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Alison Wallace a été promu(e) au poste de Complex Area Director of Sales and Marketing chez Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex

The Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex, representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alison Wallace to Complex Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Alison has had an extensive career in hospitality spanning nearly 30 years, with over 26 dedicated to the Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex. With her strong commitment to coaching and team mentorship, Alison will bring considerable expertise and leadership in this new role, and will be able to further expand on the work in her current role as the Director of Sales, Citywide Strategy.

Stephen Marshall a été nommé(e) Vice President, Global Sales chez Baillie Lodges

Esteemed global travel and tourism executive Stephen Marshall has been appointed Vice President, Global Sales for Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels. Effective today, Stephen has commenced his role at the company's Denver headquarters, reporting to CCO Courtney Reagan. Stephen brings extensive industry sales experience across North America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe to the newly created role. He specializes in sales, marketing, operations, supplier procurement and travel technology, with a strong track record in leading high-performing teams and driving sustained commercial growth.

Dean Bannon a été nommé(e) Vice President, Member Success & Development chez The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd (LHW)

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has appointed Dean Bannon as Vice President, Member Success & Development, effective January 2026. Relocating from London to New York, Bannon will lead LHW's global member relationship management teams, overseeing Member Success and Membership Development across LHW's portfolio of 425+ independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries.

Vanessa Tilley a été nommé(e) Vice President of Brand & Marketing chez LEFT LANE Development

Vanessa Tilley has been appointed Vice President of Brand & Marketing at LEFT LANE, where she leads brand strategy, marketing, and creative direction across the company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. She has played a central role in shaping the vision and launch of Hotel Bardo Savannah, an urban resort and private members' club that has garnered national press and industry recognition for its distinctive point of view and experiential approach to modern luxury.

Valerie Shell a été nommé(e) Senior Vice President of Sale chez LEFT LANE Development

Valerie Shell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for LEFT LANE, where she will lead global sales strategy across the company's portfolio, creating tailored strategies that drive success for each property. Valerie brings more than 15 years of proven luxury hospitality expertise, including over a decade with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and critical contributions to Perry Lane Hotel's nationally acclaimed success. Valerie has earned a reputation for launching new luxury properties, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable revenue impact in the luxury sector.

Ryan Davis a été nommé(e) Chief Revenue Officer chez LEFT LANE Development

Ryan Davis has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer of LEFT LANE, where he will lead the company's integrated commercial strategy across revenue management, distribution, partnerships, marketing alignment, and pricing. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury lifestyle and boutique hospitality, Davis has held senior leadership roles at Sage Hospitality Group, high-end resort portfolios, and global membership-based travel brands such as Inspirato and Exclusive Resorts. He is recognized for building high-performing commercial teams, accelerating market share, and developing data-driven strategies that strengthen both brand positioning and asset profitability. Davis is a graduate of the University of Colorado and is based in the Greater Savannah area.

Michelle Dvortsin a été désigné(e) comme Director of Leisure Sales chez Conrad Orlando at Evermore

Conrad Orlando at Evermore has named Michelle Dvortsin Director of Leisure Sales. Dvortsin brings 20 years of luxury experience to the prestigious AAA Five Diamond resort delivering a new class of hospitality in Central Florida.Dvortsin is an accomplished hospitality sales director with experience at several leading luxury hotels including Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort; Ocean Key Resort; and Little Palm Island Resort & Spa.In her role at Conrad Orlando she will lead the leisure sales team, fostering relationships with agents, operators and consortia partners including Virtuoso, American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR), Traveller Made (Serandipians), Fora, Internova and more. Dvortsin will also assess, strategize and drive trends, promotions and growth for the leisure market.Following its opening in 2024, the 433-room Conrad Orlando has established itself as a world-class luxury hotel, earning recognition from top industry organizations including AAA, Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Through Dvortsin's extensive relationships, she will continue to ensure Conrad Orlando is the top selection for those seeking an elevated Central Florida vacation. In her personal time, she enjoys wellness activities like yoga, running and weight training, as well as spending time with her family including two children and two dogs.

