The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, a AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown and overlooking the historic Boston Common, is pleased to announce that Marriott hotel veteran Joel Eugene has been appointed new Executive Sous Chef. In this role, Chef Eugene will oversee all menu creation and execution for the hotel's award-winning food and beverage outlets Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar.
The Reimagined Hotel Creatively Weaves Local Art and Industrial Design to Capture the Spirit of the Vibrant City.
At the corner of work and play, where Downtown Boston and the Financial District converge, The Dagny Boston Hotel officially opens its doors today, welcoming guests and locals alike to discover an exciting new chapter in the building's storied history. Originally known as the Batterymarch Building, this Art Deco icon rose to prominence in 1928 as the city's first skyscraper and was quickly hailed for ushering in a new century in the city's pedigree. As the city's latest independent hotel, fittingly named using Old Norse words for "new day," The Dagny Boston marks the launch of a captivating new era for the location.
Raffles Boston Residences, set to open this Summer, is pleased to announce Michael A. Gackstetter will lead the property as Director of Residences. In joining the first North American property for the iconic Raffles brand, Gackstetter will oversee Raffles' 146 residential homes and 6 spectacular amenity spaces dedicated to the building's residents.Having managed luxury residential properties for more than 30 years, Gackstetter has opened such prestigious Boston properties as Fairmont Battery Wharf and Millennium Place, and most recently, served as General Manager at the boutique property Atelier 505, in Boston's South End. Gackstetter grew up in Westchester County, New York and attended Northeastern University where he majored in Communication and minored in Fine Art. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles and forged a multi-year career as a fashion model, working on both local and national campaigns. Gackstetter's transition into residential real estate was serendipitous. When an opportunity presented to manage his small LA apartment building, he found that it tapped into his love for people and his natural aptitude for real estate. Upon moving to Boston, Gackstetter soon began managing both luxury and high-rise buildings around the city, all the while taking enormous pride in mentoring his employees to become leaders.
Greyfinch Chatham Inn - the nautical seaside oasis located in the charming small town of Chatham, Massachusetts - is pleased to unveil its property-wide renovation. Formerly known as the Chatham Highlander Village Inn, Greyfinch Chatham Inn has debuted with a new name; four new room categories designed for travelers of all sizes; enhanced and fenced-in outdoor spaces, perfect for families with small children and friends looking for an intimate setting; a private pool as an alternative to the beach; and new offerings for guests like Priority Bicycles. Inspired by the picturesque coastal setting, the updated design complements the quintessential Cape Cod experience through a mix of nautical and modern elements, paying homage to the rich heritage of the destination.
Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; "Sonder"), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today opened The Arcadian, its sixth live property in Greater Boston. It becomes the largest hotel in Sonder's portfolio, and one of its highest key-count properties alongside Battery Park in New York City and Business Bay in Dubai.
Raffles Boston, one of the most exciting developments in decades for the city, is set to open later this summer. Today, it was announced that the hotel is now available for booking, with stays beginning on September 1, 2023. This property marks the first mixed-use development in North America for the illustrious Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand, which has a rich 136-year history. It represents a new chapter for both Boston's hospitality and real estate industries. The LEED Gold building, costing over $400 million, stands 35 stories tall and promises to be an urban oasis where global cultures and local influences converge. With 147 guestrooms and 16 distinct gathering spaces, Raffles Boston offers an unprecedented hotel experience in the heart of the city's Back Bay.
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston appoints Matthew Kraeling as the hotel's Assistant General Manager, further strengthening their top-notch leadership team. With more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, Kraeling has touched nearly all facets of the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Assistant General Manager.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, the Forbes Five Star luxury hotel, has named Ahmed Yacout as its new General Manager. A veteran team member with 16 years of service at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Yacout brings a wealth of hospitality management experience. His background includes his most recent role at the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in addition to posts at the brand's renowned properties in Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Alexandria, Egypt.
Just in time for spring and the reawakening of Boston's iconic Public Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a new era of gracious hospitality. The city's premier address has completed a dramatic design update of its arrival area, lobby and porte cochere, revealing artful and inspired new spaces created in partnership with AD100 designer Ken Fulk. This revitalization sets the stage for a new generation of guest experiences, unforgettable events and cherished memories.
Mr. Erkoc joins Highgate and The Newbury after previously serving as the Director of Rooms at Wayfarer Hotel DTLA, where he successfully recruited, onboarded and trained the Rooms Division team. Prior to Wayfarer DTLA, he was the Assistant General Manager at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa, Director of Housekeeping at UCLA Luskin Hotel and Conference Center, and Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. In his role at The Newbury, he will be overseeing all the activities of the rooms division, including housekeeping, front office, concierge and guest relations.
The Newbury Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Rouleau to Hotel Manager at the storied Boston hotel.
Mr. Driscoll joins The Newbury from within Highgate, having most recently been Complex Director of Engineering overseeing The Arcadian Hotel Brookline and Marriot Courtyard Cambridge. Before his career at Highgate, he was the Senior Maintenance Manager at Avalon Bay Communities, Director of Engineering at Cliffhouse Maine, and Director of Engineering at Royal Sonesta. In his new role, he will be overseeing the engineering team at The Newbury Boston, managing contractors and special projects, and ensuring the hotel meets all luxury facility standards.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston announces the promotion of Rob Differ as the new Food and Beverage Leader. Originally part of the opening team for the Hotel, he is an integral member of the leadership team and will lead all culinary operations for the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel.
As a Cape Cod native with over two decades of hospitality management experience, Jennifer Simmons has played a key role at Greyfinch's sister property, Chatham Wayside Inn, since 2007 and will bring her wealth of expertise to her new role as Director of Guest Services at Greyfinch.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and more than a decade in the role of General Manager, Cletus Pancham brings an extensive skill set to his new position at Greyfinch Chatham Inn with ample hospitality expertise at resorts across the Caribbean, including a position as General Manager at Wyndham Destination Resorts in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. He later took his career to the Cape, where he held the position of Hotel Manager at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club.
The newly appointed Food and Beverage Director, Anthony Fantaroni, will lead Greyfinch's sister restaurant, The Wild Goose Tavern, just minutes away from the property. Fantaroni brings nearly 10 years of culinary experience from his previous senior roles as former General Manager of British Beer Company in Framingham and Operations Manager of On The Wharf Tavern in Plymouth.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, a AAA Five Diamond hotel that offers guests and local residents a variety of award-winning dining and cocktail options is pleased to announce that Jim Lyons has been promoted to Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Lyons will oversee all of the hotel's food and beverage programming including menu creation and execution for some of Boston's most high-profile meetings and events, fundraising galas and weddings hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. He'll also create and implement seasonal menus favoring local farmers and growers for the hotel's two food and beverage outlets - Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar - along with in-room dining menus for the 193-guestroom hotel located in the heart of downtown Boston.
With over ten years of spa and wellness experience, Maes joins Breve Spa at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, which was recognized as one of the top 100 Spas of America in 2020 by American Spa Magazine, from Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck. There, she held the position of Director of Spa and oversaw the spa and wellness area including the spa facility, services, and fitness from 2019 - 2022.
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