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Courtney Mattson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at CWT

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Courtney Mattson as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Leadership Team - immediately prior to this she was Global Treasurer and Deputy CFO. At the same time, Patrick Andersen has been appointed President & Chief Commercial Officer, and Niklas Andreen has been appointed President & Chief Operating Officer. The changes follow the succession of former President, Strategy & Transformation and CFO, Michelle McKinney Frymire, to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 May 2021.

CWT
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Development Pipeline

Atwell Suites™ Momentum Continues In 2021 With Second Hotel Now Under Construction In Denver

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced today that the second Atwell Suites™ hotel is now under construction in Denver, owned by Kendall Combs and KJ Hotel Properties. The new Colorado property follows the Atwell Suites Miami Brickell, which is expected to open later this year. IHG also announced the latest signings for the brand including Galveston, Texas, owned by Harold Smart and Smart Hotels and Fishers, Indiana owned by Mitesh Patel and Striving Legacy Fishers.

Atwell Suites™
Denver, Colorado, United States
Development Renovation

Waikiki's White Sands Hotel Completes Property-Wide Reimagination

The all new White Sands Hotel today announces the completion of a property-wide redesign encompassing new guestrooms, amenities, and a brand-new bar concept, Hey Day, to open June 1, followed by Hey Day restaurant later this summer. A hidden gem that unabashedly celebrates the bamboo bar culture of the 1960's and 70's, White Sands Hotel provides a sunny oasis amongst Honolulu's urban setting. Managed by Springboard Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company with more than 35 independent and branded properties throughout the U.S., White Sands Hotel once again claims its place as one of Waikiki's best kept secrets, a tropical illusion that invites all to drop in and tune out.

Springboard Hospitality
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Appointment

Daniel Speulda has been appointed as Dual General Manager at Hyatt House & Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the hiring of Daniel Speulda as the new Dual General Manager of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville. Speulda joins the growing organization after holding numerous management positions across the country, from Austin to the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Appointment

Jenny Piccione has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has welcomed Jenny Piccione as General Manager, overseeing operations of the iconic Southwest Florida resort. A seasoned industry professional with over eighteen years of luxury hospitality experience within The Ritz-Carlton, Jenny brings her passion for the brand's gold standard of excellence and outstanding service to the iconic Naples resort. Jenny will lead the Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples through the resort's exciting next chapter, 'Tide of Transformation,' which brings a new immersive pool experience, The Reservoir, and dining destination, Ria, to the luxury resort.

Ritz-Carlton
Naples, Florida, United States
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Development Opening

The Lodge At St. Edward State Park Opens, Bringing A Sophisticated Hotel

The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, a national landmark transformed into a new 84-guestroom hotel just 25 minutes outside of Seattle, in now open for hotel, dining and spa service. The property will be managed and oper ated by Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality and was preserved, restored and renovated by Daniels Real Estate.Surrounded by the dense and tranquil forests of the 326-acre Saint Edward State Park on the shores of Lake Washington, the hotel has been beautifully restored to showcase the site's historic elegance and grandeur while incorporating just the right amount of modern comfort. The former dorms have been transformed into thoughtfully designed accommodations that feature original details and decor influenced by the building's past.

Columbia Hospitality Inc.
Kenmore, Washington, United States
Appointment

Brent Gauthier has been promoted to Executive Chef at Luminary Hotel & Co

Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Gauthier to the position of Executive Chef for all food and beverage operations and outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae's Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Overseeing the hotel's culinary team as interim Executive Chef for the past month, Gauthier started his journey at Luminary in January 2021 as Senior Sous Chef and has since assisted in all aspects of the hotel's Food & Beverage department.

Marriott
Fort Myers, Florida, United States