Michael Werner
Leadership change at danze and gerber
Danze Inc . and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures announced that Michael Werner has stepped down from his role as president and CEO of Glove Union Group Inc ., which includes its Gerber and Danze businesses . Werner is turning over his responsibilities to Keith Yurko , currently vice president of Globe Union ’ s Private Label business . Werner will continue as a consultant for several months to ensure a smooth transition .
“ I ’ m thrilled to have been part of the growth of Globe Union and to have made so many friends in our wonderful industry ,” Werner says .
JLL agrees to acquire strategic advisory group
JLL entered an agreement to acquire Strategic Advisory Group ( SAG ) as part of its commitment to being a leading advisor to the hospitality industry , says the company . SAG provides development advisory services including asset management , tourism strategy and marketing , contract negotiations and public-private partnership structuring .
“ By acquiring SAG , we will expand our platform to serve public entities as well as clients more broadly across the travel and tourism industry , further differentiating our firm from other advisors ,” says Arthur Adler , Americas CEO , JLL ’ s Hotels and Hospitality Group .
the guestbook adds to its network
The Guestbook , a cash-back hotel booking rewards program , added Menin Hospitality ’ s properties to its global network of boutique and independent hotels .
Users can sign up for The Guestbook free of charge using an email address . Once enrolled , users can book on the hotel ’ s website or directly from The Guestbook ’ s site , receiving 5 % instant cash back off the lowest rates . Many hotels in the group also offer 5 % cash back on in-stay restaurants and spa purchases . To redeem their cash back , participants use PayPal or other reward card options . in brieF
■ ■ Leading Hotels of the World ( LHW ) and Trust International introduce Very Important Travel Agencies ( VITA ) by LHW , a program acknowledging engaged and supportive travel consultants .
■ ■ Exterity , a provider of enterprise IP video technologies , launched AvediaStream g4415-lk TVgateway with support for Samsung LYNK encryption .
■ ■ O ’ verlays , a producer of decorative fretwork panel décor , released a new hospitality product line called the Boutique Hotel Collection .
■ ■ TravelClick acquired ZDirect , a customer relationship management platform in the hospitality sector . TravelClick also appointed Maria Taylor regional vice president , South East Asia .
■ ■ Electrolux announced that it is ready to embrace the mandatory energy labeling for professional refrigerated storage cabinets and counters sold across Europe , to take effect starting July 2016 . The company also announced Chef Corey Siegel new corporate executive chef at its Charlotte , North Carolina headquarters .
■ ■ Springer-Miller Systems appointed Michael McCarthy president and CEO .
■ ■ Enseo announced that Gaylord Hotels is the first hospitality brand to offer the company ’ s streaming platform .
■ ■ Groupe GM signed an agreement with Vinésime to distribute Vinésime ’ s new “ Le Clos ” Chardonnay amenity line .
■ ■ The Rainmaker Group appointed Patrick Andres managing director to head its operations in the Asia- Pacific region .
■ ■ LEO A DALY appointed Irena Savakova director of design in its Washington , D . C ., office .
■ ■ Savills appointed George Nicholas global head of its hotels teams .
■ ■ The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center converted to Kaba Saflok MT RFID electronic door locks .
■ ■ Hirsch Bedner Associates opened an office in Miami as a hub for expansion into the Latin American market .
■ ■ Perkins + Will acquired London-based branding , retail strategy and design consultancy , Portland Design Associates .
■ ■ Cures Marines Trouville Hotel Thalasso & Spa in Trouville Sur Mer , France , contracted Quadriga to assist with a technology refresh including Quadriga ’ s Sensiq guest entertainment TV platform .
■ ■ Medallia , a customer experience management provider , announced that Vail Resorts implemented Medallia ’ s software .
■ ■ Porter24 , a digital advertising company that provides hospitality solutions , announced its expansion into the Los Angeles marketplace .
■ ■ SnapShot GmbH hired former Google Germany Director Dr . Stefan Tweraser as its new CEO .
■ ■ Constellation Software Inc . acquired Springer-Miller Systems Inc . Springer-Miller Systems will operate under the Jonas Group of companies within Constellation .
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