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Matías Ranieri has been appointed as Vice President, Operations and Development at AKEN Hotels & Resorts

Ranieri, a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 17 years of experience, will lead operations, development, and owner relationship for the company. During his most recent time with experiential brands such as Selina and Habitas, he oversaw the creation of guest journey and Product Pillars and drove the company to a brand wellness and programming, successfully championing worldwide openings throughout Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East & Africa.

Amek Group
Miami, Florida, United States
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Liz Speichinger has been appointed as Vice President, Brand Development and Strategic Sales at AKEN Hotels & Resorts

Speichinger, a trusted hospitality sales leader with vast expertise in luxury sales and partnerships will lead the North American sales expansion and brand partnerships. Liz brings her tenure from Auberge Resorts and Four Seasons, being a creative leader who possesses capabilities in brand positioning, uncovering new market growth opportunities, and integrating leadership and asset ownership to top-tier clientele.

Amek Group
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

New Year, Fresh New Look: Intercontinental Miami to Begin $36 Million Renovation of Guest Rooms & Suites

InterContinental Miami, the iconic downtown Miami hotel, announced that it has begun a $36 million renovation that will transform the resort's 653 guest rooms and suites along with a reimagining of the hotel's 29th floor Club Lounge. The refresh is slated to be complete by summer 2023. During the renovation, the hotel will remain open with no impact to other areas or guests staying on property.

InterContinental
Miami, Florida, United States
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Joanna Drissi has been promoted to Food & Beverage General Manager at Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel

Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the promotion of Joanna Drissi as Food & Beverage General Manager at the newly opened Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel. Drissi will oversee all food and beverage operations at Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel, including the popular Skybox Rooftop Bar.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States
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Emily Engelman has been promoted to Restaurant General Manager at Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the promotion of Emily Engelman as Restaurant General Manager for Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa's trendy Hyde Park district. Engelman will oversee day-to-day operations of Epicurean's two main dining outlets, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar and EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge. 

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
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JP Hurtado has joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations as Chief Information Officer

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a leading national vacation ownership company, today announced that JP Hurtado has joined the company as its Chief Information Officer. In this newly created role, JP will lead the company's various Information Technology (IT) teams. He will be responsible for leading, steering and accelerating the company's technology strategy and digital transformation.

IHG
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Clayton Parrett has been appointed as Executive Chef at HEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection

Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, announced today the appointment of Clayton Parrett as its new Executive Chef. Parrett will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel's signature HEW Parlor & Chophouse and Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar. He will also oversee food and beverage operations for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel's 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Dunedin, Florida, United States
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Carly Cox has been appointed as Area Director of Leisure Sales at Aurora Anguilla and Half Moon, Jamaica

Carly Cox is the new Area Director of Leisure Sales for Salamander's Caribbean properties, Aurora Anguilla and Half Moon, Jamaica. Most recently, Cox has held the Director of Leisure Sales role for The Reykjavik EDITION, opening the first luxury hotel in Iceland. Previously, she held several influential leisure sales positions with branded and independent hotels around the US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe, most notably working as the Area Director of Sales for The Reserve Brand overseeing leisure sales efforts for Dorado Beach and Zadun during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salamander Collection
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
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Angelina Covington has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the all-encompassing resort located along Northwest Florida's Gulf coast, announces Angelina Covington as the newly appointed General Manager. Covington brings a strong knowledge of the hospitality industry and the local area to the role, in which she will focus on improving the overall guest experience, managing revenues, and overseeing the hotel's daily operations.

Hilton
South Walton, Florida, United States
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Development Rebranding

Driftwood Hospitality Management to Rebrand Palihouse Miami Beach to Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach

Driftwood Hospitality Management announced it would take over management of the Palihouse Miami Beach and officially rebrand the property as Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach, effective today. Inspired by the French word trouvaille, Hotel Trouvail is a "lucky find" for those who appreciate stylish chambers, charming cocktails and an intimate exclusivity amidst the famous Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach. Once the Greenbriar Hotel, which was later relaunched as the Palihouse Miami Beach, the newly established, independent Hotel Trouvail leans into its unique character and location to bring a new, French-inspired story and experience to the area.

Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM)
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Luxury Hospitality Brand AKA Announces Opening in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida

AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality, announces the December 1 opening of its second South Florida location, AKA West Palm, located at 695 South Olive Avenue. In the heart of West Palm Beach's central business district, the five-story property features 215 brand-new hotel residences comprised of studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations, and Penthouse suites that combine the ambiance of a private residence with the indulgent services of a luxury hotel. En-suite amenities include sleek kitchens, washers and dryers, and private terraces while public spaces offer an indoor/outdoor lounge and bar, a resort-style pool and deck, a state-of-the-art Technogym, an executive conference room and smaller conference nooks, and a dedicated pet spa.

aka.
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Gilbert Bolivar has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort, in Tampa Bay announces the appointment of Gilbert Bolivar as Director of Food and Beverage. In this role, he will oversee the operations of the expansive resort's food and beverage outlets including Packard's Steakhouse, Market Salamander Grille, Turnberry Pub, The Grill at Loch Ness, and Fairways Coffee Bar. In addition, he will oversee the resort's extensive banquet operations.

Salamander Collection
Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
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Paul Varma has been named Complex Director of Sales at the FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Home2 by Hilton, Homewood Suites

Yedla Management Company (YMC) has announced the appointment of Paul Varma as Complex Director of Sales. Varma will oversee sales efforts for four newly opened hotel properties located at Walt Disney World® Resort's FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center in Orlando, Florida: Residence Inn by Marriott at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott FLAMINGO CROSSINGS, Home2 by Hilton FLAMINGO CROSSINGS, and Homewood Suites by Hilton FLAMINGO CROSSINGS.

Yedla Management Company (YMC)
Winter Garden, Florida, United States
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Adrian Colameco has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour, the exquisite Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort celebrating its 10th anniversary year, is pleased to welcome Adrian Colameco as its new executive chef. Colameco brings a decade of elite culinary experience to the resort's exquisite dining concepts including Atlantikós, The St. Regis Bar, BH Burger Bar, and La Gourmandise.

Marriott
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

The Elser Hotel And Residences Officially Opens In Downtown Miami

Last week, local dignitaries and hospitality professionals gathered in Downtown Miami to celebrate the official grand opening of The Elser Hotel & Residences with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was officiated by Highgate, the hotel's management company, alongside national developer PMG, Canadian real estate private equity firm Greybrook, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Government Liaison Tomas Alcala.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Miami, Florida, United States
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Maria Hamilton has been appointed as General Manager at Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites

The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites, a Noble House Hotels & Resorts property, located in the heart of downtown Naples, Florida, proudly announces the appointment of Maria Hamilton as General Manager. In her new role, Hamilton will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including sales and marketing, food and beverage, hiring and training of new staff, and guest and employee satisfaction at the iconic 119-room boutique hotel.

Noble House
Naples, Florida, United States
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Henry Tapia has been appointed as Executive Chef at Epicurean Atlanta, an Autograph Collection Hotel

Epicurean Atlanta welcomes Chef Henry Tapia as its new executive chef. As an opening chef during the food-focused hotel's inception, Tapia returns in his new role to oversee all culinary operations at the property, including three dining concepts and 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

TPG Hotels & Resorts Launches Renovation of Florida’s Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today they have started a transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company is dedicating tens of millions of dollars to the renovation that will focus on all aspects of the property, including guestrooms, guest corridors, club lounge, meeting spaces, lobby, fitness center, elevators, resort-style pool, and bar, exterior, back of the house facilities, and the introduction of an upscale restaurant, Meat Market. The exterior renovations include paving, hardscaping, landscaping, and the roof.

TPG Hospitality
Boca Raton, Florida, United States