Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed John Speers as its new vice president of operations. Prior to joining Salamander, Speers was senior vice president at Capital Properties where he oversaw a collection of luxury properties including the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, MA, and the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michael’s, MD. Speers also served as […]
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Interstate Hotels & Resorts names Wylie as head of eCommerce
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a top name in hotel and resort management, has named Mike Wylie as head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive advantage,” said Mike Deitemeyer, president and CEO of Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “With 20-years in digital marketing, his experience will propel us ahead of […]
Charlestowne Hotels names Philipp VP of operations
Charlestowne Hotels has named Gavin Philipp as vice president of operations. Philipp originally joined the Charlestowne team in 2013 as a regional director of operations, overseeing various flagship properties in the company’s hometown of Charleston, SC. It was under his leadership that The Spectator Hotel was awarded the coveted title of number one hotel in […]
Tahoe City Golf Course at 100: A rich history in the Sierra Nevada
The golf course industry has taken some serious hits the past several years – more than 700 courses reportedly have closed in the past 10 years. Amidst all of that bad news, however, here’s a feel-good story: The Tahoe City Golf Course has opened for its 100th season. “The fact that we have little nine-hole […]
Pray for rain at Basque in West Palm Beach
The rainy season will soon invade South Florida, so with that in mind, Basque, one of the hottest new restaurants in West Palm Beach, has started “When it Rains, We Pour” featuring half price tapas and drinks until the rain stops. “We don’t shut down for rain. We party,’’ said Basque owner Manny Bornia. In […]
Mazie’s now offering its “New World Comfort Food” for brunch
Mazie’s, featuring “New World Comfort Food,” has launched daily brunch service from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Located on “Restaurant Row’’ along South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, Mazie’s is the area’s most talked about new restaurant. Brunch specialties include sour cream pancakes with blueberries, jarlsburg and maple syrup ($12) and carrot French toast […]
Salazar new senior VP of food and beverage for Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar to the newly-created position of senior vice president of food and beverage. “As Interstate Hotels & Resorts continues to evolve as the leader in hotel management, we’re expanding our team to be best in class and add value for our hotel owners,” said Mike Deitemeyer, president […]
Salamander Hotels & Resorts names Slavonia as chief sales/marketing officer
Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has named Tracey Slavonia as its new chief sales and marketing officer. Slavonia will oversee corporate strategic sales, marketing and revenue management initiatives for the company’s growing portfolio. The Salamander Signature Collection includes Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, VA; The Henderson in Destin, FL; NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans; and Hotel Bennett, opening in […]
Salamander Hotels & Resorts names David Mars as GM at The Henderson
Salamander Hotels & Resorts has named David Mars as general manager of The Henderson, a luxury property in Destin, Fla. www.hendersonbeachresort.com Mars brings more than two decades of experience and leadership within the hospitality industry to the position. He joins The Henderson after eight years with Montage Hotels & Resorts, where he was […]
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge names Don Emery as president and GM
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando has named Don Emery president and general manager. Emery joins Bay Hill Club & Lodge from the famed Riviera Country Club and The Riviera Tennis Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif, where he was the general manager for the past six years. Prior to The Riviera Country Club, he […]