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Nicholas Gold has been appointed as Vice President of Operations at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Nicholas Gold, a 30-year hospitality veteran, has been appointed Vice President of Operations at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, 1 Hotels' new flagship property on Kaua'i's North Shore. Previously the Club and HOA General Manager for Kukui'ula on Kaua'i's South Shore, Gold brings valuable experience to his role overseeing the property's day-to-day operations. A primary focus includes the launch of Within Wellness, a program of custom retreats, experiences, and transformative lifestyle offerings that position the property as the ultimate destination for guests in pursuit of personal wellbeing. Gold previously served General Manager roles at Amangiri Resort in Utah, Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona, Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa in Arizona, and Miraval Life in Balance Resort & Spa in Arizona, as well as managed luxury boutique resorts in Mexico and Puerto Rico.

1 Hotels
Princeville, Hawaii, United States
Appointment

Alyssa Robin has been appointed as General Manager at Treehouse Silicon Valley

Alyssa Robin joins SH Hotels & Resorts as General Manager of Treehouse Silicon Valley, the brand's first U.S. property set to open this year. As General Manager, Robin will be responsible for opening efforts and initiatives across the property, as well as day to day operations throughout the 254-key hotel. Under Robin's leadership, Treehouse Silicon Valley will fuse creativity, innovation, and adventure in a dynamic space where guests can relax, restore, and reconnect. Having worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years, Robin most recently served as Campus General Manager for the Hotel Citrine and AC Palo Alto under Evolution Hospitality. Prior to that, she worked as a Regional Director of Operations for a family-owned hotel company in Palo Alto.

Starwood Hotels
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Appointment

Ashley Gochnauer has been promoted to Area General Manager at 1 Hotel San Francisco & Treehouse Silicon Valley

Ashley Gochnauer has been promoted to Area General Manager overseeing 1 Hotel San Francisco, named one of the best hotels in San Francisco by Elite Traveler, and Treehouse Silicon Valley, opening this year. Most recently the General Manager at 1 Hotel San Francisco, Gochnauer will now be responsible for overseeing both properties and providing valuable support to the opening efforts at Treehouse Silicon Valley. Gochnauer brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new position, having worked at various hospitality companies and brands such as Viceroy Hotels, The London, Kimpton Hotels, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Throughout her professional journey, she has actively contributed to hotel openings and transitions, showcasing her expertise and commitment to excellence.

1 Hotels
California, United States
Appointment

Catherine Lee has been promoted to General Manager at 1 Hotel Central Park

Catherine Lee has been promoted to General Manager of 1 Hotel Central Park, ranked #13 in Time Out New York's list of the best boutique hotels in NYC, where she runs daily operations throughout the property, including at Jams, the hotel's restaurant by Chef Jonathan Waxman, as well as the newly opened Park Penthouse. Lee joined 1 Hotel Central Park in 2016 as Director of Rooms shortly after the property's opening and was promoted to various other positions including Hotel Manager in 2018. During her time as Hotel Manager, Lee acted as a taskforce with several of the brand's successful openings including 1 Hotel San Francisco and 1 Hotel Nashville. She also worked on the opening teams for 1 Hotel Toronto, Treehouse Hotel London, and 1 Hotel Mayfair. Lee has spent over 20 years in hospitality, with prior experience including The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park and New York Marriott Marquis, among others.

1 Hotels
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

NEWH Presents Pinnacle Award to Anita Degen at Leadership Conference

NEWH, Inc. is excited to announce that long-time member Anita Degen, IIDA, Managing Principal of her namesake firm, Degen & Degen Architecture and Interior Design, was honored with the NEWH Pinnacle Award at the organization’s leadership conference. Receiving not one, but two honors, Degen was also inducted into the association’s College of Fellows alongside four other new members, bestowed during NEWH’s biennial Leadership Conference on February 17, 2024 in Nashville.

United States
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Kathryn Day has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Nashville

JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville's first true luxury hotel brand, today announced the appointment of Kathryn Day as the General Manager. With this appointment, Day will oversee the property's day-to-day operations and elevate the visitor experience, including staff management and deployment, strategic planning, budgeting, and sales and marketing for the property which has established itself as a leading luxury hotel in the Nashville market.

JW Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

New Travel Study Examines The Power And Lure Of Tomorrow’s Cruise Line Passenger

As the global cruise industry gathers in Miami this week, three powerhouse travel brands have partnered together to unveil a first-of-its-kind research study examining a coveted audience: the first-time cruiser. Entitled From Shore to Ship: Attracting the Next Wave of Cruisers, the U.S. edition of the study was released today by the https://cruising.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in partnership with https://www.mmgyglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMGY Global and https://www.travelzoo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travelzoo. The report arrives as the industry prepares for an increase in ship inventory to satisfy growing worldwide demand.

MMGY Global
United States
Development Opening

Sky Rock Sedona, Tribute Hotel By Marriott, Debuts As Sedona’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Sky Rock Sedona officially announces today its debut following an extensive property-wide transformation and transition to a Tribute Portfolio hotel by Marriott. Managed by Remington Hospitality, the 109-room boutique hotel and buzzy dining hotspot, Bar WooWoo, joins Tribute Portfolio's growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike.

Tribute Portfolio
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Development Pipeline

Fall 2024 Opening for Three Waters Resort & Marina, Islamorada

Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort in the Florida Keys, will open its doors in Fall 2024. This new upscale resort will elevate the guest experience and become the crown jewel for the Islamorada Resort Collection, which also includes the beloved Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas. Offering an energizing escape in the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World," Three Waters Resort & Marina spans 15 acres of oceanfront property and will feature 214 chic, island-inspired guest rooms, nine distinct new dining concepts, and a wide variety of authentic and upscale experiences for guests to discover.

Tribute Portfolio
Islamorada, Florida, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga, Developed by 3H Group, Inc., Breaks Ground

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will uniquely combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property. Following the debut of its first property in Memphis, Tenn. in 2022, the Caption by Hyatt brand is poised to grow in several more key markets this year, both in the United States and internationally.

Caption by Hyatt
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States