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Ardi Dulaku has been appointed as Beverage Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Overseeing L'Auberge de Sedona's beverage program is Beverage Manager Ardi Dulaku, tasked with refreshing the resort's cocktail menus along with beer, wine, and spirits offerings at signature restaurant Cress on Oak Creek and ETCH Kitchen & Bar, which serves elevated casual classics. A native of Kosovo, Dulaku has called Sedona home since 1999 and been captivated by the beverage industry since childhood. He grew up on various vineyards and watched his brother work as a bartender, ultimately deciding to follow in his footsteps. He worked at resorts and hospitality outlets including Amara Resort and Spa and Vacation Resorts International in Sedona, Ariz.. At L'Auberge de Sedona, Dulaku finds inspiration in the freedom to be creative with beverages bringing a keen eye for trendsetting, fresh ingredients, and an unmatched palate to his role. He is actively building a beverage program complementary of the resort's wellness-inspired, calming ambiance.

Hyatt
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Executive Chef Lindsey Dale has been appointed as Executive Chef at SaltRock at SaltRock Southwest Kitchen

There's a fresh new face taking the helm as executive chef of SaltRockSouthwest Kitchen in Sedona and she's looking to shake things up witha simple, yet elegant approach to local fare on the menu.Hailing from Syracuse, NY, Lindsey grew up helping her mom in thekitchen and draws inspiration from her upbringing and love of art tocreate seasonal and vibrant dishes that pack powerful flavor. Workingto launch her first menu at SaltRock this summer, Chef Lindsey plansto introduce more sustainable, indigenous ingredients and ancientgrains sourced from purveyors within the Verde Valley, Phoenix andbeyond.A graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in New York City,Chef Lindsey gained her experience from a variety of kitchens beforelanding her first sous chef position at The Sherwood Inn within theFinger Lakes. No stranger to resort towns, her career then brought herto Enchantment Resort in Sedona where she started as a sous chef thenwas promoted to chef tournant, spending close to five years in theresort's kitchen.Chef Lindsey took over at SaltRock in February and has been makingincremental changes thus far, including an entire revamp of thedessert menu. Located at Amara Resort & Spa, SaltRock showcases a menuof Southwestern-inspired cuisine featuring fresh, light and seasonaldishes using culinary traditions and ingredients of the Southwest andVerde Valley.

J. Lauren PR
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Sean Olmstead has been appointed as General Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Sean Olmstead is a hospitality veteran appointed general manager of L'Auberge de Sedona where he oversees day-to-day operations, including guest relations and property development. A native of Hawaii, Olmstead graduated from the California Culinary Academy and spent the first years of his career working in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco. In 1998, he started with InterContinental Hotels Group, working at multiple properties across the country including the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, InterContinental San Francisco, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile and InterContinental New York Barclay. Olmstead served in numerous management and F&B roles during his 20-year career with InterContinental Hotels Group, at one point managing more than 800 rooms and multiple departments. His more than 22 years of culinary and hospitality industry experience and constant hunger for success have led to him being honored with multiple high-profile awards and accolades for his excellence in service.

Destination Hotels
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Franck Desplechin has been appointed as F&B Director and Executive Chef at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Adding to the resort's new executive team, seasoned food and beverage professional Franck Desplechin plays a dual role as L'Auberge de Sedona's director of food and beverage and executive chef at signature restaurant Cress on Oak Creek - elevated prix fixe menus incorporating locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and inspired by the nature of Northern Arizona tied with French culinary techniques - and ETCH Kitchen & Bar, which serves elevated casual classics. An internationally acclaimed chef with over 18 years of culinary experience, Desplechin has plated at three Michelin-starred restaurants in France including Les Barmes de L'ours Hotel & Spa, L'Atelier and La Ville Blanche. He also held various F&B and resort leadership roles within the St. Regis brand, working at properties including The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, The St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii and most recently, The St. Regis San Francisco, a Forbes five-star property where Desplechin was the executive chef.

Destination Hotels
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Tara Cline has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa

Tara Cline has joined Kimpton's Amara Resort and Spa as the new General Manager. Cline was previously at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz. where she spent over 25 years educating herself in hotel operations, revenue management, sales and marketing. Throughout her time at the independent resort, Cline found her passion for the luxury hospitality industry as she took on many roles and eventually worked her way up to Director of Rooms. She believes that teamw ork and empowerment provide the ability to operate a successful hotel and is excited to become a part of the Kimpton family.

