Annie Korsmo has been appointed as Chair of the Sales Advisory Board at HSMAI Region Europe
HSMAI Europe is proud to announce the appointment of Annie Kristi Korsmo as the new Chair of the HSMAI Europe Sales Advisory Board.
Appointments
Linda Griffin has been appointed as Area General Manager, Canada at Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of Linda Griffin as area general manager, Canada, overseeing a portfolio of full‑service and focused‑service hotels across Ontario, Québec and British Columbia. In her new role, Griffin provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Hilton Québec, Hilton Toronto, Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Belleville, and Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack, working closely with hotel leadership teams to advance service excellence and team engagement across the region. Based in Ontario at Hilton Toronto, Griffin works closely with Hilton’s regional and property teams to support operations, leadership development and memorable guest experiences across Canada, returning to a property that marked one of the earliest milestones in her Hilton career in 1989.
Carolyn Favrot has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Trump International Beach Resort
Trump International Beach Resort is strengthening its culinary leadership with the appointment of Carolyn Favrot as Director of Food & Beverage, a move aimed at elevating the resort’s dining and beverage program into a more experience-driven, destination-focused offering.
Adam Gurgiolo has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Gray Hotel
The Kimpton Gray Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Adam Gurgiolo as general manager. A Chicago native with nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, Gurgiolo returns to the Kimpton brand to oversee operations at the award-winning hotel located in the historic 1894 New York Life Insurance Building.
Barbara Göttling has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Barbara Göttling as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Munich. Ms Göttling will take up her new position on 1 May 2026, succeeding Marc Epper.
Shadi Refai has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at United Hospitality Management (UHM)
United Hospitality Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Shadi Refai as Cluster General Manager for the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG and a soon to be opened second hotel in Kuwait City marking a key milestone as the company continues to strengthen its regional footprint and accelerate its expansion across the Middle East.
Robert Fritz has been appointed as Executive Chairman at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Four Seasons today named Robert Fritz Executive Chairman. Four Seasons Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus.
Jasmine Bellamy has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located in a central, historic section of South Beach, announces the appointment of Jasmine Bellamy as senior sales manager. Known for her charismatic leadership style, Bellamy is passionate about developing her team and building on their strengths. She curates distinctive, high-impact programs, positioning the property as a premier setting for elevated group experiences.
Chris Saputo has been appointed as General Manager at El Encanto, Santa Barbara
El Encanto, Santa Barbara’s most storied luxury hideaway, has appointed Chris Saputo as General Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the role, Saputo joins the property with a background spanning luxury hotel brands, acclaimed independent resorts, and a deep-rooted passion for thoughtful service and operational excellence.
Gonzalo Güelman Ros has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxurious beachfront sanctuary set amidst Riviera Maya’s pristine coastline and lush tropical mangroves, announces the appointment of Gonzalo Güelman Ros as General Manager. A respected global hospitality leader, Ros brings more than 30 years of experience across the Americas and the Caribbean, with a distinguished reputation for leading luxury resorts whilst consistently enhancing both operational performance and guest experiences.
Dan Cockerell has been appointed as President of Operations at Boyne Resorts
Boyne Resorts has appointed Dan Cockerell as President of Operations, a newly created role, effective August 1, 2026. Cockerell will report to President and CEO Stephen Kircher.
Sijo John has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sijo John as Director of Finance. In this role, he will lead the hotel’s financial operations, oversee budgeting and compliance, and drive strategic financial planning to support operational excellence and sustained business growth.
Laurie Frank has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Frank as Director of Sales & Marketing, where she will oversee the resort’s group, leisure, and overall commercial strategy as the property continues to strengthen its positioning within the market.
Royer Segura has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Siari, Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the newest ultra-luxury opening within Marriott International's global portfolio in Mexico, is pleased to announce the appointment of Royer Segura as Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, he will lead the resort's commercial strategy and international positioning.
Vincent Cheung has been appointed as Executive Chef at JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Cheung as its new Executive Chef. Cheung assumed leadership of the hotel’s complete culinary operation, overseeing its signature food and beverage outlets, including the sophisticated JW Steakhouse and the sky-level terrace bar, Vincent’s.
Shane McWeeny has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Boston by IHG
InterContinental Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane McWeeny as its new General Manager. In this role, Shane will oversee all operational aspects of the property, including guest services, team leadership, strategic planning, and brand development. His appointment ushers in an exciting new chapter for the hotel as it continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination in Boston’s luxury hospitality market.
Mohammad Taha has been appointed as General Manager at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7
Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mohammad Taha as General Manager of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, bringing more than 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to Kuwait’s newly launched lifestyle hotel in Mangaf.
Beth Anne King has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at Staypineapple Hotels Inc.
Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to announce the promotion of Beth Anne King to Vice President of Operations. King will continue serving in her current role as General Manager of Staypineapple Chicago while taking on her expanded companywide operational leadership responsibilities.
Anthony Beckerley has been appointed as General Manager at The Oasis at Death Valley
Xanterra Travel Collection® has appointed Anthony “Tony” Beckerley as General Manager of The Oasis at Death Valley, the company’s iconic desert resort located within Death Valley National Park. Beckerley is known for his focus on operational excellence, team development and strong partnerships with corporate, community and labor stakeholders, all strengths that will support continued growth at the property amidst the largest National Park in the continental United States.
Eric Myers has been promoted to SVP Franchise Development at My Place Hotels of America
My Place Hotels of America, the largest affiliated company of The Rivett Organization, today announced the promotion of Eric Myers to senior vice president of franchise development. The move reflects both a recognition of Myers' leadership contributions to date and the intentional repositioning of his role to support The Rivett Organization's unified growth strategy across its vertically integrated ecosystem of affiliated companies.