LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Fiona O'Connor as director of sales for the Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach hotel. The 112-room property located at 214 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, Florida is owned by Key International and managed by LBA Hospitality.
Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the signing of The Cocoa Village Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals in the stunning city of Cocoa, Florida. Set to open in 2023, this will be the first newly constructed hotel for the brand. Located in the heart of Cocoa, guests will be able to explore the historic downtown and enjoy the new hotel and its many amenities. The hotel is also just minutes from Port Canaveral, the fastest growing cruise terminal in the nation and second largest in North America. Whether in town for business, pleasure, or to jump start a vacation before embarking on a world class cruise, The Cocoa Village Hotel will be the perfect spot for every type of traveler.
The Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration is under new ownership and management. The 718-room property, located just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World, was recently purchased by Tishman Hotel Corporation. StepStone Hospitality has been named the management company and will oversee the property.
Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG), a joint venture between Electra America and AKA, has acquired a brand new property in downtown West Palm Beach that will be transformed into an upscale, hotel residence catering to the city's rapidly growing corporate and leisure travel community.
Hilton Aventura Miami, the latest luxury property to adorn the Aventura skyline, centrally-located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, is proud to announce a new Executive Chef in 20-year industry veteran, Marcos Flores. Hailing from Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, where he served as Executive Chef, and with previous roles at Le Meridien by Marriott in Dania Beach and the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Chef Flores is no stranger to large-scale projects nor South Florida.
MIAMI - APRIL 5, 2022 - The team at Hilton Aventura Miami, a luxury hotel located in the heart of North Miami, is pleased to welcome seasoned industry veteran German Villa as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than 15 years of experience, Villa has a proven track record of leading luxury resorts and teams, including Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort & Spa, Trump International Beach Resort and Ocean Point Resort & Spa, among others.
One Tampa City Center hotel debuts a new sophisticated look in its guest rooms, suites, public spaces, lobby and restaurant.
Hillsboro Beach Resort, which recently opened along the exclusive and scenic Hillsboro Mile in Deerfield Beach, today announces the appointment of Ann Durso to general manager. In this role, Durso oversees full operations of the 72-room boutique property and its newly opened waterfront restaurant, Roí. Durso assumes the position immediately and has already stepped into the role, overseeing all aspects of the resort's day-to-day operations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Sunview Companies officially opened the world's first Atwell Suites property with the 90-room Atwell Suites Miami Brickell. The dual-branded hotel is in Miami's bustling Brickell neighborhood and situated on the top floors of the building shared with the Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell, which opened in March 2021.
Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando™, an official Universal Partner Hotel, today announced the appointment of a new general manager, Zury Cohen. In his new role, Cohen is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of hotel operations work together to maximize market share, sales, guest satisfaction and profit.
Isabel Gracia will oversee W South Beach's sales and marketing team to continue to drive sales and revenue growth, after W South Beach's most successful year since opening in 2009. Gracia will lead sales initiatives and targeted audience engagement developed through creative marketing campaigns, W brand initiatives and network management.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Andy Holloway has been appointed the general manager of the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Panama City Beach, Florida. Mr. Holloway brings over 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the property's co-owner of Beachyvacations Rental Management in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Sandcastle Resorts and Hotels, the seasoned property management company behind Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, announces the appointment of Gary Koester as the new Executive Vice President.
THesis Hotel Miami is pleased to announce the appointment of Marijana Simmons as its new director of sales and marketing. Simmons assumes the position immediately, leading the hotel's sales and marketing team, devising strategic sales and marketing plans, and overseeing revenue management.
Bringing years of hospitality-specific experience to Marriott Harbor Beach, Damoriae Graham previously worked with various restaurants on the West Coast. In his new role, he will wear two hats at the Senior Sous Chef for Marriott Harbor Beach's restaurant collection and Executive Chef of 3030 Ocean Restaurant.
Newly promoted to Executive Chef, Jesse Demmers oversees the culinary team for the 650-room iconic resort and its on-site dining outlets 3030 Ocean Restaurant, Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar, Riva and Loggerhead Sand Bar. Demmers takes over the new position after joining Marriott Harbor Beach in 2019 as Executive Sous Chef, where he helped generate more than $43 million in food revenue. After attending school at Orlando Culinary Academy, he began his cooking career at Timpano Italian Chop House in Orlando, Florida, before transitioning to JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, where he worked from Restaurant Supervisor to Senior Sous Chef.
The executive team at Hyatt Centric Las Olas is pleased to welcome Peter Waxon as group sales manager. In his new role, Waxon will coordinate the daily operations of the group sales program with a focus on building relationships with potential clients in order to drive group business to the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples welcomed Mark Ferland as Area General Manager of the two prestigious luxury resorts on Florida's Paradise Coast. A seasoned industry leader with a proven history of driving the brand's culture and service excellence, Ferland will oversee both The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples as well as The Ritz-Carlton, Naples as the iconic beachfront resort ushers in a new chapter in its storied history with the 'Evolution of an Icon.'
Codianne has spent nearly three decades in the hospitality industry at fine-dining establishments and four-star properties. Most recently, he was Director of Operations at the Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center, which is one of the leading meeting hotels in the area. Prior to this, he was Food & Beverage Manager at the oceanfront, four-star Hammock Beach Resort, as well as at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa - the largest full-service resort on Florida's Gulf Coast. Codianne's also overseen restaurant operations at the upscale Copper Grill steakhouse in Birmingham (Ala.) and managed the food and beverage and purchasing department for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. He received a dual Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida in Business Administration and Hospitality Management.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami are proud to announce the promotion of Tatiana Lora to Area Director of Marketing. Tatiana, who will be continuing her 12-year tenure with the hotels, has always been a staple in the team's growth and success and will continue to lead in her new role.