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Appointments

Simone Farci has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Simone Farci as General Manager, effective July 20th 2026. A seasoned luxury hospitality professional with over two decades of international experience, Farci brings a wealth of expertise in luxury resort operations, strategic leadership, and guest experience excellence to one of Marriott International's most distinctive luxury destinations in Europe.

JW Marriott
Venezia, Italy

Kenichi Saito has been appointed as Head Mixologist at Henderson Beach Resort

Henderson Beach Resort, the premier luxury destination along Florida’s Emerald Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenichi Saito as its Head Mixologist. An award-winning bartender known for his creative approach to cocktail design and dedication to elevated hospitality, Saito brings a dynamic blend of technical precision, innovation, and guest-focused service to the resort’s beverage program.

LVX (Preferred Hotel Group)
Destin, Florida, United States

Sergio Howland has been appointed as Executive Chef at Montage Healdsburg

Montage Healdsburg announces the appointment of Sergio Howland as executive chef, leading the culinary vision for the 258-acre resort in the heart of Sonoma wine country. With more than two decades of experience as a culinary leader, Howland brings a global perspective, deep knowledge of wine, and a philosophy shaped by Sonoma’s seasonal abundance and viticultural heritage to the ultra-luxury resort.

Montage Hotels & Resorts
Healdsburg, California, United States

Joris Quintelier has been appointed as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

Marking its 10th anniversary as part of the Four Seasons family, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces the appointment of Joris Quintelier as Resort Manager. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across some of the brand’s most celebrated destinations — including Paris, Seychelles, Philadelphia, Doha, and Hong Kong — Joris joins as the Resort celebrates a decade under the Four Seasons brand, bringing extensive international luxury hospitality experience to support its next phase of growth, guest experience innovation, and talent development.

Four Seasons
Da Nang, Vietnam

Miguel Sánchez has been appointed as Market Vice President for EMEA at SiteMinder

SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, has appointed seasoned travel technology expert Miguel Sánchez as Market Vice President for EMEA. The appointment further strengthens SiteMinder’s leadership across the world’s largest accommodation hub, as the region’s hotels increasingly seek digital technology to respond to sustained travel demand and drive revenue.

SiteMinder
Sydney, Australia
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Chris Dunne has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Chris Dunne brings more than three decades of hospitality, financial and business leadership experience to Pyramid Global Hospitality, including senior executive roles with Atrium Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, Dunne served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Atrium Hospitality. In that role, he led the company’s enterprise-wide financial strategy and oversaw initiatives focused on financial performance, technology transformation, operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Jenny Zhang has been appointed as Corporate Vice President, Luxury Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

To further elevate its luxury capabilities, Pyramid Global Hospitality appointed Jenny Zhang as corporate vice president of luxury operations. Zhang brings extensive international experience leading luxury and ultra-luxury hotels and resorts across North America, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, she served as corporate director of operations for The Ascott Limited, overseeing luxury properties throughout Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chad Heilesen has been promoted to Vice Presidents of Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Thomas Pavlik has been promoted to Vice Presidents of Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Bill McKinney has been appointed as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Bill McKinney brings more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury hotels, restaurants and bars to his new role as Pyramid Global Hospitality’s corporate director of food and beverage. Most recently, he led food and beverage operations for more than 45 hotels across the U.S. and Caribbean within IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio. In his new role, McKinney will partner with hotels across Pyramid Global Hospitality to strengthen the performance of food and beverage outlets, advance strategic initiatives and continue elevating the guest experience.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Jennifer Boyce-Heller has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Accounting at Azul Hospitality Group

Boyce-Heller will oversee Azul's accounting organization, bringing extensive experience in hospitality finance, owner reporting, treasury, and shared-services accounting. Copeland brings more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and delivering strong commercial results across Marriott-, Hyatt-, and Hilton-branded hotels.

Azul Hospitality Group
San Diego, California, United States

Bobby Copeland has been named Regional Vice President of Operations at Azul Hospitality Group

Throughout his career, Copeland has successfully led hotel openings, repositioning initiatives, and operational improvements that enhanced guest satisfaction, strengthened associate engagement, and improved asset performance. At AC Hotel Beverly Hills, he spearheaded the launch of Nava Rooftop Bar & Lounge and transformed underutilized space into a revenue-generating meeting venue while helping position the rooftop outlet for significant growth. Earlier in his career, he opened both AC Hotel Orlando Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach, consistently delivering strong operating performance and mentoring leaders across multiple hotel brands.

Azul Hospitality Group
San Diego, California, United States

Mark Spadoni has been appointed as Managing Director at Barnsley Resort

Barnsley Resort, a 3,000-acre luxury retreat nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, announces the appointment of Mark Spadoni as Managing Director. With more than three decades of experience leading renowned hospitality properties throughout the South, Spadoni brings extensive leadership expertise and a deep understanding of operating complex destination resorts to his role.

Barnsley Resort
Adairsville, Georgia, United States

Kate Brown has been appointed as Vice President of Sales at onefinestay

onefinestay, the curated luxury vacation rental brand, has announced the appointment of Kate Brown as Vice President of Sales, strengthening its commercial leadership as the company continues to refine its portfolio and expand in response to growing demand from affluent leisure travelers.  This is a pivotal moment as onefinestay elevates its carefully curated collection of exceptional homes while investing in the relationships and service that define the brand's luxury offering.

onefinestay
London, United Kingdom

Daniel Simon has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga

Rosewood Calistoga is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Simon as Managing Director. An accomplished luxury hospitality executive with more than three decades of international experience, Simon will lead the opening of Rosewood’s highly anticipated Napa Valley estate. Nestled on Calistoga’s forested ridgeline, the estate is set to debut in early 2027, marking a significant milestone in Rosewood's continued growth across the Americas under the brand's new discovery - led era

Rosewood
Calistoga, California, United States

Kevin Danet has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

With more than a decade of experience in Vietnam, and having spent almost two years as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Metropole Hanoi before stepping into this new position, Kevin brings intimate knowledge of the local market and hospitality landscape. He oversees the hotel’s eight F&B outlets, including the signature modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu. “Beautiful venues and exceptional cuisine are important, but what guests remember most is how we made them feel,” Kevin said.

Sofitel
Vietnam

Liam Nealon has been appointed as Director of Culinary at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Liam joined the Metropole with 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia and Europe, most recently at the Four Seasons Resort Bali. Known for his deep respect for ingredients and focus on natural flavours, Liam aims to create more dynamic, engaging guest experiences. “I am particularly passionate about collaborating closely with service teams to foster meaningful guest connections and memorable moments,” Liam said.

Sofitel
Vietnam