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Amanda Acosta has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Hotel Telluride (Destination Hotels & Resorts)

Amanda Acosta has been appointed the new director of sales for The Hotel Telluride. Destination Hotels & Resorts took over management of Colorado’s 59-room boutique hotel in 2009. Acosta previously served as assistant director of sales and marketing for The Peaks Resort and Spa and the sales and a national sales manager for The Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Fla. She earned a degree in media and communication management from Appalachian State University in 2005. The Hotel Telluride is located in the heart of the historic mountain town and is consistently rated by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top ski hotels in the magazine’s annual “Best Places to Ski & Stay” reader’s poll.

The Hotel Telluride (Destination Hotels & Resorts)
Telluride, Colorado, United States
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Tammy Page-Boettner has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Prior to joining Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Boettner spent more than eight years as the director of national sales for the Rocky Mountain region at the Broadmoor, and in 2009, while there, was selected as an employee of the year by the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association. Preceding her work with Broadmoor, she held the position of associate director of sales for Wyndham Hotels International, as well as senior sales manager for the Antlers Adam’s Mark.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Hans Willimann has been named General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Vail

Prior to his post in Vail, Willimann held the position of general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, starting before the Hotel’s opening in March 1989. Under his leadership, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago quickly became one of the country’s top hotels, setting a new standard of excellence in the city. Willimann’s reputation for finely-tuned attention to detail made every aspect of the guest experience memorable – from personal, gracious service, and dining excellence, to impeccably imagined surroundings. This focus garnered the hotel and its team numerous accolades, including both the Mobile Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards, after less than three years of operation. During Willimann’s tenure, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago was consistently recognized with many prestigious international and national awards. Willimann joined Four Seasons in 1979 as executive assistant manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. From 1981 to 1989 he held several senior management positions including general manager of Four Seasons Inn on the Park Houston, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston, before transferring to Chicago. Willimann is fluent in Swiss-German, German, French, English and conversational Spanish. He graduated from the École Hôtelière in Lausanne and attended the Commercial School in Zurich, as well as the Swiss Mercantile College in London. During his 20-year tenure in Chicago, Willimann contributed greatly to the community and his involvement earned him the affectionate title of “Mayor of Chicago.” He was recognized by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association with the “Hotelier of the Year” and the “Ambassador of Hospitality” awards in recognition of his achievements and contributions over the past two decades.

Four Seasons Resort Vail
Vail, Colorado, United States
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John C. Rovie has been named Director of Sales at The Broadmoor

Mr. Rovie comes to the Five Star, Five Diamond Colorado resort after serving five years as the director of sales for the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. After attending Arizona State University, Mr. Rovie began his hospitality career with Westin Hotels & Resorts. At the Westin Hotel in Vail, Colorado, he held the positions of director of banquets, front office manager and food and beverage manager. That was followed by several years at the Westin Hotel, Seattle where Mr. Rovie served as director of catering and assistant director of food and beverage. In 1993, he returned to Arizona as the director of catering for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. In 1995, Mr. Rovie was named the Fairmont’s National Sales Manager, then Senior Sales Manager and then Director of Group Sales before moving to the director of sales position at the Biltmore in 2005.

The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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John Chandler has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Chandler most recently served as the Task Force Director of Revenue at the Four Points by Sheraton Denver and as the Revenue Manager at the Sheraton Denver. He previously held management positions in sales, revenue and operations at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver and with the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Opened fall 2008, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek is Colorado’s only Silver LEED certified hotel. Nestled on the banks of the Eagle River, The Westin Riverfront features 4,200 square feet of meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning Beaver Creek views. Other amenities include Spa Anjali, which offers a complete menu of mountain-inspired treatments, the Riverfront Club fitness center, an outdoor lap pool, three riverside hot tubs, a Westin Kids Club and a full business center. The resort also features Restaurant Avondale, Vail Valley’s newest dining destination by acclaimed chef/owner Thomas Salamunovich.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Beaver Creek Mountain, Colorado, United States
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Robert Kisabeth has been appointed as General Manager at the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center

Robert Kisabeth, a seasoned hospitality leader with two decades of experience, has been named General Manager of the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center. In this role, he will be responsible for all aspects of operations, marketing, sales and management of the 403-suite property, set to open in December 2010. More than 200 staff will be hired. This will be his 11th General Manager position, and third hotel grand opening. He also opened the 255-suite Embassy Suites Charleston Convention Center and the 400-suite Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas. He has been with Windsor Management Services, the hotel’s management company, since 2008. Kisabeth is a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business and currently serves on the Hospitality Alumni Association as an Appointed Board Member.

