Cambria New Orleans is pleased to announce that Gabe M. Roth will serve as the property's new director of food and beverage. Roth is a native New Orleanian and a graduate of Jesuit High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Louisiana State University.
As director of food and beverage, Piebes will manage the food and beverage program for the property as well as banquet and catering for more than 130,000 square feet of meetings and event space. Prior to joining Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Piebes spent four years with Capital Hilton in Washington D.C., where he held the role of director of food and beverage and was critical to the success of the brand's most important event, The Hilton Senior Leaders Group in 2016. His prior experience with Hilton includes Washington Hilton and serving on the opening teams of Hilton Baltimore and Hilton Orlando.
As director of food and beverage, Piebes will manage the food and beverage program for the property as well as banquet and catering for more than 130,000 square feet of meetings and event space. Prior to joining Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Piebes spent four years with Capital Hilton in Washington D.C., where he held the role of director of food and beverage and was critical to the success of the brand's most important event, The Hilton Senior Leaders Group in 2016. His prior experience with Hilton includes Washington Hilton and serving on the opening teams of Hilton Baltimore and Hilton Orlando.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside has tapped Sarah Wexler as director of events and catering, where she will be responsible for overseeing all catering operations on property including event planning and execution. Wexler brings more than 10 years of event experience with Hilton Worldwide, most recently serving as the complex assistant director of events and catering for Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco. She increased banquet revenue at Parc 55 by $196,000 and improved meeting planner survey satisfaction by 18.1 points from 2016 to 2017. Wexler's prior experience includes an array of positions in event services at Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.
Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC proudly announce the opening of The Eliza Jane, a 196-room hotel centrally-located just two blocks from the French Quarter and a short walk away from many of the city"s iconic landmarks.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with great pleasure, announces the appointment of native-New Orleanian Myles Holdsworth as the new Assistant Director of Food and Beverage overseeing all restaurant, bar and banquet operations in the historic, luxury hotel.In this role, Holdsworth will apply culinary and management knowledge from around the world to enhance guest experiences. From sipping a cocktail at The Sazerac Bar to creating an extravagant wedding night in one of the hotel's many elegan t ballrooms, Holdsworth strives to give guests unforgettable memories at every point of their stay at The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel.Through his travels from Switzerland to Kuwait, Holdsworth has developed a sophisticated pallet and an appreciation for outstanding service. As a local, he is looking forward to keeping the traditions of New Orleans alive and well, while incorporating trending concepts.Holdsworth's precision and pristine management skills come from his time in China where he refined his skills in the IHG Hotel Management Training program, as well as at Switzerland's Les Roches International School of Hotel Management where he obtained his degree in business admini stration. His love for the culinary world evolved during his time at the Culinary Institute of America in New York where he obtained an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts. The New Orleans hospitality industry is at the core of Holdsworth's heart after working at the Omni Royal New Orleans Hotel as the Director of Outlets. Additionally, he played a major role in developing modern concepts and product designs at the Windsor Court Hotel. Now, in his new role at The Roosevelt New Orleans, he hopes to being his expertise and innovative eye to the dining experience of all hotel guests.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is excited to announce the appointment of Hadi Ktiri as the new Beverage Manager of the hotel's distinguished bar program. In his new role, Ktiri will oversee the hotel's beverage operations and apply his mixology experience and prowess to uphold and advance the hotel's entire bar program, as well as its individual outlets, which include the historic Sazerac Bar, the Fountain Lounge bar and the hotel's rooftop bar.Through his past experience in the hospitality industry, Ktiri has develo ped a profound appreciation for classic New Orleans cocktails, while also maintaining an awareness and understanding of new and popular trends. Ktiri looks forward to building out the hotel's seasonal cocktail menu, which will be released shortly.Ktiri boasts a formative mixology experience from Arnaud's Restaurant, where he started as a front-waiter and ascended through the ranks to the position of captain. Working alongside celebrated mixologist Chris Hannah at Arnaud's French 75 Bar, Ktiri gained invaluable bar experience and contributed to the bar receiving the James Beard outstanding bar program award i n 2017.The Roosevelt New Orleans is pleased to have Hadi Ktiri join its extraordinary team.
Stephen Borecki, general manager of the 103-room Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area announced that Nikki Jackson has been appointed the hotel's first dedicated senior sales manager.
With a presence in more than 75 countries across the globe, Hard Rock International is expanding its hotel portfolio into the historic French Quarter and New Orleans Theater District with plans to open Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans and the Residences at the Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans. Working in collaboration with local developer, Kailas Companies, Hard Rock will amplify The Big Easy with the addition of an 18-story building scheduled to open in the spring of 2019.
erry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading third-party hotel management company, owner and developer, today announced that Stephen Borecki has been named general manager of the 104-room Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area.
