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Justin McCray has been appointed as Group Sales Manger at Nobu Hotel Eden Roc

Nobu Hotel Eden Roc is pleased to announce two new appointments to the soon-to-open hotel: Ana Hernandez will be joining as the Director of Catering and Justin McCray has been promoted to the position of Group Sales Manager for the mid-Atlantic. Both Hernandez and McCray are currently supervising their respective departments in their current roles at Eden Roc Miami Beach until the opening of Nobu Hotel Eden Roc. The appointments are part of Eden Roc Miami Beach’s transformation into a Nobu-inspired experience that will feature a Nobu Hotel-within-a-hotel and Nobu Miami, the beloved South Beach outpost of Nobu’s global empire.

Nobu
Miami, Florida, United States
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Ana Hernandez has been appointed as Director of Catering at Nobu Hotel Eden Roc

Nobu Hotel Eden Roc is pleased to announce two new appointments to the soon-to-open hotel: Ana Hernandez will be joining as the Director of Catering and Justin McCray has been promoted to the position of Group Sales Manager for the mid-Atlantic. Both Hernandez and McCray are currently supervising their respective departments in their current roles at Eden Roc Miami Beach until the opening of Nobu Hotel Eden Roc. The appointments are part of Eden Roc Miami Beach’s transformation into a Nobu-inspired experience that will feature a Nobu Hotel-within-a-hotel and Nobu Miami, the beloved South Beach outpost of Nobu’s global empire.

Nobu
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kayleigh Pascual has been appointed as Assistant Spa Director at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, has announced the appointment of Kayleigh Pascual as the resort’s new assistant spa director. In this position, Pascual will assist in all aspects of spa operation at resort’s award-winning Serenity by the sea Spa.

Hilton
Miramar Beach, Florida, United States
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Armando Galeas has been appointed as Executive Chef at Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Armando Galeas executive chef for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, a Personal Luxury property located in Vero Beach, Florida. Chad Olson, Benchmark’s general manager at the resort, made the announcement. Armando Galeas was previously chef de cuisine for Temple Orange at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, located in Manalapan, Florida. During his tenure there, the resort obtained the prestigious Forbes 5 Star rating and successfully maintained its 5 Diamond status. Chef Galeas has also served in culinary leadership positions for the PGA National Resort and Spa of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, as well as the Boca Raton Resort & Club, located in Boca Raton, Florida. Earlier in his culinary career, Mr. Galeas was part of the opening team for Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Emeril’s Miami Beach and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, Orlando, restaurants. Chef Galeas was born in La Ceiba, Honduras, where he learned the joy of cooking at an early age in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother. This love of cooking with family continues to this day with his wife and young daughter. Mr. Galeas is a graduate of Saint Isidro College in Honduras. He has also held a culinary apprenticeship with Delgado Community College in New Orleans. Chef Galeas and his family are relocating to Vero Beach.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Vero Beach, Florida, United States
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Reed Kandalaft has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

With the historic clubhouse of another era at its heart, a new, distinctly modern landmark is emerging from a pristine beach and lush gardens at the new Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida. At the same time, a team of carefully selected people who will bring the storied landmark into a bright new age is being assembled by Reed Kandalaft, recently appointed General Manager of the brand’s fourth location in the state.

Four Seasons
Surfside, Florida, United States
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Sean McCarron has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Waldorf Astoria Orlando, a premier hotel surrounded by Walt Disney World® Resort, has appointed Sean McCarron as general manager. With over 15 years of experience in luxury hotel management, McCarron will oversee the day-to-day operations of the property, ensuring every guest experiences renowned True Waldorf Service from the moment of check-in at the 498-room, 42,000 square foot property. “Sean brings an unrivaled management background with an outstanding record of enhancing guest experiences and strengthening market position,” said Peter Kacheris, managing director of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. “His dynamic leadership and communication skills will be an asset to our operations, furthering Waldorf Astoria Orlando’s reputation for unmatched hospitality service, stand-out culinary innovations and distinctive guest experiences.” In his new position, McCarron will manage operations for the luxury hotel, leading an executive team to exceed property goals by promoting personal growth among hotel staff and implementing strategic plans for the property’s future development. While the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is already well known as a top leisure and meetings destination, McCarron will continue to build upon the property’s high-touch guest relations and the Waldorf Astoria brand cornerstones of Authentic Moments, Unforgettable Experiences and Inspirational Environments. He will also help develop initiatives that leverage the hotel’s proximity to major Orlando attractions as well as guest access to all services and amenities at the connected Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Menze Heroian has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Orlando

