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Brandon Near has been appointed as Senior Chef de Cuisine at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, a 347-room property on the shores of Lake Washington just south of Seattle, today announced the appointment of Brandon Near as senior chef de cuisine. In his new role, Chef Near will oversee the daily culinary operations at Water's Table, Sip Lounge, Dock & Drink and the Market and create future menus in partnership with the pastry sous chef, Amy Tung, for any dessert items. Chef Near will continue to elevate upon the Water's Table's legacy as a premium lakefront restaurant in Seattle.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities Opens in Washington
The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities has opened its doors in Kennewick, Washington, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - the SureStay Hotel Group®, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers comfort and value while away from home.
Accor Welcomes Hotel Ändra Seattle to the MGallery Hotel Collection
Refined Nordic-Designed Hotel Marks MGallery's Continued Growth Across North & Central America.
The Hotel Group celebrates grand opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg
The Hotel Group, a leading national hotel management, investment, and development company and affiliate of Hotel Equities, this week celebrated the grand opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg with owner and developer Hogback Development. The 76-guest-room hotel is an all-suites, light extended-stay hotel located off I-90, conveniently located close to Central Washington University, and is both a popular destination as well as for travelers passing through and for college students and their families, with Seattle 110 miles to the west and Spokane 175 miles to the east.
Victor Diaz has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, a 347- room property just south of Seattle on the shores of Lake Washington, is delighted to announce the appointment of Victor Diaz as Director of Operations. Diaz will oversee the processes of the Rooms and Food & Beverage divisions, bringing his experience to create an engaging experience for all guests at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
Langham Hospitality Group Invests in a Good Night’s Sleep in Seattle
The Langham, Seattle Hotel & Residences to Open in Iconic Downtown Location
Ashley Hunter Perez has been appointed as Marketing Manager at The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton
Born locally in Washington, D.C., Ashley Hunter-Perez joined The Morrow team as a Marketing Manager ready to put the NoMa neighborhood, by way of The Morrow, on a global stage, earning the burgeoning destination the attention it truly deserves. With over nine years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ashley started her career as the Area PR Manager for The Ritz-Carlton and then continued her career in the Public Relations space as the PR Director for Neiman Marcus Tysons Corner. In her current role as The Morrow's Marketing Manager, Ashley develops and implements strategic marketing and communications initiatives to bolster the visibility for the brand-new lifestyle hotel.
Adrian Mishek has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton
Adrian Mishek is the Director of Food & Beverage for The Morrow, where he works alongside a culinary team to curate a personalized dining experience through unique dishes and cocktails. Adrian was part of defining the culinary atmosphere at Nemo Restaurant in Miami Beach, Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, NY, Barracks Row Entertainment in Washington DC, W Hotel in Washington DC, and The Watergate Hotel. From Adrian's nearly 30 years of experience in Food & Beverage, he brings next level service and leadership in standalone fine dining and hotel F&B operations.
Dionne Dabney-Williams has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton
Dionne is a high-energy, results-oriented leader bringing over 12 years of experience in operations leadership, combined with 21 years of experience in sales & marketing leadership to The Morrow team. As Director of Sales & Marketing, Dionne oversees sales operations, while simultaneously designing plans to meet sales targets, and developing and cultivating relationships with the hotel's valued clients. Dionne has a diverse hospitality background, having led crucial initiatives at properties including The Watergate Hotel, The Willard InterContinental Hotel, Gaylord, Omni, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons Hotels.
Babou Saine has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton
Babou Saine brings more than twenty years of hospitality experience to his role as the Hotel Manager at The Morrow. In his day to day, Babou drives the strategic and tactical components of hotel operations and maximizes financial performance by providing an exemplary guest experience. As a crucial part of The Morrow's executive leadership team, Babou enjoys meeting new people from all over the world and is passionate about building relationships with people internally within the organization as well as the property's exciting new guests.
