Josh LittmanThe new director of development for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Josh Littman, will be responsible for the brand’s expansion activities in the EMEA region, including sourcing and negotiating transactions for new-build properties or conversions and, where appropriate, potential venture collaborations. Littman’s hotel and resort real estate knowledge gained during his tenure with AECOM, a Fortune 500 global firm, ranges from projects in India, Italy and Spain, to Ireland, Russia and Portugal.