Comings & Goings

Each week, LODGING shares the latest Comings & Goings — new hires and promotions from across the hospitality, hotel, and lodging industries.

The U.S. Travel Association Announces Election of Chris Nassetta as National Chair

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Travel Association announced the election of Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, as national chair. In this role, Nassetta may serve...

Strategic Movement: Raines Promotes Brittney Jones to Newly Created Position

Hotel development, management, and investment company Raines has promoted Brittney Jones, former vice president of sales, marketing, and revenue management, to the newly created...
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Island Hospitality President and COO Gregg Forde on the Commitment to Promoting Women

When Island Hospitality Management announced its promotions of Kate Bleakley to vice president of operations of its WaterWalk Division in December and then of...
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Hiring From Within: McKibbon Names Three of Its Own Longtime Leaders to SVP Positions

Bruce Baerwalde, president of McKibbon Hospitality—himself a beneficiary of the company’s practice of hiring from within—recently announced the appointments of Kari Elofson, Karl Oates,...
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AAHOA Names New President and CEO: Laura Lee Blake

ATLANTA, Ga. — Following a vote by the AAHOA Board of Directors, Laura Lee Blake, Esq., will be the new president and CEO of...
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Controlling Utility Costs: Volatile Market Conditions Call for a Focus on Contracts and Energy...

Over the past four years, utility costs at U.S. hotels have increased at a pace greater than total operating revenue. As a result, utility...

The Bentley Hotel Southampton to Join JdV by Hyatt Brand

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced The Bentley Hotel Southampton has officially joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Bijal Hospitality,...
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Gale Miami Hotel and Residences Partners With Stayntouch

BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a new partnership with Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, a 51-story, 688-room hybrid apartment/hotel in downtown Miami, Florida, set to open...
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