Appointments

Ingrid Velásquez Vilaró has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Sales & Marketing at The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun

Ingrid Velásquez Vilaró leads the commercial and marketing strategy for The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún and Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres. A specialist in luxury hospitality and pre-opening commercial strategy, Velásquez Vilaró led the commercial strategy of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort ahead of its June 25 debut while continuing to oversee the positioning and commercial growth of Almare. 

Manish Ahluwalia has been appointed as Group CEO at Phoenix Hospitality Group

Phoenix Hospitality Group (PHG), the UAE-born hospitality group with a growing portfolio across hotels, restaurants, nightlife and lifestyle concepts, has appointed Manish Ahluwalia as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 2026. Manish Ahluwalia will lead the Group’s growth and global expansion, strengthen its corporate structure, nurture a people-first culture and build a robust pipeline of new opportunities.

Thatcher Brown has been appointed as Chief Development Officer at Virtuoso

Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has appointed Thatcher Brown as Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Brown will lead the development of new markets, categories and business opportunities that support Virtuoso’s long-term growth strategy and expand value for its members, partners and travellers. The appointment advances the executive leadership structure introduced earlier this year and further strengthens Virtuoso’s ability to pursue emerging opportunities across the global luxury travel landscape.

Paul Jordaan has been appointed as Group Chief Operating and Development Officer at Experiential Hospitality Group

Experiential Hospitality Group has named Paul Jordaan as Group Chief Operating and Development Officer. Jordaan joined EHG as part of its founding leadership team, helping shape the operating and development platform from its earliest stages. He leads the development, opening, and operation of the group's portfolio, translating ambitious, nature-led concepts into commercially sound destinations with a strong sense of place.

Marta Barceló Fontirroig has been appointed as Vice President for EMEA at Barceló Group

Barceló Group announces the appointment of Marta Barceló Fontirroig as Vice President for EMEA at Barceló Hotel Group. She will take on the new role, alongside her current position as President of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, the Group’s North America subsidiary. The appointment marks a further step in the gradual integration of the fourth generation of the Barceló family into the Group’s management, supporting the continued development of the business with a long-term vision.