Hilton Orlando announced the appointment of Menze Heroian as director of food and beverage, Kidane Futwi as director of banquets and Jimmy Reyes as head chef for Hilton Orlando’s award winning steakhouse, Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. The three industry veterans bring more than 60 years of combined food service excellence to the 1,417 room multifunctional hotel. Already a force to be reckoned with, Heroian will apply his past two years of property knowledge and nearly 30 years of experience in food and banquet operations to manage the breadth of culinary programs throughout Hilton Orlando. Heroian will oversee food and beverage programming for the hotel’s seven dining options including five full-service restaurants, a marketplace, lobby bar, in-room dining, and the property’s extensive meetings and events spaces. Prior to joining the property, Menze served as director of food and beverage for Celebrity Cruises, vice president of food and beverage for the Tishman Hotel Corporation, and director of food and beverage at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Sylvia Martinez has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at ME Miami

Joining Melia is Sylvia Martinez as the hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Martinez brings over 16 years of sales, revenue management and marketing experience at hotels worldwide and the Miami market. Martinez developed her career through a series of appointments with luxury and lifestyle hotels including W South Beach, Biltmore Hotel, and most recently, DOSM for Hersha Hospitality. In her new role at ME Miami, Martinez will oversee sales and revenue management initiatives, using her extensive experience and strong skills and also providing leadership on the day-to-day operations of the Sales and Marketing team while maintaining focus on the hotel’s strategic plans to meet the brand’s revenue goals.

Melia
Miami, Florida, United States
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Olivier Servat has been appointed as General Manager at ME Miami

Meliá Hotels International is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Servat as General Manager of the forthcoming ME Miami. With the property slated to open in April 2016, Servat will ensure that this newest addition to the ME brand’s portfolio – the first ME by Meliá property in the U.S. – will offer the same unparalleled service that guests experience at all properties across the globe.

Melia
Miami, Florida, United States
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Tiffany Davis has been appointed as General Manager at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has announced the appointment of Tiffany S. Davis as general manager of the iconic retreat along the Intracoastal Waterway with an expansive marina. Most recently, Davis served as general manager of Hilton Key Largo in the upper Florida Keys.

Hilton
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Ramon Von Schükkmann has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at W South Beach

W South Beach, the luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of South Beach, has announced the appointment of Ramon Von Schükkmann as Director of Sales & Marketing. Von Schükkmann will oversee all sales and marketing efforts, including digital and creative marketing efforts, branding initiatives, strategic local partnerships, advertising, and local, national and international media efforts.

Starwood
Miami, Florida, United States
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Jonathan M. Raz has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, two premier hotels surrounded by the Walt Disney World® Resort, have appointed Jonathan M. Raz as director of food and beverage. With nearly 20 years of experience in food and banquet operations, Raz will manage the culinary program for the entire dual-hotel property, including 12 restaurant and bar outlets, in-room dining for 1,498 guest rooms and the extensive 175,000 square foot banquet facility. Raz has dedicated the majority of his career to the development of culinary programs at a variety of properties under in Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Most recently, he served as director of food and beverage for Hilton Orlando, where, under his leadership, the property was awarded Hilton Worldwide’s highest honor, The Connie Award, three times during his five-year tenure – an unprecedented accolade. Prior to this position, Raz assisted with the opening of Hilton Baltimore, the city’s largest and newest convention center hotel and also held the role of assistant director of banquets at Waldorf Astoria New York, where he gained comprehensive experience in complex banquet operations, overseeing the production of presidential dinners, galas and exclusive gatherings for up to 1,800 guests.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Tina Gerson has been appointed as Director of Sales at Nobu Hotel Eden Roc

Gerson brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality sales focused experience in the Florida region and a network to her new role. Previously, she held sales director roles at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL and spent more than 10 years at Loews Miami Beach where she led benchmark corporate, association and third party accounts from the Midwest and New York markets. Gerson brings knowledge of the local Florida and key international travel markets to her new position.

Nobu
Miami, Florida, United States