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Salamander Collection has added The Inn at Middleton Place in Charleston, S.C., its second hotel in the city and second deal with Bennett Hospitality, which acquired the hotel from Middleton Place Foundation. Bennett Hospitality also owns the Bennett Hotel, which joined Salamander in 2019.
Salamander Collection has appointed Carrie Williams as the new general manager of Aspen Meadows Resort. A hospitality and operations professional who has called the Aspen area home for 20 years, Williams will assume the role on June 14.
The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort, which attracts visitors, families and corporate retreats from around the world, recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its spacious guest accommodations and stylish reception and opened its acclaimed new restaurant West End Social.
“Aspen Meadows holds a truly special place in my heart. I’m honored to step into this new role and am excited to work closely with the resort’s talented leaders,” said Williams.
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A former executive chef at Michelin-starred Pineapple and Pearls will join the restaurant’s team.
Onwauchi is behind The Family Reunion, a food and wine festival in Middleburg, Virginia. In partnership with Salamander Collection Founder and CEO Sheila Johnson and Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis, the four-day festival hosts panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, “family” meals, and nightly entertainment.
From luxury resorts to pro sports ownership, Sheila transformed her early success into a diversified, powerful portfolio.