Niels Vuijsters has been appointed as the General Manager for Asher Adams. Niels brings over a decade of experience leading award-winning hotels across Arizona and Colorado. Most recently, he served as a luxury hospitality consultant for Auberge Resorts and previously held the position of Vice President of Operations at the Lodge & Spa at Bush Creek Ranch in Wyoming.
Salt Lake City hotel reopens after a months-long renovation with new design and modern cocktail lounge.
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, the Austrian chalet-inspired resort announced today the appointment of Chef Senthil Krishnamurthy to Executive Chef. With over two decades of fine dining experience, proficiency in eight languages and a passion for the greater Salt Lake and Park City communities, Chef Senthil exudes culinary excellence and cultivates a sense of community in the heart of Deer Valley.
The St. Regis Deer Valley, one of the most luxurious mountain Resorts in the world, today announced the appointment of a new Chef de Cuisine, Lawrence H. Abrams. Abrams comes to The St. Regis Deer Valley directly from Michelin-starred Valle in Oceanside, California where he served as Sous Chef under renowned Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer. Prior to Valle, considered the exemplar of Baja Mexican Cuisine, Abrams was Corporate Chef of The Cottage Restaurant Group including locations in La Jolla, Encinitas and Del Mar, California. Abrams became known for his menus utilizing fresh fare and unexpected flavors to complement The Cottage's revered classics.
The multi-million makeover elevates the hotel to compete with the top hotels in the market.
Expected to open late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt's brand presence in a vibrant resort market.
Auberge Resorts Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Robbins to general manager of Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection, the collection's Austrian ski chalet-inspired mountain retreat in the year-round destination of Deer Valley, Utah.
The 515-room Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek today announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation that will transform and upgrade the hotel to like-new status. During this phase, the top-to-bottom project focused on completely revitalizing all guest rooms, hallways and bathrooms. The hotel is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company and operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company.
The Athens Group, a luxury hospitality development company, known for the creation of generational hotels and resorts, along with its partner, Hatteras Sky, a commercial real estate firm focused on multifamily and hospitality development in high-growth American markets, are pleased to announce the recent topping off of Asher Adams in downtown Salt Lake City.
PEG Hospitality Group, the award-winning, Utah-based, full-service hospitality company, appoints Braden Nicholes to General Manager at The Advenire, Autograph Collection. Nicholes will oversee all aspects of day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team in delivering operational excellence and innovative guest experiences.
AutoCamp Hospitality Group opens the first location of its new lodging brand, Field Station, in Moab, Utah. An inspiring and inclusive modern lodging brand for the active outdoor community, Field Station is now welcoming guests and the local community to experience everything from affordable accommodations to easy exploration.
Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced today the opening of ULUM™, a new, safari-inspired, luxury outdoor resort brand with its first location near Moab, UT. ULUM Moab, ideally situated steps from awe-inspiring Looking Glass Arch, is now open, inviting guests to experience elevated design, exceptional hospitality and refined comfort in nature.
Chau comes to the dual-brand property from Aloft Denver Downtown, where she served as Director of Sales. Previously, Chau was Area Associate Director of Sales at Stonebridge Companies, where she oversaw sales for Marriott International's Aloft, Residence Inn and Courtyard Denver Airport at Gateway Park. She has worked in various sales positions at several Hilton hotels, including in Denver, Colorado; Albany, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; and Providence, Rhode Island.
Cochran joins Le Méridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown with a strong background in luxury and lifestyle hotel operations, including with companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Destination Hotels, Two Roads Hospitality and W Hotels. Most recently, Cochran served as Director of Operations at W Aspen. He has also held the roles of Director of Operations as well as Director of Food & Beverage at Two Roads Hospitality's properties in Stowe, Vermont. Cochran began his hospitality career as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Director of Food and Beverage in Aspen.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, located in the heart of downtown, announces a bold, top-to-bottom renovation today, bringing an enhanced level of modern sophistication to Salt Lake City. The transformation, set to be completed in late summer 2023, will include a full re-haul of its public spaces, on-site meeting and event spaces, its 225 guest rooms and suites, and its admired on-site restaurant, Bambara, and cocktail bar, The Vault. The Monaco will remain open throughout the process.
LivAway Suites™, a new economy extended stay hotel brand boasting a developer-centric platform, has announced Robert M. La Forgia as the newest member of the LivAway Suites ownership group and board.
The first dual-brand property in Salt Lake City brings style and flexibility to a cosmopolitan winter playground.
In one of the world's most dramatically secluded settings lies Amangiri in South Utah, which recently appointed Audrey Huttert as the new general manager. Audrey brings with her more than two decades of experience in luxury hotels around the world, including other Aman properties such as Amanera in the Dominican Republic and Amanyara in Turks & Caicos.
With a wealth of culinary knowledge, Reyes's most recent role was executive chef at Maravilla Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico. With a passion for both travel and food, his storied career as a culinary leader includes a variety of domestic and international roles, previously serving as executive chef at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, as well as executive sous chef at The Ritz Carlton in Hainan Province and JW Marriott Hotel L.A. Live in Los Angeles. As executive chef, Fernando Reyes oversees all culinary operations for Pendry Park City, including menu development and execution for the various dining outlets, as well as resort catering initiatives.
Ashley Chaney brings more than two decades of restaurant and hospitality experience to his new role. Most recently, Chaney served as assistant director of food and beverage for Montage Palmetto Bluff. Prior to his tenure at Montage, Chaney held multiple roles at various luxury properties including Sea Island Resort in Georgia and The Eldridge Hotel in Kansas. Today, Chaney oversees all culinary outlets at Pendry Park City, including Japanese American inspired restaurant, KITA; Aprés Pendry; Park City's only rooftop lounge, The Pool House Bar & Grille; and the slope side go-to with relaxed American cuisine and arcade games, Disco Pizza; as well as hotel banquet and catering operations for special events.