Appointments

Rodrigo Carmona has been appointed as Hotel Director at Sandos Cancún

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.

Stefan Mirevski has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Washington D.C. - the Wharf by IHG

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.

Kevin Pickard has been appointed as General Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona

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.

Greg Presnol has been appointed as EVP Operations at Palette Hotels

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.

Dimitrios Trikaliotis has been named President at 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.

Robert Braun has been named Vice Chair, Global Hospitality Group at 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 has been appointed as SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations at 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.