Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Abdullatif Al Farsi as General Manager, making him the youngest Omani General Manager to lead a luxury resort in the Sultanate.
W Riyadh – KAFD part of W Hotels, has announced the appointment of Fares Daghlas as General Manager. Bringing over two decades of luxury hospitality experience across the Middle East, Daghlas joins W Riyadh – KAFD at an exciting time as the newly opened hotel begins to shape a new era of lifestyle hospitality in the Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Jesse Kearns to General Manager of AC Hotel Chicago Downtown, a 226-room modern hotel located in Chicago's River North area, just steps from the Magnificent Mile.
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.
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.
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.
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.