InterContinental San Diego announces the appointment of Lisa Ares as General Manager of the luxury waterfront hotel. A hospitality leader with more than 20 years of experience, Ares oversees hotel operations, guest experience, and team leadership, while deepening the hotel’s role in the San Diego community and ensuring the property continues to set the standard for sophisticated travel in Southern California.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn has named Jimmy Furtado as its new general manager. Furtado steps into the role at one of the Monterey Peninsula's most storied coastal properties, bringing more than 20 years of hospitality leadership and a track record of operational innovation across premier resort brands.
Avion Hospitality announces the appointment of Satish More as Managing Director of The Lowline Hotel, a signature lifestyle property set to open in July 2026 on Charleston's vibrant King Street corridor.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a 2,400-acre resort destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, has announced the appointment of Todd Felsen as vice president and managing director. Felsen, who assumed the role in May, will oversee all facets of resort operations, including accommodations, food and beverage, golf and marina operations, recreation programming, guest services, owner relations and capital improvement initiatives. He will also spearhead initiatives designed to further enhance the resort experience and support Sandestin’s continued evolution as one of the Southeast’s premier hospitality and leisure destinations.
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort, a premium resort in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, announces the appointment of Keith Tomkies as its new General Manager. In his new role, Keith will lead all the operational departments and elevate the guest experience at the NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi enters its next chapter with the appointment of Vincent Pauchon as General Manager. Bringing a profound respect for the brand's enduring philosophy and a rich background within the ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, Pauchon steps into the role with a vision that seamlessly bridges personal heritage with forward-thinking leadership. For Pauchon, the appointment is both a professional return to familiar values and a deeply meaningful embrace of Malaysia — a destination to which he holds close family ties.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which debuted in October 2025 as the brand’s new Japan flagship hotel, today announces the appointment of Jakob Helgen as General Manager, effective June 28, 2026. With more than 22 years of global hospitality leadership experience at Marriott International, Helgen will oversee all hotel operations, guiding the continued growth and positioning of JW Marriott’s newest luxury destination in Japan.
Hotel MOTTO, a boutique art & design hotel in the heart of Vienna, has announced the appointment of Daniela Kohoutek as its new General Manager, who brings 25 years of international hospitality leadership experience to the role.
COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Gary Henden as General Manager of COMO Parrot Cay, the company's iconic private island resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands, reflecting the company's continued commitment to exceptional leadership at one of the Caribbean's most celebrated luxury destinations.
Georgia LaBelle has been named Located at 3609 San Pablo Parkway, the 125-room hotel will open in early Fall 2026. The hotel is owned by Hotel Development Partners and managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises.
Corinthia Hotels, the luxury hotel brand owned, developed and operated by International Hotel Investments plc (the Corinthia Group), today announced the appointment of Peter Roth as President, Hotel Operations. In this newly created role, Roth will oversee the operational performance of Corinthia’s existing portfolio while leading operational readiness for the Group’s upcoming openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. Based at the company’s headquarters in London, he will report directly to Simon Naudi, Group CEO and Managing Director of the Corinthia Group.
Rosewood Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Moore as Managing Director. Bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Moore joins the property at a pivotal time as it continues to strengthen its position as a benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality in Phnom Penh.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas announces the appointment of Hervé Duboscq as General Manager, reinforcing the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional, guest-focused luxury experiences.
Strandburg joins Cypress Inn after more than 15 years working in hospitality throughout Monterey County, where he has built a reputation for thoughtful leadership, attention to guest experience, and a genuine appreciation for the communities that make the region special.
The PKF hospitality group is pleased to announce the promotion of Akshara Walia to Managing Director PKF research GmbH, effective 1 July 2026. In her new role, Walia will lead the group’s global hospitality research activities, further strengthening PKF hospitality groups position as a leading provider of market intelligence, analytics and strategic advisory services for the hospitality and real estate sectors.
Virgin Hotels Collection, the award-winning hospitality group behind Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, today announced Joe Margison as Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Interim CEO since October 2025.
Minor Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Erik Billgren as General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas. The multi-award-winning resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is set on Koh Yao Yai, one of Thailand's last truly unspoiled islands. Erik brings extensive experience from across Asia, with a strong focus on service excellence, luxury hospitality and sustainable operations.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and committed development across 66 countries, announces the appointment of Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles announces the appointment of Bianca Andersen as Resort Manager, bringing with her more than 13 years of luxury hospitality experience and a proven track record of operational excellence, guest experience innovation, and people-focused leadership.
Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Fernando Gibaja as General Manager of Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand’s first luxury property in Mexico, set along the pristine Pacific coastline of Riviera Nayarit. Gibaja will oversee all aspects of the resort’s pre-opening planning, operational strategy and guest experience as the property prepares to open in Spring 2027.