HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today invited Washington metropolitan area hospitality professionals to register for its Hotel General Managers Panel, to be held June 26 at The Westin DC Downtown.
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today invited Washington metropolitan area hospitality professionals to register for its next program, Beyond Boundaries: Collaborative Marketing Strategies, to be held April 23 at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Chevy Chase Pavilion to its esteemed collection. Located in Northwest Washington D.C., this hotel offers unparalleled service and comfort, catering to the needs of both business and leisure travelers.
Conrad Washington, DC announced Adam Heffron as the new general manager of the luxury 360-room property. Heffron joins the property from the 305-room Conrad Los Angeles hotel which made its debut in Downtown Los Angeles last year. In his new role, Heffron will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to luxury hospitality, while delivering on Conrad Hotels & Resorts' commitment to purposeful and passionate service.
Driving The Banneker's culinary scene forward, Evrard's multi-faceted position encompasses managing all the food and beverage operations throughout the hotel's dining outlets, including Le Sel, Lady Bird and the property's extensive events spaces. Evrard has previously held management positions at esteemed culinary institutions including the AGM Hillstone Restaurant Group in East Hampton, Brentwood Country Club in LA and Omni Montelucia in Scottsdale, AZ.
Executive Chef Silva spearheads the property's culinary concepts, including French bistro Le Sel and rooftop bar and lounge Lady Bird, as well as all private events. Bringing nearly twenty years of experience to The Banneker, Silva oversees menu development, staff training, inventory management, vendor communications and more. Prior to joining The Banneker, Silva opened and developed the menu for ilili Restaurant at the Wharf in Washington D.C. and has experience running two Barcelona Wine Bar locations.
Kevin Lalli has been appointed Executive Chef for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, as announced by General Manager Karla Erales.
Born locally in Washington, D.C., Ashley Hunter-Perez joined The Morrow team as a Marketing Manager ready to put the NoMa neighborhood, by way of The Morrow, on a global stage, earning the burgeoning destination the attention it truly deserves. With over nine years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ashley started her career as the Area PR Manager for The Ritz-Carlton and then continued her career in the Public Relations space as the PR Director for Neiman Marcus Tysons Corner. In her current role as The Morrow's Marketing Manager, Ashley develops and implements strategic marketing and communications initiatives to bolster the visibility for the brand-new lifestyle hotel.
Adrian Mishek is the Director of Food & Beverage for The Morrow, where he works alongside a culinary team to curate a personalized dining experience through unique dishes and cocktails. Adrian was part of defining the culinary atmosphere at Nemo Restaurant in Miami Beach, Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, NY, Barracks Row Entertainment in Washington DC, W Hotel in Washington DC, and The Watergate Hotel. From Adrian's nearly 30 years of experience in Food & Beverage, he brings next level service and leadership in standalone fine dining and hotel F&B operations.
Dionne is a high-energy, results-oriented leader bringing over 12 years of experience in operations leadership, combined with 21 years of experience in sales & marketing leadership to The Morrow team. As Director of Sales & Marketing, Dionne oversees sales operations, while simultaneously designing plans to meet sales targets, and developing and cultivating relationships with the hotel's valued clients. Dionne has a diverse hospitality background, having led crucial initiatives at properties including The Watergate Hotel, The Willard InterContinental Hotel, Gaylord, Omni, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons Hotels.
Babou Saine brings more than twenty years of hospitality experience to his role as the Hotel Manager at The Morrow. In his day to day, Babou drives the strategic and tactical components of hotel operations and maximizes financial performance by providing an exemplary guest experience. As a crucial part of The Morrow's executive leadership team, Babou enjoys meeting new people from all over the world and is passionate about building relationships with people internally within the organization as well as the property's exciting new guests.
Paul Puzzanghero has spent over 35 years developing and leading sales and management teams in highly competitive markets before his role as General Manager at The Morrow. Paul has experience in managing traditionally branded hotels as well as luxury lifestyle assets such as the Boston Long Wharf Marriott, The Boston Cambridge Marriott, Marriott International, Inc., Boston Marriott Newton, Boston Marriott Quincy, Ritz Carlton - Boston Common, Engel Group, LLC., and Lowes Hotels & Resorts.
Terry Dunbar, general manager of Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilemona Salifu as director of sales, marketing, and events at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Salifu has worked with Hyatt for over 15 years, on both the East and West Coast. The Park Hyatt Washington is the seventh Hyatt property and the fifth brand within the Hyatt portfolio of hotels for which he has been a leader in the sales and marketing efforts. Since May 2019, he most recently served as the area director of sales, marketing, and events at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. In his role here, Salifu was instrumental in guiding and leading the sales and events teams through the pandemic and recovery efforts. He also assisted with facilitating partnerships with local African American small businesses, giving each a solid platform, while also helping the Hyatt Regency maintain its 25-year relationship with the Baltimore Ravens. Frequently spotlighted in the media on behalf of the Hyatt brand, Salifu has also been a mentor to area colleges, promoting five sales and events associates during his tenure in Maryland.
Jay Carney is the Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon and former White House Press Secretary for President Barack Obama. Jay will start at Airbnb in September, reporting to co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky. He will be based in Washington, DC. Airbnb announced today that Jay Carney, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon and former White House Press Secretary for President Barack Obama, is joining the company as Global Head of Policy and Communications. Jay will serve on Airbnb's executive team and work with co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to ensure that as Airbnb grows, we strengthen the communities we are in.
A seasoned industry veteran with more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge directing and managing teams within corporate hotel groups, in addition to luxury boutique properties. Thompson most recently served as area director of sales for Viceroy Washington D.C. and Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat. At Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, Thompson will lead implementation of strategic sales, marketing and communications plans to position the property as a top, luxury destination.
As director of operations, Schnoeller will oversee each department to drive profit and customer satisfaction goals, while also upholding and maintaining Pendry brand standards. Schnoeller brings 13 years of industry experience holding a variety of leadership positions, most recently as director of food and beverage at both JW Marriott in Nashville and Nobu Hospitality, Eden Rock.
InterContinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf announces the appointment of Chris Lee as General Manager of the hotel. As a seasoned industry veteran in the hospitality and culinary industries, Lee brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the luxury waterfront property.
Lore Group is delighted to announce that Rebecca Carey has been appointed as Regional Director of Food and Beverage for the group's Washington D.C. properties.
For the 21st consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC will proudly host its annual Thanksgiving on the Mayflower event for the city's first responders working on Thanksgiving Day. The event thanks and gives back to those that loyally serve the local community.