T. Folse has recently been named as the hotel's director of sales and marketing. In her new position, Folse is responsible for the leadership, effectiveness and productivity of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans' sales organization. The position's primary responsibility is to guide sales strategies in all market segments towards maximizing hotel revenue.

Sonesta
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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John Price has been appointed as General Manager at Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

Provenance Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of John Price as General Manager and Keith Normand as Director of Sales for the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery. Located in New Orleans' Arts District at the intersection of Tchoupitoulas and Lafayette Streets, just four blocks from the French Quarter, the 167-room hotel is slated to open in spring 2015.

Provenance Hotels
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States