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Steve Adams has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Luminary Hotel & Co.

As the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage, Steve Adams will oversee all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage planning and services, including menu development and the preparation and presentation of food and drinks. Adams will also plan, coordinate, and oversee special events in the hotel's 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. A hospitality veteran of more than 30 years, Adams joins Luminary from Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, bringing his extensive experience in operations, and executive budget, sales, and inventory development.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Ft. Myers, Florida, United States
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Robert Nokley has been appointed as Director of Rooms Operation at Luminary Hotel & Co.

Luminary's new Director of Rooms Operation Robert Nokley will be responsible for direct supervision of the hotel's housekeeping, front office, valet parking, loss prevention, and engineering departments. During his 13-year career in hospitality, Nokley has crisscrossed the country as Front Office, Operations, and Housekeeping Manager at several notable properties, including JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa and Golf; and Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, and Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida. He received his Hotel Administration degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and was most recently Opening Front Office Manager at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Ft. Myers, Florida, United States
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Lindsey Appelget has been appointed as Director of Finance at Luminary Hotel & Co.

Lindsey Appelget has been appointed Director of Finance and will oversee the areas of finance, project accounting, and hotel operational accounting. With more than a decade of experience, Appelget joins the Luminary team from the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, where she worked as Director of Finance. She began her career as Controller at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club and Resort in Tucson, Arizona, later taking the Opening Controller position at Plunge Beach Hotel in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Before moving to Savannah, the Western Michigan University graduate was Complex Director of Finance at Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she expertly managed three separate business units.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Ft. Myers, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

The St. Joe Company and BRW MidGrove, LLC Announced a Joint Venture to Bring the Lodge 30A, a Boutique Hotel, to Seagrove Beach, Florida

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") and BRW MidGrove, LLC ("BRW") today announced the formation of a joint venture to construct The Lodge 30A, a planned boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Plans call for The Lodge 30A to be located on Scenic County Highway 30A adjacent to Greenway Station, a planned mixed use development.

The St. Joe Company
Seagrove Beach, Florida, United States
Appointment

Todd Kinney has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt House Tampa Avion Park

McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran Todd Kinney as General Manager of the new Hyatt House Tampa Avion Park. Upon completion, Kinney will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the 145-room, extended-stay hotel, which is slated to open at the end of this year.

McKibbon
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Sam Francois has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at The Biltmore Hotel

In his new role at The Biltmore, Sam Francois will be responsible for optimizing current and new revenue streams for the hotel and its amenities, including its world-renowned golf course. He will also oversee public relations and communications efforts while directing all marketing initiatives at the Hotel and its divisions. Francois joins The Biltmore with more than 15 years of marketing, ecommerce, and communications experience.

Preferred
Miami, Florida, United States
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Chawnacee Bryan has been appointed as Director of Spa at The Biltmore Hote

Chawnacee Bryan recently joined The Biltmore Hotel as the new Director of Spa & Fitness. Bryan brings more than 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, running 5-star spas along the east coast of the United States. As a seasoned hospitality executive with a strong focus on spa and wellness management, she has become an expert in discovering and delivering natural and healing tactics from around the world. In her new role at The Biltmore, she will be supervising teams, implementing effective communication and organizational procedures to deliver premium guest experiences in the spa, salon, and fitness center - while helping boost retail sales in the Spa's boutique shop. Chawnacee began her career at a renowned 5-star resort in Boca Raton. She studied Psychology, attended Massage Therapy School, and also attended the Institute for Integrated Nutrition.

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Miami, Florida, United States
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Lara Pavloff has been promoted to Director of Golf at The Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore is proud to announce that it has promoted Lara Pavloff, as the Hotel's Director of Golf. Previously, she served as the Assistant Golf Professional and worked her way through the ranks to become Head Golf Professional and Tournament Director. Throughout her tenure at the Biltmore, she has worked on the PGA of America's apprentice program. She is now a Class A member of the PGA of America and is also a Titleist Performance Institute certified golf professional. Pavloff earned her Bachelor's Degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She grew up playing golf with her dad, Mike Pavloff at the Oxford Country Club where her house was located on the second hole fairway.

