Tran Thi Thuy Van has been promoted to Revenue Manager, assuming responsibility for driving the resort's overall revenue strategy across accommodation and ancillary revenue streams. Her appointment reflects Wafaifo's increasing focus on data-driven performance, demand optimisation, and long-term commercial sustainability.
Vanessa Tilley has been appointed Vice President of Brand & Marketing at LEFT LANE, where she leads brand strategy, marketing, and creative direction across the company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. She has played a central role in shaping the vision and launch of Hotel Bardo Savannah, an urban resort and private members' club that has garnered national press and industry recognition for its distinctive point of view and experiential approach to modern luxury.
Valerie Shell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for LEFT LANE, where she will lead global sales strategy across the company's portfolio, creating tailored strategies that drive success for each property. Valerie brings more than 15 years of proven luxury hospitality expertise, including over a decade with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and critical contributions to Perry Lane Hotel's nationally acclaimed success. Valerie has earned a reputation for launching new luxury properties, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable revenue impact in the luxury sector.
Ryan Davis has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer of LEFT LANE, where he will lead the company's integrated commercial strategy across revenue management, distribution, partnerships, marketing alignment, and pricing. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury lifestyle and boutique hospitality, Davis has held senior leadership roles at Sage Hospitality Group, high-end resort portfolios, and global membership-based travel brands such as Inspirato and Exclusive Resorts. He is recognized for building high-performing commercial teams, accelerating market share, and developing data-driven strategies that strengthen both brand positioning and asset profitability. Davis is a graduate of the University of Colorado and is based in the Greater Savannah area.
Conrad Orlando at Evermore has named Michelle Dvortsin Director of Leisure Sales. Dvortsin brings 20 years of luxury experience to the prestigious AAA Five Diamond resort delivering a new class of hospitality in Central Florida.Dvortsin is an accomplished hospitality sales director with experience at several leading luxury hotels including Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort; Ocean Key Resort; and Little Palm Island Resort & Spa.In her role at Conrad Orlando she will lead the leisure sales team, fostering relationships with agents, operators and consortia partners including Virtuoso, American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR), Traveller Made (Serandipians), Fora, Internova and more. Dvortsin will also assess, strategize and drive trends, promotions and growth for the leisure market.Following its opening in 2024, the 433-room Conrad Orlando has established itself as a world-class luxury hotel, earning recognition from top industry organizations including AAA, Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Through Dvortsin's extensive relationships, she will continue to ensure Conrad Orlando is the top selection for those seeking an elevated Central Florida vacation. In her personal time, she enjoys wellness activities like yoga, running and weight training, as well as spending time with her family including two children and two dogs.
Espire Hospitality Limited announces the appointment of Mr. Sharad Sharma as its Director of Sales to oversee the sales portfolio for ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. With over 24 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry, Sharad joins Espire Hospitality Limited at a key phase as the company continues to strengthen its commercial and sales leadership.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the appointment of Mark Sergot as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the Americas. Sergot will lead IHG's Americas Development organization, including its current leadership team, spearheading the region's growth strategy across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ksenia Poteraj is a hospitality leader with over a decade of experience in luxury, lifestyle and extended-stay hotels. As Director of Sales and Marketing at Apiary Hotel, she leads the hotel's sales, marketing and brand positioning. Poteraj is driven by her passion to create meaningful connections with guests, partners and the Denver community.
Alison Mitchell is the opening general manager of Apiary Hotel Belleview Station, a boutique lifestyle extended-stay property debuting in January 2026. With more than 20 years of hospitality leadership experience, she is known for building strong teams and guiding operational strategies that enhance guest experiences and support long-term brand success.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has appointed Katherine "Katie" Cosgrove as Director of Sales & Marketing, tapping a seasoned hospitality leader with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue growth across full-service resorts, lifestyle hotels, and conference destinations. In her new role, Cosgrove will lead all sales and marketing strategy for the AAA Four Diamond resort, with oversight of group, transient, and catering segments, as well as market positioning across Orlando and Lake Buena Vista.
Rosewood is pleased to announce the appointment of James Tattersall as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the soon-to-open Rosewood Calistoga and the iconic Rosewood Sand Hill in Northern California. In this role, James will serve as a key member of the pre-opening executive committee for Rosewood Calistoga, leading the strategic commercial vision for one of the brand's most anticipated West Coast debuts. He will also focus on Menlo Park's Rosewood Sand Hill as they continue to grow and evolve as a property.
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, has strengthened its commercial leadership team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with three senior appointments, further accelerating the development of a regional commercial centre of excellence.
Leong brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales for RMS Cloud and holding leadership roles at Amadeus. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she will focus on driving strategic partnerships and accelerating market adoption of the company's hospitality AI solutions across the diverse Asia-Pacific landscape.
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, including 7 years in hospitality marketing. Xue joins TrustYou to lead regional brand strategy and demand generation. She previously led APAC marketing at Duetto and served as Destination Marketing Manager at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, bringing deep expertise in scaling regional marketing engines for both global enterprises and high-growth startups.
In his expanded role as Chief Development & Strategy Officer, Rohan will continue to lead YOTEL's global growth strategy and oversee the development pipeline, feasibility and commercial evaluation, and design and construction efforts as the brand progresses toward 100 hotels. His remit now broadens to include enterprise-wide strategic leadership, acting as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board.
Olivia's new role reflects YOTEL's strategy to align brand performance, guest loyalty, partner engagement, and company culture as the business scales globally. Olivia will strengthen brand advocacy, shape the evolution of YOTEL's guest experience, and ensure performance, culture, and brand perception advance together. Her remit brings together Brand, Communications, People Experience, and Development Marketing under one brand-led vision that supports YOTEL's long-term growth.
Six Senses Fort Barwara announced the appointment of Sanjana Pincha as Marketing & Communications Manager as the fort continues to strengthen its brand presence and storytelling across key markets.
InterContinental Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Miller to Director of Sales and Marketing. With an extraordinary career that spans over ten years at the award-winning waterfront hotel, Miller steps into this new role with an impressive history of driving record-setting results, and a passion for what the future of InterContinental Boston holds.
As Director of Sales, Kimber Lakes will lead portfolio-wide sales strategy and support property teams in driving revenue and market share. Her background spans senior revenue and operations roles, where she partnered closely with ownership groups, supported multiple openings, and oversaw performance across a growing hotel portfolio. Known for a data-driven, highly collaborative approach, Lakes will work closely with Charlestowne's in-house Marketing, Food & Beverage, and Operations teams to drive revenue growth while preserving each property's unique positioning.
Shangri-La Dubai announces the appointment of Denis Glibic as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years of international experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Denis brings extensive expertise in commercial strategy, hotel launches, and brand positioning.