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Historic Oceanfront Hotel, The Georgian, Re-Launches in Santa Monica

Hoteliers Jon Blanchard and Nicolo Rusconi of BLVD Hospitality, in partnership with ESI Ventures, are delighted to announce the re-launch of Santa Monica's iconic hotel The Georgian. Perched above the Santa Monica waterfront on Ocean Avenue, The Georgian has been a fixture of the Southern California coastline since its debut in 1933 and will re-open to the public on Monday, April 3rd 2023.

Jennifer Munro has been appointed as Vice President of Loyalty at Preferred Travel Group

Jennifer Munro is named Vice President of Global Loyalty for Preferred Travel Group and will lead strategy for I Prefer Hotel Rewards - the world's largest loyalty program for independent hotels with over 4.5 million members globally. Munro is responsible for setting a vision for the program's evolution and directs all operations and delivery initiatives, encompassing marketing, brand partnerships, and program extensions to drive profitability across engagement channels. Munro joins the company with over 20 years of experience honed at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation where she held various global and divisional roles across loyalty operations, digital, and marketing communications, including serving as the principal liaison to hoteliers for loyalty processes and performance and leading member communications. During the Marriot-Starwood merger, she played a pivotal role in the integration of the Starwood Preferred Guest traveler program.

Stephanie Dowling has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Preferred Travel Group

With more than 25 years of brand management, public relations, and marketing experience, Stephanie Dowling leads communications efforts for Preferred Hotels and Resorts, Beyond Green, and PTG Consulting as Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Leveraging the collective talent and regionalized expertise of the company's public relations, social media, and corporate communications team located across the United States, London, Beijing, and Tokyo, to scale up the implementation of communication strategies globally and expand the company's client base. Dowling started her career at NBC Nightly News, where she earned two Emmy award nominations, before deciding to pursue her passion for hospitality, which led to progressive senior public relations for Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Hawaii and French Polynesia and a tenure as Chief Marketing Officer and Deputy Director for the Arizona Office of Tourism. Most recently, Dowling headed up Strategic Communications, Brand Management and Public Relations for Black Hills Energy.

Robby Delaney has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, wine country's leading luxury resort, has named Robby Delaney as General Manager. A veteran team member with a 16-year legacy at Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Delaney brings a wealth of hospitality management experience, ranging from his most recent role at the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea to renowned properties in Denver, Beverly Hills and Seattle. At the newly awarded Forbes Five Star resort, Delaney is charged with ushering the acclaimed property into its next successful chapter, overseeing its strategic operations, profitability, guest services, food and beverage management, sales and marketing, and its many departments beyond.

Colleen Brzozowski has been named Regional Director of Global Sales at Hard Rock International, Midwest

Hard Rock International announced today the appointment of Colleen Brzozowski, CIS, CITP as Regional Director Global Sales - Midwest. In her new role, Brzozowski will be responsible for building awareness for the iconic Hard Rock brand, developing relationships with key meeting and incentive clients and agencies in her region, and ultimately driving business to the global portfolio.

Chris Inman has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton West Palm Beach

Chris Inman has been appointed General Manager of the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida and connected to Palm Beach Convention Center via covered walkway. Inman joins the team after four years at the 360-room Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Juniper Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton. In his new capacity, he will oversee operations for the award-winning hotel adjacent to The Square shopping and dining and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Nicole Acosta has been named Artist in Residence at The Pfister Hotel

The AAA Four Diamond Pfister Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced Nicole Acosta as its 14th Artist in Residence. Acosta, a proud first-generation Mexican American and Milwaukee-based visual artist, storyteller, and photographer, will begin work in The Pfister Hotel's lobby-level artist studio on April 1, 2023. She will succeed current Pfister Artist in Residence and pataphysical illustrator, Christopher T Wood.

Cristiano Gonçalves has been appointed as Vice President, Development South America at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Cristiano Gonçalves as Vice President, Development dedicated to leading Hyatt's expansion in South America. Building on Hyatt's significant growth in the Latin America & Caribbean region over the last several years - growing to more than 80 hotels today - Gonçalves is responsible for leading a strategic expansion plan specific to South America while continuing to establish relationships with potential investors for new projects in markets that matter most to guests, customers and World of Hyatt members.