by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 27, 2015 | News
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort in Tucson, Arizona will complete a $13 million, 32-room expansion, more than doubling its room count to 60 by the end of the month.
The new Catalina rooms—so called for their view of the nearby Santa Catalina mountains—will be...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 27, 2015 | People
Born in Saitama, Japan, the chef whose single name would be recognized around the world for his mastery of Japanese cooking as well as for his entrepreneurial acumen, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa was 7 when he first entered a sushi restaurant, accompanied by his brother. Sushi...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 27, 2015 | People
Loyalty is a valued asset in any endeavor, but in the case of Gary Dollens and Hyatt, it has been a way of life since 1977. An “accidental” entry-level position at a Hyatt in Oak Brook, Illinois—he was a doorman there to pay his way through college—began a love affair...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 27, 2015 | People
If fate had made a slight change of direction, Kemper Hyers may well be tap dancing his way across a stage rather than making meticulous and stylish choices for a soon-to-open luxury hotel. But choreography’s loss was design’s gain. A native of the South (birthplace:...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 27, 2015 | News
Luxury and boutique hotel operator Denihan Hospitality has appointed Carl L. Cohen to the newly created position of chief experience officer (CXO).
Under the leadership of CEO Brooke Barrett, Cohen will serve on Denihan’s executive committee, as well as lead the...