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Deborah Pillatsch has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Westin Portland Harborview

Jeffery Burrell, general manager of the Westin Portland Harborview, a Rockbridge portfolio hotel, today announced that Deborah Pillatsch has joined the hotel team as director of sales and marketing. Pillatsch previously held the same position at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland. Prior to coming to Portland, Pillatsch was a senior sales manager at the Providence Biltmore and the MGM Grand-Foxwoods. She is a member of Meeting Planners International, the National Tour Association, Maine Innkeepers, Maine Travel and Tourism and the Regional Portland Chamber of Commerce, among other professional organizations.

Starwood
Portland, Maine, United States
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Brian Anderson has been appointed as Director Food and Beverage/Executive Chef at Westin Portland Harborview

Jeffery Burrell, general manager of the Westin Portland Harborview, a Rockbridge portfolio hotel, today announced the promotion of Brian Anderson to director food and beverage. Anderson previously was the executive chef and will continue in that capacity while assuming additional administrative and front-of-house responsibilities. Prior to joining the Westin Portland Harborview, Anderson was the executive chef at the luxury, four-star W Hotel in Boston, Anderson also served as the chef de cuisine of the Westin Boston Waterfront. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales prestigious College of Culinary Arts. Located in the heart of Portland's arts district at 157 High Street, the 289-room and suite Westin Portland Harborview is the result of an 18-month, $50 million renovation that transformed a beloved, 1920s era grand dame into the city's most elegant hotel.

New Castle
Portland, Maine, United States
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Gerard Kiladjian has been appointed as General Manager Maine properties at Hart Hotels

Hart Hotels has named Gerard Kiladjian as General Manager for its Maine properties: The Inn at Diamond Cove, Diamond's Edge Restaurant and Marina, the Portland Harbor Hotel and its restaurant, Eve's at the Garden. This marks Kiladjian’s return to the Portland Harbor Hotel, where he was General Manager of the property from 2004 to 2014.

Hart Hotels
Portland, Maine, United States
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Louis Gaudio has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn, Portland

Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the promotion of Lou Gaudio to general manager of the newly renovated and expanded Hilton Garden Inn, at Portland, Maine's International Jetport. Gaudio previously was assistant general manager at the Sheraton Tarrytown in Tarrytown N.Y. and has been with New Castle since 2006 when he joined the company as the rooms division manager at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton. Earlier in his career, Gaudio held varying management positions for Westin branded hotels in Times Square, Philadelphia and Princeton, NJ as well as the Ballantyne Resort Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel. He also held management positions at the New York Palace and The Plaza Hotel.

New Castle
Portland, Maine, United States
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Susan Barry has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Westin Portland Harborview

An award-winning sales executive, Barry was most recently the president of Hive Marketing, a consultancy offering task force, due diligence and pre-opening sales and marketing services to the hospitality industry. Prior to starting her own firm, Barry served as director of sales and marketing at several Starwood Hotels and Resorts over a span of 10 years. Barry is a published industry expert on hotel marketing and social media whose articles and industry insight have appeared in eHotelier, Hotel Interactive, HotelChatter and TNooz.

New Castle
Portland, Maine, United States
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Gerard Kiladjian has been appointed as General Manager at The Cliff House Resort and Spa

Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today named Gerard Kiladjian general manager of Maine's historic 166-room resort, The Cliff House Resort and Spa, which reopened today for its 142nd season. Earlier this month, New Castle assumed management under an agreement with Rockbridge which recently acquired the landmark. Most recently, Kiladjian was the general manager of the AAA Four-diamond-rated Portland Harbor Hotel. He is a career hotelier who previously served New Castle-managed hotels in various capacities.

New Castle
Ogunquit, Maine, United States
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Shannon Moore has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn, Portland

Previously, Shannon Moore was a task force general manager for New Castle, working in a support role at several Hilton-branded hotels in the management company's portfolio. In her new role, she will oversee the 35-room expansion of the hotel that is expected to be completed mid-year 2014. Throughout her 15-year career, Moore has worked in hotel management for other major brands including Courtyard by Marriott, Comfort Inn and Suites, Travelodge, Clarion and Ramada. She is a Master's degree candidate at the American Public University.

