Balfour Miami Beach, now a Registry Collection hotel located in South Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, announces the appointment of Taylor Hart as general manager. Hart brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to the iconic boutique property, joining the team at a pivotal moment as Balfour begins a new chapter as a Registry Collection Hotel.
Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of Mohammed Wazir as General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, a landmark project set to be the first hotel for the brand in the region, with a scheduled opening in early 2027.
Hotel Nia, an Autograph Collection Hotel, a sleek luxury destination in the heart of Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of Benjamin Duverge as General Manager. In this role, Duverge will oversee all hotel operations, with a focus on strategic growth, owner relations, team leadership, and delivering an elevated guest experience across rooms, food and beverage, and meetings and events.
Following its January 2026 opening to the international market, The Pinnacle Kigali, Rwanda's newest luxury hotel and private Members Club, has appointed Kevin Githinji Mbugua as General Manager, marking a new chapter for the ultra-luxury retreat.
Dream Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Munir Salem as General Manager, bringing more than 25 years of global hospitality expertise to the New York City property set between Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
Peregrine Hospitality has appointed Jeff Gross as Senior Vice President of Asset Management, expanding its senior leadership team with a seasoned investment and operations executive.
Peregrine Hospitality has strengthened its people and culture platform with the appointment of Christina Gregg as Senior Vice President of People & HR Operations, a newly created leadership role.
Peregrine Hospitality, a full-service hospitality company renowned for its precision, agility, and ownership mindset in operating world-class resorts and hotels, has appointed Heather Stege as Chief Operating Officer.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the appointment of Leire Leoz as Chief Franchise Officer for its Premium, Midscale, and Economy division, effective February 2nd. This strategic appointment underscores Accor's commitment to strengthening its franchise operations across its extensive network.
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas announces the appointment of Kelley Moreton as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of global Four Seasons experience to the non-gaming, non-smoking luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hospitality industry veteran Alexandra Withers has been named Chief Commercial Officer of Accor's Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts brands, as of January 19, 2026.
Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company managing over 150 hotels and 35 independent bar and restaurant outlets across North America, welcomes Robert Hannigan as the general manager of The Beckworth, a new luxury lifestyle hotel in Charlotte slated to open in 2026.
The leading all-inclusive hospitality brand, Sandos Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodrigo Carmona as Sandos Cancún's new Hotel Director. Having transitioned the resort into the brand's first adults-only resort in Mexico as of January 2025, the hospitality prodigy is positioned to shepherd the iconic Hotel Zone property into the next stage of its storied evolution.
Industry veteran Stefan Mirevski joins waterfront luxury hotel InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf as general manager with more than 30 years of international hospitality leadership. Most recently, Mirevski served as general manager for The Capital Hilton, where he successfully guided the property through unprecedented complexity during the pandemic, maintaining operational stability and guest confidence. Under his leadership, the hotel continued to deliver elevated service during high-profile national events—reinforcing a reputation for consistency, trust, and thoughtful hospitality.
L'Auberge de Sedona, an award-winning luxury resort nestled in Arizona's Red Rock region, announces the appointment of Kevin Pickard as General Manager. Drawing from more than 25 years of leadership experience in hospitality, Pickard will oversee all operations of the newly transformed and expanded resort, including sales and marketing, accomodations and dining, and lead the team to deliver high-touch and attentive service to every guest.
Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt, announces the appointment of Alexander DeChagas as general manager. In this role, DeChagas oversees the day-to-day operations of the resort, suites, bungalows and family residences, including supervising in-house staff, implementing marketing strategies and beyond.
Minor Hotels, a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 560 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 58 countries, announces the promotion of Sonia Sammut to General Manager of Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, effective 1 January 2026.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which is the global private sector voice of the Travel & Tourism industry, today announced that Gloria Guevara has been appointed as President & CEO by its Operating Committee, taking the helm to shape the future of the private sector for members and unlock investment and job creation.
A 30-plus-year hospitality veteran, Presnol will be responsible for the overall operating strategy, performance and results of Palette's entire portfolio. Prior to joining Palette, he served as vice president of operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he oversaw a portfolio that generated $300 million in annual revenues. He also has held numerous general manger roles with the Marriott and Hilton brands.
Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has announced that Shanna Wright has been promoted to senior vice president of commercial strategy.