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WHITE LODGING NAMED 2024 GALLUP EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD WINNER

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Merrillville, Indiana, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging was named one of the 60 companies across the globe as a winner of the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.

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  • Merrillville, Indiana, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging was named one of the 60 companies across the globe as a winner of the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
  • This is the fourth time White Lodging has earned the award and it currently employs more than 6,000 associates.
  • “An engaged workplace is a thriving workplace,” said AJ Brow, Chief Human Resources Officer at White Lodging.
  • For a complete list of award winners and more about the selection process, visit the winner page on Gallup.com .

Crestline Announces the Appointment of Leah McFarland to Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today the appointment of Leah McFarland to Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy.
  • Leah joins Crestline from MCR Hotels where she was Vice President of Revenue Management & e-Commerce.
  • In her position with Crestline, Leah will work closely with executive management and is responsible for leading the team that identifies successful revenue strategies and e-Commerce initiatives for maximization of profit with available demand.
  • “Leah's history of excellence in hospitality sales and revenue management spans more than two decades,” said James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PLAZA SAN ANTONIO HOTEL & SPA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, OPENING THIS WEEK

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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San Antonio, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio’s first Autograph Collection Hotel, Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa , is set to open this Thursday, January 18.

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  • San Antonio, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio’s first Autograph Collection Hotel, Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa , is set to open this Thursday, January 18.
  • “Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa is like nothing else in the city, offering luxury amenities in a garden oasis rooted in history,” said General Manager Juan Flores.
  • Luxury and wellness amenities are complete at Plaza San Antonio with the addition of a new day spa  – The Spa Plaza San Antonio .
  • Plaza San Antonio is the only Autograph Collection hotel in San Antonio.

David Meisner Rejoins White Lodging as Regional Vice President

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Merrillville, Indiana, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging is pleased to announce that David Meisner has rejoined the company as its newest Regional Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • Merrillville, Indiana, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging is pleased to announce that David Meisner has rejoined the company as its newest Regional Vice President.
  • Meisner joins the company’s deep operations leadership team and will oversee a portfolio of White Lodging hotels and restaurants across the country.
  • Meisner worked for White Lodging from 2014 to 2022.
  • “I’m thrilled to be a part of what’s next at White Lodging.”
    Prior to White Lodging, Meisner worked for Winegardner & Hammons as a General Manager at several hotels.

AD1 Global Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer Bryan Hayes

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. , May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AD1 Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hayes as Chief Strategy Officer.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla. , May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AD1 Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hayes as Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Prior to Corporex, Bryan served as the Chief Operating Officer of White Lodging, a prominent hospitality company based in Indiana.
  • As Chief Strategy Officer of AD1 Global, Bryan will leverage his extensive industry knowledge and strategic acumen to guide the company's growth and expansion plans.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Hayes to the AD1 family as Chief Strategy Officer," said Daniel Berman, CEO.

DAVID MONTROSE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS - HEAD OF INNVENTURES

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InnVentures announced today the appointment of David Montrose as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of InnVentures.

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  • NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InnVentures announced today the appointment of David Montrose as Executive Vice President of Operations - Head of InnVentures.
  • In his role, Montrose will lead operations for the InnVentures portfolio of 70+ well-positioned hotels across the country.
  • Montrose most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Highgate Hotels' Select Division, where he oversaw over 100 select service assets throughout the U.S.
  • David also served as Chief Executive Officer of Janko Hospitality and as Senior Vice President of Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, voted the No.

Cendyn announces senior leadership team expansion

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of four new executives to its management team, as well as one significant promotion. The new personnel include Chief Financial Officer (CFO) B Papadakis, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Alifya Curtin, Chief Product Officer (CPO) Chris Egan, and Chief Operations Officer (COO) Alan Rudolph. Long-standing Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Michael Bennett was also promoted to President and Chief Marketing Officer, taking on further responsibilities within the company. 

Key Points: 
  • Cendyn is the fourth company at which Alifya has led the legal department, having previously filled the role at car2go, Khoros, and ICON.
  • He brings extensive experience in enterprise software to Cendyn after having filled the role of Chief Strategy Officer at Lone Wolf Technologies.
  • "I'm tremendously confident that the newest members of our executive team will offer strong leadership to the company as we navigate a course toward even greater levels of success."
  • Cendyn has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years following mergers with NextGuest and Pegasus in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

Cendyn announces senior leadership team expansion

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of four new executives to its management team, as well as one significant promotion. The new personnel include Chief Financial Officer (CFO) B Papadakis, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Alifya Curtin, Chief Product Officer (CPO) Chris Egan, and Chief Operations Officer (COO) Alan Rudolph. Long-standing Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Michael Bennett was also promoted to President and Chief Marketing Officer, taking on further responsibilities within the company. 

Key Points: 
  • Cendyn is the fourth company at which Alifya has led the legal department, having previously filled the role at car2go, Khoros, and ICON.
  • He brings extensive experience in enterprise software to Cendyn after having filled the role of Chief Strategy Officer at Lone Wolf Technologies.
  • "I'm tremendously confident that the newest members of our executive team will offer strong leadership to the company as we navigate a course toward even greater levels of success."
  • Cendyn has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years following mergers with NextGuest and Pegasus in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

THE PLAZA SAN ANTONIO HOTEL & SPA NAMES GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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San Antonio, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 2, 2023) - White Lodging is pleased to announce the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection .

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  • San Antonio, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 2, 2023) - White Lodging is pleased to announce the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection .
  • Juan Flores has filled the role of General Manager at the hotel and Libby Nations is the new Director of Sales and Marketing.
  • He previously worked with the Valencia Hotel Group in various locations including, San Jose, Houston and San Antonio.
  • Most recently, he held the position of General Manager at Valencia San Antonio.

Hospitality Icon Bruce White Dies at 70

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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Merrillville, Indiana, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merrillville, Indiana (January 20, 2023) – Bruce White, hospitality industry icon and Founder and Chairman of White Lodging, has died at the age of 70 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Merrillville, Indiana, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merrillville, Indiana (January 20, 2023) – Bruce White, hospitality industry icon and Founder and Chairman of White Lodging, has died at the age of 70 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.
  • “Bruce was a visionary, a leader, and a hospitality icon like no other,” said White Lodging Chief Executive Officer Jean-Luc Barone.
  • In recent years Bruce White and the White family stepped up their philanthropic support, aligned with this three-word philosophy.
  • Most recently, in recognition of Bruce White’s ongoing support, Purdue University renamed its hospitality school the White Lodging – J.W.