THE WOODLANDS, Texas—Benchmark Hospitality International has named Jeff Axline food and beverage director and executive chef for Hotel Contessa. Troy Mathews, general manager, made the announcement. Hotel Contessa is a Benchmark Resort located alongside the Riverwalk in San Antonio. “It ...

The Trump Hotel Collection has appointed hospitality veteran Eric Danziger as its first chief executive officer. Danziger, who has more than four decades of experience in the industry, is charged with overseeing global operations, brand strategy, and the expansion of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—This September, the historic Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids will open its doors to The Kitchen and The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck, the newest culinary concepts from the award-winning chef. Featuring seating along the Grand ...

Summit Hotel Properties has announced that Kerry W. Boekelheide, founder and executive chairman, stepped down from his role effective July 30. He founded The Summit Group in 1991 and served as chief executive officer until 2010. He leaves his position ...

KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii—Richard A. Holtzman, vice president, managing director at Montage Kapalua Bay, has announced the appointment of David Viviano as the new executive chef. Viviano oversees all culinary operations at the oceanfront resort on the island of Maui, Hawaii, ...

Laurie Hobbs has been named vice president of marketing at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Bringing 30 years of experience in marketing communications in hospitality, she will provide leadership and management to operational areas including marketing, e-commerce, customer relationship marketing, advertising, ...