East West Hospitality is pleased to announce that it has hired Donna Horii to serve as the National Group Sales Manager at The Charter at Beaver Creek in the heart of Colorado's Vail Valley.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today the hiring of Derek Shelly as the new general manager of the Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver Conference Center. Shelly brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel, working with various major hospitality brands in a number of roles. He most recently served as general manager of the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, a full-service property featuring 279 rooms.
Clayton Members Club & Hotel, slated to open in early April 2021, announces that reservations for the 63-room boutique hotel are live at claytondenver.com. Designed to cultivate connection and creativity, the private membership club and hotel is operated by Aparium Hotel Group.
At the helm of Clayton is General Manager Aaron Coburn, who brings an impressive track record in the hospitality industry. Thriving in the entrepreneurial mindset of upscale, independent properties, Coburn has held leadership roles at prominent Colorado hotels and resorts for more than 13 years. Prior to his time at Clayton, Coburn served as the general manager at Denver's The ART Hotel. Cultivated at a young age, spending summers working at his father's restaurant in Newport Beach, Coburn, who attended culinary school in Napa Valley, has a passion for food and beverage.
Covington, KY - Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Aaron Bajorek has been appointed general manager of the Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Mr. Bajorek brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the property's assistant general manager since joining the Art in 2017. Prior to joining the Art Hotel, Bajorek built his career as a food and beverage leader with tenures at award-winning luxury properties including the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver and the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado. A Denver native, Aaron is a dedicated member of the community and holds a board position with the Golden Triangle Creative District and the Civic Center Conservancy.
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen's luxurious mountainside retreat and most storied hotel, is delighted to welcome Patrick Davila as general manager. Davila's extraordinary background includes over twenty years in luxury hospitality and prolific excellence in theater and film. As general manager, he will lead operations, guests services and innovative programs to convey an authentic Aspen experience that blends Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection's rich history and modern spirit.
Origin Westminster, a Wyndham Hotel - Surrounded by a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and biking and within the newly constructed Downtown Westminster, this hotel is will be ideally located between Denver and Boulder, Colo. With 128 beautifully designed guest rooms including seven suites, the hotel offers a freshly designed blend of local touches and appealing amenities that cater to all types of guests. The hotel will also have an onsite restaurant and bar, Famille, and will serve refined Colorado-inspired fare and craft cocktails. The hotel is scheduled to open in April of 2021.
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel - Located outside of Denver in Golden, Colo. and The Official Hotel of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Origin Red Rocks opened in the summer of 2018 and features 123 beautifully designed guest rooms including 15 suites, an onsite fitness center, complimentary mountain bikes, a ballroom and additional meeting space, and a host of complimentary amenities. The hotel boasts Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden, a Southwest-inspired restaurant serving delicious food, margaritas, and local beer. Origin Red Rocks is your avenue to experiencing authentic Colorado.
Sage Hospitality Group is pleased to announce that it has promoted Ed Blair to the position of Area General Manager overseeing The Crawford Hotel, Denver Union Station, The Oxford Hotel and The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon.
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Schmidt has been a Westin Riverfront team member for the past four years, starting at the Front Desk and moving up to serve as a Guest Service Manager. He previously worked at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Flagstaff and The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. A graduate of the International Hotel & Restaurant Management program at Northern Arizona University's W.A. Franke College of Business, Schmidt volunteers with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
A skilled human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience, Petersen most recently served as a Senior Human Resource Manager at Vacasa. Other previous experience includes leadership positions at Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Howard Head Sports Medicine, The Home Depot and Target. She is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management & HRCI. A graduate of West Texas A&M University, Petersen is a previous board member of the High Country Human Resources Association and the Vail Valley Lacrosse Club.
Grand Hyatt Vail, home to Vail's only resort-side open air quad lift, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Pierson Shields.
Remington Hotels is proud to announce the opening of the Residence Inn Steamboat Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
HVS is pleased to announce that Tanya Pierson, MAI, has been promoted to Senior Managing Director. Tanya is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has over 25 years of experience across all facets of hospitality consulting and appraisals, including valuation expertise across all segments of the lodging industry, portfolio valuations, lodging supply-and-demand analyses, facility recommendations, feasibility studies, and expert testimony. She has completed assignments on over 2,000 hotels and resorts in nearly every U.S. state and across the Americas. Tanya has written extensively about the hospitality industry and is a sought-after speaker at major hotel conferences, in addition to lecturing at the University of Denver.Tanya graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. She is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) and a licensed appraiser in several states.
Sage Hospitality Group is proud to announce that Denver's newest independent lifestyle hotel, The Rally Hotel, is set to open its doors to guests in early Spring 2021. Part of the highly anticipated McGregor Square development in the heart of Denver's LoDo neighborhood between Wynkoop and Wazee and 19th and 20th streets, The Rally Hotel will be truly representative of everything that makes Denver one of the most sought-after destinations in the country.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that it has hired Kris Furniss to serve as Managing Food & Beverage Director.
Arlington, TX based hotel developer, Cimarron Hospitality and St. Louis based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality open the new 105-room Hilton Garden Inn - Boulder / Longmont, CO.
Life House, a lifestyle hotel brand with properties in Miami and Nantucket, announces the opening of Life House, Lower Highlands in Denver, CO on November 15, 2020.
The ART Hotel Denver, a brilliant boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Denver's Golden Triangle district, and Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Reader's Choice Awards No. 22 hotel in the world; No. 9 hotel in the U.S. and the No. 1 hotel in the Southwest and West, today announced it has joined Hilton's upscale Curio Collection. The exclusive global portfolio of more than 90 handpicked hotels and resorts caters to travelers seeking local discovery and authentically curated experiences. Originally opened in June 2015, the ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton is located within walking distance of the famed Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum and more than 16 other galleries; museums; world-class public art installations; shopping destinations; historic landmarks and surprising locales that encompass one of Colorado's most dynamic urban destinations.