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HSMAI Celebrates 67th Annual Adrian Awards

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored travel marketing excellence at the Adrian Awards Celebration on Tuesday, February 13, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY with more than 500 industry and agency executives in attendance. This year, the 67th annual competition focused on WanderLOVE, highlighting the most creative and successful campaigns that spark a love for travel and ignite a desire for exploration, and celebrated the people behind the work.

HSMAI (USA)
United States
Appointment

Luana Maitland has been appointed as Director of Cultural Experiences at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

In addition to cultural programs, Luana Maitland is responsible for the nightly entertainment at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort's Kani Ka Pila Grille and the Surfers In Residence program at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and is a valued resource and support for property additions to the portfolio.Maitland's career has spanned from reservationist to customer service.Since joining Outrigger in 2001, she has welcomed and entertained guests and friends with her genuine heart of aloha and continues to do so at the A'o Cultural Center at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort where she provides a special venue for guests and hosts to experience, feel and remember Aloha through hula, lei-making, 'ukulele, story-telling and much more.She is also key to the valued relationships Outrigger has with various culture and music partnerships.

Outrigger
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
Development Renovation

Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson Unveils Renovations

Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson proudly announces the completion of its extensive renovation project, ushering in a new chapter of modern comfort for guests. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceeding expectations, the newly transformed hotel, conveniently located off I-40, promises an unparalleled experience for visitors to Jackson, TN, and beyond.

Hampton by Hilton
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
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National Hotel Miami Beach Embracing Flexible Financial Management Tools to Streamline Back-Office Operations

With 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel’s finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgeting & Forecasting.

Aptech
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kristi Cotten-Morris has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to introduce Kristi Cotten-Morris as the newly appointed General Manager. In her role, she will be entrusted with the comprehensive oversight of all hotel operations and staff training, playing a pivotal role in the multi-phase renovation scheduled for 2024. Her focus on team development aims to ensure a seamless launch, and her leadership extends beyond the initial stages, encompassing the ongoing enhancement of the hotel's offerings.

Grand Hyatt
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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James Wardell has been appointed as General Manager at Canyon Ranch Woodside

Wardell brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Canyon Ranch's upscale and immersive wellness resort nestled among the California redwoods, having most recently served as the General Manager at the Calistoga Motor Lodge Resort and Spa. He has also had a remarkable career managing hotel portfolios and leading successful hotel operations for IHG-Sonesta, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and The Island Hotel in various California communities.

Canyon Ranch
Woodside, California, United States
Appointment

Hillary Francis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is delighted to share the appointment of Hillary Francis to the key position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Hillary will play a pivotal part in enhancing the property's commercial success by leading and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies across the resort's expansive offerings. Opened on July 1, 2023, Kona Village spans 81 acres of breathtaking geological landscape and is the latest iteration of the iconic island retreat. Rooted in the rich history of the land, local culture, and natural surroundings, the resort is committed to delivering a distinctive and luxurious Hawaiian experience.

Rosewood
Hawaii, United States
Development Reopening

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts Unveils The Prince Kitano New York, the Brand’s First Property in the Continental United States

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality company with a diverse collection of hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities within Japan and across the world, today unveils The Prince Kitano New York following a years-long renovation. Formerly known as The Kitano Hotel New York, the refreshed property now sits within The Prince portfolio, the company's flagship hotel brand characterized by exceptional elegance, comfort and privacy. The Prince Kitano New York is Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' first property located in the continental U.S., marking a significant step forward in the company's ongoing evolution from a top Japanese hotel brand to a global hospitality powerhouse.

Prince
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Christoph Moje has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Bel-Air

Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Christoph Moje as general manager of Los Angeles' Hotel Bel-Air, effective from February 10, 2024. With almost 30 years' experience in luxury hotels across the America, Christoph re-joined Dorchester Collection seven years ago as hotel manager for sister property, The Beverly Hills Hotel. In 2021, he made the transition across to Hotel Bel-Air as hotel manager and he will now take on the role of general manager. Christoph's previous roles include numerous managerial positions within hotel groups, including The RitzCarlton Hotel Company and the Langham Hospitality Group. He also spent a period with the Dorchester Collection in the late noughties as hotel manager of the New York Palace before moving to Hotel Bel-Air for its triumphant relaunch in 2011. Christoph, who hails from Hamburg in Germany, graduated from the Bavaria Hotel Management School. Having now lived in America for nearly 30 years he considers California to be his home.

Dorchester
Los Angeles, California, United States