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

Chief development officer
Timbers Company
Nov. 30, 2023
New hire
Experience: Griffin brings more than three decades of experience in real estate and construction, holding leadership roles with RMC Property Group and Kelsey Construction.

President of hospitality operations
The Kessler Collection
Nov. 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Over the years, Wu has managed, developed, opened and advised luxury resorts and destinations across the U.S., Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

President of investments and asset management
McNeill Investment Group
Nov. 9, 2023
New hire
Experience: Mulvanny most recently served as vice president at RobertDouglas, a national real estate investment banking firm.

General manager
The Rally Hotel
Denver, Colorado
Nov. 29, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Previously hotel manager of The Rally, Delibero has nearly a decade of hospitality experience within the destination.

General manager
Virgin Hotels New York City
New York City
Nov. 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Virgin Hotels New York City, Luna served as a task force general manager for the Real Hospitality Group.

General manager
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
San Francisco, California
Nov. 21, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, de Vries served as resort manager of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina on Oahu’s western coast.

General manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood
Lynnwood, Washington
Nov. 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: Mahajan brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role and has worked in North America, Europe and Asia for organizations such as Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt International.

Resort manager
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii
Nov. 17, 2023
New hire
Experience: Hikichi was most recently director of operations at Waiea, an ultra-luxury condo in Kaka’ako, and at Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani.

Vice president of sales and marketing
Hawks Cay Resort
Duck Key, Florida
Nov. 30, 2023
New hire
Takeaway: Lulfs previously served as director of sales and marketing at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina in Montauk, New York.

Director of sales and marketing
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
Nov. 29, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Greene brings more than two decades of sales experience to her position, having reached the director of regional sales position previously.

Director of sales and marketing
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
Cape Coral, Florida
Nov. 15, 2023
New hire
Experience: Trapani has spent her 27-year hospitality career with Marriott International. In 2021, she was selected as the director of group sales for the Renaissance Washington DC hotel.

Director of sales and marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, California
Nov. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Karakan joins The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay after more than three years as area director of sales and marketing for Dream Hotel Group in Los Angeles.

Head sommelier and beverage director
The Kimpton Sylvan
Atlanta, Georgia
Nov. 29, 2023
New hire
Experience: Brillinger has more than 30 years of experience in the beverage industry and is a certified sommelier and bourbon professional.

Executive pastry chef
The Kimpton Sylvan
Atlanta, Georgia
Nov. 29, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Scott served as the executive pastry chef at the Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta.

Director of food and beverage
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Nov. 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Artale previously was director of food and beverage outlets at The Charter Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton; restaurant general manager at Afuri Izakaya in Oregon; and restaurant general manager at The Porter Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Portland.

Executive chef
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Nov. 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Olsen most recently served as executive chef of the Seattle Tennis Club, and prior to that, the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland and Four Seasons Hotels in Seattle.

Senior sous chef
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Nov. 22, 2023
New hire
Experience: Previously, Park was the sous chef at Seattle Tennis Club and at Bunsoy and Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Seattle.

Director of food and beverage
San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara, California
Nov. 16, 2023
New hire
Takeaway: Caine most recently served as general manager of Michelin-starred Caruso’s restaurant at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara.

Executive chef
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, California
Nov. 8, 2023
New hire
Experience: Kwan most recently served as executive chef at the Soho House Group, overseeing the culinary approach at Cecconi’s Dumbo Restaurant and the exclusive Dumbo House Membership Club.

Spa director
The Bellmoor Inn and Spa
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Nov. 27, 2023
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Wartman worked on the executive team at the Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Philadelphia, where she was responsible for membership relations and sales growth, as well as daily partner communications.

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