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Robert J. McCarthy has been appointed as Chairman at Hotel Development Partners (HDP)

As chairman of the firm’s executive board, Mr. McCarthy serves as a driving force in setting forward the strategy for the growth of HDP. His experience in all markets and his strong brand knowledge highlight his ability to lead HDP's expanding portfolio with a focus on Marriott-branded hotels. HDP’s active development projects include new Residence Inns in both Miami Beach/Surfside and Dunwoody/Atlanta Perimeter Center as well as the Hampton Inn & Suites Dunwoody/Perimeter Center. More than a dozen acquisition and new development deals are in process including several existing Marriott-branded hotels under contract. "Bob's depth of knowledge and his network of relationships within the hospitality industry are invaluable to HDP and will enhance the quality of our portfolio and operations," said Allen T. O'Brien, CEO, Hotel Development Partners. “I look forward to working with him as we identify unique opportunities for hospitality investment.” Mr. McCarthy retired from Marriott International in March 2014 where he spent thirty-eight years in multiple assignments including sales and marketing, brand, operations, and executive positions. Before joining HDP, he founded McCarthy Investments, LLC and currently serves as its chairman.

Hotel Equities
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Jolyon Bulley has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Americas at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Jolyon Bulley to the position of Americas Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jolyon will be responsible for leading the operations for IHG's portfolio of more than 3,600 hotels, as well as further strengthening IHG's existing franchisee relationships and developing new ones. He also will serve on the Americas Regional Executive Committee and be based at IHG's regional headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

IHG
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Robert Mitchell has been appointed as Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown

As Food & Beverage Operations Manager, Mitchell will oversee Briza and Rooftop 866, room service, and food and beverage for meetings and events. He was recently the executive chef for JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead and has a passion for delivering quality food and service. Prior to his time in Atlanta, he was a leader in the kitchens at New Orleans Marriott Downtown at the Convention Center, New Orleans Marriott, and Kurrents Restaurant at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa. He has also earned awards at New Orleans' Wine & Food Experience.

Marriott
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Debra Desaulniers has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown

Throughout her career, Assistant GM Desaulniers has boosted revenue and guest satisfaction at numerous hotels and restaurants throughout the south. She was recently the Director of Food & Beverage Operations at Tampa Airport Marriott, where she oversaw all of the hotel's dining services. While there, she was able to increase service levels, develop lasting community relationships and improve GSS scores. Her awards and accolades include a Marriott ACE Award, a silver medal in the Golden Duck Competition in Zurich, selected chef status for the 5/30 Challenge in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and a feature in Naomi's Home Companion cookbook.

Marriott
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Kerry Dyer has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta

Dyer will be responsible for developing and executing all sales and marketing activities for the luxury hotel located in Buckhead. With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Dyer joins Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts corporate office based in Atlanta, where she held the position of Director of Travel Industry Sales. Her tenure with Four Seasons began in Chicago as Incentives Manager, Worldwide Sales and subsequently she was promoted to Director of Travel Industry Sales for the Americas.

Mandarin Oriental
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Alex Lugo has been appointed as General Manager at Westin Jekyll Island

Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today named Alex Lugo general manager of the Westin Jekyll Island, currently under construction on Jekyll Island's oceanfront. The 200-room hotel is expected to open in January 2015. Most recently, Lugo was the director of operations for the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga., where he was responsible for substantially improving the hotel's performance in terms of profitability, guest and meeting planner satisfaction. For the past 10 years, Lugo has served in positions of increasing responsibility within the Starwood family of hotels, including the Sheraton St. Louis City Center, The Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and the Westin & Sheraton Grand Bahama.

New Castle
Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States
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Sally Biles has been appointed as Catering Sales Manager at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Autograph Collection®

The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, welcomes the newest addition to the team, Sally Biles, as catering sales manager. Recently completing her Masters of Arts in Journalism at The University of Georgia and boasting sales and customer service experience, Biles will be responsible for the promotion of venue space, food and beverage and delivery of the optimal experience for guests choosing to host special events and weddings with The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of the Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio. Prior to joining the team at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Biles worked in sales with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. During her time at Bobbi Brown, Biles strategically promoted products and cultivated relationships with key customers to generate individual sales of more than $100,000 in the last fiscal year. Her previous sales experience also includes serving as the Buying and Retail Sales Coordinator with Hobb's Pharmacy in Griffin, GA., and she boasts several internship experiences, most notably with Turner Broadcasting.

Marriott
Pine Mountain, Georgia, United States
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Randall McMichael has been appointed as General Manager at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens

Responsible for managing day-to-day Lodge operations, coordinating and directing associates, McMichael brings a specialized approach from Lodge-like resort experience. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio. As a graduate of Florida State University, McMichael received a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel and restaurant administration. Before joining The Lodge and Spa, McMichael served as general manager at Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, Ga. where he reconstructed management teams and increased leisure market sales. Prior to his work with Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, he acted as general manager for Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. Additionally, McMichael has worked as general manager for Springfield Marriott in Springfield, Mass. among other key positions.

