The Hospitality Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Affiliation Worldwide introduced the appointment of Brian Hicks as its new president and CEO. Hicks will construct upon the inspiration laid by the late Bob Gilbert, who served as president and CEO for 30 years.
Abe Liao has been appointed managing director on the Watergate Lodge. Beforehand, Liao served as vp of operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, the place he oversaw as much as 20 inns throughout the US.
Lodge Maverick introduced the appointment of Brian Smith as basic supervisor. In his function, Smith will oversee operations of the 60-room boutique property, its meals and beverage ideas, and its hospitality administration program.
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, introduced the appointment of Felix Schlokat as its new basic supervisor. Schlokat, who joined the resort in September, will lead the property and oversee resort operations and extra.
McKibbon Hospitality introduced the appointment of Craig Pearson as basic supervisor of Hyatt Home Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market. In his new function, Pearson shall be chargeable for overseeing all operations for the 200-room resort.
Melissa Plymal has been named nationwide gross sales supervisor for Lansdowne Resort. With a decade of expertise in hospitality, Plymal most just lately served as director of gross sales and advertising and marketing for Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek named Laurie Helley as senior gross sales supervisor, overseeing the U.S. Northeast area and worldwide teams. Helley will safe new alternatives out there.
Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Lodge, welcomed Nicholas Cuomo as government chef. Cuomo will oversee the brand new culinary path of the property’s positive eating restaurant, lounge, summer season patio restaurant, pool bar, and occasions.
The St. Regis Deer Valley introduced the appointment of Shawnda Brooks as director of spa. This can be a promotion for Brooks, who beforehand served as spa supervisor. Brooks brings a background in luxurious resorts and spas to the place.
The 4 Seasons Lodge New York, set to reopen in Fall 2024, introduced a brand new government workforce, naming Michael Dedera as basic supervisor, Christopher Shiel as director of selling, and Iwona Luksza as director of meals and beverage.
Lodge Champlain, Curio Assortment by Hilton, introduced two current appointments to its meals and beverage workforce: Kenzie Allen has been named government chef and Israel Prado Rivas has been appointed as meals and beverage director.
The Sea Ranch Lodge fashioned a brand new culinary management workforce, naming Darren McRonald as government chef, Jay Wyant-King as director of meals and beverage, Chloe Tula as wine director, and Katrina Coffman as farm supervisor.
