Appointments

Jorge Manzur has been appointed as General Manager at Don Carlos Marbella

Don Carlos Marbella proudly announces the appointment of Jorge Manzur as its new General Manager, following the hotel’s highly anticipated summer 2025 reopening after a transformative €45 million renovation led by Selenta Group. Manzur, who assumed the role at the end of 2025, now leads the property into its next chapter. A respected figure in international hospitality, Manzur brings more than two decades of leadership experience across globally recognized luxury brands, including Le Méridien, InterContinental Hotels Group, Westin Hotels & Resorts, and notable General Manager roles at Puente Romano Marbella and Anantara Villa Padierna.

Stan Iliev has been appointed as Dual General Manager at Le Méridien Denver Downtown

Owned and operated by White Lodging, Le Méridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Iliev as dual general manager. In his role, Iliev will oversee all hotel operations, including strategic oversight of five onsite food and beverage outlets, drive financial performance and cultivate high-performing leadership teams.  

Chris Jennings has been appointed as General Manager at Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel, a thoughtfully designed independent property set in Fredericksburg’s classic Hill Country, announced today the appointment of Chris Jennings to general manager. Opening its doors last January and developed by Austin-based hospitality company New Waterloo, Albert Hotel pays homage to influential figure Albert Keidel, blending historic character with modern comforts.

Georges Safi has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto announces the appointment of Georges Safi as General Manager. With more than two decades of global luxury hospitality experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Georges brings a leadership style defined by warmth, authenticity, and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Nicholas Kuhns has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of Nicholas Kuhns as general manager of the 1647‑room Hilton Waikoloa Village, a premier oceanfront resort on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast. In this role, Kuhns will oversee all facets of the resort’s operations, including commercial strategy, guest experience, food and beverage, team member engagement, and the continued evolution of the property’s world‑class amenities.

Georges Safi has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto announces the appointment of Georges Safi as General Manager. With more than two decades of global luxury hospitality experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Georges brings a leadership style defined by warmth, authenticity, and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Leigh Anne Staden has been appointed as General Manager at The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

The Ann Savannah, proudly announces the appointment of Leigh Anne Staden as General Manager. A respected hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in full service and select service hotels, Staden brings a thoughtful, service driven approach shaped by opening hotels, leading high performing teams, and consistently exceeding brand benchmarks.

Andrew Finn has been appointed as General Manager at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

 Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Finn as General Manager. In this role, Finn oversees the full guest experience and hotel operations portfolio of the 1,641-room landmark property, including its signature food and beverage venues, Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s Bar, and more than 130,000 square feet of meeting and event space. He is responsible for leading all hotel operations and cultivating a high-performing team to meet all financial, service and guest satisfaction goals. Finn brings nearly four decades of experience within Hilton, spanning operations, finance, and leadership across some of the brand’s most complex hotels. In his new role with Palmer House, he plans to build upon the hotel’s legacy as one of Chicago’s most storied destinations, continuing to enhance the guest experience and preserve its historic character. 

Annam Lubana has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel

Roswyn, a luxury lifestyle hotel under Ennismore’s Morgans Originals collection, announces the appointment of Annam Lubana as Hotel Manager ahead of its Mumbai debut. With over a decade of leadership experience across leading luxury hospitality brands in India, Annam brings strong operational expertise, commercial insight, and a structured, guest-focused approach as Roswyn prepares for its next chapter in the city. Her appointment marks an important leadership moment for the hotel — shaped by clarity, composure, and a distinctly contemporary perspective.