Kessler Hospitality, Highgateā€™s division managing a collection of Kessler Collection properties,Ā has appointed Matt Herod as general manager of the Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection in Asheville, N.C.
Herod brings an extensive background in luxury hospitality operations, with nearly a decade of leadership experience within Highgate. He joins Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville from his most recent role as area managing director for Highgate-managed adventure resorts Salmon Falls Resort and The Ketch Inn in Ketchikan, Alaska, where he oversaw multi-site hotel, marina, food and beverage and excursion operations.
During the off-seasons, he supported task force and interim general manager assignments across Highgateā€™s portfolio, including properties such as Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, Beaver Creek Lodge, Winter Park Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte Elevation Hotel & Spa, Scottsdale Plaza Resort and others throughout Colorado, Arizona and Alaska.
Earlier in his career, Herod held senior room-division leadership roles at large-scale destination resorts, including Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Grande Denali Lodge and Denali Bluffs Hotel.
Herod has also served as chair for Southeast Alaska with the Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association.