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Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment

Pablo Molinari has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Haya

An industry veteran with 23 years of experience, Molinari will leverage his international hospitality knowledge to oversee Hotel Haya in Tampa, FL. Most recently, he was general manager at Haya's sister Aparium property in Minneapolis, Hewing Hotel, for more than two years. Prior to joining the Aparium team, Molinari worked in various Hyatt properties, having risen the ranks from bellman in 1996 at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires--where he is originally from--to Director of Operations at Park Hyatt Washington in D.C. His work ethic and dedication allowed him to move through various roles at Hyatt properties around North America, including in Toronto, Columbus, OH and Albuquerque, NM. Molinari earned a degree in Hospitality from CENCAP in Buenos Aires.

Aparium Hotel Group
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Development Rebranding

Winter The Dolphin's Beach Club, An Eco-Friendly Hotel, Joins Ascend Hotel Collection

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club is now a member of Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. The marine-themed hotel is located in Clearwater Beach, Florida, where the Gulf of Mexico's welcoming blue waters make it an ideal destination for guests seeking a beachfront stay. Named after the subject of the "Dolphin Tale" movies, the hotel provides upgraded amenities that are purposefully designed to deliver a distinct marine experience in an unforgettable setting.

Ascend Hotel Collection
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Peachtree Hotel Group Opens Orlando Property

Owned, developed and operated by Peachtree, the extended-stay hotel at 8278 Universal Blvd. is just east of Interstate 4, some 10 miles from the metro's downtown and about 14 miles from Orlando International Airport. The surrounding area offers more than 40 restaurants, bars, entertainment and boutiques, and the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Studios and SeaWorld Orlando are nearby.

Element® By Westin
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Lakeland Hospitality Group and McKibbon Hospitality Open New SpringHill Suites in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland Hospitality Group, McKibbon Hospitality, and local officials gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of Lakeland's newest and cleanest hotel, SpringHill Suites Lakeland, with a ribbon cutting and tours. The hotel, which broke ground on October 1, 2018, and was completed this spring, will be managed by Tampa-based McKibbon Hospitality with General Manager John Loute overseeing all operations and leading the team on property.

SpringHill Suites
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Cambria Hotels Introduces Third Florida Location In Madeira Beach

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach Marina. The five-story, 125-room hotel joins the Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport South & Cruise Port and the Cambria Hotel Miami Airport - Blue Lagoon as the brand's third location in Florida. 

Cambria Hotels
Madeira Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Naples Hotel Group Opens Fairfield by Marriott in Riverview, Florida

The 108-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Riverview, officially opened in March with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 10743 Big Bend Road, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Riverview Hotels & Resorts LLC and managed by Naples Hotel Group of Naples, Florida.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Riverview, Florida, United States
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Milos Davidovic has been appointed as General Manager at Barbary Beach House Key West

DiamondRock Hospitality has announced the appointment of Milos Davidovic as general manager of the highly anticipated Barbary Beach House Key West (2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard) - a 184-room, oceanfront property overlooking the seemingly endless stretch of Smathers Beach. Davidovic will oversee a dedicated team of hospitality professionals and day-to-day operations at the property, which is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Key West, Florida, United States
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Tim Herman has been appointed as General Manager at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, a Noble House Resort, located in Naples along Florida's pristine Gulf Coast on a stunning, private, six-acre white sand beach proudly announces the appointment of Tim Herman as General Manager. In his new role, Tim will be responsible for managing the hotel's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 189-room property and private club, including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, while maximizing company revenue.

Noble House
Naples, Florida, United States
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Rod O’Connor has been appointed as General Manager at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

Paramount Hospitality Management's (PHM), The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando announces the appointment of hospitality veteran, Rod O'Connor, as General Manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Rod oversees all day-to-day operations of the 878 all-suite property, including management of the executive team.

Paramount Hospitality Management (PHM)
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Lindsay Gilmour has been appointed as Guest Services Manager at SpringHill Suites Lakeland

Lindsay Gilmour, Guest Services Manager - Lindsay is no newcomer to the Marriott brand, having honed her management skills as a Management Trainee at the Courtyard by Marriott and a Guest Service Associate at Marriott Grande Vista Resort in Orlando. She completed the brand's award-winning, global leadership program, Voyage, and gained expertise in various, guest experience software systems. Lindsay earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida and completed the Hospitality Management program at Rosen College.

McKibbon
Lakeland, Florida, United States