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Appointments

Jahnae Erpenbach has been appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager at Wind Creek Hospitality

Wind Creek Hospitality announces the appointment of Jahnae Erpenbach as the new Executive Vice President and General Manager at Wind Creek Chicago Southland. A highly respected leader in the gaming and hospitality industry, Erpenbach brings more than 35 years of experience driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and team-centered cultures across some of the Midwest’s most competitive markets.

Wind Creek Hospitality
Atmore, Alabama, United States

Eric Freitas Orford has joined Collared Martin Hospitality as Managing Director, New York

Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Eric Freitas Orford joins as Managing Director, New York, overseeing the trio of East End hotels.

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Vincenzo Falcone has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at ORA Hospitality

ORA Hospitality, the luxury travel arm of ORA Developers, today announces the appointment of Vincenzo Falcone as Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Falcone will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic vision; driving financial performance and sustainable growth while ensuring operational excellence across all properties, which include a breadth of upcoming global expansion as well as the portfolio’s current hero property, Silversands Collection Grenada.

ORA Hospitality
Mumbai, India
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Brad Bourland has been named President at Virtuoso

Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has announced a C-suite appointment as part of an evolved leadership structure designed to further its continued global growth. Brad Bourland, who has been serving as Virtuoso’s Chief Operating Officer since 2020, assumes the role of President. The newly established role within the executive structure reflect Virtuoso’s ongoing progression as it scales for continued global growth, while reinforcing its commitment to delivering maximum value for its members, partners and travellers worldwide.

Virtuoso
Ft. Worth, Texas, United States

Damien Boyer has been appointed as Global Director of Golf Strategy and Performance at Accor

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, one of Accor’s leading luxury brands, announces the appointment of Damien Boyer as Global Director of Golf Strategy and Performance, based in Dubai. With over a decade of international experience across luxury hospitality and global sporting platforms, Damien will lead the development and execution of Fairmont’s golf vision worldwide. 

Fairmont
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Eleni Koussoroplis has been appointed as Group Director of Membership at Aethos Hotels

Aethos, Europe's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality brand, has appointed Eleni Koussoroplis as Group Director of Membership, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand its integrated hotel and private members' club platform across Europe and beyond. The appointment reinforces Aethos's focus on building a brand defined by community, creativity and operational excellence across both city and retreat destinations.

Aethos Hotels
Zug, Switzerland

Tarun Ratra has been appointed as Director, Franchise Operations, Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 leading brands and a portfolio of over 8,300 hotels, has announced the appointment of Tarun Ratra as Director, Franchise Operations, Eurasia. This strategic move reinforces Wyndham's commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities amid continued expansion across one of its most dynamic growth regions.

Wyndham
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Vincenzo Falcone has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at ORA Hospitality

ORA Hospitality, the luxury travel arm of ORA Developers, today announces the appointment of Vincenzo Falcone as Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Falcone will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic vision; driving financial performance and sustainable growth while ensuring operational excellence across all properties, which include a breadth of upcoming global expansion as well as the portfolio’s current hero property, Silversands Collection Grenada.

ORA Hospitality
Mumbai, India

Mark Dayanandan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hilton Austin

Hilton Austin has named Mark Dayanandan as executive chef, welcoming him back to the 801-room downtown property he helped open in 2003. With more than 40 years of culinary experience spanning six countries and multiple hotel brands, Chef Mark previously led the hotel’s culinary team as executive chef for 12 years. Bringing a global perspective to his diners, Chef Mark will lead the hotel’s banquet and culinary operations – including events of up to 1,760 seated guests – alongside the property’s Cannon + Belle and Austin Taco Project restaurants.

Hilton
Austin, Texas, United States

Estephanie Pastor has been appointed as Director of Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announces the appointment of Estephanie Pastor as Director of Residences. Having been with Marriott International since 2010, Pastor brings over 16 years of experience across residential and guest services, with a strong track record in leadership, operational excellence, and resident engagement. Known for her hands-on approach and ability to foster high-performing teams, she brings a thoughtful, service-driven perspective to the role.

St. Regis
Miami Beach, Florida, United States