Boutique Hotel News

MAY 25, 2023

Worldwide: Luxury hotel operator Dorchester Collection has promoted current CEO Christopher Cowdray to president, with Helen Smith and Eugenio Pirri appointed as joint CEOs. Pirri first joined Dorchester Collection in 2011 as VP people and organisational development.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The focus is on the food and what it means to different people. “It’s in my blood to bring people together; to create family, fun and full stomachs. Sebastian Geray has been appointed head chef of Misc., “Western Sydney has been waiting for a spot to proudly call their own,” he says.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Club Quarters Hotels has announced the appointment of three people to its executive team. Joseph Turano has been appointed COO, Shawn Usami has been appointed vice president of revenue management, and Kendall Viola has been appointed vice president of marketing.

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JULY 12, 2023

. “It was a shared vision of wanting to create an elevated pub and dining experience that we believe people are looking for today and will add perfectly to the mix of restaurants and bars in the area.”

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cameron House on Loch Lomond has appointed Karen Avery, sales director MICE, and Amyleigh, sales manager MICE. Their appointments follow the recent multi-million-pound investment into the events space and bedrooms at Cameron House following the unveiling of the Lomond Wing.

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MAY 22, 2023

Valor Hospitality has appointed Gary Mitchell as organisational development director. Valor has a fabulous culture, and we are proud that this is recognised by the many accolades the business receives. “Along with the implementation of Workvivo, my appointment is another example of Valor investing in the future.

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Boutique Hotel News

APRIL 28, 2023

Speaking about his appointment, Migoya said: “The Cloudveil is rooted in the destination, people, and soul of Jackson Hole, and it’s our job to create a caring place with purpose for locals, guests and employees to call home for years to come. Migoya supported the brand’s growth of 12 hotels in 12 years.

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MARCH 18, 2024

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, announces the appointment of Jason Kreul as chief operating officer.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 22, 2023

US: Northwood Hospitality had appointed Eumi Koh as general manager of the Conrad Nashville. Koh brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role at Conrad Nashville. Prior to joining the hotel, Koh served as general manager of The Darcy , a lifestyle boutique hotel in Washington DC.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Birkbeck, University of London has appointed Franck Arnold as its visiting professor of practice. The appointment will see Mr Arnold support students on the MSc Hospitality Innovation Management course delivered jointly by Birkbeck and Le Cordon Bleu, London.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Pride of Britain Hotels (PoB), has appointed new board members, following the annual conference hosted at Grantley Hall in Yorkshire. Co-owner Rohaise Rose-Bristow, who oversees operations at the Torridon hotel in Scotland, and Joanne Taylor-Stagg, general manager at The Athenaeum in London, have been appointed as board members.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Cliste Hospitality has announced the appointments of Michael Ryan as chief financial officer and Andrew Drysdale as chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Cliste, Ryan was director of finance with Woodie’s DIY, Home and Garden retailer for over 20 years and During his time, the company grew from 10 stores to 35 stores.

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MAY 16, 2023

Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has recently appointed Mark Steedman as general manager of Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Spa in the Scottish Borders. Regarding his appointment, Steedman said: “Macdonald Hotels and Resorts is renowned in the industry for really looking after its staff and guests.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

US: ResortPass, which offers day access to luxury hotels and resorts, has raised $26 million in Series B funding and appointed Michael Wolf as CEO. By creating this opportunity for hotels and guests, ResortPass is aligning the industry with how people are choosing to take time off with shorter, more frequent experiences closer to home.”.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

“It [fusion] has dropped out of fashion and I think there has been a move in the last few years for people to replace it with terms like modern Australian or Australian,” he says. Kelly does believe the label does raise questions around what makes a cuisine and its people. I don’t know.” You can’t just go, ‘Let’s mix it all together’.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

MGallery UK has announced the appointment of Anthony Wright as new executive head chef at The Municipal Hotel Liverpool – MGallery. Speaking on his appointment, he said: “It is a fantastic opportunity to be joining The Municipal Hotel Liverpool – MGallery as its Executive Chef. Wright will oversee all three establishments.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Hilton London Bankside has appointed Raoul de Souza as the hotel’s new general manager. He was then promoted to hotel manager in May 2016, a role in which he supported the daily operations of Hilton London Bankside, before being appointed general manager this month.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Crerar Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Claire Johnston as people director and Laura Dunphy as director of learning and development. These senior appointments bolster our team significantly and firm up our commitment to our people.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The Refuge is the hotel’s bar and restaurant which is divided into five areas: the 139-cover Dining Room, the Public Bar, a Winter Garden housed inside a glass atrium, The Den complete with private bar, table football, pool and big screen, as well as The Terrace, a covered outdoor dining area with room for up to 150 people.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Focus Hotels has announced the appointment of Niki Ball as its new human resources director. According to Focus Hotels, Ball’s appointment understores its commitment to attracting top talent and prioritising employee development and satisfaction as key drivers of success within the organisation.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