Aimbridge EMEA
Pine Mountain, Georgia, United States
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Nabil Ghanem has been appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North

Nabil Ghanem has been named General Manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North, a 330-room full service hotel located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Nabil was previously, since 2009, the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Atlanta-Perimeter.Nabil started his career with Marriott Hotels Company as Executive Chef of 4 hotels in Missourri, Kansas and New Jersey. He was later promoted as Marriott's Director Of Food & Beverage, which relocated him to Atlanta to join the MMS division of Marriott. As part of the Davidson Hotel Company as Director of Operations, Nabil helped open the 500-room Miami Beach Resort, among other hotels. After leaving Davidson, he was the General Manager of a 700-room hotel consisting of 85,000 square feet of meeting space at the Kahler Grand Hotel - Rochester. In 2009, Nabil relocated back to Atlanta to work with First Call Hospitality, Inc. to give his family an opportunity for stability in one location.

First Call Hospitality, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Bryan Johns has been appointed as Operations Manager at Aloft Atlanta Downtown

Georgia's first Aloft hotel continues to progress towards an opening during the first quarter of 2014 with Banyan Investment Group filling three of the hotel's key executive positions -- Terry Hitt as General Manager; Tonya Graham as Director of Sales & Communication; and Bryan Johns as Operations Manager.Johns has most recently managed food and beverage operations at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta. Previously, he held a similar position at the W Atlanta Midtown. He earned a degree in hospitality administration at the University of Phoenix.

Starwood
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Terry Hitt has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Atlanta Downtown

Georgia's first Aloft hotel continues to progress towards an opening during the first quarter of 2014 with Banyan Investment Group filling three of the hotel's key executive positions -- Terry Hitt as General Manager; Tonya Graham as Director of Sales & Communication; and Bryan Johns as Operations Manager. Hitt has more than 15 years of experience as a general manager, most recently at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, a 405-room convention hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. He has also managed the Omaha Marriott, the Richmond (Virginia) Marriott, the Sheraton West Palm Beach, the Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Crowne Plaza, and the Jacksonville Marriott. He earned his undergraduate degree in business administration at Berry College in Georgia.

Starwood
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Oliver Bonke has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer Americas at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Oliver comes to IHG after 24 years with Starwood® Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. He most recently served as senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a position he held since 2008. During his tenure, his innovative and performance-driven approach transformed the business across the brand marketing, communications, operations, and revenue management functions. Prior to this role, Oliver oversaw sales and marketing for the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, including designing and adapting the organization for the emerging China and India markets. From 1998 to 2004, Oliver held roles of increasing responsibility in the United States and Germany, including serving as the vice president of Sales and Product Development for The Luxury Collection and as Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer for the Arabella Starwood Hotels joint venture, respectively. His career began in 1989 at the hotel level.

IHG
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Perry Tarleton has been appointed as Director Of Sales at Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North

Perry Tarleton has been named Director Of Sales of the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North, a 330-room full service hotel located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Perry, having worked in the Atlanta hotel industry since 1989, brings a wealth of knowledge about the Atlanta, Perimeter, Mid-town and Cumberland/Galleria markets. Perry's 24-year career in the Atlanta Metro area expands across several brands, most recently Starwood, IHG and Mariott International hotels. Known for his contacts and affiliation within the local and national government communities and agencies, Perry brings a proven track record of performance to the Holiday Inn & Suites.

IHG
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Martin van der Laan has been appointed as General Manager at Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

Van der Laan joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008. During his time with the company, he has served as general manager of the Platinum Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. and the Xona Resort Suites in Scottsdale, Ariz. He joined the Skirvin Hilton in 2011 and since then has led the hotel in achieving service scores in the top five-percent for the Hilton brand. Under his leadership, the Skirvin Hilton was named 2012 Best Hotel in Oklahoma City and in the state of Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report and was one of only four Hilton Hotels included on the list. The hotel has also received a AAA Four Diamond rating since its reopening in 2007. Born and raised in Holland, Van der Laan’s 30-year hospitality career includes working for six-star cruise operations and luxury hotels in Switzerland, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Nevada and Florida.

Marcus Hotels
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Vickie Grace has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at The Lodge and Spa

The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, proudly welcomes Vickie Grace, certified meeting professional (CMP), as senior sales manager to the sales team. Grace will be responsible for the association market and certain focus accounts, as she brings 22 years of sales experience and six of those years at Callaway Gardens.

Marriott
Callaway Gardens, Georgia, United States