Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, announces the appointment of Rob Kucera as Regional Vice President for East & South Africa. Based in Nairobi, Rob joins Aleph Hospitality as the company continues to expand its regional presence and grow its hotel portfolio across the continent.
Pullman Dubai Downtown has announced the appointment of Alfio Bernardini as its new general manager.
NIHI Rote & Hospitality Academy, the newly opened luxury resort on Indonesia’s southernmost island, has announced the appointment of Puspa Anggareni as general manager.
The Abbey Resort, the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva, announces the appointment of Bruce Johnson as General Manager. In this role, Johnson oversees all resort operations, including guest services, food and beverage, sales and marketing, housekeeping, engineering and team development, while leading the continued evolution of one of the Midwest's premier lakeside destinations.
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.
Seasoned luxury hospitality executive, Sandra Estornell, has been named Managing Director of The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five Star, Five Diamond hotel, The Residences at The Little Nell, and Aspen Mountain Club.
Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport is delighted to announce the appointment of Manas Lal as the Hotel Manager effective from 27-08-2026.
River Inn of Harbor Town, a boutique hotel in Memphis proudly managed by Beechwood Hospitality, has announced an addition to its leadership team, promoting a longtime team member Amy Nguyen to General Manager.
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.
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.
Seasoned luxury hospitality executive, Sandra Estornell, has been named Managing Director of The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five Star, Five Diamond hotel, The Residences at The Little Nell, and Aspen Mountain Club.
Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando has announced the appointment of Mike Chouri as Managing Director, further strengthening the resort's leadership team.
Independent Manchester hotel The Alan has welcomed Claire McGinnis as General Manager, joining the team in April 2026 at the start of an exciting new chapter for the hotel, which has recently completed a significant refurbishment of 70 of its bedrooms, become partner to Manchester Art Gallery, and is currently developing a brand-new website due to launch later this year.
NoMad London, the flagship hotel of the globally renowned NoMad brand, announces the appointment of John Sutherland as General Manager, marking a homecoming for one of the brand’s longest-standing leaders.
InterContinental Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Mehmet Izin as Hotel Manager.
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.
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.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Janitha Madawala as Deputy General Manager – East Africa Operations, further strengthening the company's executive leadership capability to drive operational excellence, strategic transformation, and sustainable growth across its East African portfolio.
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.
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.