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Azul Hospitality Group has announced the promotions of Alvaro Fraile to CEO, and Mark Crisci to president of the organization. In his new role Frailewill provide oversight for all of Azul’s hospitality-related operations, while Crisci will focus on the company’s administrative, legal, and business matters. Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Vince Parrotta as its new COO. In this newly created position at Omni, Parrotta—who has over 40 years of operations experience—will

SANTA MONICA, California—Crescent Hotels & Resorts, an operator of over 120 hotels and resorts, announced today the addition of the Le Merigot Santa Monica to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. Offering the ideal blend of exploration and tranquility, the seaside retreat is just steps from the beach and its famous Santa Monica Pier. Additional highlights within walking distance include the 3rd Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. Known for upscale shopping, numerous restaurants and

ATLANTA, Georgia—Davidson Hospitality Group announces an underscored commitment to the significance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within the organization, fortified by appointing Kenny Imafidon, vice president of operational excellence for Davidson, to lead its robust internal council; investing in training programs and workshops; and forging a strategic partnership with the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH). Under the leadership of Kenny Imafidon, Davidson’s DE&I committee is comprised of 17 individuals from all areas

ANAHEIM, California—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced new efforts to further elevate the hotel ownership experience for its franchisees around the globe—debuting new, state-of-the-art owner and guest engagement platforms. Unveiled yesterday during its 2023 Global Conference in Anaheim, California, the tools come at no additional cost to Wyndham franchisees. “Every day we’re helping our owners open doors to best-in-class technology, more efficient

Paul Makarechian has visited nearly every continent over the past four decades. Wherever his travels took him, he observed a noticeable difference between resorts abroad compared to those back home in the United States. He noted that here in the states, big-box resorts catering to corporate customers and conferencing are prolific, but another category appears across Europe, South America, and Asia—small, intimate resorts that focus on front-end service. Makarechian called these “petite resorts.” As the