Paul Puzzanghero has been appointed as General Manager at The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton
Paul Puzzanghero has spent over 35 years developing and leading sales and management teams in highly competitive markets before his role as General Manager at The Morrow. Paul has experience in managing traditionally branded hotels as well as luxury lifestyle assets such as the Boston Long Wharf Marriott, The Boston Cambridge Marriott, Marriott International, Inc., Boston Marriott Newton, Boston Marriott Quincy, Ritz Carlton - Boston Common, Engel Group, LLC., and Lowes Hotels & Resorts.
Sharon Gabriel has been appointed as Director of Sales at Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
A natural leader with over 20 years of group sales experience working with leading national hotel brands throughout California, Gabriel most recently worked at Napa Valley Marriott for eight years as senior sales manager and director of group sales. In this position, she led the hotel to continuously exceed revenue goals while assisting with new hires, managing the vertical market, and collaborating with revenue and marketing strategies. Prior, she was sales manager at several southern California hotels and resorts, including Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, and Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
Ilemona Salifu has been appointed as Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
Terry Dunbar, general manager of Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ilemona Salifu as director of sales, marketing, and events at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Salifu has worked with Hyatt for over 15 years, on both the East and West Coast. The Park Hyatt Washington is the seventh Hyatt property and the fifth brand within the Hyatt portfolio of hotels for which he has been a leader in the sales and marketing efforts. Since May 2019, he most recently served as the area director of sales, marketing, and events at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. In his role here, Salifu was instrumental in guiding and leading the sales and events teams through the pandemic and recovery efforts. He also assisted with facilitating partnerships with local African American small businesses, giving each a solid platform, while also helping the Hyatt Regency maintain its 25-year relationship with the Baltimore Ravens. Frequently spotlighted in the media on behalf of the Hyatt brand, Salifu has also been a mentor to area colleges, promoting five sales and events associates during his tenure in Maryland.
Aparium and Urban Villages to introduce 120-key Hotel Westland in Seattle, WA
Located in Pioneer Square, Hotel Westland will be the hotel group's first hotel in Seattle. A partnership with Urban Villages, the adaptive reuse of the historic Westland Building is expected to open in late 2023 with 120 guestrooms and suites, signature indoor and outdoor restaurant on activated "Railspur" alley, as well as a rooftop bar. Curioso, a hospitality interior design firm located in Chicago, is set to oversee the design.
Jay Carney has joined Airbnb, Inc as Global Head of Policy and Communications
Airbnb announced today that Jay Carney, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon and former White House Press Secretary for President Barack Obama, is joining the company as Global Head of Policy and Communications. Jay will serve on Airbnb's executive team and work with co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to ensure that as Airbnb grows, we strengthen the communities we are in.
Stanford HotelsOpens 265-Key Astra Hotel in Seattle
Seattle's new Astra Hotel has opened, centrally located a half mile from the south end of Lake Union, a half mile west of the Space Needle, and about a mile north of the Seattle Convention Center.
Kate Thompson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf
A seasoned industry veteran with more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge directing and managing teams within corporate hotel groups, in addition to luxury boutique properties. Thompson most recently served as area director of sales for Viceroy Washington D.C. and Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat. At Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, Thompson will lead implementation of strategic sales, marketing and communications plans to position the property as a top, luxury destination.
Alexander Schnoeller has been appointed as Director of Operations at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf
As director of operations, Schnoeller will oversee each department to drive profit and customer satisfaction goals, while also upholding and maintaining Pendry brand standards. Schnoeller brings 13 years of industry experience holding a variety of leadership positions, most recently as director of food and beverage at both JW Marriott in Nashville and Nobu Hospitality, Eden Rock.
Vancouver welcomes 150-key AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, the first modern hotel in Vancouver's emerging Waterfront neighborhood, opens its doors to guests today, June 15, offering a unique combination of quality, timeless European design and comfort. The new hotel, an AC Hotel by Marriott property, is operated by Vesta Hospitality, a fully integrated hotel development and hospitality management company based in Vancouver.