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Claudia Eggspuhler has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Washington DC National Mall

Hilton Washington DC National Mall (480 L'Enfant Plaza SW; 202-484-1000) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Claudia Eggspuhler as General Manager, to lead its executive team. The 367-room hotel represents the brand's latest expansion in metropolitan Washington. In modernizing the iconic address, Hilton creates 23,000 sq. ft. of fresh meeting and event space, exquisite dining, and incomparable views from atop L'Enfant Plaza, centrally located just steps from the National Mall and the city's bustling waterfront. Its executive team brings decades of expertise, presenting guests with experiences that marry immersive, contemporary activities with the capital's history. Claudia Eggspuhler comes to Hilton Washington DC National Mall with more than 17 years of experience in hospitality and tourism managing hotels across the US. Eggspuhler, A Swiss native, built a career developing personnel and original programming at dynamic, respected hotels. Most recently she served as the General Manager at the Westin Arlington Gateway. Prior to that, she was General Manager at properties including The Adolphus in the Dallas Fort Worth area and The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. Claudia has also earned degrees in Hotel Management from the Hotel Schule Belvedere, and Business from the College of Oberwinterthur, both in Switzerland.

Hilton
Washington DC, Washington, United States
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Joe DeFrank has been appointed as Senior Vice-President & Asset Manager at CHMWarnick Washington, D.C. Metro office

CHMWarnick, the preeminent asset manager and business advisor to the hospitality industry, today appointed Joe DeFrank (CHAM) to the position of senior vice-president and asset manager. DeFrank will join Craig A. Mason (CHAM), executive vice president, in the company's recently established Washington, D.C. Metro office and further cement the company's presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

CHMWarnick
Washington, D.C., Washington, United States
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Jef Foster has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Hyatt Regency Bellevue, located on Seattle's Eastside, announced today a new member to its food and beverage team, Executive Chef Jef Foster. With nearly 30 years ofexperience in the industry, Foster will oversee the culinary program at the 732 room hotel with more than 70,000 square feet of meeting space, including event catering, staffing and quality control along with menu development and execution at Eques, the hotel's breakfast and brunch restaurant. At 18 years old, Foster experienced his defining moment, leading to what would become his extensive career. After graduating high school, his parents gifted him his first car and made clear it would be his responsibility to cover all expenses. To do so, Foster found a job as a dish washer, where he initially experienced the back-of-house fundamentals, including witnessing the perfectly synchronized kitchen line, expediting and fast-paced work environment, which immediately piqued his interest in exploring the industry further. Following, Foster held positions such as Assistant Chef de Partie, Chef de Saucier and Head Chef at restaurants including The Turnip Rose, Pelican Restaurants and Newport Beach TennisClub in Southern California. Foster then transitioned to working with Hyatt when he moved to Hyatt Regency Long Beach taking a position as the Chef de Cuisine and then continuing his career as Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Maui. In 2011, Foster's career went international when he moved to Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Belgrade in Serbia, followed by Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill in 2013 and, most recently, at Grand Hyatt Mumbai in 2017. As a result of living in various parts of the world and experiencing culture through food over nearly a decade, Foster constantly experiments, implements and shares new ingredients, flavors and techniques with his team. Now in his role at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, he is charged with ensuring the hotel's food and beverage offerings are consistent for both event guests and guests to Eques as well as overseeing staffing, financials and maintaining the overall guest experience. When he's not in the kitchen, Foster enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 12 years, Christina, who he credits for his lifechanging move to Serbia, London, Mumbai and now Bellevue.

Hyatt
Seattle's Eastside, Washington, United States
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Lance Marrin has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Hyatt Regency Bellevue announced today the appointment of its new General Manager, Lance Marrin, who brings more than 30 years of experience from 13 different Hyatt hotels. In his role, Marrin will oversee all daily activities, including upholding Hyatt's standards for elevated guest satisfaction, managing overall functions of the hotel and guiding the staff to ensure they provide the best experience for guests.

Hyatt
Seattle Eastside, Washington, United States
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Steve Sasso has been named General Manager at Motif Seattle, A Destination Hotel

As a hospitality industry veteran with nearly twenty years of management experience at hotels across the US, Sasso comes to Motif Seattle from Interstate Hotels and Resorts, where he served as General Manager at The London NYC and General Manager at Paramount Times Square. Prior to Interstate, Sasso was with Denihan Hospitality Group. As General Manager at New York's The Benjamin Hotel, he was named HSMAI "GM of the Year" for New York City. During his time with Denihan, he also served as General Manager of Eastgate Tower, Affinia Gardens and Affinia Dumont, all located in New York.

Destination Hotels
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Karla Pecorelli has joined Hyatt Regency Lake Washington as Director of Guest Experience

Karla Pecorelli recently joined Hyatt Regency Lake Washington as the Director of Guest Experience. Karla came from Andaz Maui at Wailea, where she was most recently their Operational Resource Manager. Karla's Hyatt career began in 2009 and has included operations positions at Grand Hyatt Kauai, Andaz San Diego and Park Hyatt Chicago. She has been honored as Manager of the Quarter twice before, and also won the Manager of the Year award at Andaz Maui.

Hyatt
Renton, Washington, United States
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Jim Larson has been appointed as General Manager at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland

The Heathman Hotel Kirkland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Larson as general manager. In this role, Larson will oversee and manage the daily operations of the downtown Kirkland property, which recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guestrooms and created a refreshed food and beverage experience at its Trellis Restaurant.Larson brings more than 25 years of hotel experience to The Heathman, with a majority of his time in management roles. Most recently, he served as the general m anager for Residence Inn Marriott in Bellevue, Wash., and before that, the Hilton Suites in Orange, Calif. He moved to the Northwest in 2011. Larson received a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from California Baptist College. He currently lives in Redmond, Wash., with his wife and three daughters. When he"s not working, Larson is very active in his church community and enjoys playing basketball and baseball.

