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Laila Gohar has been appointed as the brand’s newest Global Explorer at The Luxury Collection

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces chef and artist Laila Gohar as the brand's newest Global Explorer. In her role as a brand ambassador, Gohar has collaborated with The Luxury Collection to create a globally inspired barware collection with complementing cocktail recipes drawing from her travels with the brand. Gohar marks The Luxury Collection's first epicurean Global Explorer, underscoring the power of cultural discovery through food and drink.

Casey O’Donnell has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland

Casey O'Donnell brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to his role as Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland in Oregon. As a fourth-generation Portlander, Casey's hospitality career includes more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, including a previous tenure with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Portland.

Completed Kimpton Hotel Fontenot With New Restaurant Open Now In New Orleans

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, located in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District, is now complete with its expansion into the historic building next door open today to the public and guests. The new additions include over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space, 33 new guestrooms and suites, and the city's newest French brasserie, King, which is now open for reservations at kingbrasserieandbar.com.

LBA Hospitality Completes Renovation of Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, North Carolina

LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, NC has completed its renovation. Located at 139 Circuit Lane in Jacksonville, North Carolina the 105-room hotel has undergone a complete transformation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia and managed by LBA Hospitality of Dothan, Alabama.

Megan Candioto has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at The St. Regis Chicago

Candioto brings nearly two decades of experience working with international hotel brands and will be responsible for hotel's top line revenue strategy. She has held positions at the Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lake; Four Seasons Resort Nevis; Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel; Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara; and most recently with Park Hyatt Chicago, relaunching the property after an extensive renovation.

Rita Grant has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The St. Regis Chicago Hotel and Residences

Grant will lead human resources efforts for both The St. Regis Chicago Hotel and Residences including building, acquiring, and retaining top talent across all divisions and levels. Grant has held a number of human resources roles, most recently at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, where she was a member of the 2015 opening team and contributed to the property winning many accolades.