Personnel
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Choice Hotels Names Dominic Dragisich as President and CEO
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — Choice Hotels International has named Dominic Dragisich as president and CEO, effective Aug. 31. Dragisich has also been appointed to the board of directors. Dragisich has served as interim CEO since May 20 after Patrick Pacious…
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The Hythe Names Kevin Shields General Manager, Douglas Farnsworth Executive Chef
VAIL, Colo. — The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail has appointed Kevin Shields general manager and Douglas Farnsworth executive chef. Shields will oversee resort operations, including guest services, food and beverage, sales and marketing, revenue strategy and associate engagement.…
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Studio RYS Founder Robert Sauvageau to Retire Nov. 1
SAN FRANCISCO — Studio RYS founder Robert Y. Sauvageau, AIA, will retire Nov. 1 after a four-decade career, transferring ownership and leadership of the architecture and design firm to principals Bhavini Hardev, AIA, and Lisa A. Haude, ASID, NCIDQ, RID,…
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The Strand Turks & Caicos Names Randall Wilkie General Manager
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos — The Strand Turks & Caicos has appointed hospitality executive Randall Wilkie as general manager of the luxury resort. Wilkie has more than 40 years of hospitality experience across the Caribbean and United Kingdom. Most recently,…
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NewcrestImage Names Gary Mills Senior Vice President of Acquisitions
DALLAS — NewcrestImage has named Gary Mills senior vice president of acquisitions, a newly created position in which he will lead the hotel investment company’s acquisition strategy. Mills returns to NewcrestImage after serving as vice president of real estate from…
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Highgate Names Siim Karu Chief Commercial Officer for Europe
LONDON — Highgate has appointed Siim Karu to the role of chief commercial officer. In this role, Karu will be responsible for leading the company’s commercial strategy across Europe, overseeing revenue management, sales, distribution, marketing, technology and performance optimization. He…