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Jon Park has been appointed as Senior Sous Chef at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

Jon Park, joins Lotte Hotel Seattle as Senior Sous Chef, to work closely in the kitchen creating new recipes. Previously, he served as the Sous Chef at Seattle Tennis Club and Sous Chef at Bunsoy and Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Seattle. He began his career at Chiso Sushi and graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Park has experience with staff training, special events and catering, food plating and presentation, culinary trends, and more. He is passionate about not only providing guests a delicious meal, but providing them a memorable dining experience.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States
Appointment

Sanjay Mahajan has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North

Spire Hospitality has named Sanjay Mahajan as the new general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood in Lynnwood, WA. Mahajan will lead all facets of operations, including marketing, hotel oversight, and guest services and satisfaction. He brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role and has worked in North America, Europe, and Asia for organizations such as Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt International. Mahajan holds an MBA in finance from DePaul University, Chicago, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Roosevelt University, Chicago, and a diploma in Hotel Management from Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz, Le Bouveret, Switzerland.

Spire
Lynnwood, Washington, United States
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Antonio Giovanni Artale has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

Another local talent, Antonio Giovanni Artale, Director of Food & Beverage, takes the helm after serving as Director of Food & Beverage outlets at The Chartler Hotel, CURIO Collection by Hilton in Seattle, Restaurant General Manager at Afuri Izakaya in Oregon, and Restaurant General Manager at The Porter Hotel, CURIO Collection by Hilton in Portland. In addition to managing hotel fine dining in the United States, Artale has experience leading fast-paced restaurants and popular bars in Sicily.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States
Appointment

Jesse Olsen has been appointed as Executive Chef at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

Chef Jesse Olsen joins Lotte Hotel Seattle with over 30 years of experience in the culinary field helming the kitchens of luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. A Seattle native, he'll draw on his wealth of experience to oversee the menu design and execution at Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, the hotel's contemporary dining venue dedicated to showcasing the Pacific Northwest cuisine. Chef Olsen comes to Lotte Hotel Seattle with over three decades of culinary experience, from Michelin- starred restaurants to leading luxury hotels and private establishments. He most recently served as Executive Chef of the Seattle Tennis Club and prior to the club, the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland and Four Seasons Hotels in Seattle. His earlier career includes tenures at Four Seasons Hotels in California, and Hawaii, Egypt, Mahe Island, and Seychelles. A Washington state native, Olsen studied at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States
Development Pipeline

The Hotel Group & Hogback Development Celebrate the Tru by Hilton Yakima Topping Off

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities(HE), and a leading national hotel management, investment and development company, along with Hogback Development, will celebrate the topping off of the 74-room Tru by Hilton Yakima, WA. Tru by Hilton Yakima is located next to the Home2 Suites in Rainier Square, which over the past few years has been transformed by Hogback Development from an under-developed and under-utilized 1960's style-center, to a vibrant mix of restaurants, retail, and commercial business. THG and Hogback Development co-own the four-story Tru by Hilton hotel projected to open in Spring 2024.

Tru by Hilton
Yakima, Washington, United States
Development Renovation

Thompson Seattle Unveils Sleek New Penthouse Suites, Refreshed Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Thompson Seattle, an Olson Kundig-designed lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle, is setting a new standard of luxury with a sophisticated edge with the launch of two new 1,000 square foot Penthouse Suites. The suites, perched at the top of the 12-story glass lantern structure and featuring breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, are equipped with a king bedroom, living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchens; washer/dryer, spa-like bathrooms, original artwork, and exclusive guest experiences. The suites will be unveiled just as the property welcomes the summer season with a fully refreshed Nest, the city's most exciting rooftop bar & lounge.

Thompson
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Appointment

Casey Scalf has been promoted to Director at The Society

The Society, an independent interiors-led hospitality design collective, is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Scalf to Director. In his new role, Casey will embrace a significant shift in responsibility, with a primary focus on strategic leadership. He will also shape the future vision of the organization, determining key partnerships, selecting project types, and ensuring the execution of projects at an exceptional level. Casey recognizes the motivating weight of being in control of The Society's destiny and approaches this responsibility with utmost dedication.

The Society
Seattle, Washington, United States
Appointment

Patrick Dahms has been appointed as Area Culinary Director at The Davenport Hotel Collection

The Davenport Hotel Collection - whose portfolio of five upscale hotels in Spokane, Washington includes the legendary Historic Davenport Hotel - welcomes Chef Patrick Dahms as new Area Culinary Director. In this new role, Chef Dahms now oversees the guest dining experience, recipe innovation and culinary operations across the hotels' food and beverage outlets, banquet halls and private events.

Davidson
Spokane, Washington, United States
Appointment

Adam Heffron has been appointed as General Manager at Conrad Washington, DC

Conrad Washington, DC announced Adam Heffron as the new general manager of the luxury 360-room property. Heffron joins the property from the 305-room Conrad Los Angeles hotel which made its debut in Downtown Los Angeles last year. In his new role, Heffron will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to luxury hospitality, while delivering on Conrad Hotels & Resorts' commitment to purposeful and passionate service.

Hilton
Washington DC, Washington, United States
Development Opening

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dwtn - Portland Area opens, creating an authentically local experience for visitors and locals

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has expanded its offering in the northwestern United States with the opening of Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn - Portland Area in Washington's Vancouver Waterfront Park. The opening follows a year of significant global growth for the lifestyle hotel brand, which is set to expand its footprint to more than 200 open hotels in the next three years.The 138-room Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn - Portland Area, developed by Kirkland Development and managed by MKM Hotels, is set along the curves of the Columbia River on the city's scenic waterfront, where explorers Lewis and Clark are rumored to have tied their boat to the "Witness Tree" to survey the area's fertile terrain.

Indigo
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Appointment

Steven Kalczynski has been appointed as Managing Director at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

Lotte Hotel Seattle, a premiere hotel prominently situated in the business district of the Emerald City is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Kalczynski as Managing Director. As the newest appointment to the growing executive leadership team, Kalczynski will drive forward the luxury hotel's mission of delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining a dynamic and convivial environment for all employees.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States
Appointment

McColbert Evrard has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Kimpton Banneker

Driving The Banneker's culinary scene forward, Evrard's multi-faceted position encompasses managing all the food and beverage operations throughout the hotel's dining outlets, including Le Sel, Lady Bird and the property's extensive events spaces. Evrard has previously held management positions at esteemed culinary institutions including the AGM Hillstone Restaurant Group in East Hampton, Brentwood Country Club in LA and Omni Montelucia in Scottsdale, AZ.

Valor Hospitality
Washington DC, Washington, United States
Appointment

Walter Silva has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Kimpton Banneker

Executive Chef Silva spearheads the property's culinary concepts, including French bistro Le Sel and rooftop bar and lounge Lady Bird, as well as all private events. Bringing nearly twenty years of experience to The Banneker, Silva oversees menu development, staff training, inventory management, vendor communications and more. Prior to joining The Banneker, Silva opened and developed the menu for ilili Restaurant at the Wharf in Washington D.C. and has experience running two Barcelona Wine Bar locations.

Valor Hospitality
Washington DC, Washington, United States
Appointment

Ian Ring has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

Lotte Hotel Seattle, the luxury hotel prominently situated in the business district of downtown Seattle, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Ring as Director of Sales & Marketing. As one of the newest additions to the dynamic team, Ring will support the hotel's mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences. In this role, Ring will also lead the business development and execution of the hotel's sales initiatives.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
Seattle, Washington, United States