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Officials of Five Star Group, a private commercial real estate investment, development and management firm focused on Southeastern hospitality projects, today announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management. Rowell joined the organization in February 2023 and has spent the past 20 months making a transformative impact, culminating in today’s formal announcement of her role. With over 35 years of hospitality leadership, Rowell has worked for such leading industry organizations as Blackstone, Winegardner & Hammons, ZMC Hotels, HP Hotels while driving operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham and Choice Hotels. Her expertise spans operations, finance, accounting, revenue management, human resources, sales, marketing, quality control and franchise and owner relations. A Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) and Certified Hotel Owner (CHO), Rowell is a founding board member of the Extended Stay Lodging Association and an active advocate for Women Leading Hospitality.

The EVE Hotel Sydney is proud to welcome Katharina Enzinger who has been appointed as Executive Assistant Hotel Manager. She joins General Manager, Ben Mellor, who commenced at the hotel in September 2024. With a hospitality career spanning The UAE, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia, Katharina brings a wealth of international hospitality experience to the role. Most recently, as Director of Rooms of the 590-room Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Katharina led the Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, and Club teams to success. Her innovative spirit led to the successful implementation of Leading Quality Assurance Action Plans that significantly elevated guest experiences. She also set new standards as the first Australian hotelier to launch Duve—a game-changing guest communication platform and helped with the launch of mobile keys into the Sofitel - the first Accor-operated Australian property to do so. In her new position, Katharina will take the helm in developing the hotel's talented team, and ensuring the hotel crafts unparalleled guest experiences that reflect the luxury and sophistication The EVE embodies.

Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine “Kati” Gregory as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Kati has recently relocated to Baltimore and will oversee all aspects of group and transient business, catering sales, meetings and events, as well as marketing and public relations for the iconic waterfront hotel. With over 17 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Kati brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role. She began her career with Hilton, representing five Chicago hotels, and went on to lead the sales team for W Hotels Chicago, where she played a pivotal role in the transition from Starwood to Marriott. Kati later introduced Convene to the Chicago market as Area Director of Sales, guiding the team through the successful opening of four properties. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Thesis Hotel Miami in South Florida. “Kati’s extensive background in sales leadership, combined with her strategic approach and passion for hospitality, make her the perfect fit for Sagamore Pendry Baltimore,” said Parag Athavale, General Manager at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. “We’re excited to welcome her to the team as we continue to elevate our guest experience and expand our presence in the Baltimore market.” Originally from California, Kati earned her degree in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Hospitality from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. In her free time, Kati enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and supporting her favorite Chicago sports teams. She and her husband are raising three daughters, including a set of identical twins, and enjoy spending time with their two French Bulldogs. For more information about Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, please visit https://www.pendry.com/baltimore or visit @sagamorependrybaltimore.