Rocha is an award-winning chef and hospitality executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience within hotels, casino resorts, upscale restaurants and banquet operations. Skilled in leading high-volume food and beverage operations while driving profitability, team performance and exceptional guest experiences, Rocha is a hands-on leader with a passion for taking care of people.
Shabana Raj has been appointed as Learning & Development Manager for Grand Mercure Bangalore, Grand Mercure Mysore and ibis Styles Mysuru. In her new role, Shabana will oversee the learning and development function across the three properties, driving initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities, support leadership development and foster a consistent culture of service excellence.
Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 15-acre hidden gem perched on the serene waterfront of the Florida Keys, announces the appointment of hospitality veteran David Lurie as General Manager. Bringing more than four decades of hospitality experience spanning luxury, independent, and branded properties across the United States, Lurie will oversee the resort’s operations, guest experience, and team as Baker’s Cay continues to evolve as one of South Florida's distinctive waterfront resorts.
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston has promoted Ava Tweto to Marketing Coordinator.
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston has promoted Corinne Guthman to Marketing Manager.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced the appointment of Alex Kopp as Executive Chef of American Bar & Grille, reflecting the resort's continued investment in culinary leadership.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced the appointment of Aram Mardigian as Executive Sous Chef of Property, reflecting the resort's continued investment in culinary leadership.
The St. Regis Atlanta announces the appointment of Rohit Suvarna as Director of Beverage. With more than a decade of experience within the Marriott International portfolio and a career spanning luxury hospitality destinations worldwide, Suvarna brings extensive food and beverage leadership experience and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences to Atlanta’s Best Address.
Shedir Collection is strengthening its management structure and embarking on a new phase in its growth journey with the appointment of Simone Giorgi as CEO and Executive Asset Manager.
Today in a company-wide email, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky announced Pepijn Rijvers as the company’s new Chief Business Officer. He will oversee Homes, Hotels, Enterprise Operations, and Global Markets.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, the Forbes Five-Star resort set across 52 beachfront acres along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coast, announces the appointment of Macall Newman as Resort Manager. A 15-year Four Seasons veteran whose career has spanned luxury city hotels, remote destination resorts, and the brand's acclaimed Private Jet and Yacht experiences, Newman brings a uniquely global perspective and passion for people to her new role on Mexico's Pacific coast.
Wouter Geerts, PhD has joined Abode as Head of Market Intelligence and Research. He spent three years as Director of Market Research at Mews, and before that was Head of Research at Skift, where he helped build the research products behind Skift Research. He holds a PhD from the University of London and sits on the advisory board of Hotel Management School Leeuwarden at NHL Stenden.Wouter will build a dedicated research and market intelligence offering for hospitality tech and living sector proptech companies: original branded reports, bespoke market studies, and competitive intelligence that helps a company understand where its category is heading. He'll also strengthen the data behind our own strategic work and our existing research, including the Short-Term Rental Tech Index and the Hospitality Tech Investment Index.
The new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of hospitality pioneer The Social Hub says she’s ready to help the business ‘blow guest’s minds’ as it enters the next exciting phase of its expansion across Europe.
Global Asset Solutions has expanded into executive search, with a business headed by sector expert Margy Mommertz.
Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is pleased to announce the elevation of Muralidhara Krishna to the position of Director of Finance, recognising his 18 years of contribution to the hotel and his strong leadership in driving financial performance and operational efficiency.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. ("Choice Hotels" or "the Company") (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dominic Dragisich as President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors, effective August 31, 2026. Dragisich has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since May 20, 2026.
EHL Group announces today a leadership transition as Dr Markus Venzin will hand over his position as CEO at the end of the year, after successfully leading the institution through a period of strategic transformation and growth. The EHL Board has appointed Dr Achim Schmitt, currently Dean and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, as CEO of EHL Group from January 1st, 2027.
In his new capacity as Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Nixon will spearhead the hotel's culinary direction, overseeing its operations and development with a focus on elevating the guest dining experience through strategic culinary initiatives centered on craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the 2,400-acre resort destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, has appointed Frank Radosti as corporate executive chef. In this role, Radosti will lead the resort’s culinary team while overseeing menu development, restaurant operations, banquet and catering services, and food and beverage programming. His oversight will span dining and event operations throughout the resort, including waterfront favorites The Beach House and Marina Bar & Grill, as well as culinary operations across the resort’s four championship golf courses, 226-slip marina and more than 85,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam has appointed Stefano Capaccetti as General Manager as the resort enters its pre-opening phase on Hon Thom Island.