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Shane Miller has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton Bay Point Resort

After a dramatic $30 million transformation, the newly unveiled Sheraton Bay Point Resort – Northwest Florida’s newest resort destination nestled along the historic St. Andrews Bay – announces Shane Miller as its new Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage. From his very early days of learning the secrets of a perfect New Orleans roux in his “Maw Maws” kitchen to celebrated chef with winning appearances on Food Network’s® Cutthroat Kitchen and Guy’s Grocery Games, Chef Miller now brings his bold flavors and diverse experience from around the US to the dining portfolio at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort. Venues range from casual fine dining in the Resort’s TIDES Restaurant to multiple waterside dining experiences.

Crescent
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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Ryan Fredstrom has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Key West at Stock Island Marina

Ryan Fredstrom has been named Executive Chef to oversee two of Stock Island’s upcoming restaurant openings as well as the food & beverage operations for Hotel Key West. Pending the property’s highly anticipated arrival in early 2017, the seasoned culinary professional is gearing up to launch the area’s newest food & beverage outlets, Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar and Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill.

Stock Island Marina
Key West, Florida, United States
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Ryan Fredstrom has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Key West at Stock Island Marina

Ryan Fredstrom has been named Executive Chef to oversee two of Stock Island’s upcoming restaurant openings as well as the food & beverage operations for Hotel Key West. Pending the property’s highly anticipated arrival in early 2017, the seasoned culinary professional is gearing up to launch the area’s newest food & beverage outlets, Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar and Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill.

Hostmark Hospitality
Key West, Florida, United States
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Franck Steigerwald has been appointed as Executive Chef at St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Bal Harbour, Fla., appointed Franck Steigerwald as executive chef. Steigerwald will oversee all culinary operations including the luxury resort’s newest restaurant concept Atlantikós, along with BH Burger Bar, The St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, La Gourmandise, in-room dining, weddings and events. The French chef brings more than 12 years of industry experience with him to The St. Regis Bal Harbour.

Marriott
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Jamaloan Abraham has been appointed as executive meeting manager at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

Jamaloan Abraham -who previously served as executive meeting manager for the oceanfront Fort Lauderdale hotel– rejoins the team in a similar capacity, responsible for groups of 25 rooms and below. She will handle all aspects of the sales process and the execution of all events during the conference. Her previous experience includes conference and convention service manager positions at the Colonnade in Coral Gables, Fla. and B Ocean Fort Lauderdale.

Sonesta
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Russell Jenkins has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

Russel Jenkins will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies to attract group clients including the corporate, incentive and association markets. Most recently, he was the senior sales manager for Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach and consistently exceeded his quarterly and annual revenue goals while developing strategic plans for maintaining and increasing share from association group accounts. He was also responsible for proactively seeking new leisure wholesale and receptive accounts, with ability to drive market share to Fort Lauderdale.

Sonesta
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Ryan Lasner has been appointed as Area Group Sales Manager at Hersha Hospitality

Please Welcome to Miami Beach, New Area Group Sales Manager Ryan Lasner. Ryan will be covering numerous Hersha Hospitality hotels such as Marriott's Courtyard Cadillac, Boutique Hotels: Winter Haven and Blue Moon, and the beautiful Parrot Key Resort in Key West. Previously, the South Florida Native worked under White Lodging Management as a Cluster Junior Sales Manager for Marriott's Courtyard and Residence Inn in Miramar, Florida. The FIU Alum is excited to enhance his market, and with continued success intends to eventually become a Director of Sales. We expect great things from Ryan as Miami Beach is proud to have him!

HHM Hotels
Miami, Florida, United States
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Eric Martinez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Orlando World Center Marriott

As a leader in the global hospitality industry, Orlando World Center Marriott proudly announces the appointment of Eric Martinez as Executive Chef. In this role, Martinez will utilize his wealth of knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm to oversee all culinary direction and operation for the hotel including banquets, special events and daily dining in its 10 diverse, seasonally-inspired restaurants and lounges to elevate its high-quality standards to new heights.