Most recently, Hilliard served as director of sales and marketing at The Westin Charlotte, where he increased the 2018 and 2019 booking pace by 14 percent. His prior sales and marketing experience spans the following diverse portfolio of properties: Bissell Hotels, The Ballantyne, Sheraton Boston Hotel, The Westin Charlotte, Hilton Charlotte City Center, and Hilton Atlanta Airport.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside announces today the appointment of David Piscola as the new general manager. With more than 25 years of hospitality expertise with Hilton, Piscola has taken the helm of the 1,622-room hotel, concentrating on elevating guest satisfaction and managing day-to-day operations.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Westbank Gretna, making it the 450thopened hotel for the brand. This milestone comes during a year of major expansion for Homewood Suites, with its pipeline growing to more than 130 pending properties throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Westbank Gretna offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 97 new suites, the hotel complements the record-setting growth of visitors to the area.*
Hilton's newest brand, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, continues to grow with the addition of three vibrant and unique hotels, all of which anchor notable southern, coastal cities in America. The Troubadour New Orleans opens today, and The Cotton Sail Hotel Savannah (Georgia) and Hotel Ballast Wilmington (North Carolina) have been signed and are set to debut as part of Hilton's collection of original upscale hotels in 2018.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside announces today the appointment of Sebastian Stutz as the new hotel manager. As an industry veteran possessing more than 19 years of hotel leadership experience, Sebastian is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 1,622-room hotel and all aspects of the guest experience.
RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today that the company signed a franchise license agreement for a new Hotel RL in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
He originally hails from the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Andrew was raised in a family that appreciated good food and drink, and he was especially turned onto wine at an early age by his father who grew up near vineyards on California’s Central Valley. Though gastronomy was an interest, Andrew’s first true passion was cycling, and he set his sights on becoming a professional racer. A fateful accident while competing in France at 19 made him change course, and he headed back home where he eventually joined the team at the first-ever California Pizza Kitchen in Beverly Hills. That experience proved to be formative as he then dove headlong into the hospitality industry. From there, Andrew moved to San Francisco where he worked with the likes of acclaimed chef Bradley Ogden, and once again rekindled his passion for wine by becoming a sommelier. Andrew’s hospitality career now spans two decades. It’s encompassed virtually every restaurant and hotel front-of-the-house position, and has stretched across the United States. His managerial record includes leading the critically acclaimed restaurants The Ryland Inn (New Jersey), Castle Hill (Rhode Island), Terra (New Mexico) and The Inn at Dos Brisas (Texas). He’s run multiple outlets as chief operating officer for Longwood Events in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He’s also been a general manager for a collection of properties that have earned prestigious Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star distinctions. Prior to joining the Ace family, Andrew was the senior vice president for a resort complex in College Station, TX. Andrew lives in the Lower Garden District with his wife and and two children. In his free time he can be found studying historic architecture, enjoying good wines and searching for the world’s best whiskey.
Prior to joining Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Chef Quitney spent more than 24 years with Marriott progressing as culinary top talent before joining Starwood as the executive chef of the Sheraton New Orleans in 2015. He graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in New York and his career highlights include preparing meals for United States Presidents and foreign dignitaries.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, signed an agreement with York Investment Properties, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel in Fort Mill, S.C. The 124-room property will be located within the company's mixed-use development site, which includes an apartment complex, planned retail center and proposed office space. The address is 335 Armistead Lane.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans General Manager, Michael Smith, has been awarded the Jay A. Pritzker Award for Leadership by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This award recognizes individuals who have consistently demonstrated their ability as leaders and innovators in the hospitality industry. Michael was recognized for his achievements in managing a top performing hotel, as well as representing Hyatt's core values as a leader within the corporation and the New Orleans community. Smith began his career with Hyatt in 1978, joining Hyatt’s Corporate Management Training Program at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Since then, Smith has worked at Hyatt properties throughout the country accumulating accolades for his willingness to step outside the norms of the hospitality industry to innovate and offer alternative approaches to the management of hotels, large and small. While his four decades of success with Hyatt has led him to become an expert in the hospitality and tourism industries, Smith has also utilized his position to excel as a business leader and revered philanthropist in New Orleans. As a graduate of Winston Salem State University, Smith continued his education by completing the Executive Development Program at Wharton School of Business. Most recently, Smith received an Honorary Doctorate from Dillard University. Smith champions an array of causes including sustainability, diversity and education. In the past five years, the city of New Orleans has honored him with two proclamations. Currently, Smith serves as the Chairman of New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau and has been appointed by Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu to several boards including New Orleans Aviation Board, New Orleans Business Alliance, and the city’s Tricentennial celebration. In 2017, Smith chaired the Human Rights Campaign Dinner Gala and continues to serve as a board member for the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Museum of Art, Audubon Nature Institute, New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Commission, and the Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association.