Five hotels in the upper-upscale and luxury segments have named new general managers. Here’s the latest.
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
The Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, Calif., has named Jonathan Litvack GM. The property, currently in the middle of a resortwide renovation, includes 300 guestrooms, 28 cottages, seven executive suites, 25,000 square feet of event space, two restaurants and a spa. Litvack previously served as a GM for the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz.; and The Westin Pasadena in California.
Six Senses New York
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has chosen Dant Hirsch to serve as GM for its first North American property, the Six Senses New York. The property is under development and scheduled to open in 2020. During his more than 16 years in hospitality, Hirsch has served as opening general manager of Faena Miami Beach; regional general manager, Americas for Como Hotels and Resorts; and, most recently, GM of The Dominick hotel in New York City.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
The 190-room Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Colorado has appointed Herb Rackliff GM. The chateau-style ski resort includes a 30,000-square-foot spa, three dining venues and an onsite ski rental shop. Rackliff will oversee all aspects of operations at the property, including an extensive lobby renovation which is expected to finish this fall. During his more than 30 years with Hyatt, Rackliff has served as a GM at Hyatt Regency properties in Albuquerque, N.M.; Alberta; Cincinnati; and Milwaukee.
Resort Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
In Gatlinburg, Tenn., the 163-room Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg has appointed Richard Ebright GM. Located minutes from Great Smoky Mountain National Park and within walking distance of downtown Gatlinburg, the resort features multiple restaurants, a spa and 3,000 square feet of event space. Ebright, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a GM, most recently served in the role at the Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Northlake.
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati has named Shelley Meszoly GM. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Meszoly has spent much of her career within the sales and marketing side of hospitality. Most recently, she worked as a regional director of sales and marketing with Fairmont.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
The 128-room Sagamore Pendry Baltimore has chosen Juan Webster as its next GM. During his more than 15 years in hospitality, Webster has served as GM at several Baltimore hotels, including the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, the Radisson Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Harbor Hotel.