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Chipotle Launches Small Group Meal Option

🍽 Michelle Chin and Jerrold Wong join Applebee’s C-suite as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer on September 2 and September 15, respectively. The brand, reporting increased Q2 traffic and sales, aims to enhance guest experience, expand menu innovation, and boost marketing. Chin, with over 20 years in marketing at Starbucks, Godiva, and Unilever, will lead Applebee's marketing strategy. Wong, with hospitality leadership experience, will focus on restaurant performance and growth.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Chris O’Donnell as President of Select Service Division

📈 Chris O'Donnell will become president of Aimbridge Hospitality's select service division on September 15 in Plano, Texas. With over 20 years in hospitality, including roles at Marriott, Magna Hospitality, and Atrium Hospitality, O'Donnell will focus on operational performance to enhance the division's market share, profitability, and guest satisfaction. Craig S. Smith, CEO, emphasizes O'Donnell's leadership and expertise as key assets to the company.
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Aimbridge adds president of select service division

📈 Chris O’Donnell has been appointed as president of Aimbridge Hospitality's select service division starting September 15. O’Donnell, with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, will focus on operational performance, maintaining alignment with Aimbridge’s balanced scorecard framework. Previously, he held senior roles at Magna Hospitality and White Lodging, serving as COO at Atrium Hospitality. This appointment follows Allison Handy’s promotion to CCO, as Aimbridge strengthens its executive team.
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Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve appoints new GM

📍 Guillermo Varela has been appointed as the general manager of Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. He will oversee the resort's 86 keys, including a five-bedroom presidential suite and 34 ocean-view residences. Varela has over 15 years of international leadership experience, previously working with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Aman. The resort is located in an 800-acre private community in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, and will open in winter 2025.
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Aimbridge appoints Chris O’Donnell as select service division president

📈 Chris O'Donnell will become president of Aimbridge Hospitality's select service division on September 15. He'll focus on operational performance and aligning with Aimbridge's scorecard tracking market share, profitability, and guest satisfaction. O'Donnell's experience includes roles at Marriott, Magna Hospitality, and Atrium Hospitality. Craig S. Smith, CEO of Aimbridge, praises O'Donnell's leadership and expertise. O'Donnell expresses enthusiasm for enhancing the division's value and guest experiences.
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Cameron House unveils £300k spa refurb alongside new spa director

🛌 Cameron House has completed a £300,000 redesign of its spa, introducing upgraded wellness facilities. The renovation includes a revamped indoor pool, hydro and hot tub areas, and enhanced changing facilities. Gillian McGraffin, with over 25 years of luxury spa experience, is appointed as the new spa director. Set within 400 acres on Loch Lomond, Cameron House features 208 rooms, 115 lodges, a golf course, cinema, and marina. Café Spa now offers extended hours and a new menu.
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Lisa Sterns Named Director of Sales for The Hermosa Inn

📈 August 22, 2025, Paradise Valley, Arizona: Lisa Sterns joins The Hermosa Inn as Director of Sales. With over 25 years in luxury hospitality, Sterns has led at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa and Destination Hotels and Resorts. An Arizona State University alum, she holds a BS in Hotel Management and a Business/Life Coaching Certification. Sterns will drive revenue growth and strategic initiatives at The Hermosa Inn, a AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel.
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The Kimpton Brice appoints new GM

🏨 Adam White is the new general manager of The Kimpton Brice in Savannah, GA. Previously, he managed the Austin Southpark Hotel and held positions at several Hilton and Marriott properties. The Kimpton Brice, located near River Street, offers 145 guest rooms, a Secret Garden courtyard, an outdoor pool, and nearly 6,000 sq. ft. of event space. It is managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts.
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Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa unveils rebrand

🏨 Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa in Newbury, Berkshire, rebranded to Donnington and Co following a full-site redevelopment. Owned by Sir Peter Michael's family, it features a renowned spa and 18-hole golf course. The significant investment revamped the reception, lobby, bar, restaurant, and suites. The restaurant, Press, now offers an intimate setting. Andrew McKenzie, managing director, celebrates the hotel's evolution and its aspiration to be a leading four-star UK property.
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