Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.

Senior vice president of operations
Hotel Equities
June 26, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Joining Hotel Equities in March 2022 through the Greenwood Hospitality partnership, Block held the position of vice president of operations, overseeing a diverse collection of lifestyle and full-service hotels.

Vice president and managing director
Islamorada Resort Collection
Islamorada, Florida
June 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Dawson held a hospitality consulting role.

Area general manager
Viceroy Santa Monica and Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
June 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the Santa Monica hotels, Nabben spent five years in the New York market, most recently as the opening general manager for Canopy by Hilton, Jersey City.

Dual general manager
Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas
June 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: A hospitality veteran of more than 25 years, Runnels began her career working in full-service hotels in downtown Dallas and has held leadership positions with companies including Island Hospitality and Crescent Hotels and Resorts.

General manager
Hard Rock Hotel New York
New York City
June 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: Salcfas joins Hard Rock Hotel New York after a tenure with Marriott International, where he served as an executive committee member across a portfolio of 16 hotels and five brands.

General manager
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
June 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: Zimmer-Penton arrives at The Biltmore Los Angeles from The Millennium Hotel, where as general manager starting in 2022, she oversaw a soft relaunch and guided a $1 million renovation of the guestrooms.

General manager
The Advenire, Autograph Collection
St. George, Utah
June 20, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Nicholes was previously assistant general manager at The Advenire before replacing Hank Van Orden, who was promoted to regional director of full-service operations.

General manager
The Heathman Hotel
Portland, Oregon
June 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Maldonado served as the general manager of the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel in Portland.

General manager
Hyatt Place Albany
Albany, New York
June 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Ptak most recently served as the New England area manager with Visions Hotels.

Resort manager
Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina and Pelican Cove Resort & Marina
Islamorada, Florida
June 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Skaletsky served as general manager of the Semiahmoo Resort in Washington.

Chief enthusiast - general manager
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa
San Francisco, California
June 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Ossenkop brings more than 22 years of hospitality leadership experience, most recently as general manager at The Tremont House - A Tribute Portfolio in Galveston, Texas.

Dual director of sales
Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas
June 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: Brown previously held progressive sales and operations positions SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott and Holiday Inn, and successfully oversaw the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites in Ft. Worth.

Director of sales and marketing
Park Hyatt New York
New York, New York
June 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Florio previously was director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino.

Director of sales
Hyatt Place Albany
Albany, New York
June 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Gagraj most recently was area director of sales with Marriott at a Residence Inn and Courtyard in the Albany and Kingston market.

Lead sales enthusiast - director of sales and marketing
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa
San Francisco, California
June 14, 2023
New hire
Experience: Calhoun most recent directed sales and marketing at The Tremont House - A Tribute Portfolio in Galveston, Texas.

Executive chef
Fairmont Dallas
Dallas, Texas
June 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Phillips has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, including at the Omni Dallas.

Executive chef
Baccarat Hotel New York
New York City
June 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: He previously spent 12 years as the executive chef and food and beverage director at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Executive pastry chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, California
June 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Kaskiw served as a pastry cook and then later pastry chef at The Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott Orlando over a nine-year tenure.

Director of food and beverage
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois
June 15, 2023
New hire
Experience: Fortin has held positions at various Accor properties around the world, including executive sous-chef and executive chef at Fairmont Le Château Montebello, executive chef at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and most recently executive chef at Fairmont Dallas.

Executive chef
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois
June 15, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Having joined the Sofitel Chicago team in 2018, Höfler worked his way from the banquet chef de cuisine to his new executive chef position.

Complex director of people and culture
Islamorada Resort Collection
Islamorada, Florida
June 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Benbrika previously worked in human resources at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in Texas.

Complex director of finance
Islamorada Resort Collection
Islamorada, Florida
June 16, 2023
New hire
Experience: Millington has held finance roles with hospitality companies including Driftwood Hospitality, Sandals Resorts and Starwood.

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