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Adam Heffron has been appointed as General Manager at Conrad Washington, DC

Conrad Washington, DC announced Adam Heffron as the new general manager of the luxury 360-room property. Heffron joins the property from the 305-room Conrad Los Angeles hotel which made its debut in Downtown Los Angeles last year. In his new role, Heffron will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to luxury hospitality, while delivering on Conrad Hotels & Resorts' commitment to purposeful and passionate service.

Mark Castriota has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company which presently operates over 150 hotels across North America, announces the appointment of Mark Castriota as the General Manager of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a highly anticipated new hotel on the campus of the Gas South District in Gwinnett County, Georgia slated for a grand opening in Spring 2024.

Brittney Woods-Clark has been appointed as Director of Training at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Brittney Woods-Clark has been appointed director of training, overseeing training at both Waikiki Beach Marriott and Waikoloa Beach Marriott. After launching her career with Starwood Hotels as a human resources coordinator, Woods-Clark then joined Price Hotels & Resorts as corporate human resources trainer, developing her niche focus on training. She comes to Waikiki Beach Marriott from The Waikiki Collection: The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and the Moana Surfrider, Westin where she held the position of complex training manager.

Tiare Tipoti has been appointed as Director of Event Management at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Tiare Tipoti is the resort's new director of event management, in charge of the planning and execution of events at Waikiki Beach Marriott. Previously, Tipoti held the position of director of sales and marketing for event rental company Accel Events & Tents, responsible for driving sales across Oahu and Maui. Tipoti started her career at Turtle Bay Resort where she spent more than 15 years, growing from conference concierge into positions such as conference service manager and banquet manager before being promoted to director of catering and convention services and assistant director of food and beverage.

Jon Itoga has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Hotel manager Jon Itoga is a seasoned professional with more than 10 years experience in the hospitality industry. In his new role, Itoga will be charged with overseeing the operations, events, and food and beverage teams, ensuring that all facets of the resort work together smoothly and efficiently to deliver a quality guest experience. Most recently, Itoga served as AVP of operational finance for Marriott Vacation Worldwide Aqua-Aston, working closely with 15 properties in Hawaii to achieve improved financial returns. Prior, Itoga was the director of finance for the celebrated Turtle Bay Resort, where he focused on new labor productivity efficiencies that led to over $1 million in savings. Since 2016, Itoga has lectured at University of Hawaii on subjects such as hospitality accounting, food services management, statistics for decision making, and strategic management.

John Allan has been appointed as General Manager at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, the award-winning luxury resort that is consistently rated as one of the top properties in the world by travelers and travel experts alike, proudly announces the appointment of John Allan as the resort's new general manager. An industry veteran with extensive hotel and resort management experience, Allan will oversee the property's daily operations, including managing the successful execution of the resort's sales and marketing, food and beverage, financials and continuing to implement the Noble House Hotels & Resorts brand standard by focusing on strategic goals and maintaining active engagement with ownership.

Under Canvas Opens Flagship ULUM Moab in Utah

Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced today the opening of ULUM™, a new, safari-inspired, luxury outdoor resort brand with its first location near Moab, UT. ULUM Moab, ideally situated steps from awe-inspiring Looking Glass Arch, is now open, inviting guests to experience elevated design, exceptional hospitality and refined comfort in nature.

Manny Belete has been appointed as Resort Manager at Barnsley Resort

Manny Belete has been appointed the resort manager of North Georgia's award-winning Barnsley Resort, operated by Davidson Resorts. In this role, Belete will provide strategic leadership and oversee operations of Barnsley Resort's 140 guest rooms and suites spread out among the 55-room Inn and 39 free-standing cottages, The Spa, resort recreation, and on-site food and beverage.

Dinelia Smiles has been appointed as Director of Security at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dinelia Smiles as the first female Director of Security in the hotel's 151-year history. Smiles brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, exclusively with Hilton hotels across Illinois, beginning with her role in the Front Office of the Hilton Oak Brook Suites following her high school graduation in 1996. In her new position, she will lead compliance within her 24-member team, while ensuring the safety and security of the hotel and everyone in it.