The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center, A Destination Hotel, which was recently acquired by Silverwest Hotels LLC, announced the appointment of Jennifer Atkins as managing director. Jennifer brings nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to her new position.
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, a Commonwealth Hotel Collection (CHC) property, announced the appointment of two key leadership roles for the new hotel development. General Manager Stephan Meier and Director of Sales and Marketing Bill Hume have both joined the hotel, which is expected to open in spring 2016.
Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, a Commonwealth Hotel Collection (CHC) property, announced the appointment of two key leadership roles for the new hotel development. General Manager Stephan Meier and Director of Sales and Marketing Bill Hume have both joined the hotel, which is expected to open in spring 2016.
De Swaan comes to the Resort with more than 19 years of restaurant and hospitality management experience. He will lead the Resort's food and beverage team, overseeing management and day-to-day operations of the portfolio of dining venues at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, including the new restaurant and lounge The Remedy as well as the Resort’s signature restaurant Flame.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonya Thayer as Director of Accounts to Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, located in the majestic red rock canyons of western Colorado. Bringing more than 16 years of hospitality sales experience to the position, Thayer will be instrumental in engineering the resort’s growth, leading the exploration of new management and acquisition opportunities, as well as establishing and developing the brand’s continuous expansion.
Including general manager positions, Nelson brings a skillset that spans a variety of operations from rooms and property management to spa, food and beverage, events, and conference services. Most recently, Nelson was general manager of Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands; prior to that he was general manager of Christophe Harbour Management Company in St. Kitts, West Indies.
Embassy by Hilton Colorado Springs, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel near Pikes Peak currently undergoing a property-wide renovation, announces new Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, Anthony Neal. An industry veteran with a strong background in foodservice, business, leadership and teambuilding, Neal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the hotel restaurant, Polo Club, direction of banquet cuisine for catered events, development of culinary and lounge programs and management of the food & beverage team.
Embassy by Hilton Colorado Springs, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel near Pikes Peak, introduces new Director of Sales, Erin Williams. With a proven track record for success in leadership, team building and sales, Williams has strategic plans to maximize revenue and sales efforts for Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs, currently in the midst of a property-wide renovation.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Breckenridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Boyd to the position of Executive Chef at 9600 Kitchen. Bringing more than 18 years of extensive knowledge and experience with restaurant and hotel management, as well as developing creative and fresh menus, Chef Boyd will oversee the launch of 9600 Kitchen's refreshed menus and dining experience, debuting this winter just in time for ski season.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael MacLeod as Director of Sales and Marketing to Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, located in the red rock canyons of western Colorado. MacLeod’s focus in this position will be managing sales, marketing and promotional efforts to strengthen the property’s brand awareness and continued initiatives.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Tschupp to Vice President of Eagle County Hospitality and John Dawsey to Vice President of Colorado Mountain Express (CME), effective October 1.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Tschupp to Vice President of Eagle County Hospitality and John Dawsey to Vice President of Colorado Mountain Express (CME), effective October 1.
Tierney will manage Warwick’s catering sales; she joins the team with five years of experience in special events. Tierney previously served as a Personal Vacation Advisor and Event Specialist at Inspirato with American Express, a membership-based luxury travel service. Prior to those roles, she was Private Event Sales Manager at Richard Sandoval Restaurant Group and Banquet Sales Assistant/Banquet Captain at Maggiano’s Little Italy. She earned a B.A. in Art & Design from Iowa State University in 2007.
With nine years of service industry experience, Owen will oversee Warwick’s entire food and beverage program, which includes in-room dining and Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar, the hotel’s original-concept restaurant featuring inspired, modern Colorado cuisine. Owen was previously Assistant General Manager of Lower48 Kitchen in Denver, General Manager of 15C in Colorado Springs and Food & Beverage Manager for Churchill’s Cigar Bar and The Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace Hotel. He also held various serving positions prior to assuming management roles. Owen earned an MBA in Hospitality Management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2011 and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2010.
Hughes comes to The Westin Riverfront from the Sheraton Denver Downtown, where he most recently served as the Director of Housekeeping. A graduate of the University of Denver, Hughes also served as the Operations & Housekeeping Manager at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Other hospitality experience includes The Westin Denver Downtown and the Denver Marriott City Center. Hughes has worked as a task force manager at several Starwood brands, including The Westin Snowmass, the St. Regis Deer Valley and the W Hotel Silicon Valley. Hughes spent more than 10 years living overseas in Africa and Asia and has led volunteer outreach trips to Haiti and Nicaragua.
Cofelice joins The Westin Riverfront team from the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, where he most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing. A graduate of the University of Florida, Cofelice previously held senior sales positions at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa and the Beaver Creek Lodge. Cofelice volunteers with the Vail Valley Habitat for Humanity and with the annual Eagle River Clean-up.
Dustin Kovats has been named general manager at the Boulder Marriott. Kovats joins White Lodging at the Boulder Marriott after serving as the general manager at the Courtyard Pittsburgh North where he led an operations team to a ranking of No. 2 in Overall Satisfaction out of 914 Courtyards and No. 1 in Staff Service. Prior, he was the assistant general manager at the Pittsburgh Marriott North as well as the Chicago Marriott Northwest. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The Curtis - a DoubleTree by Hilton is pleased to announce that it has named Zach Lybbert to serve as "Coach," or Director of Sales & Marketing, at Denver's only pop culture hotel.
Prior to joining the Gateway team, Clemente served as the Banquet Manager and Food and Beverage Manager at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel for six years, where he was accountable for leading the banquet department with revenues of more than $20 million, 80,000 square feet of event space and developing creative packages to enhance guests’ experiences. Clemente’s growth escalated in banquet managing roles at The Claremont Resort and Spa and Campton Place Hotel, leading him to his most recent position as Director of Banquets for the St. Regis Hotel and Residences in Atlanta, overseeing the $7.5 million banquet operations for the AAA Five Diamond hotel and increasing the efficiency and success of the weddings, galas and event department.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – proudly announces the addition of Leah Gower as Spa Director to The Spa at Gateway Canyons, located in the majestic red rock canyons of western Colorado. In her new role, Gower will oversee the spa's employees, manage daily operations and develop new, innovative treatments that ensure The Spa continues to offer authentic experiences. The Spa will open its doors to a newly renovated, relaxing sanctuary, welcoming staff and a range of treatments on April 10, 2015.