Appointments

Stan Iliev has been appointed as Dual General Manager at Le Méridien Denver Downtown

Owned and operated by White Lodging, Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Iliev as dual general manager. In his role, Iliev will oversee all hotel operations, including strategic oversight of five onsite food and beverage outlets, drive financial performance and cultivate high-performing leadership teams.  

Mike Reeber has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel, a thoughtfully designed independent property set in Fredericksburg’s classic Hill Country, announced today the appointment of Mike Reeber to director of sales and marketing. Opening its doors last January and developed by Austin-based hospitality company New Waterloo, Albert Hotel pays homage to influential figure Albert Keidel, blending historic character with modern comforts.

Chris Jennings has been appointed as General Manager at Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel, a thoughtfully designed independent property set in Fredericksburg’s classic Hill Country, announced today the appointment of Chris Jennings to general manager. Opening its doors last January and developed by Austin-based hospitality company New Waterloo, Albert Hotel pays homage to influential figure Albert Keidel, blending historic character with modern comforts.

Stephen Nickerson has been appointed as Vice President, Operations – The Americas at Outrigger Hospitality Group

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Stephen “Steve” Nickerson as Vice President, Operations – The Americas, effective March 16, 2026. In this role, Nickerson will oversee hotel operations across the Americas, ensuring consistent service excellence and strong financial performance while aligning property-level activities with company goals and brand standards.

Georges Safi has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto announces the appointment of Georges Safi as General Manager. With more than two decades of global luxury hospitality experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Georges brings a leadership style defined by warmth, authenticity, and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Marco Fregnan has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto announces the appointment of Marco Fregnan as the new Chef de Cuisine of EMBA KYOTO GRILL. With over two decades of experience in acclaimed kitchens across Italy, Singapore and Japan, Chef Marco is set to lead the premier Kyoto steakhouse into a new chapter of refinement, with a renewed focus on expertly grilled cuisine highlighting the best of Japanese ingredients.

Azure Tackert has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing at Azul Hospitality Group

Azul Hospitality Group, a fully integrated operating platform delivering extensive support and resources for all facets of hotel operations, announced that Azure Tackert has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing, reflecting the continued expansion and strategic importance of the company’s commercial platform. Tackert becomes the second member of Azul's topline team to hold a senior executive title, joining Melissa Matthews, who serves as Senior Vice President of Sales.

Nicholas Kuhns has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of Nicholas Kuhns as general manager of the 1647‑room Hilton Waikoloa Village, a premier oceanfront resort on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast. In this role, Kuhns will oversee all facets of the resort’s operations, including commercial strategy, guest experience, food and beverage, team member engagement, and the continued evolution of the property’s world‑class amenities.

Georges Safi has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto announces the appointment of Georges Safi as General Manager. With more than two decades of global luxury hospitality experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Georges brings a leadership style defined by warmth, authenticity, and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Bob Menz has been appointed as Senior Product Manager at IRIS Software Systems

IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Menz as Senior Product Manager. Bringing more than two decades of hospitality technology experience, Bob joins IRIS to help drive product innovation and deliver solutions that empower hotels to enhance the guest dining experience while improving operational efficiency.

Scott Harrell has been appointed as Vice President, Acquisitions & Business Development at Davidson Hospitality Group

Harrell brings more than 15 years of hospitality real estate and investment experience spanning principal acquisitions, advisory, and portfolio strategy. Prior to Davidson, he served in a similar business development and investment role at PM Hotel Group, focusing on expanding the firm’s third-party management and ownership relationships nationwide. Earlier in his career, Harrell held leadership roles at Hodges Ward Elliott and TPG Hotels & Resorts, executing billions of dollars in hotel transactions across the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University’s College of Business.

Andrew Hougton has joined Davidson Hospitality Group as Senior Vice President, Luxury Operations

Houghton most recently served as Task Force Managing Director and General Manager at various resorts in the Davidson portfolio, from Baker’s Cay Resort to Buoy Haus Beach Resort St. Thomas, Autograph Collection and The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa. Previously, he was Managing Partner at Mainsail Vacation Rentals, where he developed a vacation rental division within the company, utilizing Homes & Villas by Marriott, Airbnb, and all distribution channels focused on the luxury and premium segments. Prior to that, he spent more than 20 years with Marriott International in various executive and leadership roles, including General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, the flagship of the luxury portfolio in China under Marriott brands.

Zander Srodes has been appointed as Head of Enterprise Sales at Reeco

Srodes joins as Head of Enterprise Sales, bringing experience across both hotel operations and hospitality technology. He previously held leadership roles on property with organizations including Travel + Leisure Co., Aramark, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Aparium Hotel Group before moving into hospitality technology, where he worked in enterprise sales at Transcendent, later part of Actabl. At Reeco, he will focus on expanding adoption among ownership groups, management companies, and multi-property operators.

Katie Adgent has been appointed as Vice President of Marketing at Reeco

Adgent joins Reeco as Vice President of Marketing, bringing more than a decade of experience leading brand, demand generation, and go-to-market strategy. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Marketing at Quore, where she built the company’s marketing organization and led award-winning brand and growth initiatives that helped establish the company as a leading operations platform for hotels. At Reeco, she will lead global marketing strategy and brand development as the company expands its presence among enterprise hospitality organizations.

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