the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Rowland C. Cheeks has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Cheeks joined the Cheyenne Mountain Resort team from Littleton, Colorado-based Kinsley & Associates, a leading meeting and convention management company, where he was Director of Sales & New Business Development. Previously, he was Associate Director of Sales, Disney Resort Destinations, overseeing a team of seven sales associates. His diverse experience includes opening the Los Angeles office and serving as National Account Manager for Conferon, Inc./Experient, a leading provider of meeting services; Senior Sales Manager, Hyatt Regency Long Beach; and Sales Manager, Hyatt Los Angeles Airport. Cheeks is currently on the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Meeting Planners International (MPI), and is active with both the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). In his spare time, he epitomizes the Hometown Hospitality community service initiative of Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates Cheyenne Mountain, by devoting time to support the Make A Wish Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Recently, he accepted the challenge to bike from Denver to Ft. Collins as part of the MS150 (for Multiple Sclerosis).

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Sarah Louise has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Magnolia Hotel Downtown Denver

Previously, Holtze served as Director of Business Travel for Magnolia Hotels, handling the corporate accounts for the Magnolia properties in Denver, Dallas, Houston and Omaha. Prior to joining Magnolia Hotels, Holtze worked for the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, Calif., serving as Sales Manager. Holtze holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Denver’s Daniels School of Business, where she graduated summa cum laude. The Magnolia Hotel Denver opened in 1995, offering 246 guestrooms and suites. The Magnolia Hotel’s fantastic location is close to the 16th Street pedestrian mall, fine dining, shopping, nightlife and sports and entertainment venues. Nearly half of the guestrooms are suites—many with their own fireplaces. In 2007, the hotel underwent an extensive renovation, giving it a fresh, modern look. With its contemporary décor and unique design, the Magnolia is the perfect combination of city-chic and classic elegance.

Magnolia Hotels
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Thierry Kennel has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences

Most recently, the French-born hotelier called “The Gateway City” home serving as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, where he spearheaded the Hotel’s emergence as the premier, high-end accommodations offering within the city. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Kennel enjoyed tenure at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto; Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver; Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa; Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies; Four Seasons Hotel Boston; and Four Seasons Hotel Houston. He holds a degree in Hotel Management from the Ecole Les Roches in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Paola Venturini has been appointed as Senior Corporate Group Sales Manager at the Warwick Denver Hotel

Hubert brings almost 20 years of hotel sales management experience to the position, with a long track record of exceeding sales targets and increasing business and profitability. She worked in London and in Buenos Aires, Argentina for 10 years at one of South America’s most prestigious hotels, before relocating to Denver. She earned a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in Vermont and is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Warwick Denver Hotel, which recently completed a $25 million redesign throughout the hotel, offers the most spacious accommodations in downtown Denver, with 219 rooms and 60 suites. Over 10,000 square feet of flexible event space is on-site to accommodate up to 300 people. Other amenities include a business center, fitness center, Denver’s only rooftop pool and the award-winning Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar.

the Warwick Denver Hotel
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Gregory Hartmann has been named Managing Director at STR Analytics

STR has formed STR Analytics (www.STRanalytics.com) to extend its range of analytical services and creative applications to the hotel industry. This new endeavor will satisfy the demand for more in-depth and comprehensive analysis of STR products, including Performance, Census, and Pipeline databases. STR Analytics will be directed by Gregory Hartmann, MAI, CHA, from offices in Boulder. Hartmann heads a team that includes seasoned hotel data analysts and consulting veterans Steve Hennis and Carter Wilson, along with several senior professionals holding advanced degrees in a variety of business disciplines. Hartmann previously was Managing Director of HVS's Boulder office, which he established in 1993. Hennis and Wilson each held Senior Vice President positions in the Boulder office of HVS and focused on devising analytical tools, models, templates and research for the firm. Between his tenure with HVS and joining STR Analytics, Hennis focused on real estate due diligence, research and hotel analysis for Destination Hotels and Resorts and later, Hospitium, a hotel research and advisory firm he founded in 2006. Orly Ripmaster joins the STR Analytics team six years of operational and analytical experience in the hotel sector along with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard and two master's degrees-including one in Hospitality Management.

STR Analytics
Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Dave Hoemann has been named Corporate Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations at Sage Restaurant Group

A subsidiary of Denver-based Sage Hospitality, Sage Restaurant Group (SRG) creates experiences where food, drink and inspired design meet and mix. Its eight award-winning independent restaurants are all adjacent to hotels and deliver exceptional catering and in-room dining experiences. A graduate of the University of Denver, Mr. Hoemann has dedicated his 25-year career to food and beverage industries. Since early 2007, Mr. Hoemann served as Vice President of Food and Beverage at Joie de Vivre Hotels, Restaurants and Spas in San Francisco. Mr. Hoemann has previously held numerous other leadership roles, including Director of Consulting and Advisory Services for Levy Restaurants, where he oversaw all of its new concept development, branding, design and construction. He also previously served as Senior Vice President of Retail Brands, Marketing & Creative Services for Compass Group; Senior Vice President of Restaurant Development for Happy Valley Corporation/Flat Top Grill; Vice President of Operations for Mark Miller’s Coyote Cafes and Food and Beverage Director for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

