Mountain Lake Lodge, a historic 2,600-acre resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Spencer Priest as Consulting General Manager. His appointment reflects the strength, experience, and heart guiding the iconic property forward.
The Ann Savannah, proudly announces the appointment of Leigh Anne Staden as General Manager. A respected hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in full service and select service hotels, Staden brings a thoughtful, service driven approach shaped by opening hotels, leading high performing teams, and consistently exceeding brand benchmarks.
Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Finn as General Manager. In this role, Finn oversees the full guest experience and hotel operations portfolio of the 1,641-room landmark property, including its signature food and beverage venues, Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s Bar, and more than 130,000 square feet of meeting and event space. He is responsible for leading all hotel operations and cultivating a high-performing team to meet all financial, service and guest satisfaction goals. Finn brings nearly four decades of experience within Hilton, spanning operations, finance, and leadership across some of the brand’s most complex hotels. In his new role with Palmer House, he plans to build upon the hotel’s legacy as one of Chicago’s most storied destinations, continuing to enhance the guest experience and preserve its historic character.
Mandarin Oriental, Macau is delighted to announce the appointment of Kai Jansen as its General Manager. Kai will provide strategic leadership for the hotel and lead the team to continue Mandarin Oriental's legacy of legendary service and innovative guest experiences.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the appointment of Jon Itoga as General Manager of Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, ahead of the resort’s planned fall 2026 opening.
Roswyn, a luxury lifestyle hotel under Ennismore’s Morgans Originals collection, announces the appointment of Annam Lubana as Hotel Manager ahead of its Mumbai debut. With over a decade of leadership experience across leading luxury hospitality brands in India, Annam brings strong operational expertise, commercial insight, and a structured, guest-focused approach as Roswyn prepares for its next chapter in the city. Her appointment marks an important leadership moment for the hotel — shaped by clarity, composure, and a distinctly contemporary perspective.
Thompson Houston, the city’s leading lifestyle hotel overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Johnson as General Manager. A dedicated hospitality leader with more than a decade of experience across California, New York, and Texas, Johnson steps into the role following her instrumental leadership as Hotel Manager during the property’s opening.
Crowne Plaza Muscat Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre has announced the appointment of Jad Germanos as General Manager, further strengthening the hotel’s leadership team as it enters its next phase of operational excellence and commercial growth.
Crowne Plaza Muscat Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre has announced the appointment of Jad Germanos as General Manager, further strengthening the hotel’s leadership team as it enters its next phase of operational excellence and commercial growth.
PM Hotel Group has appointed Kirk Pederson as chief operating officer. In his new role, he will oversee hotel operations and commercial strategy across the company’s portfolio.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach announces that Mark Bingle has been appointed General Manager, bringing nearly three decades of Four Seasons experience to the iconic oceanfront retreat. Palm Beach’s only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond property, the Resort is set on a private stretch of the island’s most coveted beach and has earned Two Michelin keys in each of the award’s first two years, making it one of only six in Florida and the only recipient in Palm Beach.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle announces the appointment of Graham Williamson as General Manager. A respected leader within Four Seasons since 2003, Williamson brings more than 20 years of international experience shaped by operational excellence, thoughtful innovation, and a people-first approach to hospitality.
Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Henri Michel as General Manager of the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées Hotel, effective February 1, 2026. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the landmark property, which has just completed a significant redesign led by award-winning London design studio Muza Lab, blending Parisian heritage with modern elegance throughout the hotel’s guestrooms, suites, social spaces, and culinary venues.
Claremont Resort & Club has announced the appointment of Andrew Lombard as General Manager of The Club, the resort’s legendary private members club, which is also available to hotel guests.
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, two iconic beachfront properties, are now under new leadership with the appointment of Juan Carlos Calderon as the new Complex General Manager. In this role, Mr. Calderon will oversee all operational aspects and continued growth, while ensuring an exceptional guest experience at both properties.
Miraval The Red Sea has appointed Muhammad Al Nasser as Resort Manager, leading operational excellence and pre-opening readiness for the adults-only, all-inclusive wellbeing sanctuary on Shura Island.
As Miraval The Red Sea prepares to welcome travellers to Shura Island, the resort has announced Juan Paolo Alfonso as General Manager, leading the Executive Leadership Team appointed to define a new standard for integrative, purpose-led wellbeing in the region. Crafted as an adults-only, all-inclusive sanctuary, the resort will bring together refined luxury, mindfulness, and personal transformation, positioning Miraval The Red Sea as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s evolving wellness landscape.
Valencia Hotel Collection proudly announces the appointment of Jessica Hall as General Manager of Cotton Court. This strategic leadership appointment reinforces the hotel’s continued commitment to operational excellence and delivering elevated guest experiences.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island proudly announces the appointment of Duncan Bond as Hotel Manager, ushering in a new era of purposeful leadership and contemporary energy at one of the Maldives’ most iconic destinations.
Valencia Hotel Collection proudly announces the appointment of John Thomas as General Manager and Anna Darden as Director of Sales and Marketing of Caravan Court, the eighth property in the Valencia Hotel Collection, set to debut in Arlington, Texas in Spring 2026. Together, these strategic leadership additions reinforce the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence, revenue growth, and elevated guest experiences.