Hotel Industry News - Appointments

The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship (PIHE) recently welcomed four new hospitality industry leaders to its advisory board.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of prominent real estate developer Richard (Dick) Friedman - representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment - to the company's Board of Directors effective May 8, 2013.

This new role will oversee sales, revenue management, eCommerce and communications channels.

In addition to this capacity, Mr. van den Oord continues his role as Vice President of Brands for Langham Hospitality Group.

Experienced Sales Executive Assumes Leadership of Global Sales Efforts

White Lodging announced the following individuals have been named general managers within the last month across the company.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST) announced as part of a broader leadership reorganization, that Gregory J. Larson , its current executive vice president, corporate strategy, has become the chief financial officer of the Company.

A 15-year veteran of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Ouadjed was promoted to his new position following a successful two-year run as Assistant General Manager during which the resort added new features including an Ecological Center.

In this role, she will provide leadership to drive growth, oversee financial and business planning activities, and direct investor and banking relations.

CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Michael C. Coolidge senior vice president, real estate & lodging development for the company. Bill Upshaw, president of CSM Lodging, made the announcement.

LHRA is non-profit association dedicated to increasing Latino participation in the hospitality industry, to include ownership, leadership and commerce. The organization provides education, international and regional conferences and networking opportunities with leading hotel and restaurant companies in the world.

CBRE announces that TRI Hospitality Consulting, one of Europe’s leading hotel consultancy practices, is joining CBRE Hotels EMEA, further strengthening its consultancy practice.