Kevin Sinnett has been named the General Manager of Ladera, St. Lucia's open-air resort, famously located on a ridge at the edge of the rainforest overlooking the volcanic Pitons and Caribbean Sea.

The Kimberly Hotel announced the appointment of Jillian Marie Kelleher as the new Director of Events. In this newly created role, Kelleher will be responsible for strategic planning of the hotel and restaurant, and event planning and management of the property's recently remodeled roof deck, a new private event space and lounge offering, slated to open in Spring 2009.

The Ritz-Carlton Club - the industry's leading private residence club - announces the appointments of David Short and Bruce Rohman to regional vice president of sales operations for the East and West regions, respectively.

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The Blue -- a fresh pristine 240-suite resort, newly opened, situated in the heart of Doral surrounded by palm-speckled greens, oaks and lakes -- announces Stephen van Hemert as the general manager

Tucking away his golf clubs for the winter and embracing his passion for skiing and mountain living, Mark Herron has joined the Four Seasons Resort Whistler team as General Manager.

Atlanta-based America?s Best Franchising Incorporated has named two new sales development personnel to enhance the expansion and support of its three hotel brands ? the premium ?3 Palms? hotel and resort brand, as well as its two upper economy brands, Country Hearth Inns & Suites and America?s Best Inn & Suites.

ChemTron introduces technology to help hoteliers to boost their bottom line by implementing the air conditioning process

Kana Hotel Group, a hotel development and management company, announces the appointment of Tom Fidanza as general manager of the Embassy Suites Jackson-North Ridgeland, set to open in December 2008.

The free service for meeting planners offers the a comprehensive database of hotels, restaurants, and special event venues with deep property information for planners to browse.

Progressive recycling programs make planet Earth safer for every guest

Company will introduce bed bug solution at PestWorld conference in D.C.

Chicago leads the nation with five Green Seal certified hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chattanooga GM Andrea Anderson was recognized with the Outstanding General Manager of the Year, medium property (101-300 rooms) award, while Courtyard Associate Shareef Smith was named Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year, medium property.

Nearly 100 percent of foodservice manufacturers to increase prices in 2008, leaving foodservice chains searching for ways to maintain profitability

The Hotel Roger Williams (HRW) has joined the electric revolution through a recently announced agreement with Juice Energy. The hotel, one of Manhattan's most vibrant and sophisticated properties, has signed a two year contract with Juice for 100% of its electricity needs.

Auberge Resorts, operators of Calistoga Ranch, the award-winning Napa Valley resort and lodging club, announced the appointment of Coni Thornburg as General Manager.


The State Department of Environmental Protection's Green Lodging Program establishes guidelines for hotels and other tourist destinations seeking green status, which encompasses water conservation and towel and linen replacement systems, to name a few.

Renovations to the nine-story, 297-room property have already been recognized with Marriott International's 2007 "Best Renovation of a Renaissance Hotel" and are highlighted by completely redesigned common areas, meeting space and accommodations.
