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In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. Steve Grimes Steve Grimes, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. While there, she also held roles such as senior manager of advertising and branding, manager of cruise development and more. Ali Moussa. Florian Kunkel.

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Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. Gibson also has years of food and beverage experience, having worked as kitchen manager and in other restaurant management positions in New Hampshire. Bree DiBernardo. The Gant Aspen in Colorado promoted DiBernardo to sales manager.

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Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing. Jon Sakshaug. Michelle McKinney Frymire.

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With over a decade of Ritz-Carlton experience alone and another decade in food and beverage management, Henriques joined Penha Longa Resort in 2005 as its director of sales and marketing, later becoming hotel manager and general manager of the property. Albert Bilotti. Rodrigo Formoso. Gina Gemberling Wibben, CDME.

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With over a decade of Ritz-Carlton experience alone and another decade in food and beverage management, Henriques joined Penha Longa Resort in 2005 as its director of sales and marketing, later becoming hotel manager and general manager of the property. Albert Bilotti. Rodrigo Formoso. Gina Gemberling Wibben, CDME.

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Originally I did a lot of advertising in the bridal magazines and in fact, my first couple found me in an Irish bridal magazine and those same clients brought me seven weddings through word of mouth friends, family, and even one stranger they met on a flight! What other advice do you have to share? Most years, we visit the USA.