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Nick Anderson has been promoted to Commercial Director at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Nick Anderson was promoted to Commercial Director, after serving as Director of Sales for the Resort since 2018. As Commercial Director, Anderson oversees the entire division of sales, catering, revenue and marketing/public relations team members. Prior to his time with Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Anderson spent four years at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort as director of group sales. Before moving to Florida, Anderson's experience also includes representing large convention hotels in Las Vegas, including serving as a senior sales manager for The Cosmopolitan since pre-opening, as well as sales manager roles with the Wynn and Encore resorts in Las Vegas.

Four Seasons
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Karan Kakar has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Miami Beach

A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 20 years of experience, Kakar has a distinguished background in launching and transforming luxury lifestyle hotels. Most recently, he served as general manager for Nautilus by Arlo in Miami Beach, where he led operations for the 250-room property, overseeing its transition from Sixty Hotels to Arlo Hotels launch in Miami. He also played a pivotal role in the pre-launch of Arlo Wynwood. Kakar has also led as a General Manager at Hyatt's Luxury Alila Marea & Thompson Dallas as well as Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club an Autograph Collection by Marriott and Mondrian South Beach, spearheading brand conversions, multi-million-dollar renovations, strategic repositioning efforts that elevated guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and market rankings.

Thompson
Miami, Florida, United States
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Diego Angarita has been appointed as General Manager at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort

Four Seasons announces today the appointment of Diego Angarita as General Manager of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, a new luxury resort along the Gulf Coast, set to debut in Fall 2025. Owned and developed by Athens Group and BDT & MSD Partners, L.P., Naples Beach Club sits on the site of the beloved former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. As General Manager, Angarita will oversee the resort's 215 accommodations, which include 47 suites, 58 luxury condominiums in three new beachside residential buildings, and 95 luxury condominiums in five golf course residential buildings.

Four Seasons
Naples, Florida, United States
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Robert Nokley has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village

With a focus on elevating the guest experience and driving results, Robert brings his 18-years of hospitality experience and innovative leadership to The Westin Cape Coral Resort. His proven track record, including leading successful hotel openings and improving guest satisfaction and team engagement at properties like the Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection, positions him to lead The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village to continued success. Robert's experience, including overseeing major capital projects and achieving significant revenue growth, will have a lasting impact on the property and its guests.

Westin
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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Alexandra Wood has been named Senior Marketing Manager at Hilton West Palm Beach

Hilton West Palm Beach has announced that Alexandra Wood has been named Senior Marketing Manager for the AAA Four Diamond hotel, located in bustling downtown West Palm Beach. Wood brings several years of marketing experience working with Marriott and Hilton properties and played a key role in elevating the Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach into a top vacation and dining destination. She also previously helped Nauticus, a maritime discovery center and museum in Norfolk, Virginia, dramatically enhance its marketing efforts to increase engagement and outreach during its recent capital campaign.

Hilton
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Jenny Onega has joined The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota as Director of Group and Catering Sales

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a luxury landmark on Florida's Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Onega as the property's Director of Group and Catering Sales. In this role, Onega will bring her extensive expertise to elevate the property's group and wedding event offerings, further solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for meetings and celebrations.

Ritz-Carlton
Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Carlo Javakhia has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond property for thirteen consecutive years, proudly announces the appointment of Carlo Javakhia as General Manager. With over 25 years of hospitality experience across Europe and the Middle East, Javakhia brings a track record of operational excellence, award-winning leadership, and a deep commitment to luxury service to the exclusive enclave of Bal Harbour.

St. Regis
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Kasa Celebrates Growth in Miami Beach with The Meridian by Kasa

Kasa is excited to announce the addition of its fifth property in the vibrant Miami Beach market: The Meridian Miami Beach by Kasa, which opened under Kasa's management on January 15. This milestone marks another step forward in Kasa's mission to redefine modern hospitality, offering guests a seamless blend of style, comfort, and local charm in one of the world's most iconic destinations.

kasa
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Laia Climent has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Miami

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour, Miami, are delighted to announce the promotion of Laia Climent to Market Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 21 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Laia brings a wealth of knowledge, global expertise, and a proven track record of driving new business, exceeding revenue goals, and leading diverse, high-performing teams.

Ritz-Carlton
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Vision Hospitality Group Unveils The Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection, After Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Vision Hospitality Group announced today the grand unveiling of The Inn at Celebration, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar property renovation and joined the elite Autograph Collection Hotel Portfolio. A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony will mark the occasion on February 6th at 4:30 pm.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
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Jennifer Hiblum has been appointed as General Manager at Trump International Beach Resort

Trump International Beach Resort Miami is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Hiblum as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of experience in boutique lifestyle hotels, Hiblum brings a wealth of expertise, innovative leadership, and a dedication to delivering personalized guest experiences to this luxury oceanfront destination.

Trump
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, United States
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Timothy Ahrens has been named Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton West Palm Beach

Timothy Ahrens has been named director of food & beverage at the 4-star hotel, bringing two decades of industry experience to a growing department. Ahrens most recently was assistant director of food and beverage at Bonnet Creek Complex, for both Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. Previously, he was director of restaurants and bars at Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Phoenix, AZ.

Hilton
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Development Rebranding

The Shelborne by Proper to Open this Spring in Miami Beach, Florida

The Shelborne by Proper in Miami Beach, Proper Hospitality's first entry into the Florida market, launches reservations for May 1, 2025. Located on the famed Collins Avenue, The Shelborne Hotel opened in 1940 welcoming a variety of notable guests throughout its rich history. Now, the beachfront property of 251 rooms, suites and villas - a majority with ocean views - will soon be brought back to its mid-century grandeur following a $100 million renovation.

Proper Hotels
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Related Group And BH Group Launch Viceroy Residences Aventura

Real estate industry leaders Related Group (Related) and BH Group, in partnership with the leading authority in travel Viceroy, today unveiled details for Viceroy Residences Aventura. Offering 274 homes, the property debuts as Aventura's first branded residences, and represents Related's second collaboration with the celebrated Viceroy brand. Sales are represented exclusively by Cervera Real Estate and are set to launch later this month.

Viceroy
Aventura, Florida, United States
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Felice Kreitman has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at THesis Hotel Miami

THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton™, a vibrant lifestyle hotel at the crossroads of Coral Gables, South Miami, and Coconut Grove, announces the appointment of Felice Kreitman as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Kreitman brings over 25 years of experience and a proven track record of success in leadership roles in the hospitality industry, positioning her as an ideal leader to further elevate the hotel’s reputation as a premier destination in South Florida.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Miami, Florida, United States