Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, announces the appointment of Chef Yiduo Wang as Executive Chef.
Suncadia Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Houston Perkins as its new General Manager and Vice President of New Suncadia Hospitality LLC, marking an important milestone as the resort enters its next chapter of growth and evolution. With deep experience in luxury hospitality and residential resort leadership, Perkins' arrival underscores Suncadia's continued commitment to operational excellence, guest experience, and long–term stewardship of the resort and surrounding community.
Makeready, a Dallas-based hospitality company with hotels, restaurants, and retail brands in 11 U.S. cities, announces the appointment of Erica Purtill as Director of Strategic Partnerships + Brand Activations, a newly created role designed to elevate the company’s focus on innovative collaborations, immersive programming, and culturally relevant brand moments. In this role, Purtill will lead portfolio-wide initiatives that deepen guest engagement and strengthen Makeready’s connection to culture, community, and travel.
As it prepares for several additions to its hotel portfolio in the coming months, Amsa Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mueen Lababidi as Corporate Director of Operations.
The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach, an Autograph Collection by Marriott property, and Access Real Estate, announces the appointment of Andrea Serito as Director of Spa. A recognized leader in luxury wellness within the hospitality industry, Serito brings a wealth of experience and innovation to her new role at The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach. Serito will oversee all spa, wellness, and fitness operations, elevating the guest experience while continuing to position the resort as a leading wellness destination.
Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company known for its diverse collection of lifestyle, independent, and soft‑branded properties, announces the appointment of Tomas Chavarría as Corporate Culinary Director. Chavarría will lead culinary strategy and food and beverage innovation across Charlestowne’s growing portfolio, working closely with on‑property chefs, ownership groups, as well as development and project partners to create meaningful, market‑driven dining experiences that elevate both guest satisfaction and financial performance.
The Rivett Organization today announced that Brian Quinn has joined as chief development officer (CDO), a newly created leadership role responsible for advancing a unified growth strategy across its vertically integrated ecosystem of affiliated companies, led by its flagship brand, My Place Hotels of America.
G6 Hospitality, parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has appointed Krishna Paliwal as president of midscale extended-stay. In the role, he will guide the company’s strategy for midscale and upper-economy extended-stay brands, focusing on brand development, growth initiatives, and improvements to the owner and guest experience.
JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced the appointment of Cleavon Tan as Senior Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality Group, Hong Kong. Effective immediately, Tan will focus on providing strategic advisory services to Hong Kong’s diverse hotels sector, growing and strengthening JLL's platform in Hong Kong, deepening client relationships and expanding the firm's presence across the hospitality sector in this key global market.
Kohler Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Harper as Head of Marketing. In her new role, Harper will oversee marketing strategy across Kohler Hospitality, guiding the continued growth and positioning of its portfolio of destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and St. Andrews, Scotland. Additionally, Harper will lead initiatives that amplify the brand’s storytelling, drive year-round engagement, and elevate the guest experience across these world-class destinations.
The Savoy continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Raquel Pirola as Commercial Director, bringing over two decades of international experience to London’s original luxury hotel.
With 15 years of hospitality experience, Jenny is known for her people-first leadership style, strong operational performance and collaborative approach to building high-performing teams. She believes in working side by side with her team, creating a culture rooted in support, shared success and aiming high.
Strengthening its focus on people development and service excellence, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru has appointed Ayush Saraf as Training Manager.
Timothy Ryan joins with nearly three decades of hospitality experience, strategically shaping his career to become one of the industry’s most respected operators. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Aparium Hotel Group, where he led the strategic and operational direction of a growing portfolio of independent hotels and restaurants. During his tenure, he oversaw the opening of nine hotels and more than 20 food and beverage concepts, grew portfolio revenue by over 40%, and guided the company through the global pandemic. Prior to Aparium, Ryan spent more than a decade with MGM Resorts International, where he served as Corporate Vice President of Food & Beverage Strategy, overseeing nearly 500 outlets generating more than $2 billion in annual revenue. Across his career, he has opened more than 50 restaurants and bars and 15 hotels and resorts worldwide, bringing a rare, end-to-end understanding of hospitality operations.
Christine Morairty joins Trestle Studio as a seasoned brand and marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience building and elevating independent hotel brands and go-to-market strategies. She began her career at W Hotels' innovation lab in New York City before leading global launches across the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Most recently, as Vice President of Marketing for Palisades Hospitality, she oversaw creative and commercial strategies across a portfolio of boutique hotels and restaurants on the West Coast and Mexico. During her tenure, she has secured over six Michelin Keys — with one property named the #1 Hotel in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler — while delivering year-over-year revenue growth.
Iconic Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pauline Chua as Group General Manager. This milestone marks a meaningful homecoming for the Penang-born hospitality veteran as she returns to lead the group during a pivotal phase of growth and brand evolution.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is delighted to announce the appointment of Faraaz Tanveer as Director of Spa and Wellness, bringing with him a distinguished record of success in luxury hospitality and wellness across Asia and the Middle East.
Stonebridge, a Denver-based, privately owned, nationally recognized hotel management company, announced today that Paul Eckert has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Eckert will oversee all hotel operations across Stonebridge’s portfolio, focusing on driving performance, enhancing property-level execution, and delivering measurable results for ownership groups while reinforcing the company’s people-first culture.
Hapi, hospitality's data connectivity partner that removes integration barriers and enables real-time collaboration between hotels and technology brands, today announced the appointment of Jaffrey Ali as chief product officer. Reporting to Hapi CEO Jeff Bzdawka, Ali will lead Hapi's product strategy and innovation efforts.
NOPSI Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Karel as Food & Beverage General Manager, overseeing all culinary and beverage operations across the hotel’s acclaimed dining outlets.