LBA Hospitality, a full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm, has named Terri Elorreaga general manager and Julia Moye director of sales for the soonto-open, 124-room Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth.
LBA Hospitality, a full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm, has named Terri Elorreaga general manager and Julia Moye director of sales for the soonto-open, 124-room Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth.
As Executive Sous Chef, Stanley is responsible for supporting Executive Chef Stuart Race and the culinary team by overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations for the hotel meeting and banquet spaces, in-room dining, and three hotel dining options: The Kitchen Table Restaurant and Lounge, a full-service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering authentic American cuisine; Draft Media Sports Lounge, a sports nirvana featuring more than a dozen local and international draft beers, 23 flat-screen TVs and signature menu items such as pizzas and burgers; and Peet’s Coffee and Tea, a shop serving grab-and-go items such as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, sweets and specialty coffee drinks.
Omni Hotels & Resorts appointed Jeff Smith as GM for the Omni Frisco Hotel. In this role, he will lead the opening of the hotel and oversee all departments including operations, sales and marketing, rooms, risk management and food and beverage.
Growing ALHIs Executive Team with recent Chief Marketing Officer & Senior VP of Sales for Omni Hotels & Resorts to Lead ALHIs Worldwide Commercial Strategy & Branding. To address the significant growth of its worldwide hotel and resort membership, its growing client base and demand for its Global Sales Organization (GSO) services, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has announced the addition of highly respected hospitality industry sales, marketing and operations executive Tom Santora as Chief Commercial Officer to its executive leadership team. In the newly created executive-level positio n, Santora is responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy and the further development of the ALHI brand and alliances worldwide, according to ALHI CEO David Gabri.
he Highland Dallas is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shannon Kelly as director of sales and marketing. Shannon brings more than twenty years of executive experience in the fields of hospitality and technology to his new role at the recently transformed hotel. In his position, Shannon will manage all aspects of the sales and marketing division, including leading strategic initiatives and executing dynamic campaigns that will continue the growth and recognition of The Highland. A decorated alumnus of the US Naval Academy and a University of Maryland graduate, Shannon has directed a number of highly successful teams in the industry. Most recently, Shannon was general manager of the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place in Florida where he was named “GM of the Year” by Expotel Hospitality. Previous experience includes the role of director of sales & marketing for properties such as the Hilton & Doubletree Melbourne Beach Oceanfront in Florida, the Doubletree Dallas Market Center in Texas and the Lodge of Four Seasons Golf Resort & Spa in Missouri. Additionally, Shannon founded Kelly Hospitality Consulting, a consulting group that provides clients with marketing, public relations and task force sales and operations training.
Vanessa Claspill will be taking on the position of Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of direct sales and property marketing for the current Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin, which will remain open during the renovation process. Most importantly, she will lead direct sales and marketing efforts surrounding the launch of The Line Austin and will work closely with the creative and development teams to help define and solidify the foundation of The Line in the unique city of Austin.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced Natalie Munlin as the Director of Sales for the soon-to-be-completely renovated DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Arlington South in Arlington, Texas.
Hotel Granduca Houston announces the appointment of Anne Janis to Director of Sales & Marketing. Drawing on more than two decades of industry sales experience, much of it earned at one of the world's premier luxury hotel companies, Janis brings with her an extensive hospitality background. In her new role, she is responsible for leading the onsite sales and marketing team, pinpointing sales targets, and creating and executing innovative strategies to drive occupancy and increase revenues at the crown jewel of the Granduca Hotels hospitality group.Janis joins Hotel Granduca Houston following 14 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, including seven years as Regional Director of Sales managing a global portfolio of over 95 Four Seasons properties from the luxury hotel group's Worldwide Sales Office in Dallas, Texas. During that time, Janis worked with a number of Fortune 100 clients and international delegations, and orchestrated sales development trips and tradeshows involving global Four Seasons hotel partners and key client accounts.
A new sommelier joins the team at TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, bringing a fresh approach to the downtown Austin restaurant’s wine program.
The iconic Hilton Anatole today announced the promotion of Scott Pharr to the position of Director of Catering. An industry veteran and expert within the local Dallas market, Pharr has been an integral part of the Anatole team for 18 years, and a member of the hotels celebrated catering department for the past 13. Scott first joined the Anatole team in 1998 as manager of the then Wyndham Anatoles 5-star Nana Grill. Most recently, Pharr served as Assistant Director of Catering, contributing to the departments notable growth and longstanding reputation of excellence.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests. A seasoned professional with a stellar track record of culinary successes, Gonzalez is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, Knife. A Texas native, Gonzalez first earned an appreciation for culinary arts working on his grandfather’s farm. This work inspired him to earn a degree in Culinary Arts from Collin County Community College in McKinney, Texas. Prior to joining The Highland Dallas, he served as Sous Chef at the celebrated Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas for more than eight years. Additionally, Gonzalez assisted in opening Chef Tom Colicchio’s renowned restaurant, Craft, at the W Hotel in Dallas. Gonzalez began his culinary career working at Jasper’s in Plano, Texas, where he received extensive training and honed his culinary and leadership skills.
Daniel Lofton joins Duetto with deep experience in revenue management at hotels such as the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotels and the Westin Houston Downtown. He has also worked in the mid-market segment of the hotel industry and has experience in the development and implementation of significant technologies in the hotel space. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the Conrad Hilton College in Houston.
Hilton Americas-Houston announced today the appointment of Jacques D’Rovencourt as general manager of Houston’s largest hotel, located in the heart of downtown and directly connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via two indoor sky bridges, effectively immediately. D’Rovencourt will take over for Joe Palmieri who has retired after 28 years with the Hilton Worldwide and eight years at Hilton Americas-Houston. He will report to Area Vice President, Andy Slater.
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2016… Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Valery Welton director of human resources for Hotel Contessa, a Benchmark Hotel located on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Troy Mathews, general manager for the luxury suites property, made the announcement. Valery Welton previously served as shipboard human resources manager for Viking Ocean Cruises based in Basel, Switzerland, and for Royal Caribbean International, based in Miami, Florida. Prior to this, Ms. Welton was human resources director for the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Welton is a graduate of Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is relocating to San Antonio.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced Jemel Jones as the General Manager of the all-new DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Arlington South, in Arlington, Texas.Mr. Jones came to Hotel Equities from Transformance, Inc. where he spearheaded the firm’s re-branding. He previously held a series of leadership positions with Hilton Hotels building on nearly 20 years of experience in hospitality. Early in his career, as the Director of Rooms Operations & Revenue Management for the DoubleTree New Orleans, he managed day-to-day operations. From there, Hilton tapped him to provide revenue management and develop strategies to achieve revenue and sales goals for five Hilton branded hotels.
Kerzner International announced the appointment of two new members to its regional sales team for The Americas, effective immediately.
Hotel Granduca Houston announces Enrico Glaudo as its new Executive Chef. A global culinarian with more than 35 years of experience, Glaudo leads all dining operations at the crown jewel of the Granduca Hotels hospitality group. In his new role, Glaudo’s responsibilities include menu creation for Ristorante Cavour, Bar Malatesta and in-room dining service, as well as banqueting for meetings and special events clientele.