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Appointments

Michelle Armock has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Armock as chef de cuisine of MKT Restaurant & Bar, the hotel's award-winning signature restaurant. In her new role, Armock will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary innovation for MKT, working alongside Executive Chef Shaun Acosta to further elevate the restaurant's California-inspired dining experience.

Four Seasons
San Francisco, California, United States

Noah Brodsky has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Under Canvas

Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, today announced the appointment of Noah Brodsky as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brodsky succeeds Matt Gaghen, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and helped transform Under Canvas into a scaled, multi-brand hospitality platform with a portfolio spanning some of the country’s most sought-after national park gateways and outdoor destinations. Mr. Gaghen will transition to Executive Chairman through the end of 2026, after which he will join the Under Canvas Board of Directors.

Under Canvas
Belgrade, Montana, United States

Evan Neumann has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley has appointed Evan Neumann as Executive Chef of Auro, the resort's Michelin-starred restaurant. Neumann, whose career spans the kitchens of Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Christophe Bellanca, assumes leadership of Calistoga's only Michelin-starred dining room this April.

Four Seasons
Calistoga, California, United States

Aidan Dempsey has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Aidan Dempsey has been appointed General Manager of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to one of the world’s most visionary new destinations. Set within the untouched beauty of Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, The Red Sea represents a bold reimagining of travel, where regenerative tourism, cultural authenticity, and ultra-luxury converge at an unprecedented scale. 

St. Regis
Bethesda, Maryland, Saudi Arabia
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Morgan Lexis has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Hard Rock International, Inc.

Hard Rock International today announced the promotion of Morgan Lexis to Senior Vice President of Global Sales. In this new role, Lexis will manage global sales for 35 Hard Rock properties, lead global marketing efforts for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and travel industry sales segments (TIS), as well as oversee the development of sales teams and strategies at all new property openings, including the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Lexis reports to Chief Operating Officer for Hard Rock International, Jeff Hook.

Hard Rock
Orlando, Florida, United States

Craig Haas has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Lifestyle and Luxury Hotels at Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company operating more than 140 hotels across North America, has promoted Craig Haas from Area Director of Operations to Regional Vice President of Lifestyle and Luxury Hotels, furthering Concord Hospitality’s commitment to developing talent from within and fostering leaders who deliver results while cultivating strong, people-first cultures.

Concord
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Oscar Ganuza has been appointed as Senior Vice President – Revenue at RateGain Technologies Limited

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President – Revenue, Europe. Based in Barcelona, Oscar will lead RateGain’s efforts to accelerate commercial performance and deepen strategic partnerships in the Europe market, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the region.

RateGain
London, United Kingdom

Kenneth Zahn has joined Hotel Equities Group, LLC as Vice President of Sales, Focused Service

Kenneth Zahn joins as Vice President of Sales, Focused Service, where now oversees sales strategy and revenue performance across the division. Zahn brings extensive experience leading multi-property, multi-brand portfolios, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales at PHMI Group. In that role, he directed commercial strategy across Marriott, IHG, and Choice assets generating more than $45 million in annual revenue. Known for building high-performing teams and driving consistent topline growth, Zahn will partner closely with Hotel Equities’ commercial leadership to further strengthen sales execution and portfolio performance.  

Hotel Equities
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Nolan Wrentmore has been appointed as VO of Revenue, Lifestyle Division at Hotel Equities Group, LLC

Nolan Wrentmore has been appointed Vice President of Revenue, Lifestyle Division, bringing more than 25 years of experience in revenue strategy, distribution, and commercial operations. Based in Frisco, Texas, Wrentmore most recently led revenue initiatives at Hosteeva, where he helped grow the division by more than 100 percent. Prior to that, he spent over a decade with Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing a team responsible for more than $1 billion in annual revenue. In his new role, he will focus on advancing revenue optimization, scaling systems, and supporting continued growth across the lifestyle portfolio.  

Hotel Equities
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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John Mootz has been appointed as VP Restaurant & Beverage Operations at Hotel Equities Group, LLC

John Mootz has been promoted to Vice President of Restaurant & Beverage Operations, reflecting the company’s continued investment in strengthening its food and beverage platform. With more than 20 years of hospitality and food service experience, Mootz has led large-scale operational initiatives and concept development across a range of properties and ownership groups. His background includes senior leadership roles with Puccini Group and oversight of major food and beverage operations such as Colonial Williamsburg’s $32.5 million program. In his expanded role, he will continue to elevate culinary strategy, operational performance, and guest-facing programming across the portfolio.  

Hotel Equities
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Luca De Giorgi has been appointed as Regional Director, Italy at Leonardo Hotels

Leonardo Hotels announces the appointment of Luca De Giorgi as Regional Director Italy. This decision reflects a clear strategy aimed at supporting the Group’s growth in Italy through a strong managerial structure capable of responding to industry developments and the expectations of an ever-evolving audience. In this context, the role of Regional Director Italy takes on a central importance, not only in the operational management of the properties but also in building a consistent long-term vision.

Leonardo Hotels
Berlin, Germany

Stacie Harper has been appointed as Vice President of Sales at Resolute Road Hospitality

Resolute Road Hospitality, a Boise-based hotel management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the appointment of Stacie Harper as Vice President of Sales, further strengthening its commercial leadership team as the company continues to expand its portfolio and enhance asset-level performance.

Resolute Road Hospitality
Boise, Idaho, United States

Javier Sanchez has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development - Caribbean and All‑Inclusive at Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality leader Javier Sanchez as Vice President of Business Development - Caribbean and All‑Inclusive. The appointment of Sanchez further elevates the quality of Aimbridge’s industry-leading team of regional and all-inclusive experts and strengthens its commitment to drive added value for owners through its best-in-class approach to operations and commercial performance.

Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, Texas, United States