New Castle
Portland, Maine, United States
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Cindy Mastrella has been appointed as General Manager at Spruce Point Inn

Spruce Point Inn (www.sprucepointinn.com), the 85-room resort located on 57 waterfront acres at the entrance to Boothbay Harbor, Maine announces the promotion of Cindy Mastrella, Director of Sales, to General Manager. As GM she will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the historic Inn, classic cottages, contemporary guestroom lodges and townhouses as well as three restaurants, the Spa and 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space. Cindy Mastrella joined Spruce Point Inn in 2005 as Director of Sales, bringing 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry to her position. She began her career working in full service restaurants while going to college and subsequently advanced professionally in the industry as Dining Room Supervisor, Catering Manager, Director of Catering Sales, Group Sales Manager, Director of Hotel Sales and Director of Sales & Marketing, working at a number of flagged properties, including Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton brands. Cindy served on the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors through December 2011 and is immediate past President of the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Boothbay Harbor.

Spruce Point Inn
Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States
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Robert Morris has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at the Spruce Point Inn, Resort & Spa

Mr. Morris brings over a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry and special expertise in country club operations and both casual and fine dining management to Spruce Point Inn. He began his career thirteen years ago as Dining Captain and advanced to his most recent position as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL. Addison Reserve is recognized as a Platinum Club of America and ranks 9th in the nation among residential country clubs. As Assistant F&B Manager, Morris managed three dining outlets with annual revenues of $2.5 million and supervised a staff of over 75 employees. Morris attended the University of Central Florida and Florida Atlantic University and is a member of the Club Managers Association of America.

the Spruce Point Inn, Resort & Spa
Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States
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Maureen McQuade has been named Master of New England Innkeeping at the New England Inns and Resorts Association (NEIRA)

Maureen McQuade, former Innkeeper and owner of Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth Maine was awarded the prestigious title of Master of New England Innkeeping by New England Inns and Resorts Association (NEIRA) at their annual meeting held at the Stage Neck Inn and York Harbor Inn on October 23, 2010. The NEIRA program, launched in 2003, assigns Masters of New England Innkeeping to outstanding individuals who make a profound and lasting contribution to the culture of hospitality in the region.McQuade, as past President of the Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA), was an unflappable, compassionate leader according to Greg Dugal, MEIA Executive Director. “I arrived at the association shortly after Maureen took over as President of the board, so we were both new to our roles in the organization. Maureen called everyday for weeks to make sure I had everything needed for the job- knowing she had my back was invaluable.” NEIRA developed an essay describing highlights of McQuade’s career that was distributed at the meeting. According to Beth Steucek, Executive Director at NEIRA, the Masters’ essays form a collection of insights into special Innkeepers who develop a unique brand of hospitality. These hoteliers have energized both staff and guests with their personalities, and their sense of style has made staying or working at their property a one-of-a-kind experience.

the New England Inns and Resorts Association (NEIRA)
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States
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Lisa Baratta has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at the Black Point Inn

Baratta brings more than 30 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry, most recently managing the Kintyre House Grill & Tavern in South Carolina. She will oversee the food and beverage operations at Black Point Inn. Black Point Inn is located at the tip of Prouts Neck at 510 Black Point Road in Scarborough, Maine. This landmark property boasts 25 guestrooms, a fine dining restaurant, and 3000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space.

the Black Point Inn
Scarborough, Maine, United States
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Alfred Hynes has been appointed as Executive Chef at the Black Point Inn

Hynes, an accomplished chef with over twenty-five years of experience, has worked extensively in managing kitchens for four and five star hotels, restaurants and banquet facilities. Prior to Black Point Inn, Hynes served as the Executive Chef at the Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay, Maine and worked at high-end resort destinations such as the Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod and the Palm Beach Country Club and The Breaker’s Hotel in Florida. Black Point Inn is located at the tip of Prouts Neck at 510 Black Point Road in Scarborough, Maine. This landmark property boasts 25 guestrooms, a fine dining restaurant, and 3000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space.

the Black Point Inn
Scarborough, Maine, United States
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Paul Hanley has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at US Hotels

Drawing upon extensive hospitality management expertise earned at major domestic and international hotel groups, Hanley will oversee the continued development of US Hotels throughout New England while leading the company’s investment and business implementation strategy for the Americas as a whole. Hanley brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role at US Hotels, almost all of it in management. Immediately prior to his appointment, Hanley was head of The Paul Hanley Company, a hospitality management consultancy he founded in 2004. He was formerly President and COO of Regent International Hotels. Hanley also held an array of senior management and property-specific positions at hotel groups including Radisson Hotels International, Omni Hotels, Ramada Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

US Hotels
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States