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Vincent Basemore & Ivy S. McQueen
Sophy Hyde Park in Chicago has appointed Vincent Basemore as general manager and Ivy S. McQueen as director of sales and marketing, marking a new chapter as the luxury boutique hotel celebrates its eight-year anniversary. McQueen brings more than 10 years of hospitality experience, including leadership roles at The Langham, Chicago and Hotel Peter & Paul.
With more than 20 years of experience in hotel operations, Basemore brings a background in luxury hospitality and development with previous roles at TLTsolutions, Thompson Washington D.C., The Confidante Miami Beach and Caesars Entertainment Inc.
Michelle Flippo
Visit Oxnard in California has promoted Michelle Flippo to director of operations and business development, recognizing her 13 years with the organization. Since joining the organization, Flippo has advanced operations, strengthened hospitality partnerships and expanded the destination’s meetings and group travel presence.
Her accomplishments include developing Visit Oxnard’s first Meeting & Event Planning Guide and launching its first meetings-focused video campaign. A Smart Women in Meetings Award recipient, she will continue driving strategic growth and tourism development.
Jessica St. Charles
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has appointed Jessica St. Charles as director of events.
Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality experience, St. Charles previously served as director of meetings, special events and destination services at Terranea Resort, leading a team of 20. Her background also includes leadership roles with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Ritz-Carlton.
Joe Alegre
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in California has appointed Joe Alegre as director of sales and marketing. Bringing more than 30 years of hospitality experience, including 25 years with Hyatt, Alegre previously held leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Signia by Hilton San Jose and several Greater Palm Springs properties.
Teresa Savage
See Monterey in California has promoted Teresa Savage to executive vice president of business operations after six years as senior vice president. With more than 30 years of hospitality and destination sales experience, Savage previously held leadership roles with Visit Napa Valley and Marriott Hotels. Since joining See Monterey in 2020, she has helped drive business recovery and growth.
Jessica Arredondo
Visit Pasadena in California has appointed Jessica Arredondo as national sales manager. Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Arredondo most recently served as senior sales manager at The Westin Long Beach, where she generated approximately $4 million in annual revenue.
Juliana Ross-Freeland
Events of a Lifetime Productions (ELP) has welcomed Juliana Ross-Freeland as corporate event specialist. Previously director of marketing and meeting planner at EPIC International, Ross-Freeland brings global destination knowledge and luxury hospitality experience, developing corporate programs across Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. Her background includes events surrounding Royal Ascot, the Masters and the Super Bowl.
Rainell Mano
Lotte Hotel Seattle has appointed Rainell Mano as director of sales, marketing and events. Bringing more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Mano has held leadership positions with The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Outrigger Hospitality Group, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International.
