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Appointments

Shanawaz Basheer has joined ENVI Lodges as Director of Operations

Shanawaz Basheer joins as the Director of Operations, a seasoned hotelier with more than 20 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, lodge operations, and pre-opening projects across Africa and Asia. Shanawaz has held senior operational and general management roles at distinguished safari lodges and hotels including AMAN, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Wildplaces Africa – The Uganda Safari Company. He has built a strong track record in delivering operational excellence across remote, ecologically sensitive destinations across Ghana, India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, while developing high-performing teams that deliver a balance of exceptional guest experiences and responsible tourism. 

ENVI Lodges
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lianne Kelly-Maartens has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing – Africa at ENVI Lodges

Joining as Director of Sales & Marketing – Africa, Lianne Kelly-Maartens brings in over 20 years of experience within the global luxury travel and hospitality industry in Africa. She has held senior commercial leadership roles at a number of renowned hospitality brands and properties, including Cape Grace – a Fairmont managed hotel, Matetsi Victoria Falls, Sun International, and most notably, We Are Africa, the premier luxury African travel trade show. Lianne has built a strong track record in driving revenue growth and positioning brands across key international markets, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

ENVI Lodges
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tauseen Malik has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Operations at Charlestowne Hotels

Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, announces the appointment of Tauseen Malik as Senior Vice President of Operations. Malik will oversee operational strategy, performance optimization, and the evolution of Charlestowne’s food and beverage platforms across its expanding national portfolio. He will work closely with ownership groups and on-property teams to drive profitability, strengthen market positioning, and enhance long-term asset value.

Charlestowne Hotels
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Julia Harripaul has been appointed as General Manager at Sapphire Sands Villas by Bay Gardens Resorts

Bay Gardens Resorts, Saint Lucia’s premier locally owned and operated hospitality group, today announced that Ms. Julia Harripaul has assumed the role of General Manager of Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa and the newly opened Sapphire Sands Villas. This leadership appointment underscores the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional Caribbean hospitality and supporting the continued growth of its portfolio.

Bay Gardens Resort & Spa
Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
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Damien Boyer has been appointed as Global Director of Golf Strategy and Performance at Accor

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, one of Accor’s leading luxury brands, announces the appointment of Damien Boyer as Global Director of Golf Strategy and Performance, based in Dubai. With over a decade of international experience across luxury hospitality and global sporting platforms, Damien will lead the development and execution of Fairmont’s golf vision worldwide. 

Fairmont
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Andrew Insch has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Aethos Hotels

Aethos, Europe's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality brand, has appointed Andrew Insch as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand its integrated hotel and private members' club platform across Europe and beyond. The appointment reinforces Aethos's focus on building a brand defined by community, creativity and operational excellence across both city and retreat destinations.

Aethos Hotels
Zug, Switzerland

Eleni Koussoroplis has been appointed as Group Director of Membership at Aethos Hotels

Aethos, Europe's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality brand, has appointed Eleni Koussoroplis as Group Director of Membership, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand its integrated hotel and private members' club platform across Europe and beyond. The appointment reinforces Aethos's focus on building a brand defined by community, creativity and operational excellence across both city and retreat destinations.

Aethos Hotels
Zug, Switzerland

Veenu Rastogi has been appointed as Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 leading brands and a portfolio of over 8,300 hotels, has announced the appointment of Veenu Rastogi as Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurasia. This strategic move reinforces Wyndham's commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities amid continued expansion across one of its most dynamic growth regions.

Wyndham
Gurugram, Haryana, India