Tatiana Valenzuela - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

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Get cookin’: Inside the hotel kitchen of tomorrow

🍳 Jimi Yui highlights the shift to all-electric kitchens in hotels, driven by sustainability concerns, especially in California and New York. Rising food and labor costs necessitate digital integrations like POS and inventory systems. Hotel dining now emphasizes brand identity, aligning with demographic changes and tech-savvy travelers. Food and beverage (F&B) become central to luxury hotel experiences, with partnerships between hotels and culinary operators enhancing competitiveness against local restaurants.

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Former Standard International CEO Amber Asher joins Helbraun Levey

📈 Amber Asher, former CEO of Standard International, joins Helbraun Levey as partner and chair to scale its hotel practice. Under Asher, Standard International expanded from 4 to 25 hotels globally, with a 400% revenue increase by 2024. The company was sold to Hyatt for up to $335 million. Helbraun Levey, based in New York, offers legal and strategic services for hotel operators, brands, and investors navigating industry growth and consolidation.

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Trinity promotes Jake Lynch to SVP

📈 Jake Lynch has been promoted to senior vice president of strategic operations at Trinity Investments. With over 15 years of experience, he will manage assets like Hilton Atlanta and The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. His role includes enhancing operating performance and spearheading major repositionings. Lynch previously worked at BRE Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Trinity Investments, based in Miami, boasts a nearly 30-year history in global hospitality asset management.

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Former Aimbridge’s chief growth officer Allison Reid joins Ferguson Partners

📈 Allison Reid joins Ferguson Partners as Managing Director and Global Head of Hospitality and Leisure in New York. With 30 years of hospitality experience, she will lead the executive search and talent management in hospitality, gaming, and cruise sectors. Previously, she held leadership roles at Aimbridge Hospitality and Starwood Hotels. This move is part of Ferguson's expansion strategy in real assets. Reid is a member of the AHLA Investment Roundtable.

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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown appoints new GM

🏠 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has appointed Daryl Rhead as its new general manager. Rhead's career, starting in 2004 with Marriott International in San Francisco, spans 20 years. He has held roles such as vice president – global asset management and area director of finance. Most recently, he was vice president — owner franchise services. Rhead has also taught at The George Washington University and the University of Maryland. His expertise promises to elevate guest experiences at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

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Kristie Goshow joins Loews Hotels as CCO

📈 Kristie Goshow joins Loews Hotels & Co as chief commercial officer, tasked with enhancing revenue and customer relationships across its 27 properties. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Peregrine Hospitality and Preferred Hotels, Goshow's strategic leadership spans sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Previously, she held senior positions at Viceroy and Jumeirah. Goshow's recent roles included trustee for AHLA Foundation and board member for HSMAI Foundation.

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Hilton appoints complex GM for two Curio Collection hotels

🏖 Thomas Caska has been appointed as the complex general manager for Casa Marina Key West and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton. These properties have 311 and 150 rooms, respectively, and are located in Key West, Florida. Caska’s career began in theatre management and beverage operations before joining Hilton in 2014. He has held key roles, including overseeing a $20 million renovation at Hilton New York Times Square.

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HHM Hotels adds new executive VP of operations

🏨 Chris Lorino appointed as Executive VP of Operations at HHM Hotels, announced in January 2026. Previously with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Sonder, Lorino will manage operational strategies in U.S. markets, collaborating with commercial leaders. His background includes leadership roles at Perry Lane in Savannah, Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, and others. Lorino holds a hospitality degree from Boston University and aims to enhance service delivery and drive growth for HHM Hotels.

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BWH Hotels announces board chairperson for 2026

🏨 BWH Hotels’ Board of Directors elected Viral (Victor) Patel as board chairperson for 2026, with 25+ years of industry experience. Patel, owner of Best Western Corbin Inn, Kentucky, since age 26, will guide BWH in a transformative year emphasizing digital innovation. The board also named Rajesh Patel as vice-chairperson, Santosh Khanjee as secretary-treasurer, and welcomed Rebecca Driggs. Patel expressed enthusiasm for enhancing hospitality and community impact.

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Elisa Barral joins The Palace Hotel, Madrid as GM

🏨 Elisa Barral appointed as the first female general manager of The Palace Hotel, Madrid since its 1912 opening. With 25 years in luxury hospitality, including senior roles at L+R Hotels and Marriott, she aims to elevate the hotel as a top luxury destination. Barral returns to the hotel, having previously worked in its finance department. Her focus is on enhancing service and experiences to strengthen guest connections.

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