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🏖️ Concord Hospitality partners with Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels to manage Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound in Tampa, Florida. The 123-key waterfront hotel features two restaurants, a resort-style pool, and is located on a private 220-acre island, 30 minutes from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This marks Concord's first Margaritaville partnership, adding to its nearly 40 years of hospitality experience.

💸 Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) promoted Bryan Postema to COO, Michael Buddemeyer to VP of operations focus service, and Michael Diaz to chief strategy officer; Frenchman's Reef appointed Martin Smith as managing director, Andrew Haas as VP of commercial services, and Maria Vilchez as general manager; Preferred Travel Group promoted Stephanie Calhoun, Christopher Ahlgrim, Renee Haddad, and Priscilla Haryadi to various VP and director positions; Katherine “Kati” Gregory joined Pendry Hotels as director of sales and marketing; Hotel Granada hired Lucits Dean as director of sales; The Chatwal, New York appointed Sebastian Gurevich as hotel manager; Sunriver Resort named Krista Miller VP of real estate and development and Megan Roe as general manager of Caldera Springs.

🏥 Kimberly Rowell, with over 35 years in hospitality, joined Five Star Hospitality Management as Executive Vice President in February 2023. Dream Capital named Justin Patel as Senior Associate, who has experience with 20+ hotels and a finance degree from the University of Tennessee. Five Star pursues acquisitions with major brands like Hilton and Marriott in challenging markets.

🏠 In Denver, Colorado, Sage Hospitality Group has added Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton, to its portfolio, located by Peak 9’s QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift. The 205-key property has undergone a complete renovation. Daniel del Olmo, president of Sage Hospitality Group, aims to make the group America's favorite lifestyle hospitality company. Hotel Alpenrock offers year-round vacation activities, 205 rooms and suites, and a mountain lifestyle experience. Sage Restaurant Concepts will manage Edwin and Canary, two new outlets for the winter season at the hotel.

🏕 Waterford Hotel Group announced operating the 102-room Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Waterford, Connecticut. The property, providing access to Killington Resort's skiing and seasonal activities, features nearly 3,000 square feet of event space, a pub, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, and Starbucks. Owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, the lodge is the sixth property under their collaboration aiming to offer exceptional guest experiences.

🏠 Pivot, part of Davidson Hospitality Group, to manage the 393-room Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, featuring two pools, a fitness center, five dining outlets, and nearly 8,000 square feet of event space. Comprehensive renovation planned for 2025. The group also operates 22 other properties in Florida, including the Key West Historic Inns and Eden Roc Miami Beach.

💿 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.