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Appointments

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
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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

Jennifer Boisclair has been appointed as Director of Spa & Retail at Tradewinds Beach Resort

 TradeWinds Resort is pleased to welcome Jennifer Boisclair as its Director of Spa & Retail. Jennifer brings extensive leadership experience across hospitality, wellness, retail, and business operations, with a record of developing teams, launching new concepts, strengthening partnerships, and creating experiences that support both guest satisfaction and revenue growth.

TradeWinds Island Resorts
Bradenton Beach, Florida, United States
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Lotachukwu Monyei has been appointed as Director of PR & Marketing at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi has appointed Lotachukwu (Lota) Monyei as Director of PR & Marketing, a strategic move to strengthen the hotel's brand presence and reputation. In her new role, Monyei will lead the hotel's public relations, brand, and marketing strategy across all channels, driving awareness and revenue for the 400-room property and its dining, events, and leisure offering.

Marriott
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Stephen George has been promoted to Director of Operations at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel has announced the elevation of Stephen George as Director of Operations. Bringing over 20 years of hospitality experience, Stephen assumes the role after serving as the hotel's Director of Food & Beverage, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening operational performance, enhancing guest experiences and driving key business initiatives.

Renaissance
Bengaluru, India

Anil Kumar A has been appointed as Associate Director of Engineering at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road

Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road announced the appointment of Anil Kumar A as Associate Director of Engineering. A seasoned hospitality engineering professional with more than 25 years of experience, Anil brings an exceptional blend of operational expertise, technical leadership, and pre-opening excellence to one of Bengaluru's leading business hotels.

Radisson Blu
Bengaluru, India

Ryan Murphy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Trump Turnberry

Trump Hotels is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Murphy as Executive Chef at Trump Turnberry, the iconic Forbes Five-Star resort and home to two AA Rosettes. In his new role, Murphy will lead all culinary and Food & Beverage operations across the resort, including its restaurants, championship golf clubhouse, banquet program and in-room dining, while helping shape the next chapter of Turnberry’s celebrated dining experiences. 

TRUMP Hotels
Girvan, United Kingdom

Bo Counts has been promoted to Executive Chef at Swissotel Chicago

Swissôtel Chicago, recognized as one of the Best Conference Hotels in Chicago by U.S. News & World Report, has promoted long-time culinary team member Bo Counts to Executive Chef. In his new role, Counts oversees back-of-house culinary execution, menu innovation and kitchen staff management at its signature lounge, Amuse.His leadership focuses on approachable, high-quality cuisine, sustainable kitchen initiatives and menu offerings that align with the hotel’s Vitality brand pillar.

Swissotel
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ming Choo Ling has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc., today announced the appointment of Ming Choo Ling as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) region. In this senior leadership role, Ming Choo will serve as an integral member of Marriott’s APEC and Global Human Resources leadership teams, driving its people-first strategy across one of the company’s most dynamic and diverse regions.

Marriott
Bethesda, Maryland, United States