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Appointments

Jakob Helgen has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which debuted in October 2025 as the brand’s new Japan flagship hotel, today announces the appointment of Jakob Helgen as General Manager, effective June 28, 2026. With more than 22 years of global hospitality leadership experience at Marriott International, Helgen will oversee all hotel operations, guiding the continued growth and positioning of JW Marriott’s newest luxury destination in Japan.

JW Marriott
Minato City, Japan

Andrea Messina has been appointed as Chef of Il Lago at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva announces the promotion of Andrea Messina to Chef of Il Lago, the Hotel’s Michelin-starred Italian restaurant. Having joined Il Lago as Sous Chef in 2024, Andrea Messina now assumes leadership of the kitchen, bringing a culinary vision shaped by international experience, strong Italian roots and a deeply collaborative approach.

Four Seasons
Genève, Switzerland

Shamoyel Ozair has been promoted to Associate Director of Rooms & Sustainability at Fairmont Mumbai

Fairmont Mumbai has announced the elevation of Shamoyel Ozair to Associate Director of Rooms & Sustainability for Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel. Having played a pivotal role in the successful pre-opening and operational journey of the hotel, Shamoyel has been instrumental in driving excellence across rooms operations, housekeeping, guest experience, and sustainability initiatives.

Fairmont
Mumbai, India
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Peter Roth has been appointed as President, Hotel Operations at Corinthia Hotels Limited

Corinthia Hotels, the luxury hotel brand owned, developed and operated by International Hotel Investments plc (the Corinthia Group), today announced the appointment of Peter Roth as President, Hotel Operations. In this newly created role, Roth will oversee the operational performance of Corinthia’s existing portfolio while leading operational readiness for the Group’s upcoming openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. Based at the company’s headquarters in London, he will report directly to Simon Naudi, Group CEO and Managing Director of the Corinthia Group.

Corinthia
Floriana, Malta

Torin Beeler has been appointed as Managing Director of Corporate Travel for Worldwide Sales at BWH Hotels

BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, today announced the appointment of Torin Beeler as Managing Director, Worldwide Sales – Corporate Travel. Beeler will report to Chad Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, and lead the global corporate travel sales strategy for BWH Hotels.

BWH Hotels
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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John Ondo has been appointed as Executive Chef at Planters Inn

Planters Inn, the historic Charleston hotel renowned for its refined Southern hospitality and acclaimed dining destination Peninsula Grill, today announced the appointment of John Ondo as Executive Chef. A respected figure in Charleston's culinary community, Ondo returns to Peninsula Grill nearly three decades after first stepping into its kitchen as a line cook, bringing his celebrated ingredient-driven approach to one of the city's most iconic restaurants. As Executive Chef, Ondo will honor the traditions that have defined Peninsula Grill while bringing his own perspective to seafood-forward Lowcountry cuisine, peak-season ingredients, and globally influenced techniques expressed through an evolving seasonal menu.

Relais & Chateaux
Charleston, South Carolina, United States