Azam joins the leadership team as director of engineering. He will be responsible for engineering operations, preventive maintenance programmes, technical systems, safety standards and energy efficiency.
Barghouth will oversee the pre-opening process and lead the property’s operations, guest experience and commercial performance.
A respected leader within the Los Angeles tourism community and a seasoned luxury hotelier, Eberwein brings more than twenty years of experience driving strategic innovation, operational excellence, and elevated guest engagement across premier hotels in the Marriott portfolio.
Hilton today announced the appointment of Sean Clancy as general manager of Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the landmark waterfront hotel. Bringing more than three decades of hospitality leadership experience, Clancy will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, guest experience, team member engagement and commercial performance at one of San Diego’s premier convention and leisure destinations.
Hilton today announced the appointment of Morgan Meredith as general manager of The Imperial Gold Coast, marking an important milestone in the property’s transformation ahead of its debut as Australia’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in 2027.
Returning to lead both iconic properties, Anders Dimblad has been appointed General Manager of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, bringing back the visionary leader who originally spearheaded their successful opening and market positioning.
Field & Stream Bozeman, the debut property from Field & Stream Lodge Co., announced the appointment of Ian Crines as General Manager. In this role, Crines will oversee day-to-day operations at the lodge, working with local partners to connect guests with outdoor experiences, while leading a team focused on service, comfort, and a genuine sense of place.
Hilton is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jon Gersonde as managing director of Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport has announced the appointment of Anuj Chaudhry as General Manager, bringing over two decades of hospitality experience across leading brands and diverse markets. With a career spanning hotel operations, business performance and brand transformation, he joins at an important stage of its journey following its opening in January 2026.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi announces the appointment of Tobias Emmer as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with over two decades of global experience, Tobias steps into his new role with a clear intention: to preserve the lush oceanfront retreat as a place where guests can experience Malaysia at its most authentic, while gently guiding it into the future.
Adrien Harel has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. This appointment marks the return of Harel to the Two Michelin Key private island resort, where he previously served as Resort Manager.
Divyansh brings over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality to his new role as Front Office Manager. Having built his career across leading hospitality brands including The Postcard Hotel, Trident Nariman Point, and The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Khanna has developed extensive expertise in front office operations, guest engagement, team leadership, and service delivery.
With over a decade of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality across India, Qatar, and the Maldives, Mohammad Sadiq joins The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore as Quality Manager. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles with top luxury domestic and international brands such as Leela, Marriott, Hyatt and Accor.
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective September 1, 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of Pierre Kermanac'h as General Manager. A respected Four Seasons leader, Pierre brings more than 22 years of international luxury hospitality experience across Europe, Africa and the United States to one of the brand's most established hotels in the country.
The Strand Turks & Caicos, part of The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. network, announces the recent appointment of Randall Wilkie as general manager of the luxury resort. An accomplished hospitality executive with more than 40 years of experience leading, advising and transforming world-class hotels and resorts across the Caribbean and United Kingdom, Wilkie brings deep strategic and operational expertise to this role.
The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail proudly announces the appointment of Kevin Shields as General Manager, welcoming a seasoned hospitality leader to guide the resort's next chapter of luxury and elevated guest experiences.
The Botany, a new independent resort and spa opening this winter as the first luxury resort on St. Thomas' western tip, announces the appointment of Cory Santana as General Manager.
Sams joins HVMG most recently from Highgate Hotels, where he served as president. Previously, Sams held multiple leadership roles within the KSL portfolio, including serving for more than six years as chief operating officer of Peregrine Hospitality and Davidson Hospitality Group. At Peregrine, he helped launch a dedicated, in-house management platform for KSL Capital that operated more than 45 distinguished hotels, including several premier destination resorts. As COO of Davidson, the company doubled in size during his tenure and won the prestigious J.D. Power Award for top guest satisfaction among third-party operators.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, the cornerstone of refined boutique hospitality in downtown Salt Lake, is proud to announce the appointment of David Valencia as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with more than two decades of industry leadership—including 15 years cultivating IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio—Valencia transitions into this role with a proven track record of operational excellence and a visionary approach to guest engagement.