Anchoring downtown Denver's thriving Union Station neighborhood, Hotel Indigo Denver announces the appointment of Scott Paradine as general manager. Paradine joins Hotel Indigo Denver with 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Spending the first five years of his career as an operational manager, Paradine moved onto sales for nine years.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that Austin Stauffer is now serving as the Fitness Director at the Athletic Club at The Westin.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Jarred Bryant general manager for Tivoli Lodge, a Gemstone Collection property located in Vail, Colorado. Benchmark's president and COO, made the announcement.
Garden of the Gods Collection, a private club and luxury resort, today announced the appointment of Stephen McLean as director of food and beverage. McLean joins the team with 30 years of experience in club management, property management and hospitality industries. He started his career in 1988 with Ritz Carlton, a s a banquet supervisor and director for properties in Buckhead, Ga., and Palm Beach, Fla. During his time at these properties, McLean managed more than 25,000 and 31,000 square feet, respectively, of meeting space and generated more than $12 million in banquet revenue.From 1993 to 1997, McLean was quickly promoted internally at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, from assistant banquet director to director of banquet operations, overseeing a $12.5 million operation with more than 30,000 square feet of banquet facilities. In 1998, he was hired by the PGA National Resort and Spa to restructure the banquet department; he focused on overhauling service levels, developing a management team, facility management, labor retention and financials.In 1999, McLean joined The Trump Organization at Mar-a-Lago Club and Trump International Golf Club as the director of food and beverage. The ultra-exclusive, members-only social dining club is the only private social club to attain a six-star diamond award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.In addition to his passion for the food and beverage industry, McLean has served as the director of club operations for Pelican Bay Foundation in Naples, Fla., overseeing four dining rooms and tennis and beach operations for the 6,500-resident community. He successfully instituted an in-house catering department, offering home deliveries, that resulted in more than $120,000 in new revenue in its first year. His community and club management experience extended to The Bear's Club Property Owners Association in Jupiter, Fla., a luxury gated community developed by Jack Nicklaus and Associates, recognized as one of America's most prestigious and prominent real estate developments, with total home values of more than $500 million. Most recently, McLean served as the general manager of Azure Condominiums in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where he oversaw 101 multi-million dollar residences; the property encompassed 15 acres, featuring a private marina for resident yacht parking.
The Vail Mountain Lodge is pleased to announce that Jennifer Razee is now serving as the Director of Club & Spa, overseeing the resort's 18,000 square foot fitness center & award-winning spa.
Beres most recently served as the Club and Spa Director at The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon, which is also managed by Denver's Sage Hospitality. A graduate of Arizona State University, she previously served as the Director of Rooms at The Westin Westminster and the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa, the Hotel Manager at California's Aloft Sunnyvale and the Front Office Manager at The Westin Phoenix Downtown in Arizona.
The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, opening Summer 2018, today announces the appointment of seasoned hospitality veteran Ann Sutherland Lynch as director of sales and marketing. In her new position, Lynch will utilize her deep experience in hospitality sales and marketing to lead her team at the new Autograph Collection hotel owned and operated by Denver-based Stonebridge Companies.
Denver-based Sage Hospitality - one of the nation's top hotel investment and management companies - is pleased to announce that Sonny Kerstiens is now serving as the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing overseeing Colorado's JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek and California's Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.
Macfarlane's hospitality career began as an overnight receptionist in Canada more than 24 years ago. She joined the Four Seasons family in 2007 as the Director of Rooms at the former Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, before receiving her promotion to Hotel Manager in 2010. Continuing to gain experience and grow in the ranks, she left to become Hotel Manager at the iconic Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel before receiving her first General Manager position at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that Allison Lomax is now serving as the Spa Director at Spa Anjali.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, the only ski-in, ski-out resort in Beaver Creek, Colorado, announces the appointment of Vince Vito as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. In his new role, Vito will oversee the Sales and Marketing operation of the hotel as well as manage the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek guest experience.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that Angel Munoz Jr. is now serving as Executive Chef at the award-winning resort.
The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is pleased to announce that Randall Baldwin is now serving as Executive Chef at the award-winning hotel.
With more than a decade of experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Hastings previously served as the Area Director of Food & Beverage at the Grand Hyatt Seattle and as the Director of Food & Beverage at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa.
The Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel, housed in one of the state’s most famous and historic buildings – the former Colorado National Bank Building – has announced the appointment of Kelly Wilson as its director of sales and marketing. Wilson joins the team with nearly 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a multitude of industry accomplishments: she received the Sage Hospitality Sales Leader of the Year award in 2004, saw year-to-date growth in many of her sales roles and started her own task force consulting company, Bloom Hospitality, in 2008. While Wilson has worked with hospitality organizations such as KPartners Hospitality, serving as a leader in hospitality sales, she is no stranger to the Renaissance Denver Downtown. Wilson was the sales manager and part of the pre-opening management team of the property in 2014.
Today, The Elizabeth Hotel officially opens its doors in historic Old Town Fort Collins as part of Autograph Collection Hotels' diverse portfolio of more than 125 hotels around the world - all one-of-a-kind properties that champion values of vision, design and craft. Guests of The Elizabeth Hotel can enjoy locally inspired art, music and craft beer at the hotel, serving as an introduction to the city's culture and lifestyle. Cultivated by McWHINNEY, a Colorado-based national real estate development company, and Sage Hospitality, the hotel's operator, the 164-room hotel invites guests to explore the adjacent pedestrian-only Firehouse Alley with direct access to shops, dining and community activations.
The Source Hotel announces David Stutz as the hotel’s first General Manager. The boutique hotel, opening in May 2018, will feature 100 rooms and complement its adjacent sister property, The Source, with a market hall showcasing New Belgium’s first Denver small-batch brewery; a collection of experiential, craft-focused vendors; three restaurants; and a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the downtown Denver skyline and Rocky Mountains. A hospitality industry veteran, Stutz brings a hands-on approach to ensuring The Source Hotel’s commitment to intuitive service and exceptional guest experiences.
Sage Hospitality, a leading hotel management and investment company, is pleased to announce that it has promoted Bob Megazzini to serve as an Area General Manager overseeing the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek and the Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the newly built Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on providing guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its spacious, all-suites hotel properties.
BMC Investments in partnership with Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the 170-room Moxy Denver/Cherry Creek. This is the first Vision-managed hotel in Colorado, and the first ground-up development of a Moxy in the United States. The 8-story hotel has a modern design that meets the needs of today"s travelers while promoting a vibrant social atmosphere. The hotel also offers amenities that modern travelers expect from a lifestyle brand at an approachable price-point. Amenities include a 50-inch television in all guest rooms, grab-and-go bites, a social public area with games, and keyless entry access in all rooms with Marriott"s mobile check-in app. Additionally, the hotel features an interior full service bar and the "Beer Garden", an outdoor bar exclusive to the Moxy Denver/Cherry Creek. Both amenities incorporate craft beverages from local artisans providing guests with an authentic Denver experience. The Moxy is located in Cherry Creek, the most upscale residential, office, and retail neighborhood in Denver. The hotel"s Cherry Creek North location affords guests access to a wide range of restaurants, premier shopping, worldclass art galleries as well as the Cherry Creek Mall.