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Smart Moves from Rome to Tokyo

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Gonzalez is now general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. In his 20 years of experience in luxury hotel management, Gonzalez most recently held the role of general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Sage-El previously held the role of sales coordinator at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. Xavi Gonzalez. Regis New York.

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F&B Smart Moves in San Francisco, San Antonio and More

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Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property. Throughout his 20-year career, he has held numerous leadership roles at hotels and restaurants.

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New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores

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Sleek dark tones maintain the fresh, modern feeling throughout the hotel. Opened at the end of June, Origin Austin is just one of four new properties under the Origin Hotels brand. The Mueller neighborhood, north of downtown is now home to the five-story hotel with 120 guest rooms and suites. Hotel Per La. Origin Austin.

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Hot Trends in the Land of the Rising Sun

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Tokyo is eager to attract more of the international meetings market, and a high-tech entertainment hub on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay could play a more important role. Tokyo wants more of the American market.”. There is a lot of traffic in Tokyo,” Takatani said. Insights into a Changing Culture.

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7 Smart Moves—at Mahekal Beach Resort, Kimpton & More

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Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami. She was previously sales manager at Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach and Hyatt Regency in Orange County.

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Father-Son Bonding Creates Culinary Magic in Hawaii

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We had to shut down the hotel and close for business, but my father’s true concern was for the farmers and a lot of the vendors on the big island,” said Jaydene Kanekoa, senior marketing manager at Marriott Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa—and Chef Jayson’s daughter. This is where it really started,” Kanekoa said.

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Put A Cherry (Blossom) On Top This Spring

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to Las Vegas to San Francisco and around the globe to Tokyo, cherry blossom festivals delight tourists and locals annually. DDC also partners with other hotels in the nation’s capital and neighboring states to curate special packages and amenities associated with the festival. Food & Beverage. From Washington, D.C.,