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Yojainna Otero has been appointed as Director of Catering & Conference Services at Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa

Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa are delighted to announce the return of Yojainna Otero as Director of Catering & Conference Services where she will lead her teams towards achieving revenue goals while providing an overall great experience for all group events hosted by the hotels. Otero rejoined the team in January 2023 after spending 14 years as Director of Catering and Conference Services at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio.

Aiden by Best Western @ San Antonio Riverwalk Opens in Texas

BWHSM Hotels today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in San Antonio, Texas, where guests will enjoy a casual boutique-style experience with modern and upscale designs that evoke an authentic modern feel. The historic charm exuded by Aiden by Best Western @ San Antonio Riverwalk is steeped in Southwestern style and accentuated by well-designed comforts that are sure to draw in guests and locals alike.

Libby Nations has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Libby recently joined Plaza San Antonio with nearly 30 years of experience in the hotel industry. Over the course of her career she has headed up the sales and marketing departments for a number of hotels and resorts, including Barton Creek Resort & Spa, The St. Anthony Hotel, Sunriver Resort and more.

Juan Flores has been appointed as General Manager at The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

Juan brings more than 20 years of experience to his position as General Manager. He previously worked with the Valencia Hotel Group in various locations including, San Jose, Houston and San Antonio. Most recently, he held the position of General Manager at Valencia San Antonio. Under his leadership at his latest post, guest and employee satisfaction ratings were high and the hotel was ranked as the top hotel in San Antonio by Conde Nast Traveler two years in a row. Now he brings that expertise to Plaza San Antonio. As General Manager of the new hotel, Juan will oversee day-to-day operations, guest satisfaction and more.

White Lodging Rebrands The Otis Hotel as Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

White Lodging is pleased to announce the renaming of its new Autograph Collection hotel in San Antonio, TX., formerly known as The Otis Hotel. The new name, the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, is a nod to the area's roots and hotel's past identifiers. The 253-room hotel, located at 555 South Alamo Street in San Antonio, has had "plaza" in its name since it first opened in 1979 as the Plaza Nacional, making its new name a natural fit for this social gathering place. The hotel and spa is slated to open in Summer 2023.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Launches Multimillion Dollar Guestroom and Meeting Space Renovation

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, an award-winning resort nestled in the Texas Hill Country and just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, announces a multimillion-dollar renovation to its guestrooms and meeting spaces. The enhancements are expected to be completed in spring of 2023, coinciding with the resort's 30-year anniversary as a premier Texas destination.

Winston Hotels Slated to Open Element by Westin in San Antonio

Winston Hotels LLC—a leader in hotel development, repositioning, and reuse across the U.S.—announced the Element by Westin's (Element) opening date of December 20th. The opening of the Element will mark the final phase of opening for the fully renovated, upscale home of two hotels—AC by Marriott and Element by Westin— and 1Watson Rooftop Bar + Lounge located at 111 Soledad St. between Houston and Commerce Streets, overlooking the San Antonio River Walk.

Ron Mays has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

San Antonio's luxury landmark, The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, proudly announces the appointment of Ron Mays as Executive Chef, adding to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Mays will utilize his wealth of knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm to oversee all culinary direction and operation for the hotel and its refined eateries, Zocca Cuisine D'Italia, Cafecito Café, the Pool Bar, In-Room Dining,and a robust banquet and catering program.

First Kimpton Hotel in San Antonio Officially Breaks Ground

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and White Lodging broke ground today, October 12, 2022, on the first-ever Kimpton hotel in San Antonio. The hotel is anticipated to open in late 2024. Representatives from Kimpton and White Lodging, the hotel's owner and operator, the City of San Antonio and Visit San Antonio attended to share remarks about the hotel's future in the city.

