Manish Ahluwalia has been appointed as Group CEO at Phoenix Hospitality Group

Phoenix Hospitality Group (PHG), the UAE-born hospitality group with a growing portfolio across hotels, restaurants, nightlife and lifestyle concepts, has appointed Manish Ahluwalia as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 2026. Manish Ahluwalia will lead the Group’s growth and global expansion, strengthen its corporate structure, nurture a people-first culture and build a robust pipeline of new opportunities.

Paul Jordaan has been appointed as Group Chief Operating and Development Officer at Experiential Hospitality Group

Experiential Hospitality Group has named Paul Jordaan as Group Chief Operating and Development Officer. Jordaan joined EHG as part of its founding leadership team, helping shape the operating and development platform from its earliest stages. He leads the development, opening, and operation of the group's portfolio, translating ambitious, nature-led concepts into commercially sound destinations with a strong sense of place.

Marta Barceló Fontirroig has been appointed as Vice President for EMEA at Barceló Group

Barceló Group announces the appointment of Marta Barceló Fontirroig as Vice President for EMEA at Barceló Hotel Group. She will take on the new role, alongside her current position as President of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, the Group’s North America subsidiary. The appointment marks a further step in the gradual integration of the fourth generation of the Barceló family into the Group’s management, supporting the continued development of the business with a long-term vision. 

Amar Lalvani has been appointed as Chief Creative Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Amar Lalvani has been appointed Hyatt’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer, in addition to his role as President & Creative Director of the company’s Lifestyle Group, effective immediately. Lalvani will continue to serve on Hyatt’s senior leadership team and report to Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Hayato Nogaki has been appointed as Operations Director at Charlestowne Hotels

Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company known for its diverse portfolio of lifestyle, independent and soft-branded hotels, today announces the appointment of Hayato Nogaki as Operations Director. In his new role, Nogaki will work closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to strengthen Charlestowne's rigorous operational standards, elevate team performance, and drive results across the company's portfolio of 60+ hotels.

Stephanie Bauer has been appointed as Regional Vice President of Operations at Charlestowne Hotels

Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company known for its diverse portfolio of lifestyle, independent and soft-branded hotels, today announces the appointment of Stephanie Bauer as Regional Vice President of Operations. In her new role, Bauer will work closely with on-property teams and ownership groups to strengthen Charlestowne's rigorous operational standards, elevate team performance, and drive results across the company's portfolio of 60+ hotels.