Human Resources

💿 Jimmy Suh named President of Arlo Hotels, after joining in July 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer. John Luckett appointed President of Hospitality Operations at Kessler, returning after a prior 15-year tenure. Tony Mosca becomes Managing Director at Rosewood Washington, D.C., previously Hotel Manager at The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel in NYC. Joe Pettigrew is now Group Chief Commercial Officer at L+R Hotels, tasked with integrating commercial strategies across the group's 23,000-room portfolio. Jason Kycek appointed Chief Marketing Officer at The Central Romana Corp., after leading Casa de Campo Resort & Villas to record-breaking sales since January 2017. Cory Chambers promoted to EVP and Chief Commercial and Analytics Officer at Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG); Maggie Rosa promoted to VP of Operations. Adrienne Breaux named Director of Sales and Marketing at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Teddy Susanto Wiryawan joins Vakkaru Maldives as General Manager, with over 20 years in luxury hospitality. Simon A. Fricker appointed General Manager at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, bringing over two decades of experience. Fernando Rivera becomes General Manager of Andaz Miami Beach, set to open in December. Juha Mähönen hired as CEO and General Manager of The Hotel Maria, possessing over 40 years of international hotel management experience.

🍷 AC Hotels by Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland, introduces a Cava sparkling wine program, featuring customizable experiences and pre-made cocktails. This initiative caters to the rising trend of personalized beverages and the popularity of sparkling wine cocktails. Currently available at 11 properties in the United States and Canada, the rollout will continue globally through 2025. Participating locations include properties in Vancouver, Bridgewater, Waco, Sawgrass Mills, Bloomington, Washington DC, Columbus, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas, and at Diagonal L´Illa.

📌 Arlo Hotels appointed Jimmy Suh as president, effective immediately. Rentyl Resorts named Michael Trampas EVP of business development and marketing. Rosewood Washington, D.C. appointed Tony Mosca as managing director. Ganesvoort Meatpacking named Sherrin Thomas general manager. KSL Resorts appointed Luis Mendoza as GM of Avila Lighthouse Suites. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay welcomed Sandeep Kumar as hotel manager. Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach named Gilberto Contreras executive chef. Waldorf Astoria Chicago appointed Eric Damidot as executive chef. The Peninsula Beverly Hills announced Luis Cuadra as executive chef. Radisson Salt Lake City promoted Josh Lokken to executive chef. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek named Jonah Friedmann executive chef. The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel appointed José González as executive chef. Four Seasons Hotel New York set to reopen Fall 2024 with Michael Dedera as GM. The Quail named James Overbaugh as managing director.

📌 Jimmy Suh appointed as president of Arlo Hotels in New York, effective immediately, bringing over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience. Suh, as former chief commercial officer since July 2021, launched new Arlo hotels in Miami, Chicago, and Williamsburg over the past three years. Arlo Hotels, with six properties in New York City, Miami, and Chicago, plans to open its seventh location in Washington D.C. on November 18, 2024. Founder Oleg Pavlov commends Suh’s approach to innovation and guest service excellence.

🏨 Lopesan Hotel Group and Stoneweg Hospitality acquired Hotel Miguel Angel in Madrid, the largest Spanish hotel deal this year. The 241-room hotel, previously owned by General Mediterranean Holding S.A SPF, will be renovated and modernized. NexGen Hotels purchased The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport, planning to rebrand it as Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Q3 2025. It features 150 rooms and various amenities. Four Seasons will open a new 104-room resort including 18 overwater bungalows in Belize in 2025. Dubai's occupancy reached its highest October level since 2012 during Diwali, hitting 82.2%, with ADR at AED819.76 and RevPAR at AED673.98; peaking on October 29 with 92.9% occupancy and RevPAR of AED957.77.

🏨 Design Hotels, part of Marriott International, announced 29 new agreements and a 10% portfolio growth. Recently opened properties include the 69-room Warren Street Hotel in NYC (February) and The Home Hotel Zurich (August) with 132 rooms. Drift Nashville opened in July with 104 keys. In the U.S., Design Hotels now features 10 new properties, totaling 14 in California, and in Mexico, it surpassed 25 properties with upcoming additions like Tinte Hotel (2026). The brand is set to introduce its fifth hotel in Georgia and expand in Switzerland to 15 hotels, as well as launch properties in Istanbul, Singapore, and Bali. The managing director, Stijn Oyen, highlights the brand's vision and community spirit as they mark nearly 300 hotels worldwide.

🚀 Jorge Gilabert appointed as Managing Director to co-lead the Travel, Hospitality and Leisure practice at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) in Europe. With over 15 years' experience, Gilabert, based in Spain, aims to drive strategic transformations in tourism and hospitality. Known for leading significant business turnarounds and M&A processes, he notably worked with CEO Federico Gonzalez on the strategic transformations of NH Hotels, Radisson Hotels, and Louvre Hotel Group. Previously a Partner at Monitor Deloitte in Spain, Gilabert expanded the consumer industries sectors and led strategic projects across various consumer-focused industries. Ed Bignold, head of A&M’s THL Practice, anticipates expanding geographic reach and capabilities with Gilabert’s expertise.

📌 McKibbon Hospitality appoints Mike Dickey as senior VP of human resources, leveraging his 35+ years of experience. Uniguest names Shawn O’Connell executive VP of sales Americas after his 12+ years at Samsung and 8+ years at PSAV. Mandarin Oriental promotes Amanda Hyndman to COO, succeeding Christoph Mares, while she maintains her role as chief people and culture officer. The Sebastian-Vail, a Timbers Resort, welcomes Kate Grattan as general manager. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach appoints Keenan Rothenborg as sales manager. BH Properties selects Mark Workman as managing director, investment and asset management, with his 17+ years in the field, previously at Lincoln Property Company.