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Residence Inn Hotel Opens in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania With the Brand’s New Design

The 136-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is open for business with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility while creating a unique environment. Located at 127 South Gulph Road, the all-suite Residence Inn King of Prussia is owned and managed by Gulph Creek Hotels of Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Terry Bechtold has been appointed as Vice President of Operations at Camelback Resort

Camelback Resort, a year-round recreational destination nestled in the Pocono Mountains, has named Terry Bechtold its new vice president of operations. In his new position, Bechtold will oversee and direct all resort departments, including its lodge, housekeeping, front desk, retail, Camelbeach and all recreational activities, including skiing, snowtubing, mountain coaster, summer tubing, ziplines and more.

Great Wolf Lodge Expands the Family Fun at Its Pocono Mountains Resort with Completion of $125 Million Resort-Wide Transformation

Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains celebrated the completion of an expansive $125 million, top-to-bottom resort transformation that will give families new reasons to visit the beloved indoor water park resort. Actress and Broadway icon Sutton Foster, and renowned interior designer Nate Berkus were on-hand to help celebrate the official launch of the completely reimagined resort, with Berkus cutting the ribbon for the elegantly-appointed three-bedroom Woodland Villas and Foster capping the festivities by launching a spectacular drone show over the resort. 

Kelly Giger has been promoted to General Manager at The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection

Giger brings more than fifteen years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager at The Industrialist Hotel. Newly promoted from the property's director of sales & marketing where she was responsible for the day-to-day management of sales and operations, Giger previously held several leadership roles at hotels across Pittsburgh. Her experience spans positions including director of group sales at Renaissance Hotel Pittsburgh, group sales manager at Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square and catering sales manager at The University Club in Pittsburgh.

Ludovic Cayacy has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Bringing more than 13 years of industry experience within the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts brand, the Hotel is thrilled to bring his knowledge and pedigree to the leadership team. In his role, Ludovic will lead the Sales & Marketing division for the 219-room skyscraper property atop of the city's Comcast Technology Center.

Maureen Vipperman has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at The Rittenhouse

The Rittenhouse, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the first and only independent Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Philadelphia, today introduced Maureen Vipperman, The Rittenhouse Spa & Club's new director of spa and wellness. Passionate about treatment innovation and providing a top-tier guest experience, Vipperman brings more than two decades of expertise to her role with emphasis on programming development and maintaining the standard of luxury and excellence the urban wellness retreat is known for.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge Completes $18M Renovation

The 229-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge is excited to announce the completion of the last phase of a major, $18M renovation. The renovation includes updates to all guest suites, the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center, a redesigned lobby and bar area, and the introduction of a new restaurant concept to the Greater Philadelphia area.

Jason Wilcox has been appointed as General Manager at Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge

Wilcox is an enthusiastic and widely experienced hospitality manager with over 16 years in the industry. Working in the upstate New York, Alabama and Philadelphia markets, Wilcox has held positions from auditor and executive housekeeper to rooms and guest services manager. Bringing strong revenue management experience, Wilcox joins the Homewood team as an internal promotion - coming from Prominence's Hampton Inn Phoenixville hotel. He offers a refreshing perspective to the leadership team of the Homewood Suites Philadelphia-Valley Forge.

Mit Shah has been named Hospitality Executive of the Year at Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS)

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Development and the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) have named Mit Shah, founder and chief executive officer of Noble Investment Group (Noble), as the 2023 Hospitality Executive of the Year.

Danielle Seipp has been promoted to Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Seipp joined the Vernick Coffee Bar team in 2018 and has been with the property since opening. In her new role as the Hotel's Executive Pastry Chef, Seipp will oversee each of the outlet's pastry and bread production including Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG SkyHigh, Vernick Fish, Vernick Coffee Bar, as well as banquets. She has more than 10 years of experience in dessert creation, management of operations on a company-wide level, with accolades spanning different food publications including Zagat's 30 Under 30. Previously, Seipp was with Vetri Family as the executive pastry chef.