Eugene Mardell has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk

General Manager Eugene Mardell joins Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk with over two decades in the Hyatt family, working across various brands in the portfolio, both in the United Kingdom and in the United States. Most recently, Mardell served as Hotel Manager overseeing the successful dual openings of Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. His previous Hyatt experience includes tenures as Hotel Manager at Hyatt Grand Central New York, Director of Hotel Operations at Grand Hyatt San Antonio - River Walk and Director of Food and Beverage at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. During his time in the United Kingdom, he worked in the University city of Cambridge, and Mayfair London at the prestigious Claridge's hotel. Born in the UK, Eugene graduated from the University of Cardiff, Wales with a bachelor's degree in hotel management. He has resided in San Antonio for the past eight years.

Natalie Fournier has been appointed as Director of Revenue at Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk

Revenue professional and analyst Natalie Fournier joins Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk as Director of Revenue, overseeing revenue growth strategy. Previously, she served as Director of Revenue at Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property, in Isle of Palms, S.C. and, prior to that, as Area Director of Revenue at Two Roads Hospitality, Vail, Colo., responsible for revenue management at four Vail properties. She began her career as Revenue and Marketing Manager at Christiana at Vail and graduated from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, with a bachelor's degree in economics. Fournier has both Certified Revenue Management Executive and Certified Digital Marketer certifications from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

Melanie Bruce has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk

Melanie Bruce, Director of Sales and Marketing, joins Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk from various Hyatt hotels in San Antonio, serving as Area Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk and Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. In addition to leading sales teams to drive strategic campaigns and achieve optimal revenue growth, Bruce is an award-winning sales professional, having earlier served in strategic sales roles at Hyatt Regency San Antonio, focusing on key business accounts and training sales staff, and at Hyatt properties in Houston and throughout Southern California. She is a graduate of Trend College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces New Luxury Hotel In San Antonio’s Central Business District For Late 2024

Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced it will open its first hotel in San Antonio, Texas in late 2024. Located in the Central Business District and at the intersection of the city's vibrant La Villita and Southtown neighborhoods, the 347-room hotel will be part new-build and part adaptive reuse of an 1850s-original schoolhouse. The property's juxtaposition of the historic and the modern will embrace the city's spirit of authenticity and the neighborhood's creative energy.

Julie DeLeon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

A career sales professional with 25 years of hospitality experience and 10 years within the San Antonio market, DeLeon has held several sales leadership roles for global hotel brands including Hilton. Most recently, she was the director of sales and marketing at Homewood Suites by Hilton Lackland AFB/SeaWorld in San Antonio, where she oversaw the property's corporate and leisure sales strategy. Prior to that, she was also the director of sales and marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport. DeLeon has previously held sales roles at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown and Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk. DeLeon is a graduate of SST Travel School and attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Troy Benavides has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

San Antonio native Benavides brings decades of experience in the hospitality industry, previously serving in leadership positions in San Antonio with the historic Sheraton Gunter Hotel, Hilton Palacio del Rio on the famed RiverWalk, and Hilton San Antonio Airport. Additionally, he has served in many General Manager and Area roles throughout the Unites States where he achieved a long record of accomplishment positioning hotels to become market leaders. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in business administration with dual majors in management and marketing.

Vince Waddill has been appointed as Director of Event Management at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa promotes Vince Waddill to the Director of Event Management role. In his new position, Waddill will be responsible for overseeing the event management and event operations teams, as well as acting as a facilitator with key hotel partners.Since 2015, Waddill has served the role of Director of Event Planning at the resort.Waddill began his career with Marriott in 1990 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa as a banquet server and soon became a senior banquet captain. In 1997, he relocated to San Diego and served as the senior banquet manager, opening the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa. While in San Diego, he transitioned into event planning as an event manager. In 2002, Waddill relocated to San Antonio and served as the senior banquet manager at the Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk Hotels where he later took on the role of event manager. He then worked as Director of Knibbe Ranch before joining JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.In his 32 years of hospitality experience, Waddill has consistently delivered industry leading results in customer satisfaction, associate engagement, and financial performance. He has held the professional designation of Certified Meeting Professional since 2005 as well as Certified Tourism Ambassador of San Antonio.