The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is pleased to announce the appointment of Prem Dhami as Director of Loss Prevention. With over 18 years of experience across luxury hospitality, pre-openings, risk management and security operations, Dhami brings a strong track record of managing complex environments and high-profile events.
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, the world's first all-inclusive resort under the JW Marriott brand, has appointed Kimberly Cover as Director of Sales and Marketing as the resort makes its highly anticipated debut this September. With more than 25 years of experience across luxury hospitality brands, Cover will play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy and positioning of a property designed to bring together luxury hospitality, meaningful connections, and immersive experiences inspired by Costa Rica's spirit of Pura Vida.
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah has announced the appointment of Alaa Yumen as Director of Learning & Development, strengthening its leadership team as the hotel continues to build on its operational, commercial and service excellence.
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah has announced the promotion of Sameer Kulkarni to Director of Sales, Distribution & Commercial Strategy, strengthening its leadership team as the hotel continues to build on its operational, commercial and service excellence.
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah has announced the promotion of Rami Alhanadyah to Hotel Manager, strengthening its leadership team as the hotel continues to build on its operational, commercial and service excellence.
The Ritz-Carlton continues to strengthen its leadership in the Kingdom with the appointment of Mazen Allam as Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah.
The Laylow Waikiki, a midcentury modern boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki, is proud to announce the appointment of Joey Woofter as Managing Director.
A Loudoun County, Virginia, native with extensive experience in hospitality sales and marketing, Colan brings a broad background spanning luxury hospitality, hotel operations and regional sales leadership to the property.
InterContinental San Diego has appointed Michael Vollmer as Director of Beverage & Programming. Bringing over 18 years of luxury and lifestyle food and beverage leadership experience, Vollmer will oversee the waterfront hotel’s mixology strategy, beverage operations, and guest programming across all dining concepts and lounge venues.
With more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience, Cooper has spent her career successfully guiding and growing organizations thorough dynamic sales, marketing and revenue optimization programs. Most recently, she served as regional vice president of commercial strategy for Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing a 55-hotel portfolio generating more than $325 million in annual revenue. Prior to that role, she also worked in sales and marketing roles for GF Management, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Marshall Hotels & Resorts, and Hampton Inn.
The Reykjavik EDITION announces Simone Severini as its new Chef de Cuisine at TIDES, the hotel’s signature restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide and celebrated for its Icelandic-inspired cuisine. Born in Rome and raised on an organic family farm, Simone developed an early appreciation for the quality, seasonality and provenance of ingredients. His culinary career has since taken him across Europe and Asia, where he has developed an international approach to cuisine grounded in respect for local produce and natural flavours.
Kempinski Group has announced the appointment of Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer, marking a natural evolution that leverages his two decades of service across the brand's operations, finance and corporate mandates.
A new culinary chapter is taking shape at Trump International Beach Resort, where Chef Ivan Acevedo is bringing his South Florida experience, hospitality expertise and deeply personal approach to food to the resort's culinary operation. Born in Nicaragua and raised in the United States, Acevedo brings extensive experience from leading hospitality brands and South Florida properties, including Groot Hospitality, Seagate Hotel & Beach Club Delray Beach, Fontainebleau Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Loews Hotels and W South Beach.
Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt, announces the appointment of Kiana Jepsen as director of sales, marketing & events. In her new role, Jepsen will focus on driving business development, strengthening the resort’s market positioning, and expanding group and event opportunities for the iconic East Maui property.
Goeun Lee’s appointment as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay marks a double homecoming. Starting September 1, 2026, she returns to Four Seasons and to Indonesia, a country she has known and loved since her school days.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Mair as Executive Chef, bringing more than 25 years of international culinary and luxury hospitality experience to the award-winning beachfront resort.
Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a pioneer of Baja California Sur hospitality since 1974, has appointed Michel Albahari as Director of Operations. The appointment strengthens the company's corporate governance model and supports the growth strategy the group is building for the years ahead.
Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a pioneer of Baja California Sur hospitality since 1974, has appointed Mauricio Salicrup as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment strengthens the company's corporate governance model and supports the growth strategy the group is building for the years ahead.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami announces John Iatrellis as restaurant chef of Paralía, the resort’s open-air, oceanfront restaurant inspired by the coastal traditions of the Aegean region. A Miami native of Greek heritage with more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Iatrellis will lead Paralía’s culinary team and continue to shape a menu that brings together the flavors of the Greek isles and Turkey’s Aegean coast with Florida seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Stay Healdsburg is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Kaminski as Executive Director. In this role, Kaminski will lead strategic initiatives, oversee destination marketing efforts, and foster key community partnerships to drive tourism and elevate Healdsburg's presence as a premier Northern California wine country destination.