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Laurens Zieren has been appointed as General Manager at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood

Laurens Zieren has been appointed general manager of The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton in Hollywood, Florida, according to Hilton senior vice president, Leslie Pchola, effective immediately. A veteran Hilton leader for almost 20 years, Zieren returns to Hilton after a regional vice president role for a hotel management company. In his new role, he will oversee operations of the iconic oceanfront hotel with 1,000 guest rooms and suites, 10 different culinary destinations, two sun-drenched pools, 26 poolside cabanas, a deluxe spa and fitness center, and 209,000 sq. ft. of meetings and events space.

Hilton
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Appointment

Yenier Marrero has been appointed as Director of Spa & Fitness at Naples Grande Beach Resort

Naples Grande Beach Resort - the independent luxury beachside resort located in Naples, FL - announced the appointment of Yenier Marrero as the property's new Director of Spa & Fitness. In this role, Yenier will oversee the wellness program's daily operations and diligently work towards offering guests top-line services and implementing successful programming's inclusive of nutrition, exercise, and body work.

Naples Hotel Group
Naples, Florida, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Epelboim Development Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Tru by Hilton in Orlando

Hilton and Epelboim Development Group today broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Orlando, Florida. Dignitaries, executives and other key individuals who were instrumental in pushing the project forward attended the July 12, 2018 event. The roster of VIPs and speakers included: from the Orange County Government Commissioner Betsy VanderLey and Jessie Allen; Executive Director from the Orange County Convention Center; Alexandra Jaritz, global head, Tru by Hilton; and Noel Epelboim, president and CEO of Epelboim Development Group.

Tru by Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States
Appointment

Tom Osborn has joined Radisson Hotel Group as director of Franchise Sales & Development.

Tom Osborn joins Radisson Hotel Group as director of Franchise Sales & Development. Osborn is based in Miami and will work towards increasing the presence of the company's brands in the Caribbean. Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group, Osborn had an extensive career with Best Western International, where he was a regional director of North American Development and was recognized with multiple salesman of the year honors. In this role, he was responsible for development in the Midwest, Southeast and Caribbean. He also has experience working as director of Franchise Sales & Development for Cendant Corporation.

Radisson Hotel Group
Pensacola, Florida, United States
Appointment

Jorge Giannattasio has been appointed as SVP and Head of Caribbean and Latin America Operations at Hilton

Hilton announced today the appointment of Jorge Giannattasio as senior vice president and head of Caribbean and Latin America operations. In his newly appointed position, Giannattasio will oversee the dynamic region where Hilton currently operates a portfolio of more than 130 hotels. Giannattasio joins Hilton from SBE Entertainment Group, where he held the role of chief operating officer. His career spans three decades of operations and finance with global organizations, including more than a decade in the hospitality industry with Starwood Hotels & Resorts where, latterly, he served as senior vice president and chief of Latin America operations and global initiatives, overseeing more than 100 hotels, across eight brands in nearly 20 countries. Giannattasio is a graduate of Buenos Aires University and speaks several languages including English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
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Appointment

Androse Bell has been appointed as General Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Summit Hospitality Management Group has announced the appointment of Androse Bell as general manager of the new Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, overseeing day-to-day operations and the (175) rock star team. A familiar face in the Central Florida hospitality industry, Bell was promoted from director of rooms at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach to general manager of the recently opened, 200-room, beachfront property.

Hard Rock
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

TRYP by Wyndham Announces New Location in Orlando

Slated to open in 2020, the new TRYP by Wyndham in Orlando becomes the fourth hotel in Florida for the growing cosmopolitan brand. Celebrating the spirit of the urban traveler, each TRYP hotel is infused with local spirit allowing guests to uncover each destination's individual culture and setting the stage for authentic, local experiences. The 98-room hotel will offer the brand's hallmark social lobby, library space and small meeting room; a bar and restaurant featuring TRYP's signature tapas, or small plates, service; a gym; and an outdoor pool. With its unique cities and range of experiences, Florida remains a top market for the brand which recently opened TRYP by Wyndham Sebastian St. Augustine, TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Fort Lauderdale and TRYP by Wyndham Miami Bay Harbor in "The Sunshine State". The brand's global pipeline includes approximately 4,000 rooms and 29 hotels, including Florida locations such as Coral Gables, Miami and Kissimmee. The company also recently announced plans for a dual-branded TRYP by Wyndham and Wyndham Grand concept in Miami's popular Brickell district.

