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Matt Ojinaga has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Denver

With nearly 20 years of hotel sales experience—including an impressive 17 years with Hyatt—Matt Ojinaga brings a seasoned approach to Thompson Denver as its new director of sales and marketing. In this role, Ojinaga will oversee the sales team, drive revenue, and manage all strategic marketing initiatives. Ojinaga began his career in hospitality at Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi and Inn & Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico before kicking off his tenure with Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. Ojinaga then joined Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina in San Diego as group sales manager, followed by sales leaderships roles at Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Illinois and at both Grand Hyatt Denver and Hyatt Regency Denver. Ojinaga later returned to California as the director of sales, events & marketing at Andaz West Hollywood in Los Angeles. A true stalwart of the Hyatt brand, Ojinaga has earned various awards and accolades for his contributions over the years, including "Associate of the Year," "Sales Elite Performer," and "Events Team of the Year."

Thompson
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Anthony Franker has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus

Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Anthony Franker has been appointed the Director of Sales and Marketing of the Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Franker brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as Director of Sales and Marketing having previously served as the Director of Sales for the Hyatt Place in Boulder Colorado.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Marlon Rambaran has been named Executive Chef at Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen's luxurious mountainside retreat and most storied hotel, today announces Marlon Rambaran as executive chef. Rambaran brings more than 20 years of culinary experience at some of the nation's top kitchens to his new role. Classically trained with a focus on French, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, he presents a new and dynamic perspective to the property's beloved dining outlets. In addition to helping the resort's signature mountain restaurant Prospect, Rambaran will oversee all food and beverage operations for the resort, including J-Bar, The Living Room, The Garden, the soon-to-open speakeasy Bad Harriet, as well as in-room dining, catering and creative pop-up culinary activations.

Auberge Collection
Aspen, Colorado, United States
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Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver Brings New Lifestyle Hotel to Denver

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the debut of Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, the latest property from the modern lifestyle hotel brand, Hyatt Centric. The 264-room hotel attracts guests who are looking to explore the best of what Denver has to offer. In the heart of downtown, the destination-centric hotel debuts a new seasonally inspired restaurant, Apple Blossom, helmed by beloved local restaurateurs Paul C. Reilly and Aileen V. Reilly. Located at 1776 Champa Street, Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver is conveniently positioned near the city's top destinations including the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Coors Field, Ball Arena, Union Station, and the bustling Larimer Square.

Hyatt Centric
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Craig Dryhurst has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Denver, EDGE Restaurant and EDGE Bar

Four Seasons Hotel Denver announces that Executive Chef Craig Dryhurst will be leading the talented culinary team of EDGE Restaurant and EDGE Bar. Chef Dryhurst brings a wealth of experience, innovation and natural energy to the exceptionally well recognised steakhouse and bar located in the heart of downtown Denver.

Four Seasons
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Kimberley de Tessan has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

After graduating from University of Richmond's Robins School of Business with a degree in marketing, de Tessan launched her hospitality career at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in events. She quickly moved up the ranks, relocating to New York and assuming her role as event sales manager at Grand Hyatt New York in 2007. That role culminated in her 2011 move to Denver where she worked for Hyatt Regency Denver as associate director of events before her most recent role, director of events for Grand Hyatt Denver.

Hyatt
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Colleen Huther has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Combining decades of inspiring leadership and deep roots in luxury hospitality, hotelier Colleen Huther has been tapped to lead the team at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, which is expected to open later this month. Formerly the general manager of luxury Forbes-rated Belmond El Encanto, Huther is welcomed to her role as general manager of Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver following several executive hotel positions from coast to coast.

Hyatt
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Tom Barber has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Tom Barber brings decades of deep hospitality experience to Mission Hill. He is a highly accomplished C level executive with a career that has focused on finance, operations, strategy, sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he served as Global Chief Development Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the largest global franchisor of hotels, where he had direct global responsibility for Sales and Design and Construction. As head of Corporate Development for Wyndham Worldwide, he led the spinoff of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from Wyndham Worldwide, the $2 billion acquisition of La Quinta Hotels & Resorts, and the $1.3 billion divestiture of European Rentals, among other transactions. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Credit Suisse. Tom earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Washington.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Javier Tafoya has been appointed as General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus

Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Javier Tafoya has been appointed the General Manager of the Springhill Suites Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Tafoya brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as General Manager having previously served as the general manager for the Fairfield Inn and Suites Cheyenne.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Carmen Almos has joined Mission Hill Hospitality as Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Carmen Almos brings extensive hotel operations and financial management knowledge to her new role as SVP, Acquisitions. Prior to joining Mission Hill Hospitality, Carmen played a pivotal role in growing the select-service hotel portfolio for Investra Capital, a Dubai-based private equity firm, acquiring over $400M in assets for the firm and serving as the portfolio asset manager. Earlier in her career she served in an asset management capacity for IFA Hotels & Resorts, as well as a bankruptcy analyst, developing numerous plans of reorganization for hotel debtors in Chapter 11. Carmen is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Business, and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Finance from Charleston Southern University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mike Wilbert has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Mike Wilbert has spent his career focused solely on the select service segment of the hotel industry. Mike joins Mission Hill Hospitality from Tishman Hotels, where he was a Senior Vice President. Previously, he served as Vice President, Acquisitions & Dispositions for Apple Hospitality REIT. Mike started his career in Corporate Finance at HEI Hotels & Resorts. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Mark Fraioli has been appointed as Managing Director at Mission Hill Hospitality

Mark Fraioli has extensive experience in select service hotels, including roles in the Investment Sales division of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, with a special emphasis on select service hotels in urban and suburban areas. In his 12-year career as a hotel broker, Mr. Fraioli has advised the sales of hotels affiliated with all the major brand families, from mid-market transactions priced below $10 million to portfolio transactions over $100 million. During the most recent real estate cycle, he advised the sale of more than 65 hotels and portfolios, collectively valued at more than $1.8 billion. Prior to JLL, Mr. Fraioli worked for Marriott International from 2001 to 2006 in roles that included franchise sales, financial analysis, and management contract negotiation. Mr. Fraioli holds a Master of Business Administration from the SC Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.

KSL Capital Partners, LLC
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Bedford Lodging Breaks Ground on The Hoffmann Hotel in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley

Bedford Lodging has just broken ground on a 122-room property in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, it was announced by Jeff Blackman, President. The Hoffmann Hotel, a Tapestry by Hilton Collection - Basalt is located in Carbondale, Colorado and is scheduled to open in January, 2023. It will be managed by Five Senses Hospitality Management.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carbondale, Colorado, United States
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Colorado’s Limelight Hotel Aspen Undergoing Renovation Ahead of November 2021 Season Opening

Following a six-month renovation, the Limelight Hotel Aspen will welcome guests at the start of the 2021/22 ski season in November of 2021. The beloved hotel in the heart of Aspen next to Wagner Park is currently undergoing a top-to-bottom refresh, which includes public spaces such as the Limelight Lounge, conference room, lobby, and bar, as well as all 126 guestrooms and suites and en-suite baths. Upgrades and improvements include a new arrival experience with the relocation of the reception desk and surrounding retail space, the addition of a Kids Club area, expanded seating for dining, as well as a relocation of the stage area in the Lounge to better accommodate events.

Limelight Hotels
Aspen, Colorado, United States
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The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa Debuts Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa - a legend among downtown Denver hotels since 1892 - proudly announces the renovation completion of the hotel's historic Top of The Brown Suites including the 8th and 9th floors and the three famed Presidential Suites - The Eisenhower, The Reagan and The Roosevelt - as well as Palace Arms, various meeting spaces and the Club Lounge. With these multimillion-dollar upgrades, masterfully crafted by Forchielli Glynn, The Brown maintains its grandeur and grace as the city's most elegant, iconic hotel while still captivating guests with historic heritage fused with modern-day amenities.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail Set To Debut Winter 2021

The Hythe, Luxury Collection Hotel, Vail - a brand-new luxury resort concept in the heart of the Rocky Mountains - is set to debut this winter 2021. Located in the bustling Lionshead Village, perfectly situated at the base of Vail Mountain, The Hythe is poised to bring a new level of sophisticated vibrancy to the destination, imbuing guests with a sense of celebration and adventure year-around. Currently completing the final phase of a $40 million renovation, guests of The Hythe will enjoy elevated interiors to include a vivacious and welcoming arrival and lobby experience, four brand-new food & beverage concepts, exclusive mountain-forward excursions, and much more. The Hythe proudly joins The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's luxury brands, and will serve as a gateway to Vail's most exciting and desirable experiences, from world-class skiing and hiking to unforgettable culinary and wellness offerings.

The Luxury Collection
Vail, Colorado, United States