Ahmad Al-Dahle has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, Inc.
Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky shared the following email with employees around the globe today:
Appointments
Teresa Chen has been appointed as General Manager at The MOHI by Appellation
Hotel MOHI by Appellation, opening in Q2 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill, Calif., proudly announces the appointment of Teresa Chen as general manager. In this role, Chen will oversee all facets of the resort's performance — including guest experience, operational excellence, and team development for the highly anticipated property, set to debut as the first full-service, luxury boutique resort in Morgan Hill.
Carina Romero has been appointed as General Manager at Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts announces the appointment of Carina Romero Galán as General Manager of Mar del Cabo. In her new role, Romero oversees all aspects of the 48-suite boutique hotel's operations, including personalized guest services and food and beverage programming at Encanto Farm & Sea restaurant. Her appointment reinforces Mar del Cabo's commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining its position as a premier boutique destination in Los Cabos.
Amir Golbarg has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa at Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels has appointed Amir Golbarg to Chief Operating Officer - Middle East & Africa, effective 1 January 2026. The promotion reflects Amir's exceptional leadership and the region's record year of growth, marked by strong performance across all key indicators, multiple new hotel signings, and expansion in core markets including Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Wei Manfredi has been appointed as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture at IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture. By welcoming top talent, IHG is further investing in technology leadership to drive meaningful benefits for its owners, guests and teams.
Daniel Strawn has been appointed as Director of Business Development at Alila Resorts
Alila Resorts of California has appointed Daniel Strawn as Director of Business Development. In this role, Strawn will lead leisure business development strategy across Alila Ventana Big Sur, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, and Alila Napa Valley, building on recent successes and further strengthening the brand's position within the luxury leisure marketplace.Strawn brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to Alila, with a proven track record of commercial leadership and client relationship excellence. Most recently, he served as Director of Leisure Sales at Montage Healdsburg, where he played a key role in launching the Harvest Home Residences and exceeded year-over-year revenue goals through targeted trade partnerships and innovative sales activations.Prior to Montage, Strawn spent eight years at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., holding progressive leadership roles across operations and sales. In 2018, he was recognized as Manager of the Year for his leadership during the resort's $400 million renovation and its high-profile transition from Starwood to Marriott. He began his career at Island Hotel Newport Beach, where he helped establish the hotel's in-house reservations and front-of-house operations teams.Outside of work, Strawn and his husband, Matthew, share a passion for travel, great wine, and international adventures often planned around visits to iconic theme parks. Their dog, Molly, completes the family.
Aditya Jain has been appointed as Chief Development Officer at Chedi Hospitality
Chedi Hospitality has promoted Aditya Jain to Chief Development Officer. The promotion marks a defining moment in the evolution of the international hospitality group and underscores its commitment to growth guided by conviction, selectivity, and long-term brand stewardship.
Sabrina Mills has been appointed as Director of Membership at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club today announced the appointment of Sabrina Mills as Director of Membership.
Charles Fisher has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Charles Fisher has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Drawing on more than 20 years of management experience with Four Seasons, he will lead this flagship property in Asia into a new chapter. Intrepid globetrotter, tenacious problem-solver, luxury hospitality aficionado: Charles Fisher wears the various hats of a hotelier with ease.
Daphne Ng has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre announces the appointment of Daphne Ng as the hotel's General Manager. With nearly two decades of leadership in luxury hospitality and a global perspective honed across Asia's iconic destinations, Daphne brings outstanding expertise to this landmark property. Her visionary approach to service excellence and commitment to fostering strong team morale will elevate the hotel's leading position in Hangzhou's urban luxury hospitality.
Daniel Haughan has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston announced it has named Daniel Haughan as General Manager.
Kim Winter has been appointed as Director of Sales, Global Accounts at Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd
Frasers Hospitality has further strengthened its regional commercial leadership team with the appointment of Kim Winter as Director of Sales - Global Accounts, supporting its centre of excellence strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Maddy Faulkner has been appointed as Head of Reservations, EMEA at Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd
Frasers Hospitality has expanded its regional commercial leadership with the appointment of Maddy Faulkner as Head of Reservations, EMEA, further reinforcing its focus on building a centralised commercial centre of excellence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Jake Lynch has been promoted to SVP Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments
In this expanded role, Jake will continue to serve as a key member of Trinity's Strategic Operations team, overseeing a number of assets across the firm's global hospitality portfolio, including Hilton Atlanta, Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, and the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali. He plays an integral role in driving operating performance, executing major repositionings, and advancing portfolio-wide initiatives.
Mark Henderson has been promoted to SVP Design & Construction at YOTEL
As YOTEL's global portfolio expands, Mark will now assume responsibility for Capital Expenditure and Renovations, signaling increased investment in existing assets alongside new development. He will lead the continued evolution of YOTEL's room product to ensure it aligns with guest expectations, owner feedback, and future brand extensions, while also supporting the company's new-venture ambitions and emerging product lines for long-term growth.
Jeff Leer has been appointed as Co-CEO at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced that Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise and development at Sonesta, and Jeff Leer, EVP at The RMR Group, have been appointed as co-CEOs of Sonesta, effective April 1.
Keith Pierce has been appointed as Co-CEO at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced that Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise and development at Sonesta, and Jeff Leer, EVP at The RMR Group, have been appointed as co-CEOs of Sonesta, effective April 1.
Mark Illingworth has been appointed as Executive General Manager at Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay by IHG
Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, developed by owners Molo Hotel Group and managed by Lighthouse Hotel Management, is pleased to announce Mark Illingworth as Executive General Manager. Illingworth is spearheading the hotel's opening later this month and will oversee operations upon its debut.
Aaron Kaupp has been appointed as Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Raffles the Palm Dubai
Raffles The Palm Dubai is pleased to announce that its Managing Director, Aaron Kaupp, has been appointed Regional Vice President & Managing Director for multiple award-winning Raffles Hotels & Resorts. In his expanded role, Kaupp will now oversee operations at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, and Raffles Seychelles, while continuing to lead Raffles The Palm Dubai.
Louis Bouchayer has been appointed as Vice President of Distribution at Club Quarters
Club Quarters, a hotel brand and management company, today announced the appointment of Louis Bouchayer as Vice President of Distribution, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening its global distribution strategy and accelerating direct demand.