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Lindsay Cagley has been appointed as General Manager at Limelight Hotel Snowmass

The Limelight Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Cagley as the general manager of the new Limelight Hotel Snowmass currently under construction with a target completion date of November 2018. The new property will include 99 hotel rooms and 11 for-sale condominiums. The role will provide leadership and management of all hotel employees as well as oversee all strategies and operations for successfully directing and managing the new property. Cagley brings a wealth of experience to the role as she not only worked for the brand for the past six years, but she most recently held the position of director of sales and marketing for the Limelight Hotels.Prior to her role as the director of sales and marketing for the Limelight Hotel properties, Cagley held positions at both Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort in various group, travel and lodging managerial sales jobs making her well versed in not only the ski resort industry, but also in hospitality.

Barbara Piagari has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Elizabeth Hotel

The Elizabeth Hotel, slated to open its doors in fall 2017 in the heart of Old Town, announces the appointment of Barbara Piagari as director of sales and marketing. Piagari will lead the sales and catering teams at the new Autograph Collection hotel, created by McWHINNEY, a Colorado-based national real estate development company and Sage Hospitality, a national developer and the hotel’s operator.

WoodSpring Suites Denver Centennial Opens This November

WoodSpring Hotels, the nation"s fastest growing extended-stay hotel company, today announced the grand opening of WoodSpring Suites Denver Centennial. The hotel, owned by Pure Strike Development, LP, and WS Centennial LLC, will be operated by Overland Park, Kansas-based Hotel Management & Consulting, LLC (HMC). The hotel is located at 13253 E. Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, Colo., 80112-6853.

Jeff O’Brien has joined Beaver Creek Mountain Lodging as General Manager

O’Brien joins East West Destination Hospitality after spending more than seven years with Vail Resorts, where he most recently served as a Senior Property Manager overseeing the Lodge at Vail. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, he previously served as the president of Kenilworth Homes in Utah, which managed real estate sales along with the planning and construction of residential homes.

Kristin Ligouri has been promoted to Spa Director at Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain

Ligouri joined The Westin Riverfront family in 2011 to serve as a Spa Anjali Supervisor and has continuously worked her way up by proving that she is ready for the next challenge. Ligouri began her spa career at the Vail Cascade’s Aria Spa; she also started and operated a small company called Rocky Mountain Reindeer with her now husband, where she learned the importance of effective operations and administration.

Ingrid Middaugh has been promoted to Director of Spa Anjali & The Athletic Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain

Middaugh has been serving as the Director of Spa Anjali since 2013. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Middaughpreviously served as the Spa Director at the Vail Cascade Resort. Under her leadership, Spa Anjali has earned many industry kudos, including being named one of the “Top 25 U.S. Spas” by Conde Nast Traveler, a “Favorite Green Spa” by American Spa Magazineand a “Top Green Spa” by Organic Spa Magazine. In her new position, Middaugh will be joining The Westin Riverfront’s Executive Committee and also overseeing the Athletic Club at The Westin, which offers more than 60 group exercise classes per week, along with extensive special wellness programming, including yoga workshops, triathlete training sessions and nutrition counseling.

Marriott International Debuts Le Méridien Dual-Branded Property In Denver

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the anticipated opening of the dual-branded hotel development in downtown Denver, bringing two lauded European-inspired brands to the city: Le Méridien and AC Hotels by Marriott. The 20-story development features a 272-room Le Méridien Hotel and a 223-room AC Hotel by Marriott, owned and managed by White Lodging Services Corporation.

Marriott International Debuts AC Hotels Dual-Branded Property In Denver

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the anticipated opening of the dual-branded hotel development in downtown Denver, bringing two lauded European-inspired brands to the city: Le Méridien and AC Hotels by Marriott. The 20-story development features a 272-room Le Méridien Hotel and a 223-room AC Hotel by Marriott, owned and managed by White Lodging Services Corporation.

Thomas Hartwell has been appointed as Executive Chef at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa

Hartwell began his restaurant career as a prep cook and busboy at the Stage Door Restaurant outside Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After holding several positions at various restaurants in his home state of Michigan, he moved to Santa Rosa, California to join the team at Restaurant Matisse, a French-inspired California cuisine restaurant under the guidance of Chef Michael Hirschberg. From Restaurant Matisse, he landed a coveted internship at Michelin-starred Land Hoff in Solingen, Germany.