Sharad Sharma a été nommé(e) Director of Sales chez ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts

Espire Hospitality Limited announces the appointment of Mr. Sharad Sharma as its Director of Sales to oversee the sales portfolio for ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. With over 24 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry, Sharad joins Espire Hospitality Limited at a key phase as the company continues to strengthen its commercial and sales leadership.

Mark Sergot a été nommé(e) Chief Development Officer, Americas chez IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG),

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the appointment of Mark Sergot as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the Americas. Sergot will lead IHG's Americas Development organization, including its current leadership team, spearheading the region's growth strategy across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Ksenia Poteraj a été nommé(e) Director of Sales and Marketing chez Apiary Hotel

Ksenia Poteraj is a hospitality leader with over a decade of experience in luxury, lifestyle and extended-stay hotels. As Director of Sales and Marketing at Apiary Hotel, she leads the hotel's sales, marketing and brand positioning. Poteraj is driven by her passion to create meaningful connections with guests, partners and the Denver community.

Alison Mitchell a été nommé(e) General Manager chez Apiary Hotel

Alison Mitchell is the opening general manager of Apiary Hotel Belleview Station, a boutique lifestyle extended-stay property debuting in January 2026. With more than 20 years of hospitality leadership experience, she is known for building strong teams and guiding operational strategies that enhance guest experiences and support long-term brand success.

Katherine “Kate” Cosgrove a été nommé(e) Director of Sales & Marketing chez Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has appointed Katherine "Katie" Cosgrove as Director of Sales & Marketing, tapping a seasoned hospitality leader with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue growth across full-service resorts, lifestyle hotels, and conference destinations. In her new role, Cosgrove will lead all sales and marketing strategy for the AAA Four Diamond resort, with oversight of group, transient, and catering segments, as well as market positioning across Orlando and Lake Buena Vista.

James Tattersall a été nommé(e) Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing chez Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood is pleased to announce the appointment of James Tattersall as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the soon-to-open Rosewood Calistoga and the iconic Rosewood Sand Hill in Northern California. In this role, James will serve as a key member of the pre-opening executive committee for Rosewood Calistoga, leading the strategic commercial vision for one of the brand's most anticipated West Coast debuts. He will also focus on Menlo Park's Rosewood Sand Hill as they continue to grow and evolve as a property.

Jasmine Leong a été nommé(e) Senior Director of Business Development, APAC chez TrustYou

Leong brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales for RMS Cloud and holding leadership roles at Amadeus. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she will focus on driving strategic partnerships and accelerating market adoption of the company's hospitality AI solutions across the diverse Asia-Pacific landscape.

Jenna Xue a été nommé(e) Senior Marketing Director, APAC chez TrustYou

With over 15 years of experience in marketing, including 7 years in hospitality marketing. Xue joins TrustYou to lead regional brand strategy and demand generation. She previously led APAC marketing at Duetto and served as Destination Marketing Manager at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, bringing deep expertise in scaling regional marketing engines for both global enterprises and high-growth startups.

Rohan Thakkar a été nommé(e) Chief Development & Strategy Officer chez YOTEL

In his expanded role as Chief Development & Strategy Officer, Rohan will continue to lead YOTEL's global growth strategy and oversee the development pipeline, feasibility and commercial evaluation, and design and construction efforts as the brand progresses toward 100 hotels. His remit now broadens to include enterprise-wide strategic leadership, acting as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board.

Olivia Donnan a été nommé(e) SVP Brand, Culture & Growth chez YOTEL

Olivia's new role reflects YOTEL's strategy to align brand performance, guest loyalty, partner engagement, and company culture as the business scales globally. Olivia will strengthen brand advocacy, shape the evolution of YOTEL's guest experience, and ensure performance, culture, and brand perception advance together. Her remit brings together Brand, Communications, People Experience, and Development Marketing under one brand-led vision that supports YOTEL's long-term growth.