Brush Creek Ranch, the award-winning luxury ranch destination in Wyoming's Platte River Valley, announced today the promotion of Catherine West to General Manager of Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch. A Wyoming native, West has built her career with the Ranch across multiple leadership roles, demonstrating a deep commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
Evok Collection has appointed Gilles Bontems as General Manager of Brach Paris. Bringing with him a career built within some of the most prestigious names in luxury hospitality, he joins the property to further its development and uphold, alongside the teams, the high standards of service and distinctive energy that define Brach Paris.
The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacco van Teeffelen as Managing Director. A seasoned hospitality executive with extensive experience leading some of the world's most renowned luxury hotels and resorts, van Teeffelen will oversee all aspects of operations at America's First Resort, guiding its continued evolution while preserving the traditions that have defined the property for 260 years.
Seasoned hospitality leader to drive best-in-class performance for Davidson Hotels operating vertical.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has recently appointed Tito Fritz as Guest Experience Manager, where he oversees the resort’s activities program, live entertainment offerings and Parakeets Kids Club. A Nassau native with a passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences, Fritz brings extensive operational experience and a guest-first mindset to the role.
Trilogy Hotels has appointed Benjamin Nesbitt as Director of Operations, commencing 1 July 2026.
Global hospitality technology company PRISM today announced the appointment of Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East. In this role, Prendergast will focus on developing and scaling PRISM’s upscale aparthotel and hotel portfolio across the region through long-term lease structures and acquisitions. She will work closely with the company’s senior global leadership team to build and expand PRISM’s operated hospitality platform across Europe and the Middle East.
Cambon Partners, an independent investment bank specializing in growth companies, continues to strengthen its Travel & Hospitality practice with the appointment of Kieran Yoo as Senior Vice President, based in London.
Having spent over two decades leading branded and independent properties across the Caribbean and United States, Morty Valldejuli’s arrival at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve is a homecoming, as he spent many of his formative years in Puerto Rico throughout different stages of his early life. He attended college on the island at the University of Sacred Heart in San Juan before kickstarting what has become a decorated international hospitality career, which has taken him from New Orleans to the Cayman Islands and beyond. Most recently, he served as the inaugural managing director of the Hotel Bourré Bonne, which he successfully opened and established as Louisville’s most luxurious lifestyle hotel. Prior to that, he built a storied career path with Pyramid Global Hospitality, working with the leading management company for over 15 years, serving as the steward of some of the company’s top-performing hotels, which became recognized under his purview for their strong operational and guest satisfaction results.
A true local and established leader within the Puerto Rican industry, Emanuelli developed his sales, marketing, and hospitality expertise over the course of 25 years spent working on the island, helping shape Puerto Rico's growth as both a leisure and meetings destination. A Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Certified Destination Specialist (CDS) and a former tourism industry board leader, Gabriel worked with the Westin Río Mar Beach Resort, Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Resort, and Hotel Rumbao San Juan throughout his career – establishing a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, which he looks forward to bringing to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.
Leading the culinary program at Devil's Kitchen, Chef Boussarie is classically trained in foundational culinary techniques, graduating from the California Culinary Academy in 1995 and completing an externship at the Michelin-starred Le Peché Gourmand in Angers, France. He has since spent decades mastering high-caliber Rocky Mountain resort dining, with leadership roles at Snow King Resort, Viewline Resort Snowmass, The Whistling Grizzly and The Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Kusel joins Hotel Maverick with more than 20 years of experience leading luxury resorts, boutique hotels, golf communities and food & beverage operations across Colorado. His career includes executive leadership positions with The Water Valley Company, overseeing flagship properties Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf and Raindance National Resort & Golf, as well as Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa — the Forbes Four-Star luxury resort managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts — and DoubleTree by Hilton. Across these organizations, he developed deep expertise in resort operations, food and beverage innovation, strategic planning, financial leadership and large-scale luxury event execution.
W Riyadh – KAFD part of W Hotels, has announced the appointment of Fares Daghlas as General Manager. Bringing over two decades of luxury hospitality experience across the Middle East, Daghlas joins W Riyadh – KAFD at an exciting time as the newly opened hotel begins to shape a new era of lifestyle hospitality in the Kingdom.
Fairmont Mumbai has announced the elevation of Saif Shaikh to Assistant Director of Food & Beverage for Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel. Having been an integral part of the hotel's leadership team, Saif has played a key role in shaping the food and beverage experience across the property's restaurants, bars, banquets, and guest-facing dining concepts.
Grand Mercure Bangalore has appointed Tarushree Singh as Director of Sales & Marketing, strengthening its commercial leadership as the property continues to consolidate its position as the only business hotel in Koramangala.
Marriott International has appointed Sander Looijen as its new Market Vice President for Vietnam, effective June 22, 2026. He will oversee the company’s hotel operations and rapid expansion in this key Asian market.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka announces the appointment of Oscar Abril Bonthuis as Director of Food and Beverage, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the Hotel’s celebrated dining experiences.
Zeal Hotels has appointed Zibi Klapsia as the executive chef at the award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park. The hire was made shortly after the hotel was named as IHG Hotels & Resorts' 2025 Opening of the Year.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Enes Bahcivan as Chef de Cuisine of COA, the resort's signature restaurant renowned for its thoughtful interpretation of Puerto Rico's culinary traditions.
A well-versed industry professional, Siegrist brings more than 25 years of experience to The Curtis.