Sage Restaurant Group
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Jill Klocek has been appointed as Business Travel Sales Manager at Warwick Denver Hotel

Klocek brings more than 12 years of hotel management experience in a range of departments, including sales, human resources, marketing and catering. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Resort Management from Colorado State University. With the completion of a $25 million renovation project, Warwick Denver Hotel has never been a better choice for the business traveler. “We offer 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, which was completely updated this summer,” said Scott Ostrander, general manager.

Warwick Denver Hotel
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Devona DeVault has been appointed as Group Sales Manager at the Warwick Denver Hotel

DeVault will lead sales initiatives targeting government agencies, government contractors and corporate travel accounts. Klocek will represent the hotel with local Denver businesses who host out-of-town visitors. With the completion of a $25 million renovation project, Warwick Denver Hotel has never been a better choice for the business traveler. DeVault has held sales manager positions with hotels in Denver, the Washington DC area and Hawaii, with responsibility for government, SMERFE, Tour & Travel, association and corporate/corporate incentive accounts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Bowling Green State University.

the Warwick Denver Hotel
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Patricia Campbell has been appointed as Senior VP and COO at Breckenridge Resort

Prior to that, she was chief operating officer of Keystone Resort since November 2006. Campbell brings 21 years of expertise in the ski industry and extensive senior management experience. From 1999-2006, Campbell had been director of skier services for Breckenridge Ski Resort, responsible for overseeing the departments of ski and ride school, ticket and product sales, and guest service, among others. Prior to that position, Campbell had served as director of the resort's ski and snowboard school. She was director of the ski and snowboard school for Grand Targhee Ski Resort in Alta, Wyo. from 1995-1999, and served in various roles from ski school instructor to assistant ski school director for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort from 1985-1995. Campbell serves as a member of the board of the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center.

Vail Resorts
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
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Kerrington L. Hing has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands

Joining The Club from The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Hing has served in several different roles over the past six years, including hotel manager where he was responsible for resort operations, food and beverage, culinary, spa, and meetings and specials events. He also held roles as an executive assistant manager and area director of finance. Prior to his service at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Hing worked as the director of finance at the Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.; the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla.; and the Calgary Marriott in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Hing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast enjoying skiing, hiking, white water rafting, biking and camping. Hing, his wife Nancy and their five children will be relocating to Aspen in the near future.

The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands
Aspen, Colorado, United States
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Brett Schoenfield has been named General Manager at Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

Schoenfield joins the Vail Cascade team most recently from The Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif. where he opened the 406-room luxury property. However, for more than a decade Schoenfield operated the historic Homestead Resort and Spa where he led major property renovations, grew customer satisfaction ratings, drove employee retention programs and oversaw a diverse operation of recreational activities including seven ski trails, golf, spa, tennis, bowling, sport shooting, an ice skating rink and much more. Prior to working at The Homestead Resort and Spa, Schoenfield worked for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in a variety of operational positions in Texas, Hawaii, California and Georgia. Schoenfield is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in hotel administration. He’s an avid outdoorsman who’s looking forward to experiencing the powder of the Rockies, exploring the area on his mountain bike and trying new winter sports like snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Destination Hotels
Vail, Colorado, United States
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Rob Perlman has been appointed as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Winter Park Resort

Rob Perlman will transition from his role as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Steamboat to his new position as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Winter Park Resort. Prior to joining Steamboat in June 2008, Perlman served as the Chief Executive Officer for Colorado Ski Country USA, a role in which he represented the ski industry as the Chairman of the Board of the Colorado Tourism Office. Perlman's extensive industry experience also includes roles at Winter Park, Vail Resorts and Mammoth Mountain in California.

Winter Park Resort
Winter Park, Colorado, United States
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Jeff David has been named General Manager at Viceroy Snowmass

Jeff David joins Viceroy Snowmass with a background in luxury hotels and more than 15 years of domestic and international experience. Most recently, he worked at Kor on the Viceroy Anguilla, a 35-acre $500 million resort in the British West Indies, served as interim general manager of Viceroy Palm Springs and re-launched The Tides South Beach, Miami. The opening of Viceroy Snowmass marks Kor Hotel Management’s first mountain resort, and the management group claims it will bring the brand’s “signature fusion of glamorous style, provocative design and innovative culinary experiences to Snowmass.” This is also the first mountain resort property from developer Related Companies, which brings residential expertise from properties such as The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, New York.

Viceroy
Aspen, Colorado, United States