Remington Hotels, Dallas, Texas, announced that Lee Palaschak has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of operations.
Palaschak has been at Remington Hotels since March 2020, serving as divisional vice president of operations. He was responsible for developing and executing cost-effective systems for the West Region. With 29 years of industry experience, Palaschak also assisted with the successful transitions of newly acquired hotel operations at Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz and Mr. C Beverly Hills. Prior to Remington, he worked at Aimbridge Hospitality, Arlington, Texas, as senior vice president of operations.
“We are excited to promote Lee to this role at Remington, a place Where Passionate People Thrive,” said Stan Kennedy, chief operating officer at Remington Hotels. “Lee’s talent, skills and leadership will be instrumental in our continued growth and advancement as the preferred third-party management company.”
Honolulu, Hawaii-based Outrigger Hospitality Group announced today the promotion of Avery Aoki from vice president of finance to chief financial officer. Aoki has worked with Outrigger since 1986 and has held positions as controller, director of finance, and vice president of finance and accounting.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Valley Centre, California, announced Jill Barrett as senior vice president and general manager. Barrett joined Harrah’s Resort SoCal as the vice president of finance in 2008. Prior to that, she was the director of finance at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Maricopa, Arizona.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort, Papeete, Tahiti, announced the appointment of Gregory Brossard as resort manager. He most recently served as director of operations at Higashiyama, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Niseko, Japan.
Alsace LA, Los Angeles, California, appointed Cristina Cervantes as general manager. Cervantes joins from CIM Group, Los Angeles, where she served as senior manager, hospitality operations.
Remington Hotels, Dallas, Texas, announced the appointment of Christian Chen as vice president of underwriting. Most recently, Chen was senior director of feasibility at Aimbridge Hospitality, Arlington, Texas.
W Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, has appointed David Cronin as general manager. Prior to joining, Cronin worked at Marriott Stanton South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida.
Benchmark, Houston, Texas, announced Bryan Drackett as director of talent acquisition. Drackett was previously corporate director of recruiting for McKibbon Hospitality, Tampa, Florida.
Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina, announce that Sunny Finnell has been promoted to vice president of digital content. Over the last several years, Finnell has led the extensive digital on-boarding process for all new hotels and made enhancements to Concord’s digital workflow, as well as represented the company across several brand digital franchise committees.
WaterWalk, Wichita, Kansas, has appointed Michael Fruin as senior vice president of franchise development. Fruin previously served in numerous leadership positions with Marriott International.
WTS International, Rockville, Maryland, announced Barry Goldstein as chief executive officer. Before this, he was chief commercial and marketing officer for Club Quarters Hotels, Stamford, Connecticut.
The Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California, has announced the appointment of Dane Gorup as its new director of hotel operations. Gorup was most recently the director of catering & events at the hotel.
Reetu Gupta, president and CEO of The Gupta Group and Easton’s Group of Hotels, Ontario, Canada, since 2018, will be stepping into a new role of ambassadress and principal.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley, Avon, Colorado, announce the appointment of Brian Harrier as general manager. Harrier joins from the Viceroy Snowmass in Colorado, where he was the director of operations.
The Springs Resort, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, announced that Sharon Holtz has been named director of resort wellness operations. Holtz most recently worked at the ocean front spa at the Terranea Resort near Los Angeles, California.
McClean, Virginia-based Hilton announced that Paul Hutton has been appointed to the position of head of Australasia, while Alexandra Murray will take on the role of head of Southeast Asia.
Huazhu Group , Shanghai, China, announced that Qi Ji will step down as chief executive officer of the company and continue to serve as the chairman of the board of directors. Hui Jin will succeed Ji as chief executive officer. Prior to joining Huazhu, Jin worked at Shanghai Home Inns Hotels Management as regional development manager. Xinxin Liu will be appointed as the president of the company after previously working at Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell.
Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, Santa Monica, California, announced the appointment of Max Jonas as general manager. Jonas was most recently general manager of the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.
Denver, Colorado-based Stonebridge Companies announced that chief investment officer Jim Luchars will transition to the role of senior advisor. Prior to joining Stonebridge, Luchars was a principal with AEW Capital Management, Boston, Massachusetts.
David Nicola has been appointed director of food and beverage at Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, Virginia. Nicola most recently worked at the Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington, Virginia, where he was in charge of seven dining outlets.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Plano, Texas, announced that Nicholas Northam, executive vice president – international, will retire at the end of 2021. Northam has been at Interstate since 2016.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, California, announced the appointment of Patrick O’Sullivan as its new executive chef. O’Sullivan was previously the executive sous chef at the hotel. Prior to this, he spent eight years in the kitchen at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Lido House, an Autograph Collection, Newport Beach, California, announced the appointment of Davide Paduano to director of hotel food and beverage operations. Paduano was previously the assistant director of food and beverage at The West Hollywood Edition, Los Angeles, California.
Jonathan Pasion has been appointed executive chef at Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea, Hawai’i. Previously, Pasion was chef de cuisine at Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Sergio Pereira has been announced as general manager at the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. He joins One&Only Palmilla from resort Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco, where he was general manager.
The Rowan Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California, has appointed Ysaac Ramirez as executive chef. Ramirez most recently held the position of executive chef at King’s Highway at Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Bangkok, Thailand, announced that Gun Srisompong has been promoted to chief financial officer of parent company Central Plaza Hotel PLC. Srisompong first joined Centara in 2014 and is currently the group’s assistant vice president of finance and asset management.
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Los Angeles, California, announced the appointment of Houssem Tasco as managing director. Tasco joins from Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, Calfornia, where he was director of hotel operations.
CHMWarnick, Boston, Massachusetts, announced that Mark VanStekelenburg has been named senior vice president. Prior to joining CHMWarnick, he was executive vice president of Northeast and MidAtlantic regions for CBRE, Dallas, Texas.
The Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Massachusetts, announce the appointment of Alexander von Süsskind as hotel manager. Von Süsskind joins from Stanton House in El Paso, Texas, where was general manager.
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Alexandria, Egypt, welcomed Nihat Yucel as general manager. Previously, Yucel was hotel manager at Four Seasons on the Bosphorus and at Sultanahmet, both in Istanbul, Turkey.