Capella Hotel Group continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Pierre Chidiac as General Manager at Capella Nanjing. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the Group, as Capella expands its footprint across Asia.
Lederer joins the company following its rebranding from Resident Hotels, as it seeks to grow alongside capital partners as a specialist hotel management platform developing and operating prime city centre hotels.
David Kuperberg brings extensive experience in hospitality brand development and platform expansion. He joins Oxford following his tenure at Hyatt, where he played a key role in the growth of the company’s lifestyle portfolio following its acquisition of Dream Hotel Group in February 2023. Prior to the acquisition, Kuperberg served as Chief Development Officer of Dream Hotel Group, leading global development efforts, and later supported integration and brand expansion within Hyatt’s portfolio.
Stephen Miller brings more than four decades of hospitality experience across executive leadership, acquisitions, development, and asset management. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at leading hospitality organizations including Extended Stay America, Interstate Hotels, Carlson Hotels & Resorts and Wyndham Worldwide. Most recently, Miller served as Chief Executive Officer of Avantic Lodging Enterprises prior to its sale.
HEI Hotels & Resorts has promoted Clark Hanrattie, a partner at the firm for 23 years, to CEO/managing partner, effective July 1. He will succeed Anthony Rutledge, who has held the role since 2012. After the transition, Rutledge will remain a significant owner of HEI, an engaged partner and a steward for the industry.
Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati, which opened its doors in April 2026, has announced the appointment of Samata Danday Chand as Hotel Manager. The appointment signals a strong leadership intent from the outset, as the property positions itself as a premier destination for pilgrims, leisure travellers, and corporate guests visiting one of India's most revered spiritual destinations.
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Center has announced the appointment of Trina Mukherjee as Multi Property Director of Marketing, extending her leadership to Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City and The Artiste Kochi, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. In this role, she will lead marketing strategy, brand communications, digital initiatives, and public relations across the portfolio. Trina brings over 13 years of experience in hospitality marketing, brand management, and communications, with a strong track record of driving integrated marketing strategies and strengthening brand visibility across luxury hospitality brands.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Tait as Director of Beverage.
Josh Reichert has been promoted to Vice President of New Builds & Transitions, recognizing his strong operational leadership as Managing Director of Airlie. He will oversee new builds and transition efforts, ensuring seamless openings and conversions while positioning each property for long-term commercial success.
Kevin Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, following his success as Regional Director of Sales. In his new role, he will provide expanded leadership across a group of properties, focusing on strategic demand generation, strengthening key account relationships, and delivering sustained revenue growth across the portfolio.
Ashli Musyt has been promoted to Vice President of Portfolio Marketing. In this role, she will lead marketing strategy and execution across PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle and Hawaii properties, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening commercial performance. Her leadership will play a key role in aligning brand, digital, and on-property marketing efforts to support continued portfolio expansion.
At the helm of the resort’s sales and marketing team is Stacy Manzo, the first team member to join the Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi project, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping the commercial strategy and brand growth for lifestyle and luxury hospitality destinations. A third generation Kauaʻi leader with deep ties to the island, Manzo’s career reflects a strong connection to Hawaiian values, community and sense of place. Manzo joined the project following her role as Director of Sales and Marketing from Koloa Landing Resort, and previously held a similar role at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Her experience spans a diverse mix of luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels, where she has overseen brand positioning, market entry strategies, and long-term revenue growth. Early roles in resort operations and vacation travel helped establish a strong foundation in destination storytelling and experiential branding. Throughout her career, Manzo has demonstrated a proven history of growing group and catering revenue, leading high performing sales teams through periods of renovation and transition, and developing creative, market specific strategies across a portfolio of luxury and boutique hotels.
Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Internationally recognized chef Jarad McCarroll joins as Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Zagara, the signature restaurant at Faraway Sag Harbor.
Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Eric Freitas Orford joins as Managing Director, New York, overseeing the trio of East End hotels.
Master Sommelier Robert R. Smith has been named Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection. One of the world’s few professionals to hold the prestigious Master Sommelier title—and currently the only one based in Arizona—Smith’s appointment underscores the property’s continued culinary growth as the 177-room resort in Adero Canyon advances its luxury positioning and destination-driven experiences.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is pleased to announce the appointment of Monika Henry as general manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with more than two decades of experience leading luxury, lifestyle, and resort properties across the United States, Henry brings a strong track record of operational excellence, service innovation, and people-first leadership to one of Kaua’i’s premier beachfront destinations.
Cheetah Plains, South Africa’s premier eco-luxury safari lodge nestled within the celebrated Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, is thrilled to announce the appointment of NJ van der Merwe as its new Managing Director, supported by his wife Mettie in the expanded role of General Manager. This leadership decision marks an exciting new chapter for the brand as it continues to elevate its world-class safari offerings and reinforce its commitment to sustainable tourism, personalised hospitality and luxurious, exclusive-use experiences.
ORA Hospitality, the luxury travel arm of ORA Developers, today announces the appointment of Vincenzo Falcone as Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Falcone will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic vision; driving financial performance and sustainable growth while ensuring operational excellence across all properties, which include a breadth of upcoming global expansion as well as the portfolio’s current hero property, Silversands Collection Grenada.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Otto as Director of Food & Beverage, bringing a wealth of international luxury hospitality expertise to the resort’s dynamic culinary portfolio. With an extensive background spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States, he joins Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort with a strong track record in leading large-scale, multi-outlet operations within some of the world’s most prestigious hotels.
RLA Global, the international hospitality and leisure advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Henning Matthiesen as Non-Executive Director, effective April 15, 2026. The appointment strengthens the firm's Resort and Hotel Consulting practice with the addition of one of Europe's most experienced luxury hoteliers.