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.
Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.
Pyramid Global Hospitality also strengthened leadership within Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, the company’s portfolio of independent resorts and hotels, with the promotions of Thomas Pavlik and Chad Heilesen to vice presidents of operations. Pavlik and Heilesen join Pyramid Global Hospitality's senior operations team overseeing the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, partnering closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to drive performance while preserving the distinctive character that defines each property.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (“MVW”) (NYSE: VAC) today announced the appointment of Vladimir “Vlad” Anokhin as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. Anokhin reports to Chief Executive Officer Matt Avril and serves as a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team.
Throughout his career, Copeland has successfully led hotel openings, repositioning initiatives, and operational improvements that enhanced guest satisfaction, strengthened associate engagement, and improved asset performance. At AC Hotel Beverly Hills, he spearheaded the launch of Nava Rooftop Bar & Lounge and transformed underutilized space into a revenue-generating meeting venue while helping position the rooftop outlet for significant growth. Earlier in his career, he opened both AC Hotel Orlando Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach, consistently delivering strong operating performance and mentoring leaders across multiple hotel brands.
Barnsley Resort, a 3,000-acre luxury retreat nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, announces the appointment of Mark Spadoni as Managing Director. With more than three decades of experience leading renowned hospitality properties throughout the South, Spadoni brings extensive leadership expertise and a deep understanding of operating complex destination resorts to his role.
Rosewood Calistoga is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Simon as Managing Director. An accomplished luxury hospitality executive with more than three decades of international experience, Simon will lead the opening of Rosewood’s highly anticipated Napa Valley estate. Nestled on Calistoga’s forested ridgeline, the estate is set to debut in early 2027, marking a significant milestone in Rosewood's continued growth across the Americas under the brand's new discovery - led era
Loews Hotels & Co has appointed Brian Johnson as Area Managing Director of its Arlington hotel collection, reinforcing the company's leadership team as the destination continues its rapid growth as a premier sports, entertainment, meetings and cultural hub.
W Punta de Mita is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Hill as General Manager, reinforcing the resort's commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and the continuous evolution of the luxury experiences that define the property.
Kona Kai San Diego, the iconic waterfront retreat on San Diego’s Shelter Island, announced the appointment of Adam Ponce as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality leader with nearly two decades of experience across California’s most competitive gateway markets, Ponce oversees all resort operations, guest experiences, and strategic initiatives as Kona Kai continues to elevate its position as one of San Diego’s premier coastal destinations.
Sunway Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Lisa Jackson as the new General Manager of The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Her appointment marks a new chapter for this multi-award-winning wellness resort, which set amid the ancient limestone hills and natural geothermal hot springs of Ipoh, Malaysia. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury resorts across Africa and Asia, Lisa brings an accomplished track record spanning operational excellence, commercial performance, financial management and guest experience. Having begun her career as a Revenue Manager in her native South Africa, she quickly established herself as a strategic and commercially astute hospitality professional, with an ability to interpret market trends, implement effective strategies and optimise resort performance. Having joined Minor Hotels in 2018, Lisa was appointed Cluster Director of Revenue Management for a trio of luxury resorts in Zambia and Mozambique. It was here that she introduced personalised VIP services to enhance guest satisfaction while simultaneously boosting revenue. Lisa’s success did not go unnoticed; she was promoted to the role of Hotel Manager by Anantara in 2021, and just two years later in 2023 she achieved her first General Manager’s appointment at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, a 15-villa ultra-luxury retreat under the Minor Hotels portfolio. During her tenure, Lisa led a resort refurbishment, advanced its wellness programs and personalised butler service, positively impacting the property’s performance. She then moved to Malaysia as Resort Manager of the 117-key Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. Lisa has now been entrusted with the leadership of one of Malaysia’s most acclaimed five-star resorts, where she will guide its continued evolution as one of Malaysia’s premier luxury wellness destinations. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat was named as the country’s No.1 Best Hotel Spa in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 - the third consecutive year it has achieved this accolade. It was also voted as the No.2 Best Beach, Island & Upcountry Resort in Malaysia. Set across 22.7 acres and framed by ancient limestone hills, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is a haven of luxury and tranquility. With its stunning collection of pool villas, natural healing hot springs pool, forest trails and secluded caverns, this is a truly unique place to stay. Beyond its holistic wellness experience, it is also a culinary destination with one of Malaysia’s most sought-after restaurants, Jeff’s Cellar, which promises world-class fine dining in a softly-illuminated cavern. To book your stay at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, please email [email protected], call +605 210 7777, or visit www.thebanjaran.com.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, Margaritaville’s only ski destination and South Lake Tahoe’s only all-suite resort, announces the appointment of Thomas Mauman as General Manager. Mauman is a seasoned hospitality executive who brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at notable hotel brands to his new position, naturally embodying the Margaritaville spirit and bringing positivity and creativity along with an impressive track record of driving performance and fostering strong team culture.
Jisun Song joins Park Hyatt St. Kitts with more than 15 years of international luxury hospitality experience spanning Europe, the United States, and Asia. Most recently, she served as Director of Operations at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, where she led resort operations and helped the property achieve Park Hyatt's highest customer service scores globally for three consecutive years while driving strong business performance.
Park Hyatt London River Thames has appointed Eike Clausen as General Manager, effective immediately. Clausen joins Hyatt with nearly two decades of international luxury hospitality experience covering hotel operations, commercial leadership and employee development.
As it prepares for the opening of AMSA VUE, Member of Radisson Individuals, in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, Amsa Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ehab Barghouth as General Manager.
Sonesta White Plains Downtown, an upscale hotel in the heart of historic White Plains, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Rechtermann as General Manager. In this position, he will oversee operations at the recently renovated 403-room hotel, while continuing to elevate the guest experience and strengthen the hotel's position as a premier destination in Westchester County.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, the premier Texas Hill Country resort located on 300 acres in San Antonio, announces the appointment of Jon Benson as General Manager. Bringing nearly four decades of Hyatt leadership experience, Benson joins the resort following its recent more than $100 million transformation, which introduced The Big Spring, a 2.2-acre lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, new standalone villas, enhanced golf and spa experiences, expanded resort amenities, and renovated guestrooms and meeting spaces. He joins the property from Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in California.