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Appointments

Nicolas Senes has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake announces the appointment of Nicolas Senes as General Manager. Bringing extensive international leadership experience across Europe and Asia, Nicolas joins the award-winning lakeside retreat with a proven track record in operational excellence, thoughtful leadership, and developing high-performing teams through strong mentorship. His people-first approach and unwavering commitment to service excellence will further strengthen the hotel's position as one of China's most distinguished luxury destinations.

Four Seasons
Hang Zhou Shi, China

Isabelle Matter has been appointed as General Manager at Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, Curio Collection by Hilton, one of San Jose’s most distinguished historic landmarks and storied hotels, has appointed Isabelle Matter as its new general manager. A respected hospitality leader with more than 20 years of executive experience spanning luxury, lifestyle, and full-service hotels, Matter will oversee all operations for the property as it continues to evolve its identity as a modern California estate rooted in a legacy of hosting, thoughtful service, and the rich history that has made the property a treasured part of San Jose for more than 120 years.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
San Jose, California, United States

Jace Conrad Wirth has been appointed as General Manager at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jace Conrad Wirth as General Manager of Bretton Woods Ski Area. With nearly two decades of leadership experience at mountain resorts across North America, including Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire and Granby Ranch in Colorado, Wirth will oversee year-round operations at Bretton Woods Ski Area, providing strategic leadership across mountain operations, guest experience, community relations and long-term growth initiatives.

Omni
Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
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Jason Birney has been appointed as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced Jason Birney has been named Executive Vice President & General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, the world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment destination located in the heart of South Philadelphia's Stadium District.

Live! Casinos & Hotels
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Ajit Singh Gandhi has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh

Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh today announced the appointment of Ajit Singh Gandhi as General Manager, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Ajit will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, commercial strategy, colleague culture and guest experience, while further strengthening Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh's position as a vibrant lifestyle destination at the heart of the City Beautiful.

Hyatt Centric
Chandigarh, India

Nicolas Renouf has been appointed as Resort Manager at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolas Renouf as Resort Manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with deep expertise and experience at four- and five-star hotels across North America, Europe and the Middle East, including InterContinental Boston, Four Seasons Palm Beach and Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Renouf will oversee day-to-day resort operations while working alongside Managing Director Michael Medeiros. In his role, he will help advance strategic business initiatives, elevate the guest experience and drive operational excellence as the resort enters an exciting new chapter.

Omni
Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
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Allan Bella has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton George Hotel

Kimpton Hotel George has announced the appointment of Allan Bella as its new General Manager, who will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, team development, guest satisfaction and strategic market positioning for the Capitol Hill property. Bella comes into this role with more than 12 years of hospitality leadership spanning independent, branded and lifestyle hotels across the United States.

Kimpton
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Farah Jaber has been appointed as Managing Director, Southeast Asia at Palladium Hotel Group

As Palladium Hotel Group advances its international growth strategy and strengthens its focus on high-value luxury and lifestyle destinations, the Spanish hospitality group has appointed Farah Jaber as Managing Director, Southeast Asia. Reporting directly to CEO Jesús Sobrino, Jaber will lead the group's strategy, growth and operations across the region, spearheading Palladium Hotel Group's expansion and the development of its portfolio of Luxury & Lifestyle, High Energy and All-Inclusive brands across Southeast Asia, including BLESS Collection Hotels, The Unexpected Hotels, Only YOU Hotels, TRS Hotels and Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, throughout Southeast Asia.

Palladium Hotel Group
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Pascha Bhatti has been appointed as General Manager at W New York – Union Square

W Hotels’ recently revitalized global flagship property, W New York - Union Square, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascha Bhatti as its new General Manager. With over 17 years of international hospitality experience and a strong foundation across the Marriott luxury brands including W Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton, Pascha brings extensive expertise in hotel concept development, brand positioning, and operational excellence to the newly transformed property.

W Hotels
New York, New York, United States

Lisa Ares has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental San Diego by IHG

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.

InterContinental
San Diego, California, United States

Todd Felsen has been appointed as Managing Director at The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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.

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Destin, Florida, United States

Vincent Pauchon has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

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.

Ritz-Carlton
Langkawi, Malaysia