TRYP by Wyndham
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Wyndham Announces Newly Constructed La Quinta in Orlando

The four-story La Quinta hotel will feature 101 modern guest rooms; a comfortable and multifunctional great room for guests to gather, relax, or work; a fully equipped fitness center; a pool; and approximately 750 square feet of meeting space. Upon opening, it will join eight hotels already operating in the market under the La Quinta flag, and it will be the first in the city to reflect the brand's contemporary Del Sol prototype. The Del Sol design combines clean geometric lines, bold colors, and varying textures with iconic brand elements, like La Quinta's recognizable red-clay roof, and guest-centric offerings to enhance the stay experience while also helping maximize revenue-per-square foot for hotel developers. Like all of the brand's approximately 900 upper-midscale and midscale La Quinta and LQ Hotel™ locations in North and Latin America, the new La Quinta in Orlando will offer guests the brand's signature Bright Morning Bed®, free Bright Side Breakfast®, spacious in-room work areas and free high-speed internet.

La Quinta by Wyndham
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Opening

WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach Opens on Florida Coast

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels and Nationwide Hotel Management Company, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach hotel in Florida. Located at 1400 SW 11th Way, the hotel represents the 29th WoodSpring property to open in the state.

WoodSpring Suites
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Appointment

David McKeever has been promoted to Director of Food and Beverage at Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando

David McKeever previously was Assistant Food and Beverage Director for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and was instrumental in the success of this 2,200-room hotel since it opened in 2014. Prior to joining Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, McKeever held several leadership positions with Hyatt, Marriott, Universal and Hilton. He is also a recipient of the Loews Legacy award, one of the company's highest honors.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
Appointment

Mouhssine Benhamacht has been appointed as Executive Chef at Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando

Most recently, he was Executive Chef at Meraki Market, described as a "temple of food disguised as a little corner store," in San Francisco. His culinary career also includes Sous Chef posts at Spice Market under world-famous Chef Jean George Vongerichten and at Loews Atlanta Hotel alongside Master Chef Olivier Gaupin. Chef "Mousse" was Chef De Cuisine at the former Loews Don CeSar Hotel's award-winning Maritana Grille. Born in Teflit, Morocco, Chef Mousse's expertise in French, Moroccan, American and Asian cuisines will influence the international flavors served throughout Universal's Aventura Hotel.

Loews
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Opening

LUX Brickell Hotel & Residences - Now Open

sbe, The Related Group and Allen Morris Company announced yesterday the upcoming Summer 2018 opening of the sold-out SLS LUX Brickell Hotel & Residences, the third SLS-branded property in Miami. The formidable talents of sbe Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, The Related Group Founder and Chairman Jorge Perez, Allen Morris Company Chairman and CEO Allen Morris, Arquitectonica co-founding Principal Bernardo Fort-Brescia, and design duo Yabu Pushelberg, have joined forces to deliver a property poised to become a Miami landmark, boasting sbe's award-winning Katsuya restaurant and mixology concept S Bar. SLS LUX marks the fourth of nine jointly developed projects in the pipeline for The Related Group and sbe and closely follows the recent delivery of Hyde Midtown Suites & Residences.

SLS
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Driftwood Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

Driftwood Acquisitions & Development (DAD), an innovative hospitality industry leader with decades of experience and a strategic focus on hotel and resort acquisitions, has celebrated the groundbreaking of its $50M+ dual-branded Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Located at 315 NW 1st Avenue, the property will be managed by DAD's North Palm Beach management arm - Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) - and is expected to open in early 2020, merging two of Hilton's popular brands in the vibrant Flagler Village neighborhood in downtown Fort Lauderdale. A festive groundbreaking event took place, welcoming more than 60 attendees, including representatives from Hilton, Merrimac Ventures (Driftwood's co-developers and GP partners), as well as local dignitaries and special guests.

Tru by Hilton
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Appointment

Luis Mendez has been appointed as Director of Sales at Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Kimpton EPIC Hotel announced the appointment of Luis Mendez as Director of Sales for the renowned Downtown Miami property. In his new role, Mendez will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and development programs for EPIC, focusing on new and existing markets. New to the Kimpton brand, Mendez brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience in the sales and marketing sector. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at the InterContinental Miami, and before this post, he served as Director of Meetings and Incentives for Karisma Hotels. Mendez's career includes work with The Ritz Carlton, Renaissance and IHG properties in Puerto Rico, where he held various senior leadership roles.

IHG
Miami, Florida, United States