Kimpton Hotel Born Opens in Denver, Colorado

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened Kimpton Hotel Born Denver. Located at the end of the Union Station platform and in the heart of one of the most dynamic urban centers in the country, every detail of Hotel Born—from Bavarian-inspired materials to exposed concrete ceilings, from floor-to-ceiling windows to 700 original works by local Denver artists—has been crafted to impart an elevated, urban vibe that is uniquely Colorado, according to the company.

Carla Schrock has been appointed as Dual Associate Director of Sales at Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Schrock joined the Sage team in 2014 as the Director of Sales at the Homewood Suites Boulder, where she had great success in increasing revenues every year since her arrival. With extensive hospitality experience, Schrock previously held sales positions at Chicago’s Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Colorado’s Park Hyatt Beaver Creek and Grand Hyatt Denver.

Angela Blackstock has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Blackstock joins the Hiltons on Canyon from the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel, bringing more than 25 years of Colorado hospitality experience. A proven sales team leader, Blackstock was named the Director of Sales & Marketing of the Year in 2015 for White Lodging. An active member of the Boulder County community, Blackstock volunteers much her time at a food bank in Longmont.

Kathleen Bates has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

A hospitality industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, Bates previously served as the General Manager of the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, Holiday Inn Stapleton and Residence Inn by Marriott Denver City Center. Bates is an active member of many Colorado charitable organizations, including being a founding member of Denver’s successful Road to Work non-profit, which is dedicated to helping those with barriers to employment.

Robert Purdy has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy Snowmass

Viceroy Snowmass, one of Colorado’s top year-round modern luxury mountain resorts, is pleased to announce Robert Purdy as General Manager effective Monday, July 31. Purdy’s 30+ years of hospitality experience informs his hands-on approach to day-to-day operations of the hotel, upholding and furthering Viceroy Snowmass’ commitment to providing intuitive service and exceptional guest experiences.

Jason Dorfman has been named General Manager at The Jacquard

The Jacquard, a hotel slated to open early 2018 within Denver’s fashionable Cherry Creek North neighborhood, today announces the appointment of Jason Dorfman as general manager. Dorfman will lead the new Autograph Collection hotel, owned and operated by Denver-based Stonebridge Companies, upon its opening. Holding a B.S. in Business Administration from The Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at the University of Denver, Dorfman brings an impressive track record in hospitality experience to The Jacquard. Over the years, he has worked at many other prominent hotels in Colorado and beyond. He returns to Colorado after most recently serving as general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North where he was awarded Stonebridge Companies’ highest honor, The President’s Award for General Manager of the Year. Dorfman has spent more than half of his career with Stonebridge Companies, beginning as a revenue manager in 2006. While holding this position he was nominated as Outstanding Revenue Manager of the Year by Marriott International. Beyond the prestigious awards he has garnered, Jason has been responsible for leading various hotels he has managed to increased guest satisfaction scores, market share growth and overall property success.

Groundbreaking for W Aspen - Slated to open for the 2018-19 ski season

Northridge Capital, LLC, owner of the Sky Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, in partnership with local developer Sarpa Development, is pleased to announce that it closed last month on construction financing for its redevelopment of the property, prominently located at the base of Aspen Mountain in the heart of town, obtained construction permits from the City of Aspen, and broke ground on the project on Friday, May 26. Northridge selected Marriott International's W Hotels as operator for the new hotel and residences last year. An entity owned by one or more funds managed, directly or indirectly, by Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG) is providing construction financing, and Haselden Construction of Denver is the general contractor.

Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown completes multi-million dollar renovation

The Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown is pleased to announce that it has completed the multi-million dollar renovation launched last fall that included updates the hotel"s lobby and seven urban meetings spaces. The "modern vintage" feel of the remodel was designed to honor the hotel"s stylish architectural history – the building was originally designed by Denver architect Frank E. Edbrooke in 1887 and was home to Joslins Department Store for much of the 1900s.

Amy Kerchof has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek

Kerchof most recently served as the Director of Meetings & Events Planning at Synergos, AMC in Fort Collins, where she was responsible for all hotel and travel planning for five different national associations. She previously spent two years as an Executive Meetings Manager at the JW Marriott Denver, where she achieved top performing results in both booking revenue and in service execution scores. A Certified Meeting Professional, Kerchof’s other industry experience includes event management positions at the JW Marriott Denver Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, the Ritz-Carlton Denver and the Denver City Center Marriott.