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Appointments

Kunal Chakrabarti has been appointed as General Manager at Paséa Hotel & Spa

Paséa Hotel & Spa, a luxury oceanfront resort in Huntington Beach and part of the Meritage Collection, has appointed Kunal Chakrabarti as general manager. In this role, Chakrabarti will oversee Paséa’s day-to-day operations and long-term vision, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, an engaged and high-performing team, and strong financial performance, while reinforcing the hotel’s role as a gathering place for travelers and the Huntington Beach community. 

The Meritage Collection
Huntington Beach, California, United States

Richard Cooke has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Bel-Air

Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Richard Cooke as general manager of its legendary Los Angeles hideaway Hotel Bel-Air, effective January 1, 2027. He joins from Rocco Forte Hotels, where in his role as managing director, UK & Northern Europe he led the operations at London’s Brown’s Hotel as well as overseeing the company’s hotels across UK, Belgium and Germany. 

Dorchester Collection
Los Angeles, California, United States

Kristie Rasheed has been appointed as Managing Director, U.S. Hotels at Lore Group

Lore Group, the hospitality company known for its international portfolio of luxury hotels and dining destinations (including Pulitzer Amsterdam, One Hundred Shoreditch, and Sea Containers London), announces the appointment of Kristie Rasheed as Managing Director, U.S. Hotels. Rasheed will oversee Lore Group’s U.S. operations, specifically for Riggs Washington DC, Lyle Washington DC and Hotel Park Ave NYC, with a focus on operational performance, financial strategy, and delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the domestic portfolio.  

Lore Group
New York, New York, United States
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Daniel Camp has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Camp as the new director of sales & marketing. With more than 12 years of experience in hospitality sales and leadership, Camp has established himself as a leader in driving revenue growth and cultivating lasting industry partnerships. He joins Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown from Chartwell Hospitality, where he served as area director of sales and marketing for three years. Throughout his career, Camp has progressed from sales executive roles to director-level leadership positions, serving as Area Sales Executive at Marriott International, Senior Sales Executive at Gaylord Opryland, Director of Group Sales at Hutton Hotel, and Director of Sales & Marketing at Union Station Hotel.

Tempo by Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Dustin Kovats has been appointed as General Manager at The Atterbury Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Atterbury, Autograph Collection, announces the appointment of Dustin Kovats as General Manager. Bringing nearly two decades of hospitality experience to the role, Kovats has held senior positions at full-service hotels across the country, with an extensive background in hotel management, guest relations and team leadership.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Chaitanya Singamsetti has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, has appointed Mr. Chaitanya Singamsetti as its Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales, MICE, group business and corporate accounts, he brings extensive expertise across premium Marriott and Accor properties

Marriott
Hyderabad, India

Devin Pinto has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts announces the promotion of Devin Pinto to Food & Beverage Director at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, a AAA Four-Diamond resort tucked against the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The promotion strengthens the resort’s executive leadership team with a seasoned hospitality professional who has played an integral role in its operations and guest experience.

Westin
Tucson, Arizona, United States

Charles James has been promoted to Hotel Manager at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts announces the promotion of Charles James to Hotel Manager at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, a AAA Four-Diamond resort tucked against the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The promotion strengthens the resort’s executive leadership team with a seasoned hospitality professional who has played an integral role in its operations and guest experience.

Westin
Tucson, Arizona, United States

Paul Cummins has been appointed as Executive Chairman at Safestay Hostels

The board of directors (the "Board") of Safestay (AIM: SSTY) announces that, after more than 15 years at the Company, Larry Lipman has informed the Board of his decision to retire and step down as Executive Chairman and a director of the Company with immediate effect. The Board thanks Larry for his significant and highly valued contributions to Safestay over many years with the business.

Safestay Hostels
London, United Kingdom

Lucas Lopresti has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Journeyman, a Kimpton Hotel

The Journeyman Hotel announced the appointment of hospitality professional Lucas Lopresti to its leadership team. In his role, Lopresti will focus on cross-departmental alignment and leverage competitive Chicago market experience to optimize property performance and elevate guest and community activations across the Historic Third Ward property.

Kimpton
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States