Starwood Hotels, the hotel brand management company that operates Baccarat Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nijad Fares as General Manager of 1 Hotel Seattle.
Atura Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier Shannon Craig as General Manager of Atura Oran Park, adding to her current responsibilities as Area General Manager NSW, ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated opening in October 2026.
Carmel Valley Ranch, the 500-acre luxury resort nestled in the foothills of California’s Central Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Wolf as its new Managing Director, bringing more than 40 years of hospitality leadership experience and a distinguished career with Hyatt to the role. Wolf joins Carmel Valley Ranch following an extensive tenure overseeing hotel operations, commercial strategy and teams across some of Hyatt’s largest and most recognized properties.
AC Hotel Beverly Hills has appointed Kevin Briggs as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of hospitality experience and extensive expertise in luxury and lifestyle hotel operations across the Los Angeles market.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group, has appointed Patrick Manthe as General Manager of Avani+ Luang Prabang in Laos, bringing an experienced regional hotelier to the 53-room property within the UNESCO World Heritage town.
Wildhive Eshott Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewan Taylor as General Manager ahead of its launch in December 2026. In his new role, Ewan will lead the pre-opening team, overseeing recruitment, training and operational set-up ahead of launch, before taking on the day-to-day running of the hotel and managing heads of department.
Four Seasons announces the appointment of Hervé Fucho as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Dominican Republic at Tropicalia, set to open in 2027. Developed by Cisneros Real Estate (Cisneros), this sustainable luxury resort is located along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, along the shores of Playa Esmeralda, and features a tropical modernist design that inspires guests to engage with the natural environment.
TFE Hotels has announced the appointment of Shaarn Letele as General Manager of Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, bringing more than 17 years' experience with TFE Hotels to the role.
TFE Hotels has announced the promotion of Sidd Singh from Cluster General Manager to Area General Manager NSW, recognising his operational, commercial and people leadership across TFE Hotels' Sydney portfolio.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland proudly announces the appointment of Lisa Mercer as General Manager of the downtown property. Bringing more than 25 years of experience leading award-winning resorts and hotels within Marriott International, Mercer oversees all operations for the luxury property as it embarks on a new, visionary phase following its 35th-anniversary milestone this year.
EAST Beijing is pleased to announce the appointment of Dany Lützel as General Manager. A Swiss national who has spent more than a decade in Chinese Mainland, Dany brings over 25 years of luxury hospitality leadership experience across the country and Europe. He will lead the hotel's operations and team as EAST Beijing enters its next chapter, continuing to foster a growing community of curious minds, creatives and modern travellers who approach work, life and travel differently.
The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon today announced the appointment of Mike Bean as Property President. Bean joins Hard Rock Casino Tejon following his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and will officially assume his new role on October 5.
Westgate Resorts today announced the appointment of Tanner Newton as General Manager of Westgate Branson Lakes Resort in Branson, Mo., reflecting the company's continued commitment to strengthening resort leadership and positioning its properties for sustained growth and operational excellence.
Westgate Resorts today announced the appointment of Kim Tankersley as General Manager of Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tenn., reflecting the company's continued commitment to strengthening resort leadership and positioning its properties for sustained growth and operational excellence.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 67 countries in Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Ercolano as pre opening General Manager of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection. His appointment marks a significant milestone as Minor Hotels prepares to debut the Colbert Collection in the UK and open its second global flagship property.
Asher Adams, Autograph Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leon Young as managing director. As a seasoned industry leader with more than 25 years of experience, Young will oversee the landmark property’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations, with a focus on team culture and the continued evolution of Asher Adams within Salt Lake City’s hospitality landscape.
Action Hotels has announced the promotion of Samira Khrichfa to Cluster General Manager, placing both Novotel Bur Dubai and ibis Styles Sharjah under her unified leadership.
Hotel Teatro, a historic boutique hotel managed by Sage Hospitality Group in the heart of downtown Denver, has announced the appointment of Teryn Flood as General Manager. In his new role, Flood will oversee hotel operations, guest experience and team culture, while continuing to evolve the property’s food and beverage offerings, including its on-site restaurant, The Nickel.
Populus Hotels, a collection of carbon positive hotels that celebrate and protect the natural world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Brandenberg as general manager of Populus Seattle. Brandenberg brings more than two decades of luxury and lifestyle hospitality experience to the award-winning hotel, along with a deep connection to Seattle and a passion for thoughtful and intuitive hospitality. In his role, Brandenberg will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, team leadership, and end-to-end guest journey at the property, which opened in May 2025 and has since been recognized by MICHELIN as a One Key Hotel two years in a row and by AFAR as one of the best new hotels in the world in 2026.
Set along Jacksonville's dynamic riverfront, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville represents a new chapter for one of Florida's most exciting and fast-growing cities. Guiding the property's debut is General Manager Melissa Sims, who brings two decades of Four Seasons experience to Jacksonville.