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Sarah Mankie has been appointed as Executive Chef at Max Beach Resort

Max Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Sarah Mankie as executive chef at the newly opened property (June 2022) located oceanfront (1901 S. Atlantic Avenue) overlooking a renowned stretch of east coast Florida shoreline. Drawing on her strong southern heritage, the Virginia native will direct culinary operations at the resort's Venn Bar, and oversee menus, staff and meal preparation for executive meetings and special events.

Crescent
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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Christopher Dorsey has been appointed as Resort Manager at Banana Bay Resort & Marina

Banana Bay Resort & Marina in the Florida Keys has appointed a new resort manager, Christopher Dorsey. As the resort manager, Dorsey is responsible for overseeing budget management, as well as enhancing customer service and the overall guest experience. Dorsey will be amplifying the resort's short-term and long-term business strategy by closely monitoring day-to-day operations.

Performance Hospitality Management (PHM)
Marathon, Florida, United States
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Philip O’Brien has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel named Philip O'Brien as executive chef. O'Brien has already begun working to design new and innovative recipes for the menu at the hotel's restaurant, Rivers Edge. O'Brien will be managing the culinary team and driving kitchen activities to ensure the highest level of food and beverage quality while enhancing the guest experience.

Performance Hospitality Management (PHM)
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Thomas Parker has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Karol Hotel, the first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Pinellas County, Florida, recently announced the appointment of Thomas Parker as Executive Chef. Chef Thomas will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel's signature K Club Bar & Bistro and Vantage Rooftop Bar, while overseeing food and beverage offerings for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel's 7,340 square feet of event space. Marketed by Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development, The Karol Hotel focuses on delivering carefree comfort combined with intuitive design.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Clearwater, Florida, United States
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300-Key Nobu Hotel Opening in 2025

Nobu Hotel Orlando, expected to open in 2025, is set in the heart of Orlando and just moments from world renowned theme parks and family entertainment attractions. The resort will feature 300 accommodations including eight stunning villas, a Nobu restaurant, and 50 stylish residences, and meeting and event space.

Nobu
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Hyatt Announces Plans to Bring Andaz Brand to Florida

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the sale of The Confidante Miami Beach to Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and the highly anticipated rebrand of this oceanfront resort to Andaz Miami Beach, which will be the Andaz lifestyle brand's introduction to Florida. Sunstone plans to invest approximately $60 million to reimagine the property over the next two years, creating an immersive and inspiring luxury lifestyle resort experience. Upon completion, travelers and Floridians alike can enjoy the Andaz brand's distinctly local experiences that stimulate the senses.

Andaz
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Ryan Fitzgerald has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Orlando

The Orlando Bonnet Creek properties of Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Fitzgerald as General Manager for Waldorf Astoria Orlando. In this role, Fitzgerald will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction for the 502-room, award-winning luxury resort.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Camilo Bolaños has been named Senior Vice President of Development for Latin America and the Caribbean at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Camilo Bolaños to senior vice president of development for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective immediately. Bolaños, who previously served as vice president of real estate and development for Hyatt, is now responsible for leading Hyatt's development strategy in the Latin America and Caribbean region to drive thoughtful growth across its Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection and Independent Collection brand portfolios. He reports to Pete Sears, Hyatt's Americas group president.

Hyatt
Miami, Florida, United States
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Brittany Doyle has been appointed as Regional Marketing Manager at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

Two Florida Hyatt hotels, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, announce Brittany Doyle as Regional Marketing Manager. In her new role, Doyle will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property.

Hyatt
Florida, United States
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Sezer Deniz has been appointed as Executive Chef at Area 31 restaurant at Kimpton EPIC Hotel

For Chef Sezer Deniz, a deep passion for the art of cooking has been the driving force of his culinary career which spans over 16 years in reputable kitchens throughout Northern Europe and the United States. Born into a family of chefs, Chef Sezer began his career in his hometown of Antalya, Turkey working at various five-star resort properties throughout the city, including Rixos Hotels, Calista Luxury Resort, and Mardan Palace where he had the pleasure of working under world-renowned French Chef Jean Paul Naquin.

IHG
Miami, Florida, United States
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Jeff Lidinsky has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel Clearwater Beach

General Manager Jeff Lidinsky currently oversees operations at Concord Hospitality's Courtyard Clearwater Beach property and is adding the new AC Hotel Clearwater Beach to his management responsibilities. With more than two decades in direct hospitality management, Lidinsky has worked within the Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott brands, most recently, as general manager of the AC Hotel Portland Downtown/ Waterfront.

Concord
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
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Christina Kipp has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at AC Hotel Clearwater Beach

Christina Kipp will be Director of Sales & Marketing at the Courtyard Clearwater Beach and the new AC Hotel Clearwater Beach. Having spent the majority of her 25 years of tourism tenure in Florida, Kipp joined the executive team from her most recent position as Director of Sales at the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton Airport hotels.

Concord
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
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Androse Bell has been appointed as General Manager & Regional Director of Operations at Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG)

Since 2021, Bell has served as the lead general manager for the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and the Delta Hotel by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront. During his tenure, the Hard Rock Hotel earned the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Status, as well as numerous industry accolades. Prior to joining the Hard Rock as hotel manager, Bell held the same position at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront in Fla. and was rooms division manager at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., a AAA Four-Diamond rated resort. Bell joined HVMG's Circle of Excellence in 2019 and won HVMG's "General Manager of the Year" Award in 2020. He earned his MBA in business administration from Keiser University and his BS in hospitality management from Bethune-Cookman University. In his new role, Bell will continue as general manager at the Hard Rock Hotel with additional oversight of a handful of other resort and lifestyle properties.

HVMG
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States