Appointments

Shannon Schwier has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe welcomes Shannon Schwier as General Manager, following her most recent appointment as opening Resort Manager at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Schwier brings a diversity of management experience to her new role at the helm of the brand’s Santa Fe property, recently ranked the #1 Best Resort in New Mexico by U.S. News & World Report.

Sammy King has been appointed as General Manager at W Macau - Studio City

W Macau – Studio City, located within Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s integrated resort of Studio City in Cotai, Macau, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sammy King as General Manager.  In this role, Sammy will lead the hotel in delivering its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, while driving operational excellence, enhancing business performance and supporting the continued evolution of unique experiences that define the property.

Vivek Gomes Pereira has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivek Gomes Pereira as the General Manager. As Marriott International's landmark 10,000th property globally, the resort represents a defining moment in the brand's history and Vivek’s team has been central to shaping it, having led the property through its pre-opening phase and guiding it through a milestone launch.

Olgay Kiraz has been appointed as General Manager at TheLifeCo St. Lucia Wellbeing Center

TheLifeCo St. Lucia, the 100-key physician-led longevity destination and Caribbean outpost of the global medical wellness brand TheLifeCo, announces the appointment of Olgay Kiraz as General Manager. Kiraz will oversee all operations at TheLifeCo St. Lucia, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized wellness experiences rooted in the brand’s integrative approach to health and longevity. As the flagship property and the first to open within A’ila Resorts’ billion-dollar, 100,000-square-foot longevity village atop Mount Pimard, TheLifeCo St. Lucia will set the tone for reimagining the traditional Caribbean escape as a structured wellness retreat.

Simone Farci has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Simone Farci as General Manager, effective July 20th 2026. A seasoned luxury hospitality professional with over two decades of international experience, Farci brings a wealth of expertise in luxury resort operations, strategic leadership, and guest experience excellence to one of Marriott International's most distinctive luxury destinations in Europe.

Joris Quintelier has been appointed as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

Marking its 10th anniversary as part of the Four Seasons family, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces the appointment of Joris Quintelier as Resort Manager. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across some of the brand’s most celebrated destinations — including Paris, Seychelles, Philadelphia, Doha, and Hong Kong — Joris joins as the Resort celebrates a decade under the Four Seasons brand, bringing extensive international luxury hospitality experience to support its next phase of growth, guest experience innovation, and talent development.

Jenny Zhang has been appointed as Corporate Vice President, Luxury Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

To further elevate its luxury capabilities, Pyramid Global Hospitality appointed Jenny Zhang as corporate vice president of luxury operations. Zhang brings extensive international experience leading luxury and ultra-luxury hotels and resorts across North America, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, she served as corporate director of operations for The Ascott Limited, overseeing luxury properties throughout Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Chad Heilesen has been promoted to Vice Presidents of Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.

Thomas Pavlik has been promoted to Vice Presidents of Operations at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.

Bobby Copeland has been named Regional Vice President of Operations at Azul Hospitality Group

Throughout his career, Copeland has successfully led hotel openings, repositioning initiatives, and operational improvements that enhanced guest satisfaction, strengthened associate engagement, and improved asset performance. At AC Hotel Beverly Hills, he spearheaded the launch of Nava Rooftop Bar & Lounge and transformed underutilized space into a revenue-generating meeting venue while helping position the rooftop outlet for significant growth. Earlier in his career, he opened both AC Hotel Orlando Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach, consistently delivering strong operating performance and mentoring leaders across multiple hotel brands.