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Bob Peckenpaugh has been appointed as General Manager at The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 18 properties spanning the U.S., today announced the appointment of Bob Peckenpaugh as general manager for The Edgewater Hotel. As the only over-water hotel in Seattle The Edgewater, a Noble House Hotel, exudes authentic Pacific Northwest décor with unobstructed views overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Noble House
Seattle, United States
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Aaron Solaimani has been promoted to Vice President at HVS

HVS is pleased to announce that Seattle-based Aaron Solaimani has been promoted to Vice President. Aaron recently relocated to his home town of Seattle following several years at the San Francisco HVS Consulting & Valuation office. Prior to joining HVS, Aaron was a member of the finance team at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he specialized in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and market analyses. He received his BA from the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University. Originally from Seattle, Aaron served as President of the student-run National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) while at Washington State University in Pullman.

HVS
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gavin Stephenson has been appointed as Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at SLS Seattle

Stephenson is a renowned culinary innovator with his most recent role as executive chef of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and member of the national Fairmont Corporate Food and Beverage Council. Prior to making Seattle his home, Stephenson was executive sous chef at a James Beard Award winning restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Chicago and the executive sous chef at the Regent London UK, where he received the Acorn Award for best British chef under the age of 30. Stephenson also held culinary positions at the Four Seasons Boston and the Berkeley Hotel in London.

sbe
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Leah Levar has been appointed as Director, Human Resources at SLS Seattle

Levar brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to SLS Seattle having served as the human resources executive for the iconic Olympic Hotel since 1994. She is recognized for her excellence in leading both Four Seasons and Fairmont five diamond award winning teams. She has earned the “Best in Class” Colleague Engagement award annually from 2009 – 2015, and the Service Excellence Award in both 2009 and 2014. She is a Washington State University alumni and a board member of the Seattle Society for Human Resource Management.

sbe
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Tawny Paperd has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at SLS Seattle

Paperd’s passion for service, sales and marketing serves as the foundation for success with colleagues and clients alike. Her knowledge and experience span the pillars of hospitality with leadership positions in Food and Beverage, Catering, Sales and Marketing with local industry leaders including: Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers, Salish Lodge & Spa, Hotel 1000 and the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle.

sbe
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Alison Hoyt has been named recipient of the 2016 Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting at ISHC

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) today announced Alison Hoyt as the winner of the second annual Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting. Hoyt attended the ISHC annual conference from September 22-24 in Seattle, Wash., where she was officially presented the award. The event provided an opportunity for Hoyt to network with members and experience the conference program, in addition to the one-year associate ISHC membership she received for further relationship building with top industry consultants and professional advancement the exclusive society has to offer.

ISHC
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Rod Lapasin has been appointed as General Manager at SLS Seattle

sbe, the Los Angeles-based leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues, announced today it has appointed Rod Lapasin as General Manager of the highly-anticipated SLS Seattle. Spanning 16 floors of The Mark, a premier mixed-use 44-story development on the iconic Seattle skyline, SLS Seattle is situated in the heart of the city. With over 35 years of hospitality experience, Lapasin will oversee the day-to-day operations of the SLS Hotel's debut in Seattle, slated for the summer of 2017.Prior to joining sbe, Lapasin served as the General Manager of the renowned Salish Lodge & Spa. Within the Columbia Hospitality Inc. portfolio, he was a managing consultant for the Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma, CA and managed the TCP Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Course in Snoqualmie, WA. Lapasin held numerous executive positions with The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Four Seasons Olympic Hotel and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. He began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Lapasin was also awarded the 2011 Washington State Lodging Association Manager of the Year Award.

sbe
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Scott Studstill has been appointed as Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, a downtown luxury spa, welcomes Scott Studstill as the new Director of Spa. At Seattle’s only Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa, he leads a team of 30 massage therapists, estheticians, nail technicians, and spa attendants and oversee the menu of services, from massages and facials to the Hotel’s summer spa program on the outdoor infinity pool terrace.

Four Seasons
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Serena McCabe has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Seattle

Thompson Hotels announced today the appointments of Amanda Parsons as General Manager and Serena McCabe as Director of Sales & Marketing of Thompson Seattle, the brand’s first property in the Pacific Northwest, set to open June 2016. With extensive boutique hotel industry experience and vast knowledge of the luxury travel sector, the management team will oversee operations and lead initiatives to support Thompson Hotels’ global reputation of delivering sophisticated experiences to its discerning clientele.

Thompson
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Amanda Parsons has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Seattle

Thompson Hotels announced today the appointments of Amanda Parsons as General Manager and Serena McCabe as Director of Sales & Marketing of Thompson Seattle, the brand’s first property in the Pacific Northwest, set to open June 2016. With extensive boutique hotel industry experience and vast knowledge of the luxury travel sector, the management team will oversee operations and lead initiatives to support Thompson Hotels’ global reputation of delivering sophisticated experiences to its discerning clientele.

Thompson
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Dave Martinez has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle

Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle are pleased to announce that Dave Martinez, a Hyatt veteran with 16 years of experience within the Hyatt family, has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the two Seattle properties. Martinez has proved his dedication to Hyatt and his expertise in the hospitality industry through successes in various positions, including Director of Sales, Marketing & Events in Waikiki, Hawaii, Director of Sales and Marketing in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Corporate Director of Sales in Chicago.

Hyatt
Seattle, Washington, United States