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Rianon Cepriano has been appointed as Spa Director at Spa Evangeline at Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Rianon Cepriano as Spa Director of Spa Evangeline located in the 137-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. Cepriano will oversee day-to-day operations of the spa, including the treatment menu and special promotions, staff management and training, spa product lines and retail. Cepriano will also serve as Area Director of Arch Amenity Group (formerly WTS International), the company that manages Spa Evangeline. She will oversee sister spas in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa.
American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 U.S. Jobs
American hotels support 8.3 million American jobs, which is equivalent to nearly one in 25 U.S. jobs, according to an economic analysis released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford Economics.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts the St. Regis Chicago
The St. Regis Chicago Brings the Iconic Brand's Glamorous Spirit and Celebrated Rituals to the Midwest.
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 May
U.S. weekly hotel performance produced mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to STR‘s latest data through 13 May.
The Strong Rebound of Newport, Rhode Island, America’s First Resort City
Newport, Rhode Island, became America’s first resort city in the 1720s, as wealthy passengers traveled by ship from the southern colonies and the Caribbean to escape the summer heat and humidity. Among the significant historical attractions in the city, which boasts more standing buildings constructed before 1830 than any other American community, are the legendary Newport mansions that served as summer homes for the likes of Cornelius Vanderbilt in the early 20th century.
By Raymond Parejo, Project Manager, HVS
First Hospitality to Operate Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee West
David Duncan, president and CEO of First Hospitality, announces that the national hotel operating and development company has added the Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee West to its growing national management portfolio.
Staying on Target: Mastering Your Meta Audience
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By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine
Waterville Valley Resort adds new innovations to become an agile industry leader
Waterville Valley Resort has selected Thynk.Cloud to help them elevate their historical brand experience, automate and simplify the work of their employees and deliver continued innovation by embracing true business agility.
Barbara Beckwith has been appointed as General Manager at Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Mill Falls at the Lake — a timeless, all-season resort set on Lake Winnipesaukee in the quaint town of Meredith, New Hampshire — is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Beckwith to the role of General Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and event management industries. Beckwith will utilize her extensive skills and knowledge as she oversees all operations at the resort.
Jolyon Bulley has been named Americas CEO at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has named Jolyon Bulley to succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. He is currently IHG's CEO for the Greater China region, and also the group's transformation lead for luxury & lifestyle.
Meet the Money 2023 Special Presentation #4: LIIC Top Ten and CNR’s Economic Outlook
JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® hosted the 30th edition of Meet the Money® national hotel conference on May 1-3, 2023. Alongside investment boot camps and insightful discussion panels, the conference featured several exciting special presentations interpreting the latest data and industry sector highlights. In Part 4 of this blog series, we highlight the special presentations given by Mike Cahill and Paul Single.
HSMAI Announces 2023 Revenue Optimization Honorees
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate four outstanding revenue optimization leaders during HSMAI ROC Americas in Toronto on June 28, part of HSMAI Commercial Strategy Week 2023. HSMAI will honor Andrew Rubinacci with the prestigious Vanguard Award for Achievement in Revenue Optimization. Monika Morrobel, CRME, CHDM, Senior Corporate Director of Commercial Strategy at Kessler Collection and Don Hood, Director of Commercial Services at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, will be presented with the Revenue Professional of the Year Awards for corporate and single/multi-unit, respectively. Dave Roberts, professor at Cornell University, author, and longtime hospitality executive at Marriott, will be honored with the Revenue Optimization Educator of the Year Award.
Eron Hodges has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa announces Eron Hodges as the new general manager. With more than 24 years of service in Hyatt, Hodges brings a wealth of experience in a variety of branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Andaz.
