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Mark Dayanandan ha sido nombrado(a) Executive Chef en Hilton Austin

Hilton Austin has named Mark Dayanandan as executive chef, welcoming him back to the 801-room downtown property he helped open in 2003. With more than 40 years of culinary experience spanning six countries and multiple hotel brands, Chef Mark previously led the hotel’s culinary team as executive chef for 12 years. Bringing a global perspective to his diners, Chef Mark will lead the hotel’s banquet and culinary operations – including events of up to 1,760 seated guests – alongside the property’s Cannon + Belle and Austin Taco Project restaurants.

Hilton
Austin, Texas, United States
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Estephanie Pastor ha sido nombrado(a) Director of Residences en The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announces the appointment of Estephanie Pastor as Director of Residences. Having been with Marriott International since 2010, Pastor brings over 16 years of experience across residential and guest services, with a strong track record in leadership, operational excellence, and resident engagement. Known for her hands-on approach and ability to foster high-performing teams, she brings a thoughtful, service-driven perspective to the role.

St. Regis
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Travis Murray ha sido nombrado(a) Executive Vice President, Operations en MXR Hospitality

Extended stay hotel developer and property management firm MXR Hospitality (MXR) today named industry veteran Travis Murray, currently President for McNeill Hotel Company, as its inaugural Executive Vice President, Operations. MXR is a strategic partnership of RREAF Holdings, a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm, and renowned hospitality investor Phillip McNeill, Sr.  MXR Hospitality CEO Brent McDowell and President Eric Watts made the announcement. In this role, Murray will provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership for the company’s hotel portfolio, including in the areas of brand and owner relationships, operational efficiencies and guest satisfaction, as well as a focus on growing the Company’s third-party hotel property management portfolio.  Prior to joining MXR Hospitality Murray worked at McNeill Hotel Company since 2018, where he was instrumental in facilitating multiple acquisitions during a period of robust growth for the Company; and, further, helped it achieve excellent brand relationships, performance metrics and staff development. Overall, Murray has nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality field. Prior to joining McNeill Hotel Company, he spent 14 years with Marriott International in numerous roles including General Manager, Dual General Manager and Corporate General Manager Specialist. He is a graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality focused on finance.

MXR Hospitality
Germantown, Tennessee, United States
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Igor Bornosus ha sido nombrado(a) Director of Operations en The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach has announced the appointment of Mr. Igor Bornosus as Director of Operations. In this position, he supports the General Manager in leading daily operations of the largest Ritz-Carlton Residences in the brand’s global portfolio with 552 rooms and suites, and more than 250 Ladies and Gentlemen in the areas of Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Guest Relations, Spa and Recreation, Loss/Prevention and Food & Beverage.

Ritz-Carlton
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Stephen Nickerson ha sido nombrado(a) Vice President, Operations – The Americas en 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.

Outrigger
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Andrew Hougton se ha unido a Davidson Hospitality Group como 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.

Davidson
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Michael Hoe Knudsen ha sido nombrado(a) Managing Director for Mexico, Latin America & the Caribbean (MLAC) en IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Michael Hoe Knudsen as Managing Director for Mexico, Latin America & the Caribbean (MLAC), following the retirement of long-standing former region leader Jorge Apaez. Michael brings three decades of global hospitality experience across the Americas, Europe and Greater China, and will lead the region with a strong focus on future growth, operational excellence, and deepening owner and stakeholder relationships.

IHG
Windsor Berkshire, United Kingdom
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Ani Gujrathi ha sido nombrado(a) Chief Technology & Product Officer en Otelier

Otelier, a hospitality data platform powering the future of hotel operations, has announced the appointment of Ani Gujrathi as Chief Technology & Product Officer. In this executive role, Gujrathi will lead Otelier’s unified technology and product organization, overseeing engineering, product management, data, UX, and cloud operations as the company accelerates its next phase of innovation.

Otelier
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Ted Knighton ha sido nombrado(a) Managing Director en Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt

Thompson Palm Springs, one of California’s most prolific new hotels and a celebrated staple of Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Drive, welcomes Ted Knighton as Managing Director. In his new role, Knighton is responsible for the daily operations and commercial strategies of Thompson Palm Springs, with a focused effort on crafting the next chapter for the hotel’s sustained success and developing engaging guest experiences for new and returning travelers to immerse into a chic, resort atmosphere in the heart of Southern California’s most buzzing desert destination.

Thompson
Palm Springs, California, United States
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Jessica Nalley ha sido nombrado(a) Regional Senior Vice Presidents of Operations en InnVentures

Jessica Nalley joins InnVentures from Highgate Select, where she provided oversight for nearly 30 hotels across California and Washington. Under her leadership, the region consistently exceeded financial targets, achieved guest satisfaction scores above brand benchmarks, and delivered strong quality assurance and audit results. She also played a pivotal role in developing regional talent and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support long-term success.

InnVentures
Tukwila, Washington, United States