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Alexander La Motte has been appointed as Executive Chef at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE announced today the appointment of Alexander La Motte as Executive Chef. With over 15 years of culinary experience, La Motte will oversee the food and beverage operations for Lotte Hotels & Resorts' newest hotel and third property in the United States. Under Chef La Motte's direction, the hotel's cocktail lounge and signature restaurant, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, will offer range of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Travis McElfresh has been named Senior Vice President, Technology at Virtuoso

Veteran technologist Travis McElfresh has joined global luxury travel network Virtuoso® as its Senior Vice President, Technology. McElfresh serves as a member of the organization's leadership team while also driving a technology strategy that spans the group's online presence as well as the development of tools that serve the network's travel agency membership across 50 countries and the 20,000 travel advisors they represent. The scope of his role includes product management, software engineering, IT operations, business intelligence and data services.

Virtuoso
Seattle, Washington, United States
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citizenM's brand new hotel in Seattle South Lake Union is located just 25 minutes by taxi from Seattle-Tacoma Airport, with 264 smart rooms across seven floors equipped with jetlag-busting rain showers, iPads, and giant, fluffy beds waiting for flight-weary travellers to get lost in. 24/7 food and drink at canteenM are available for midnight feasts and early-bird snacking, while four spacious, light-flooded societyM meeting rooms welcome big thinkers (fuelled by unlimited coffee). The living room is perfectly designed for working, napping and cocktail indulging, with the latest Vitra furniture, piles of books, superfast Wi-Fi, and plenty of cosy corners.

citizenM
Seattle, Washington, United States
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WhyHotel Continues West Coast Expansion with Launch of Seattle Pop-Up Hotel

WhyHotel, an alternative lodging service that operates pop-up hotels in newly built, luxury apartment buildings, today announced plans to launch a new pop-up hotel in Seattle, Washington, highlighting the company's continued efforts to expand on the West Coast, after recently announcing an office opening in San Francisco. The pop-up, launching in partnership with AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB), is scheduled to deliver in September of this year.

WhyHotel
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Anthony Clark has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Charter Hotel Seattle

With the Argentine-inspired restaurant Patagōn and its parrilla heating up Seattle, and rooftop bar Fog Room serving up innovative cocktails, The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton has quickly become a dining favorite in downtown Seattle since opening last summer. The hotel today unveiled Anthony Clark as its new executive chef, bringing with him a decade of culinary experience and leadership roles spanning from San Sebastian, Spain to several Seattle hot spots.

Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Rebecca Carr has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Pan Pacific Seattle

Carr will be responsible for overseeing sales and marketing efforts; leading catering, events and conference teams; and ensuring that visitors have access to the best experiences for their special occasions and group needs. Previously she served for 11 years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts in management, sales and marketing roles. The recipient of several exemplary performance awards, Carr was a finalist for "Director of Catering and Event Management of the Year" (Starwood, Large Hotels with 500+ Rooms, 2014) and led a top-performing team that won "Sales Team of the Year" (Westin New York Times Square). Carr graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and public relations, and has spent the majority of her career in New York City. 

Pan Pacific
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jonathan Bartlett has been appointed as General Manager at Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle

Bartlett's previous role was as the managing director of the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, where he served for over three years. He was named one of Hotel Management Magazine's "GMs to Watch" in 2017 and played a major role in helping the Hutton Hotel receive the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award in 2018. At Pan Pacific Seattle, Bartlett will work closely with the entire staff to maintain the first-in-class hospitality that guests expect from the four-star luxury property. He is a graduate of Central Washington University, with a degree in law and justice.

Pan Pacific
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nicole Cheramie has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Charter Hotel Seattle

The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Cheramie as director of sales and marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Cheramie is now tasked with spearheading initiatives to grow both group and leisure sales in addition to increasing overall brand awareness for the property.

Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Sound Hotel Opens in Downtown Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood as the First Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel on the West Coast

The Hotel Group and Hilton announced today the grand opening of The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Woven into the fabric of Belltown, one of Seattle's most vibrant and centrally located neighborhoods, The Sound Hotel celebrates the sights, sounds and tastes that are unique to Seattle. It occupies the first 10 floors of the 42-story Arrivé tower, one of the first mixed-use properties, featuring rental units, in the market.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Nicholas Kuhns has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality and food and beverage industries, Nicholas Kuhns is responsible for overseeing all operations at Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown-Pioneer Square as its General Manager, positioning the property to achieve its occupancy and revenue goals as well as ensuring maximum performance throughout each department. Prior to this appointment, he served as Assistant General Manager at Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City. He has also served as the Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Clearwater, Fl

Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Riccardo Marossa has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

With over 15 years of experience serving as Director of Sales and Marketing at various properties including Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue and Roosevelt Hotel (now Hotel Theodore) in Seattle, Marossa will oversee all sales and marketing efforts at Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown-Pioneer Square. In addition, he will play a crucial role in fostering relationships with groups such as Visit Seattle, state and local agencies, philanthropic organizations, groups and entertainment entities including nearby the sports stadiums to meet Embassy Suites Seattle Downto wn-Pioneer Square's revenue goals.

Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States