Mark Pope has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel® San Rafael
With nearly 20 years of hospitality experience, General Manager Mark Pope has worked across multiple luxury, boutique and select service properties throughout Northern and Southern California. Mark brings a focus on team development and guest experience to each property, achieving five TripAdvisor People's Choice Awards throughout his career. He moved from Michigan to Southern California in 2014 working as Director of Guest Experience for the Sunset Plaza Hotel and later as Area Project Manager - Revenue for the Luxe Hotel before moving to the Bay Area, accepting the position of General Manager for Extended Stay America's Pleasant Hill property. Here he was a two-time Choreographer Award winner as the top performing General Manager in the Western Division. Two years later he became District Manager for the company's San Jose properties, seeing the destinations through the early days of the pandemic and exceeding the budget amidst the softening market. The opportunity to lead a hotel from pre-opening to launch led him to the Moxy Oakland Downtown by Marriott where he served as the Opening Manager/General Manager taking the hotel through construction and its first year of operation. Looking to open another hotel destination from the ground up, Mark joined the Evolution Hospitality team to open the AC San Rafael in October 2022.
Jesus Avila has been appointed as Director of Engineering and Style at AC Hotel® San Rafael
Jesus Avila brings a diverse background of experience with both restaurants and hotels to his dual role of Director of Engineering and Style for AC San Rafael. As Task Force General Manager for Chipotle locations throughout Northern and Southern California, Jesus gained experience in not only opening new locations but also managing all aspects of operations and finances for existing restaurants. In 2005 Jesus opened his own restaurant and bar, Tortilla Flats, which he owned and managed for nearly twelve years in Chico, California before he relocated to Pleasant Hill to switch to the hotel side of the industry. He joined Mark Pope's team as Director of Maintenance for Extended Stay America, and later took on the General Manager position for one of its San Jose locations. In late 2020, he joined the pre-opening team for the Moxy Oakland Downtown as Director of Engineering and Housekeeping, responsible for coordinating all of the building interiors, fire and safety systems and more. Jesus joined Mark Pope's opening team for the AC San Rafael in January 2023, marking his fourth hotel project with Mark, and his first with Evolution Hospitality.
Aashna Grewal has been appointed as Director of Sales at AC Hotel® San Rafael
Director of Sales Aashna Grewal spent more than five years working a number of sales roles for Marriott destinations in India before moving to the Bay Area in 2016 to work as a Sales Manager for the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel in Berkeley. She later joined the Pier 2620 Hotel Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco as Senior Sales Manager, handling group and catering leads from all market segments for the 233 room property. She stepped into a Director of Sales position at Four Points by Sheraton in San Rafael two years later, working closely with the General Manager and Management Company to determine appropriate sales strategies while managing all sales for the hotel. During her time with the destination, Aashna saw the hotel's transition into the Marriott Hotels and Resorts portfolio, liaising with their national and global sales teams. Eager to grow within Marriott Hotels, Aashna was excited to join the Evolution Hospitality team at AC San Rafael, continuing to work in the greater Marin community while gaining experience in opening a hotel.
Pyramid Global Hospitality Announces Addition to Management Portfolio
Pyramid Global Hospitality – the powerhouse hospitality company behind inspired collections like Benchmark Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle and Hamilton Pyramid Europe – is pleased to announce the Wayfinder Newport hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, as the latest addition to the company’s distinguished management portfolio. Continuing a longtime partnership with Dovetail + Co, owner of the Wayfinder Newport, Pyramid Global has assumed management of the 197-room hotel with immediate plans underway to rebuild and revitalize the property.
Jerry Perez has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs
Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs has appointed Jerry Perez as director of food & beverage. In his role, Perez is responsible for driving the overall success and bottom-line results for the food & beverage operations of the award-winning, 153-room downtown Palm Springs hotel, including its four celebrated restaurant and bar concepts: 4 Saints, Juniper Table, High Bar, and Window Bar.
Patrick Dahms has been appointed as Area Culinary Director at The Davenport Hotel Collection
The Davenport Hotel Collection - whose portfolio of five upscale hotels in Spokane, Washington includes the legendary Historic Davenport Hotel - welcomes Chef Patrick Dahms as new Area Culinary Director. In this new role, Chef Dahms now oversees the guest dining experience, recipe innovation and culinary operations across the hotels' food and beverage outlets, banquet halls and private events.