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Aditya Kulkarni a été nommé(e) Senior Banquet Chef chez JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio, has announced the appointment of Aditya Kulkarni as Senior Banquet Chef. Bringing more than a decade of global culinary experience spanning Europe, the Caribbean, India, and the United States, Kulkarni will oversee banquet culinary operations for the resort's growing meetings, events, and celebrations business.

Michael Parada a été nommé(e) General Manager of Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar chez Marriott Irvine Spectrum

Marriott Irvine Spectrum, located in the heart of Irvine’s thriving business and entertainment district, proudly announces the appointment of Michael Parada as the new General Manager of Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar. With over two decades of food and beverage expertise, Parada will spearhead operations and elevate the guest experience at the hotel’s premier rooftop destination celebrated for its panoramic views, curated cocktails, and vibrant energy.

Dan Peterson a été promu(e) au poste de Chief Operating Officer chez Avion Hospitality

Peterson transitions from his previous role as senior vice president of operations. In his new position, he will oversee company-wide hotel operations, brand relationships, operational strategy and field leadership across Avion’s growing portfolio.  Since joining Avion, Peterson has played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s operational platform and strengthening relationships with ownership groups and brand partners.

Nikita Tippie a été promu(e) au poste de SVP Human Resources chez Avion Hospitality

Tippie most recently served as vice president of human resources.  Since joining Avion, she has been a driving force behind the company’s people-first culture and organizational development efforts. Her leadership has helped strengthen employee engagement, talent development, communication and overall team member experience throughout the organization.

Brian Jenkins a été nommé(e) Head of HE Labs chez Hotel Equities Group, LLC

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, announces the appointment of Brian Jenkins as Head of HE Labs™, Hotel Equities' dedicated innovation and incubation platform built for evaluating emerging technologies, developing AI-driven workflows, and advancing new operating models designed to improve owner returns and hotel performance across the portfolio. In this role, Jenkins will oversee all HE Labs initiatives, from testing and evaluation to deployment, ensuring each advances through a defined progression before being implemented at the property-level and scaled.

Brittany Cascanet a été nommé(e) Vice President of Commercial Strategy chez InnVentures

Cascanet joins InnVentures as Vice President of Commercial Strategy, bringing extensive hospitality experience and a strong background in strategic growth, revenue optimization, and commercial leadership. In her role, she will help lead portfolio-wide commercial performance initiatives while supporting continued alignment across revenue strategy, sales, and digital disciplines.

Dury Kim a été promu(e) au poste de SVP Commercial Strategy chez InnVentures

Since joining InnVentures in 2023 as Vice President of Revenue & Distribution, Kim has played a critical role in elevating the company’s commercial strategy through a highly collaborative and data-driven approach. Her leadership has contributed to stronger market share performance, enhanced commercial alignment, and continued operational growth across the InnVentures portfolio.

Ethan Brown a été nommé(e) Head of Sales, US chez Shiji Group

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, today announced the appointment of Ethan Brown as Head of Sales for the United States. In this role, Ethan will lead Shiji’s sales strategy and expansion across the U.S. market, helping hotel groups modernize operations, unify technology ecosystems, and deliver more personalized guest experiences through connected, enterprise-grade platforms.

Graham Rushin a été promu(e) au poste de Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) chez IRIS Software Systems

IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, announced the promotion of Graham Rushin to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO). Previously serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Graham's appointment reflects IRIS's ambitious growth agenda and commitment to delivering world-class digital guest experiences at scale.

Kara Glamore a été nommé(e) General Manager, Australia & New Zealand chez Virtuoso

Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, today announced the appointment of Kara Glamore as General Manager, Australia & New Zealand. Glamore joins Virtuoso having held senior regional roles in cruise and retail sectors, most recently as Vice President ANZ (Regional GM) at Carnival Cruise Line, where she was awarded Travel Weekly’s Female Executive of the Year in 2024. Her appointment comes as Greg Treasure steps into retirement following more than two years heading up the region for Virtuoso.

Michael Robinson a été nommé(e) General Manager chez The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Valorian Los Angeles, a Curio Collection by Hilton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Robinson as general manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with extensive global experience across upper upscale and luxury lifestyle boutique hotels and resorts, Robinson will lead the property and oversee all aspects of operations.