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Appointments

Heather Lisagor has been appointed as Vice President, Innovation and Product Excellence at Aven Hospitality

Aven Hospitality, an independent global technology and SaaS leader in the hospitality industry that powers how hotels sell, distribute, and deliver guest experiences, today announced the appointment of Heather Lisagor as Vice President, Innovation and Product Excellence. Reporting to Mark Hollyhead, Chief Transformation Officer, she will help drive Aven's next phase of product innovation and AI-powered solutions, expanding the technology foundation hotels rely on to compete across emerging discovery, research and booking channels.

Aven
Southlake, Texas, United States

Vivek Gomes Pereira has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivek Gomes Pereira as the General Manager. As Marriott International's landmark 10,000th property globally, the resort represents a defining moment in the brand's history and Vivek’s team has been central to shaping it, having led the property through its pre-opening phase and guiding it through a milestone launch.

JW Marriott
Jamool Khera, India

Ranjitkumar Sukumaran has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ranjitkumar Sukumaran as Executive Head Chef ahead of its highly anticipated opening in September 2026. The hotel has appointed Sukumaran to develop the culinary vision behind its two new dining concepts, which will include a contemporary British restaurant overlooking Hyde Park.

Tribute Portfolio
London, United Kingdom
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Francecil Ponte has been appointed as Executive Chef at Le Méridien Arlington

Le Méridien Arlington is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Francecil Ponte as Executive Chef, marking a pivotal moment as the property enters a transformative new era. Chef Ponte's appointment underscores the hotel's commitment to elevating the guest experience through exceptional culinary leadership as it prepares to unveil its fully renovated property in the coming days.

Le Meridien
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Olgay Kiraz has been appointed as General Manager at TheLifeCo St. Lucia Wellbeing Center

TheLifeCo St. Lucia, the 100-key physician-led longevity destination and Caribbean outpost of the global medical wellness brand TheLifeCo, announces the appointment of Olgay Kiraz as General Manager. Kiraz will oversee all operations at TheLifeCo St. Lucia, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized wellness experiences rooted in the brand’s integrative approach to health and longevity. As the flagship property and the first to open within A’ila Resorts’ billion-dollar, 100,000-square-foot longevity village atop Mount Pimard, TheLifeCo St. Lucia will set the tone for reimagining the traditional Caribbean escape as a structured wellness retreat.

TheLifeCo
Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia

Ray Jingshu Zhang has been appointed as Director of Operations at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers has appointed Ray Jingshu Zhang as Director of Operations. Ray joins the Hawke's Bay property with more than 15 years of luxury hospitality leadership experience spanning Australia, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia. Most recently, he served as General Manager of the acclaimed Lake House Daylesford, one of Australia's leading luxury lodge destinations.

Rosewood
Te Awanga, New Zealand