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Tatiana Valenzuela

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Groups360 appoints VP of attendee solutions

📅 Jason Bond appointed as VP of Attendee Solutions at Groups360. With 25+ years in meetings/events, Bond will enhance business and operational growth. He previously worked as EVP at Prestige Global Meeting Source. Bond's role includes expanding group housing solutions for event accommodations. His past roles include VP at ConferenceDirect, Managing Director at HOST Event Management, and Sales & Marketing Manager for Ontario Tourism Education Corporation. Bond's expertise aligns with Groups360's mission to optimize event planning.
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Salamander Collection’s Aspen Meadows Resort appoints new GM

🏖️ Carrie Williams will be the new general manager of Aspen Meadows Resort starting June 14. Aspen Meadows, managed by Salamander Collection and founded by Sheila Johnson, covers 40 acres with 98 suites. Williams, with the Aspen Institute since 2020, has led sustainability and renovation projects. The resort recently renovated guest accommodations and opened a new restaurant, West End Social. Williams succeeds from roles at The Limelight Hotel and The Little Nell in Aspen.
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AC Hotel Wichita announces appointment of management team

🏨 Jeff Barnett and Holli Maestas will lead operations and sales at the AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, opening July 16, 2025, at 105 S. Broadway Ave., Wichita, KS. Jeff, with 15+ years in hospitality, has managed properties in Wichita since 2019. Holli, a Kansas native, brings 11+ years of experience to her sales director role. The hotel, part of Marriott’s portfolio, is in the historic 1929 Brown/Broadway Plaza Building. Managed by Greenwood Hospitality.
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Hyatt’s Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel welcomes new GM

📍 Jonathan Blose appointed as general manager of Hyatt’s Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel, on April 14, 2025. With 17 years in hospitality, Blose's experience spans roles such as director of operations at Hyatt Centric Times Square (2021-2025) and Andaz San Diego. The 130-room hotel, opened in 2008, is located in Lower Manhattan's Financial District near Wall Street and One World Trade. Blose emphasizes team understanding for success.
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Bespoke banquet business: How modern day banqueting is exceeding expectations

🏨 Weddings and corporate events increasingly demand personalized experiences, noted Patrick Berwald of EOS Hospitality. Hotels like Isla Bella Beach Resort in Florida partner with organizations like Conch Republic Marine Army for unique excursions. Alex Polidoros from IHS Design highlights luxury hotels investing in customized banquet furniture. Linen-free setups and live cooking stations are trending. Hilton Barbados Resort uses tech for efficient booking and planning. Staff training and strategic partnerships address industry challenges in maintaining service quality.
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Andaz 5th Avenue appoints new general manager

📍 Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City has named Marshneil Bharadwaj as its new general manager. A nearly 20-year Hyatt veteran, Bharadwaj moved to NYC in 2022 from the Bahamas. She will lead operations, strategic planning, and guest experience at the 184-room hotel, which includes 47 suites and six terrace rooms near Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.
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Marco Tabet named GM of Hilton’s Hotel del Coronado

🏨 Marco Tabet appointed as new general manager of Hotel del Coronado, California. With 20+ years of experience, previously general manager at Conrad Punta de Mita for six years. Will manage post-renovation operations following a $550 million project adding dining, spa, fitness, and accommodations upgrades. Tabet has led various Hilton properties including in Los Cabos, Lima, and Panama. Hotel del Coronado features five neighborhoods, with Shore House and Beach Village as part of LXR Hotels & Resorts and others in Hilton's Curio Collection. Victorian neighborhood undergoing $160 million restoration.
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Dorchester Collection appoints new GM of Le Meurice, Paris

🏠 Pascal Billard appointed general manager of Le Meurice in Paris, starts August 1, 2025. He succeeds Franka Holtmann, who retired in February after 18+ years. Billard has over 35 years in hospitality, including 12 years at Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona and previous experience at Hôtel Plaza Athénée (2009-2013), part of Dorchester Collection. Le Meurice, opened since 1835, houses the two-Michelin-starred Le Meurice Alain Ducasse and pastry chef Cedric Grolet's patisserie. Dorchester Collection's Christopher Cowdray praises Billard's luxury hospitality expertise.
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Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort promotes Sebastien Dental as managing director

🏨 Sebastien Dental was appointed as managing director of Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, in Los Cabos, Mexico, in 2025. Dental joined the resort in 2020, transitioned to resort manager in 2022, and has over 15 years of hospitality experience. The resort boasts 84 accommodations, including 66 rooms and suites, five villas, 12 Signature Beach Villas, and the 28,000-square-foot Ty Warner Mansion. 🏝️
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