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Jim Shepherd has joined CWT in America as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance

Based in Minneapolis, Jim Shepherd will serve on CWT's Finance & Strategy Leadership Team and be responsible for the delivery of analysis, decision support, and leadership of Financial Planning and Analysis as well as the Finance Business partnerships to the global operating functions of CWT. Jim brings more than 20 years senior leadership experience in the areas of finance, strategy, and operational excellence, delivering shareholder value and strategic impact for Fortune 500 companies. He joins CWT via Medtronic, where he served as the Vice President of Strategy and Transformation for Global Operations and Supply Chain.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Patrick Andersen has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces that Michelle McKinney Frymire has decided to step down from her roles at the Company. As part of the Company's long-term succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Andersen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2022. He will also serve on the Company's Board of Directors.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Development Rebranding

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Hotel Indigo in Downtown Minneapolis

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the signing of the Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Northstar Downtown in Minneapolis, MN. The 17-story Hotel Indigo will showcase 218 guest rooms, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and a business center. The hotel will be located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, within close proximity to the city's most prominent corporate and leisure demand generators.

Indigo
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Tom Buoy has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer at Radisson Hotel Group Americas (RHGA)

Radisson Hotel Group Americas (RHGA) today announced Tom Buoy, Chief Commercial Officer, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer as Jim Alderman has left the company to pursue other opportunities. The company has started its search for a replacement but remains focused on the future and the continued success of RHGA hotels by continuing to provide best-in-class commercial, franchised and managed support. "Our plan is to continue to move forward with the vision set forth by our board and executive team to grow the company," said Tom Buoy, Interim Chief Executive Officer. "We have an exceptional internal team of leaders focused on making Radisson Hotel Group Americas better for owners, franchisees, team members, and investors alike, and I am very confident we will continue to grow in 2022 and beyond."

Radisson Hotel Group
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
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Derek Sharp has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Traveler Experience Officer at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announced the appointment of Derek Sharp as EVP and Chief Traveler Experience Officer. Derk will report to Michelle McKinney Frymire, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CWT and serve as members of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The appointment will be effective on 1 December 2021.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Nick Vournakis has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announced the appointment of Nick Vournakis as EVP and Chief Customer Officer. Nick will report to Michelle McKinney Frymire, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CWT and serve as member of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The appointment will be effective on 1 December 2021.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Development Opening

Sonesta's Growth Continues With Addition Of The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the U.S., announced today's opening of the brand's latest property in Minnesota, the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. The 360-room city center hotel transitioned to Sonesta's management earlier this morning and will be operated under the company's upper-upscale brand, Royal Sonesta.

Royal Sonesta
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Development Renovation

Evolution Hospitality appointed as manager of The Marquette Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton

Triton Hospitality Group (Triton), a venture launched in 2021 by hospitality and investment veterans John Murphy, founder and previous president of Evolution Hospitality, and David Parsky, founder and former managing principal of Arris Investments, to acquire under-performing hotel assets, announced the acquisition of The Marquette Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, located in down town Minneapolis. The Southern California boutique investment firm has earmarked an additional $4 million for guest related enhancements and property improvements and has appointed Evolution Hospitality as manager in its first step in maximizing the four-diamond hotel's full potential.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Joel Hanson has been appointed as Senior Director of Global Innovation Business Development at CWT

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Joel Hanson as Senior Director of Global Innovation Business Development. In this leadership role within CWT's Global Supply Chain Partners team, Joel will serve as the steward for CWT's innovation process and will be responsible for incubating, building and delivering industry-leading products and services to optimize CWT's client and their traveler's end-to-end travel experience.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Dinesh Jayawardena has been appointed as Regional Executive Chef at Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America announces the promotion of Chef Dinesh Jayawardena to regional executive chef. Jayawardena held the position of executive chef at Radisson Blu Mall of America since 2015. He brings extensive culinary experience to his new role with proven success developing the FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar brand - Radisson Blu's signature farm-to-table restaurant concept - across the U.S.

Radisson Hotel Group
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Development Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Dual-Branded EVEN Hotel And Staybridge Suites In Rochester, Minn.

Home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. now has two new hotel options for travelers to the Upper Midwest. The wellness-based EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites, an upscale extended-stay option, come together into one IHG Hotels & Resorts dual-branded property, located just steps away from the St. Mary's hospital campus, Mayo's Gonda building, and downtown Rochester, making them ideal choices for medical, business, and leisure guests.

EVEN
Rochester, Minnesota, United States