Nicolas Laufrais has been appointed Senior Director of Commercial, overseeing Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan.
Hard Rock International today announced the promotion of Morgan Lexis to Senior Vice President of Global Sales. In this new role, Lexis will manage global sales for 35 Hard Rock properties, lead global marketing efforts for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and travel industry sales segments (TIS), as well as oversee the development of sales teams and strategies at all new property openings, including the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Lexis reports to Chief Operating Officer for Hard Rock International, Jeff Hook.
Kenneth Zahn joins as Vice President of Sales, Focused Service, where now oversees sales strategy and revenue performance across the division. Zahn brings extensive experience leading multi-property, multi-brand portfolios, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales at PHMI Group. In that role, he directed commercial strategy across Marriott, IHG, and Choice assets generating more than $45 million in annual revenue. Known for building high-performing teams and driving consistent topline growth, Zahn will partner closely with Hotel Equities’ commercial leadership to further strengthen sales execution and portfolio performance.
Nolan Wrentmore has been appointed Vice President of Revenue, Lifestyle Division, bringing more than 25 years of experience in revenue strategy, distribution, and commercial operations. Based in Frisco, Texas, Wrentmore most recently led revenue initiatives at Hosteeva, where he helped grow the division by more than 100 percent. Prior to that, he spent over a decade with Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing a team responsible for more than $1 billion in annual revenue. In his new role, he will focus on advancing revenue optimization, scaling systems, and supporting continued growth across the lifestyle portfolio.
Resolute Road Hospitality, a Boise-based hotel management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the appointment of Stacie Harper as Vice President of Sales, further strengthening its commercial leadership team as the company continues to expand its portfolio and enhance asset-level performance.
Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Jamie Cole as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reinforcing its leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Conching as Director of Group Sales. With over a decade of expertise in the luxury hospitality sector, Conching will spearhead the resort’s efforts to drive high-impact group business through a unique lens of authentic Hawaiian culture and world-class sales expertise.In this role, Conching will oversee the resort’s comprehensive group sales strategy, focusing on the competitive luxury travel and incentive market and showcasing the property’s extensive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities. The resort boasts 290,000 square feet of versatile event space, highlighted by breathtaking oceanfront spaces and the newly redesigned Aloha Garden Pavilion, Maui’s premier open-air, indoor-outdoor event facility.
The St. Regis Mumbai, the city’s best address for timeless luxury and bespoke service, is delighted to announce the appointment of Radhika Mathur as the Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, she will lead the hotel’s brand strategy, public relations, digital presence, and integrated communications, further strengthening its position as Mumbai’s most coveted luxury destination.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivette Davalos as Director of Sales & Marketing. A respected leader in Miami’s hospitality scene, Davalos returns to the property in a full-circle moment, bringing with her a deep connection to the hotel and a proven track record of success in the luxury market.
Jannah Hotels Resorts has appointed Mahmoud Abouelela as head of sales, leveraging his 15 years of hospitality experience to enhance revenue and competitive positioning.
Strategic hire follows record expansion as the renowned group launches five new hotel openings in 2026 and a new brand acquisition.
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and Convention Center has announced the appointment of Trina Mukherjee as Multi Property Director of Marketing, extending her leadership to Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City and The Artiste Kochi, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. In this role, she will lead marketing strategy, brand communications, digital initiatives, and public relations across the portfolio. Trina brings over 13 years of experience in hospitality marketing, brand management, and communications, with a strong track record of driving integrated marketing strategies and strengthening brand visibility across luxury hospitality brands.
Kevin Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, following his success as Regional Director of Sales. In his new role, he will provide expanded leadership across a group of properties, focusing on strategic demand generation, strengthening key account relationships, and delivering sustained revenue growth across the portfolio.
Ashli Musyt has been promoted to Vice President of Portfolio Marketing. In this role, she will lead marketing strategy and execution across PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle and Hawaii properties, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strengthening commercial performance. Her leadership will play a key role in aligning brand, digital, and on-property marketing efforts to support continued portfolio expansion.
At the helm of the resort’s sales and marketing team is Stacy Manzo, the first team member to join the Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi project, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping the commercial strategy and brand growth for lifestyle and luxury hospitality destinations. A third generation Kauaʻi leader with deep ties to the island, Manzo’s career reflects a strong connection to Hawaiian values, community and sense of place. Manzo joined the project following her role as Director of Sales and Marketing from Koloa Landing Resort, and previously held a similar role at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Her experience spans a diverse mix of luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels, where she has overseen brand positioning, market entry strategies, and long-term revenue growth. Early roles in resort operations and vacation travel helped establish a strong foundation in destination storytelling and experiential branding. Throughout her career, Manzo has demonstrated a proven history of growing group and catering revenue, leading high performing sales teams through periods of renovation and transition, and developing creative, market specific strategies across a portfolio of luxury and boutique hotels.
Mill Falls Resort Collection named Pipere Sailer as Director of Sales & Marketing, bringing extensive experience to one of New Hampshire’s most iconic Lakes Region destinations.
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, a Grade II listed venue in Covent Garden, and part of De Vere’s collection of historic mansion house estates, distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has announced the appointment of Emily Simmons-Wright as its new Director of Sales.
Club Med is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Lauret as Sales Director for Singapore and Malaysia, reinforcing the brand's commitment to accelerating growth and deepening partnerships across two of Southeast Asia's most dynamic outbound travel markets.
Julie Audette brings with her three highly impactful years at Red Sea Global (RSG) the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA. These two ambitious tourism destinations, set along the north-western coast of Saudi Arabia, are central to the realization of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for economic diversification and sustainable development.
Leader in high-end hospitality, Ultima Collection announces the appointment of Noelia Magnusson as Chief Commercial Officer. A seasoned leader with over 15 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Magnusson will lead the brand’s global commercial strategy, focused on revenue optimization, distribution, and long-term growth.