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Appointments

Shawn Tuli has been promoted to Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at HHM Hotels

HHM Hotels today announced the promotion of Shawn Tuli and Dani Elhachem to Managing Partner, each in addition to their respective and continuing roles as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer. This leadership evolution formalizes a structure that integrates operational excellence and investment discipline at the highest level, under the continued direction of Naveen Kakarla, President & CEO.

HHM Hotels
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Joanna Kurowska has been appointed as Vice President, Middle East and Africa Development at IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the appointment of long-standing IHG leader Joanna Kurowska as Vice President, Middle East and Africa Development. The move reflects IHG’s strategic focus on placing seasoned internal leaders in priority growth markets to strengthen owner partnerships, accelerate development, and drive sustained business performance across the region.

IHG
Windsor Berkshire, United Kingdom

Gavin Burns has been appointed as Vice President of Business Development & Acquisitions at Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus, the award-winning adventure-lifestyle hospitality brand and membership club, today announced the appointment of Gavin Burns as Vice President of Business Development & Acquisitions. Burns joins the company following Gravity Haus’ recent acquisition of management agreements for three former LOGE properties — Westport, Washington; Missoula, Montana; and Alta Crystal Resort near Mount Rainier — further accelerating the brand’s strategic growth across the American West.

Gravity Haus
Colorado, United States

Eric Myers has been promoted to SVP Franchise Development at My Place Hotels of America

My Place Hotels of America, the largest affiliated company of The Rivett Organization, today announced the promotion of Eric Myers to senior vice president of franchise development. The move reflects both a recognition of Myers' leadership contributions to date and the intentional repositioning of his role to support The Rivett Organization's unified growth strategy across its vertically integrated ecosystem of affiliated companies.

My Place Hotels
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
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Cleavon Tan has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality Group, Hong Kong at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group

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.

JLL
London, United Kingdom

Timothy Ryan has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at Trestle Studio LLC

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.

Trestle Studio
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Christine Morairty has been appointed as Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Trestle Studio LLC

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.

Trestle Studio
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Mark Kochhar has been appointed as Director, Franchise Development, Canada at Hilton

Originally from Vancouver and now based in Toronto, Kochhar holds more than 13 years of experience with Hilton and three decades in the hospitality industry. During his tenure with the company, he has developed deep expertise across hotel development, owner relations, and brand management and performance, with a strong focus on long‑term partnerships and strategic growth. Prior to his current role, Kochhar served as Director, Owner Relations, Canada for Hilton, working closely with owners and operators nationwide to support performance, alignment, and brand standards. Before joining Hilton’s corporate team, Kochhar served as general manager of the former Hilton Garden Inn Toronto City Centre.

Hilton
McLean, Virginia, United States

David Kuperberg has joined Oxford Capital Group, LLC as Senior Advisor

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.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Stephen Miller has been appointed as Senior Advisor at Oxford Capital Group, LLC

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.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Don Stephens Jr. has been promoted to Managing Director of Shared Ownership Services at HVS

HVS announces an expanded leadership role for Don Stephens Jr., who will now serve as Managing Director of Shared Ownership Services. Don is expanding his leadership responsibilities to include the Shared Ownership division while also continuing his complex advisory work. He succeeds Gary Johnson, who will retire after two decades of leadership in Shared Ownership Services.

HVS
Westbury, New York, United States

Vikas Chawla has been appointed as President – India & Southwest Asia at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt’s business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President – India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt’s commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt’s most strategically important growth markets.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Julien Naouri has been appointed as Head of Investment Sales, Asia at JLL Singapore

LL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group today announced the promotion of Julien Naouri to Head of Investment Sales, Asia, effective April 1. Based in Singapore, in this expanded leadership role, Naouri will lead the firm's hotel investment sales strategy and operations across the Asia region, reporting to Nihat Ercan, CEO, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific.   He joined JLL in 2020 as Vice President in the Singapore Investment Sales team and has since established himself as a key leader within the platform. To his expanded role, he brings nearly two decades of industry experience, having worked in hotel brokerage since 2008 and been based in Asia since 2010.   Since joining JLL, Naouri has played a leading role in executing numerous high-profile mandates across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. His notable transactions include landmark hotel sales in the Maldives such as the W, Sheraton, Amari and The Standard. In Singapore and Indonesia, his successes include Parkroyal Kitchener Singapore, Frasers Suites Jakarta, Pullman Jakarta and Waldorf Astoria Jakarta. More recently, he has expanded the firm's presence in Malaysia, delivering several successful transactions including the Thistle Johor Bahru.   In his new role, Naouri will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client coverage across the region, and fostering collaboration across JLL's broader Capital Markets platform. Since 2022, he has also served as Global Hotel Desk liaison for Asia, partnering with colleagues in EMEA to strengthen engagement with outbound Middle Eastern capital targeting the Asia Pacific region. Julien will partner closely with James Abe, Head of Investment Sales, Japan, Peter Harper, Head of Investment Sales, Australia and New Zealand and Gaurav Sharma, Head of Investment Sales, India, as JLL continues to expand its investment sales platform across the region. He will also collaborate closely with JLL’s network of 120 hotel and hospitality experts in 16 offices regionally. "We're at an inflection point for hotel investment across Asia, with capital actively repositioning and compelling opportunities emerging regionwide," said Naouri. "Clients are looking for partners who combine deep local expertise with global reach and can navigate market complexities with clarity and precision. I'm looking forward to working with our exceptional regional team to bring the full strength of JLL to every transaction and deliver meaningful results for our clients." JLL estimates $13.3 billion in hotel investment volumes in 2026, supporting the strong activity observed in the first quarter.

JLL
Singapore, Singapore