HOTELS Editors

🏨 Robert Rouleau has been promoted to general manager at The Newbury Boston, a luxury hotel managed by Highgate, as of 2023. Previously, he was the hotel manager and joined in 2021 as director of food & beverage, with over 20 years of experience, including roles at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The Newbury, located in Back Bay, across from Boston’s Public Garden, first opened in 1927 as a Ritz-Carlton. It now has 286 guest rooms and features The Street Bar and Contessa.

💰 Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) appoints Gary Kunesh as CFO, tasked with overseeing accounting, financial reporting, tax, risk management, and tech functions. With 30+ years in hospitality, Kunesh previously held VP roles at White Lodging Services and was Finance Director of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, a $150M operation. Hilton names Randy Morton as GM of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, with a history including COO of Bellagio Resort & Casino and roles at Four Seasons. W Punta Cana, the first all-inclusive W Hotels resort, appoints Omar Rivera as GM. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. promotes Alaina Sweeney to GM post-renovation in 2024. InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel appoints Savannah Seaman as marketing director; The Westin Cape Coral Resort promotes Susan Cecere David to senior sales executive. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront appoints Rocco LaFronza as operations director. Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, opening May 15 near San Diego, introduces Scott Siebert as GM, Joy Lynch as group sales director, and Russ Mitchell as sales and marketing director.