Rendez-vous

Dimitrios Trikaliotis a été désigné(e) comme President chez AICR (International Association for Front Office Managers and Assistant Hotel Managers)

AICR International (Amicale Internationale des Sous Directeurs et Chefs de Réception des Grand Hôtels) proudly announces that Dimitrios Trikaliotis , a Greek hospitality leader, has been re-elected President of AICR International for the 2026-2028 term. The election took place on 17 January 2026 in Brussels, the capital of the European Union, during a milestone year marking the 62nd anniversary of the Association and the 30th anniversary of the prestigious The David Campbell Trophy.

Rashad K. Brown a été nommé(e) Director of Restaurant Operations chez JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, the premier luxury destination on the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of an industry veteran to its executive leadership team: Rashad K. Brown (Director of Restaurant Operations) joins the resort at a pivotal time of growth and elevated guest programming.

Robert Braun a été désigné(e) comme Vice Chair, Global Hospitality Group chez Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM)

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that Robert Braun has been named Vice Chair of the Firm's Global Hospitality Group®. The news comes after the Firm announced Guy Maisnik as the Chair of the Global Hospitality Group® earlier this month. In his new role, Braun will help lead a team of seasoned professionals who have assisted clients around the world with more than 4,700 hospitality properties valued at more than $125 billion.

Maria Zarraluqui a été nommé(e) SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations chez Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Maria Zarraluqui has been appointed SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations, underscoring Hyatt's Inclusive Collection ambition to further strengthen its leadership position in the all-inclusive segment. This appointment, effective March 1, 2026, will help unlock the next phase of growth for an all-inclusive portfolio that already spans more than 150 resorts and 55,000 rooms across Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, with plans to expand further within these regions and beyond.

Dirk Bakker a été nommé(e) CEO chez Necron Hospitality Group

Per 1 January, Dirk Bakker has been appointed CEO of the newly established division Necron Hospitality Group. With the formation of Necron Hospitality Group as a separate entity, Necron Group brings its hospitality activities together within a dedicated organisation. The objective is to further optimise the portfolio and accelerate international growth. Dirk Bakker brings more than 35 years of international experience in hotel investments and advisory services. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and continued expansion of Necron Group's hospitality activities, with a focus on quality, scale and returns. With this step, Necron Group reinforces its ambition to further develop hospitality as an integral, internationally scalable component of the organisation.

Zach Sennett a été nommé(e) Vice President, Operations – Americas chez Baillie Lodges

Joining Baillie Lodges' senior leadership team in Denver this month is Zach Sennett, who has been appointed Vice President, Operations - Americas with a special focus on Canada's Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge and Chile's Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia. Zach brings more than two decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, lodging operations, and revenue optimization, with a proven track record of driving performance and leading transformation across complex organizations. Throughout his career, Zach has built a reputation as a people-first, data-driven leader who excels at elevating teams, strengthening cross-functional partnerships and delivering sustained operational and financial results.