Columbia Hospitality Inc.
Kirkland, Washington, United States
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Hank Thiess has been appointed as General Manager of Hospitality Operations at Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

uncadia Resort, a Destination Hotel, is happy to announce that Hank Thiess has recently been appointed General Manager of Hospitality Operations at the Pacific Northwest property. Located outside of Seattle in the Cascade Mountain region, Thiess will manage the resort’s staff and services in addition to overseeing profitability and operations.

Destination Hotels
Cle Elum, Washington, United States
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Curtis Crimmins has been appointed as General Manager at The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Mound/Centralia

InnSight Hotel Management Group is excited to announce their selection of Curtis Crimmins for the position of General Manager at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Mound/Centralia. Crimmins joins InnSight from Hotel Development and Management Group where he served as Area General Manager for three hotels in the Seattle Area. He has over a decade of hotel management experience, and was awarded Hospitality Sales and Marketing International’s Diversity Award and Forbe’s Five Star Award.

Marriott
Centralia, Washington, United States
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Tomas Ortiz has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Urbane restaurant at Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle

Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Ortiz as Chef de Cuisine of Urbane restaurant. Ortiz brings experience in menu development for an international palate, plus his knowledge of sourcing local ingredients is a natural fit for Urbane, where the team partners with local farms, purveyors and community programs to use fresh seasonal ingredients in unexpected and innovative ways.

Hyatt
Seattle, Washington, United States
Development Pipeline

Moxy Seattle Downtown opening mid-December

Marriott is set to make a splash in Seattle this Fall as it brings its bold lifestyle brand, Moxy, to the Emerald City. Recognized as the West Coast"s first Moxy, Moxy Seattle Downtown is a 146-key boutique hotel slated to open mid-December2017 in the heart of Seattle"s fast-growing South Lake Union neighborhood. The hotel rises eight floors in one of the city"s most enviable locations due toits proximity to the most iconic leisureattractions, such as Pike Place Market and the Seattle Center, home to the Space Needle. Developed and managed by the Colorado-based Stonebridge Companies, Moxy Seattleis one of the newest additions to Marriott"s fast-growing, new brand that offers a spirited and thoughtful experienceto guests.Moxy Seattle Downtownwill bring to the city a fresh and innovative hotel experience catering to bothlocals and visitors alike. The dynamic hotel prides itself on a tech-forward guest experience, from mobile check-in and keyless entry, as well as an always-on playful vibe brought to life by a diverse mix of daily, weekly and monthly activations, including a signature happy hour each day. At the heart of Moxy Seattle is avibrant lobby built for socializing, complete with a fully stocked bar, as well as 24/7 grab-and-gocounterand plug-and-meet areas. Guests will be treated to cozy hotel rooms providing travelers with everything they need. The hotel"s stylish bedrooms feature anopen storage concept, 195 to 205 square feet of expertly curated space, a king size bed, 42-inch wall-hung flat-screen TVs, bathrooms with double rain showersand more.

Moxy
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jerry Stotler has been appointed as Captain at Moxy Seattle

In preparation for the opening, Moxy Seattle has hired Jerry Stotler as Captain, the brand’s twist on the general manager position. In his current role, Jerry oversees all facets of hotel operation, from programming and marketing, to events and ensuring the most optimum guest experience. As a Seattle native, Jerry Stotler brings to the table both a deep-rooted passion and unmatched knowledge for the evolving Emerald City, in addition to undisputed industry and management experience. Previously serving as vice president of sales and marketing for Coast Hotels & Resorts, then followed by a five-year tenure as general manager of Hotel Bellevue, Jerry is well equipped to lead the hotel’s growth from newcomer to Seattle’s most memorable boutique hotel.

Marriott
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Julie Conway has been appointed as Motif Visiting Artist at Motif Seattle

Motif Seattle has named master glass artist Julie Conway as its new Motif Visiting Artist for the 2017-18 year. Each year since the hotel’s inception, Motif Seattle has worked with a Seattle-based artist to create a design “motif” that is creatively integrated into various touchpoints throughout the hotel including in-room stationary, business cards, room keys, uniform accessories worn by team members, and highlighted on the hotel’s website and social media. In addition to having her design integrated throughout the hotel, Conway will provide private glassblowing demonstration events for Motif Seattle’s clients throughout the year.

Destination Hotels
Seattle, Washington, United States
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John Power has been appointed as General Manager at Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle

Loews Hotels & Co announced the appointment of John Power as General Manager of Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle. Power brings more than 19 years of hospitality-industry experience to his new role, having most recently served as Managing Director of Loews Minneapolis Hotel. He will lead the hotel though a multi-million dollar renovation and help integrate the recognized service culture of Loews Hotels & Co with the distinct character of the Pacific Northwest.

Loews
Seattle, Washington, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking of My Place Hotel-Yakima, WA

The Evergreen state welcomed its newest My Place location with a groundbreaking celebration held on Tuesday, June 13! My Place Hotel-Yakima, WA is the third location in Washington state and the brand"s sixth hotel in the Pacific Northwest. Construction will soon begin on the 3-story, 64-room hotel at 21 South 18th Street, where future guests will enjoy a beautiful view of the Yakima River with immediate access to the Yakima Greenway and Sara Hubbard Park. Hotel guests will also enjoy easy access to Yakima"s vibrant downtown, Yakima Speedway and a variety of dining and retail options nearby.

My Place Hotels
Yakima, Washington, United States