Virgin Hotels Collection has announced the formation of its global sales team with the key executive appointment of Maya Latinovic, Vanessa Rothery, Shannon Byrne, Abigail Trangmar, Julia Grishkova and Peter Delia. She has over 20 years of experience leading sales strategies at global brands including Edition Hotels and Preferred Hotels.

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APRIL 16, 2024

FCM Hotels has appointed Michael Heeden as president. ” He added, “Our business is serving people. A 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, he spent the past 16 years as president of Raleigh, NC-based Winston Hospitality Inc.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

International hospitality real estate group PPHE Hotel Group has appointed Greg Hegarty as co-CEO. Hegarty has been with the group for 18 years in various leadership positions and was appointed as COO of the company in 2019 and deputy CEO/COO in 2020. He has almost three decades of experience in the wider hospitality sector.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The Gresham Aparthotel has recently announced the appointment of Mark Hills as its new general manager. In his new role Hills hopes to support The Gresham Aparthotel in the vision to become a longer-stay destination hotel for people visiting Leicester.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The Birmingham Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the appointment of Emma Morgan and Nicola Underhill as the association’s new joint chairs. The two appointments will build on the previous work of John Angus, director of Switch Hospitality, who the association says was “instrumental” in setting up the BHA in April 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In order to ensure an orderly and smooth handover, Fantacchiotti has been appointed Deputy CEO effective immediately. I have said many times that this company is made of brands and people: we now have a portfolio made of some of the most admired brands in the spirits industry, taken care of by an amazing group of professionals worldwide.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Rockliffe Hall has announced the appointment of two Michelin star chef James Close as its new culinary director. Joining from his role as chef patron of Raby Hunt, Close will open a new restaurant, as well as oversee and develop the culinary direction of the resort.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Whitbread has announced the appointment of Will Steward, Rowan Edwards, James Hall and Quinten Barker to its property team to support the construction and acquisition of new Premier Inn and Hub by Premier Inn hotels across the UK and Ireland. During the first half of FY24, the group added 430 bedrooms to its portfolio.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Germantown, TN- based McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) has appointed Kim Knop , its current VP, sales & marketing, as its new director of business development, where she will work with investor and ownership groups as MHC expands its third-party property management portfolio.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has announced the appointment of Andrew Wanless as its new group talent development manager. Joining from Grantley Hall where he was training manager, Wanless brings with him upwards of 12 years’ experience handling people development across the hospitality sector.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

The QHotels Collection has appointed Paula Turton as national account director for leisure and Lucy Whittington as leisure sales support executive. Turton said: “I’m thrilled to join such a credible brand renowned for its exceptional commitment to its people and guests.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Hotel management Valor Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ben Gabbitas as its new resourcing and talent director. In his role he will develop recruitment strategies along with recruitment-based technologies to help Valor attract people with the “right skills, behaviours and values”.

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MAY 11, 2023

Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair has announced the appointment of four new kitchen team members Andrew Sawyer, Fernando Montejo Moraga, Mike Shaw, and Mathieu Dias, who will be overseen by Michelin-starred chef Asam Byatt, the hotel’s chef director. I love being part of the Brown’s team, but I am only as good as the people surrounding me.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The Gresham Aparthotel Leicester has announced the appointment of Stavros Kavounidis as the new deputy general manager of the venue. As the deputy manager, he is encouraging his team to bring their whole personality to work and if people are having a good or bad day, he wants them to know he can support them.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Vine Hotels has announced four senior appointments across the 13 properties it owns or manages in the UK. Lastly, Lauren McSorley has been appointed to the proactive sales team, with the remit of groups and tours sales manager.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Valerie Donaldson has been appointed as the general manager of the upcoming Radisson Blu Hotel Sheffield , set to open this summer. Crerar Hotels Group has welcomed Claire Johnston as people director and Laura Dunphy as director of learning and development.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

US: Scheduled to debut in 2022, Virgin Hotels New York City has appointed five senior team members. Virgin Hotels New York City is also welcoming Melissa Brown as director of sales and marketing, Maria Murillo as director of people, Dennis O’Connor as director of food and beverage, and Tom Scudero as director of engineering.

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