Virgin Hotels New York City, part of the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Luna as General Manager. In her new role, Denise will oversee the operations of the 460-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan s NoMad neighborhood. She will manage all departments, strategic planning, team development, and community engagement to further establish the hotel as a premier destination for both New Yorkers and out of town visitors, and continue ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction and quality of service.
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Shear also boasts an extensive hospitality background, having led teams at hotels across the country, where she consistently met and exceeded goals in the areas of guest service and experience, as well as community engagement. Most recently, she helmed several HEI Hotels & Resorts properties as Task Force General Manager including The Westin Minneapolis and Hotel RL Baltimore. Within HEI Hotels, which manages Mar Monte Hotel, Shear is also a member of HEI s Women in Leadership Council, which was created to promote positive career growth among women leaders and advance gender parity within HEI. Prior to that, she served as General Manager at numerous properties in Washington, including Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way in Washington and Sutton Suites in the greater Seattle area.
Brian Hutchison has been appointed General Manager at Half Moon Bay Lodge. He has extensive experience working in the hospitality and restaurant industries for nearly 25 years. Prior to his new role, Hutchison was the Task Force General Manager at Providence Hospitality, Area General Manager at Larkspur Landing Hotels, General Manager at Half Moon Bay Lodge and Conference Center, General Manager at Dinah s Garden Hotel & Trader Vic s Restaurant, General Manager at Garden Court Inn in Fremont, CA, Area Manager at Bass Hotels and Resorts, and General Manager at Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Jose, CA.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced four executive appointments in its portfolio of luxury properties in the Middle East and Africa. The brand welcomes new General Managers at resorts in Oman, the Seychelles and Mozambique.