Marriott
Orlando, Florida, United States
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David Yamada has been appointed as General Manager at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach, slated to open in January 2017 and poised to transform Clearwater Beach into a premiere beach destination for today’s discerning traveler. In his current role with the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Yamada’s focus will be on delivering an elevated guest experience that is consistent with the sophisticated, yet relaxed hallmarks of the Wyndham Grand name. In addition, Yamada will have oversight over all property operations, including hotel programming and services, sales and marketing, and employee relations.

Wyndham
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
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Miguel Diaz has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort

Diaz brings more than 20 years of hospitality and sales industry experience to the Wyndham Grand portfolio’s newest resort. Previously, Diaz held sales director roles at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa; Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale; Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel; Marenas Beach Resort & Spa; and Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. As director of sales and marketing for Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Diaz will lead all sales, marketing and revenue generation efforts for the resort. Diaz will also serve as community liaison working with local tourism, economic development, and service groups and organizations, as well as leading all public relations and advertising actions for the resort. He will also work to motivate and mentor the sales, catering and convention services teams to execute impeccable events.

Wyndham
Clearwater Beach,, Florida, United States
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Heather Strauss has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa

McLean, VA. -- Heather Strauss has been named general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa, according to Ted R. Ratcliff, Senior Vice President, Operations, Eastern North America for Hilton Worldwide, effective immediately. Strauss will oversee the day to day operations of the 244-all suite and full service, beachfront resort located in the quaint beachfront community of Deerfield Beach. A AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach is Resort & Spa offers guests a beachside community between Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale on Florida’s Gold Coast.

Hilton
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
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Anthony White has been promoted to Area Manager at GF Management

For nearly 10 years, Anthony White has been committed to operational excellence. As a long time General Manager of award winning GF Management properties, it is with great pleasure that Anthony White is promoted to Area Manager. Anthony began his career with GF Management in 2007 as the Director of Operations at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, NC. As a proven leader, Anthony then served as General Manager at a few of GF’s core hotels. Most recently, Anthony has served as the General Manager at the award winning Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Resort located just minutes from downtown Orlando, and a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel. Anthony played a critical role in the execution of the $14M renovation completed at this property in 2014, making it a cutting edge example for the Embassy Suites brand. Anthony states the success of his teams comes from a genuine guest service approach. “When you make the guest experience something personal, it shows.” From his longevity with the company, Anthony states “GF feels like family. Taking on these properties and impacting the market like we have, I can feel that we are really making something special happen here.” In his capacity as Area Manager, Anthony will oversee the operational performance of a portfolio of full-service and premium branded hotels in the Orlando market including the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando North Lake Mary and the DoubleTree Orlando Airport. GF Management is proud of Anthony’s accomplishments and is thoughtfully pairing the growth of the company in the market with Anthony’s further professional development. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Anthony now resides in Orlando with his wife and two small children.

GF Management, Inc.
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Heidi Dennis has been appointed as General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. (NHHR), a collection of luxury hotels and resorts, proudly announces the appointment of Heidi Dennis as General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, located just steps from the Atlantic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In this role, Heidi will be responsible for managing the resort’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects for the boutique resort including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, as well as budget while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Noble House
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Jeremy Craft has been appointed as Director of Golf at Villas of Grand Cypress

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Jeremy R. Craft director of golf for the Grand Cypress Golf Club at the Villas of Grand Cypress. The luxury resort, located in Orlando, Florida, is part of Benchmark’s prestigious Gemstone Collection. Mark Cox, Benchmark’s general manager, made the announcement. Jeremy Craft was previously head golf professional & buyer for the Grand Cypress Resort of Orlando. Mr. Craft has served as first assistant professional & buyer for the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge. Earlier in his career he was employed by Troon Golf as tournament coordinator, first assistant and head golf professional. Mr. Craft earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in golf shop merchandising, and has been nominated as the Golf Professional of the Year. Mr. Craft resides in the Orlando area.

Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, LLC
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Cindy Racco has been appointed as General Manager at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

As the latest progression in its evolution as a standard-defining modern luxury resort brand, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has announced two key executive appointments; former managing director, Michael King has been named chief operating officer and Cindy Racco has been named general manager of the Five-Star, Five Diamond oceanfront resort. These leadership changes mark an exciting new phase as the brand continues to grow as the preeminent authority on the modern Palm Beach lifestyle.

Preferred
Manalapan, Florida, United States