IHG
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Mia A. Mackman has been appointed as Director at HVS Spa & Wellness Consulting

HVS and spa-and-wellness consultancy Mackman ES have formed an alliance in the United States to fill the need for comprehensive, future-driven, spa-and-wellness valuation, feasibility, and strategic planning. "This alliance offers the hospitality industry advanced, one-of-a-kind client solutions in the rapidly evolving spa-and-wellness space, and HVS divisions worldwide can tap into this expertise as needed. This relationship also fosters an inclusive understanding of spa and wellness through industry insight with an emphasis on the significance of wellness in hospitality and its future value and growth," said HVS Americas' President, Rod Clough, MAI. The global wellness real estate market represents one of the fastest-growing wellness sectors, having risen 19% from $100 billion in 2013 to $118.6 billion in 2015. Wellness tourism continues to surge at a reported $563 billion, in addition to $99 billion in global spa business, according to the Global Wellness Institute; moreover, wellness real estate is expected to rise to from $134 billion in 2017 to $180 billion by 2022, contributing to a $3.72-trillion global wellness market

HVS
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Franck Desplechin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Enchantment Resort

Enchantment Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Franck Desplechin as Executive Chef. Desplechin will drive the creative culinary direction of Che Ah Chi, the resort’s signature modern American restaurant, in addition to the resort’s four other dining concepts, in-room dining and banquet operations. Set on 70 acres of panoramic natural terrain in spectacular Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort is known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients – imaginative, sophisticated menus – award-winning wine lists and views destined to take your breath away.

Tanzerra Resorts
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Bruce Grosbety has been appointed as Managing Director at Enchantment Resort

Grosbety joined Enchantment Resort from MetWest Terra Hospitality, a boutique company based in Wilson, Wyoming. As Vice President of Operations for the past seven years, he led all operations and revenue management strategies for eight luxury properties including Hotel Terra, Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, and The Inn at Jackson Hole in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Hotel AbRi, Toll House Hotel, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, and The Lodge at Tiburon in the San Francisco Bay area; and Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont. Under Grosbety's watch, total portfolio revenues and profits grew to their best year ever.

Tanzerra Resorts
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Serene Sanders has been appointed as Spa Director at Mii Amo at Enchantment Resort

An accomplished professional with more than 20 years of experience in the holistic health industry, Sanders arrived at Mii amo from the tropical beauty of Jamaica where she provided spa consulting services at Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay. Previously she was Spa Sales & Marketing Manager at Joya Spa at the Montelucia Resort and Spa Director at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, both located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sanders brings wide expertise to her new position at Mii amo, including licensed expertise in massage therapy, certification as an Aura-Soma practitioner and Natural Force Healer, and credentials in metaphysical and holistic studies. A native of Bellevue, Washington, Sanders is thrilled to now be making her home surrounded by the red rock splendor of Sedona, Arizona.

Mii Amo at Enchantment Resort
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Salvatore Moscato has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa

The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, located in the world renowned Red Rock country, announced the appointment of Salvatore Moscato as the resort’s executive chef. In his new position Chef Salvatore will oversee the resort’s banquet dining options as well as the signature restaurant, Grille at ShadowRock offering a menu of fresh regional fare for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Chef Salvatore began his culinary training at a very young age in his hometown of Vittoria, Sicily, cooking traditional Italian dishes with his great-grandmother. He often helped his mother and father cultivate a variety of fruits and vegetables, while assisting his uncle in the family’s winemaking business. This upbringing taught Chef Salvatore to appreciate traditional approaches to dishes and cook with available seasonal ingredients. At the age of 19 Salvatore left for New York City to pursue his passion for food working at the renowned Casa Dante in Jersey City and eventually opening his own Trattoria as co-owner.

Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Myra deGersdorff has been appointed as General Manager at Enchantment Resort

Myra deGersdorff began her hospitality management career with Hyatt Hotels in 1976, opening the 1,200-room Hyatt Regency New Orleans and the 1,000-room addition to the Hyatt Regency Chicago. After six years, Ms. deGersdorff left the company to join InterContinental, serving as director of training and management development in New Orleans. She was promoted to master trainer, then to director of human resources, and later moved to Washington, D.C., where she spent seven years overseeing human resources.

Enchantment Resort
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Debra Shinn has been appointed as General Manager at Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Shinn’s accomplishments throughout her 20-year career in the hospitality industry provide her with the necessary skills to manage the award-winning Amara resort. As Rooms Division Manager at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Shinn facilitated and oversaw a $7 million Spa renovation. Her experiences at The Peninsula were put to use as she became involved with L’Auberge de Sedona. Her expertise in the areas of personalized service, seamless check-in of guests and eye for detail were evident to the owners and contributed to their decision to tap Shinn to manage their adjoining Amara property. Previously involved in the opening of the Ivy in San Diego, Shinn’s contributions to that successful boutique hotel helped gain the celebrity and hip audience for which it is known. These themes of personalized service, customization and creating top-notch service standards are all skills that Shinn has honed throughout her career and which she plans to use as general manager of Amara.

Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
Sedona, Arizona, United States