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Appointments
Benjamin Nesbitt has been appointed as Director of Operations, Expanding Senior Leadership Team at Trilogy Hotels
Trilogy Hotels has appointed Benjamin Nesbitt as Director of Operations, commencing 1 July 2026.
Julien Planté has been appointed as Head of Entertainment at MIRAMIS
Miramis, the international hospitality company, has appointed Julien Planté as Head of Entertainment, a role focused on strengthening live entertainment and cultural programming across the company’s portfolio.
Natalie Slavikova has been appointed as Global Director, MICE at Kerzner International
Kerzner International Holdings Limited ("Kerzner"), the global hospitality group behind renowned luxury brands including One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, Atlantis Resorts, SIRO, and rare finds, has appointed Natalie Slavikova as Global Director, MICE — a newly created role that underscores the group's strategic focus on accelerating growth across its global meetings, incentives, conferences and events portfolio.
Graham Rushin has been promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) at IRIS Software Systems
IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, announced the promotion of Graham Rushin to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO). Previously serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Graham's appointment reflects IRIS's ambitious growth agenda and commitment to delivering world-class digital guest experiences at scale.
Disha Gulati has been promoted to Rooms Division Manager at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Disha Gulati as Rooms Division Manager. She will now oversee Front Office and Housekeeping functions, with a focus on optimizing operations management, vendor coordination, and team efficiency to further strengthen the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence and elevated guest experiences.
Sri Ram Kumar V has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Kochi Marriott
Kochi Marriott Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Sri Ram Kumar V as Director of Engineering.
Gary Torres has been appointed as Vice President of Platform Strategy at HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts has appointed Gary Torres as Vice President of Platform Strategy, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its core platform capabilities to seamlessly connect, support and scale its global partner ecosystem in a secure, resilient and future‑ready way.
Abhishek Singh has been appointed as Director of Rooms at The St. Regis Mumbai
The St. Regis Mumbai announces the appointment of Abhishek Singh as Director of Rooms, marking a strategic addition to the hotel’s leadership team as it continues to elevate the benchmark for bespoke luxury hospitality in the city.
Rachel Lenzner has been promoted to Hospitality Business Development Manager, Americas at Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness announced Rachel Lenzner’s promotion to Hospitality Business Development Manager, Americas, where she will oversee the company’s hospitality growth strategy across the region.
Dominic Dragisich has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. ("Choice Hotels" or "the Company") (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced a leadership transition under which Patrick Pacious will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer. Pacious will serve as an advisor to the Company through August 31, 2026, to support the transition. The Company's Board of Directors has appointed Dominic Dragisich, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective May 20, 2026.
Robert Fritz has been appointed as Executive Chairman at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Four Seasons today named Robert Fritz Executive Chairman. Four Seasons Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus.
Dan Cockerell has been appointed as President of Operations at Boyne Resorts
Boyne Resorts has appointed Dan Cockerell as President of Operations, a newly created role, effective August 1, 2026. Cockerell will report to President and CEO Stephen Kircher.
Kathleen Cochran has been promoted to Vice President and Managing Director at Alisal Ranch
Cochran, who previously served as the property’s General Manager, has been promoted to Vice President and Managing Director. In this expanded role, she oversees the 10,500-acre working ranch and resort, leading a team dedicated to maintaining the property’s authentic guest experience and long-standing traditions. With more than 40 years of hospitality experience, she is known for her grounded leadership style and her ability to balance operational excellence with a people-first culture.
Geoff Gaumer has been promoted to Regional Director of Operations, Texas Market at PM Hotel Group
PM Hotel Group, a Top-15 hotel management company, today announces the promotion of Geoff Gaumer to Regional Director of Operations, overseeing the company’s growing portfolio across the Texas market.
Mueen Lababidi has been appointed as Corporate Director of Operations at Amsa Hospitality
As it prepares for several additions to its hotel portfolio in the coming months, Amsa Hospitality has announced the appointment of Mueen Lababidi as Corporate Director of Operations.
Paul Eckert has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Stonebridge Companies
Stonebridge, a Denver-based, privately owned, nationally recognized hotel management company, announced today that Paul Eckert has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Eckert will oversee all hotel operations across Stonebridge’s portfolio, focusing on driving performance, enhancing property-level execution, and delivering measurable results for ownership groups while reinforcing the company’s people-first culture.
Jaffrey Ali has been appointed as Chief Product Officer at HAPI
Hapi, hospitality's data connectivity partner that removes integration barriers and enables real-time collaboration between hotels and technology brands, today announced the appointment of Jaffrey Ali as chief product officer. Reporting to Hapi CEO Jeff Bzdawka, Ali will lead Hapi's product strategy and innovation efforts.
Hon. Najib Balala has been appointed as Executive Vice-President for Advocacy, Government Affairs and Research at World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the private sector within the industry.
Noah Brodsky has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Under Canvas
Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, today announced the appointment of Noah Brodsky as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brodsky succeeds Matt Gaghen, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and helped transform Under Canvas into a scaled, multi-brand hospitality platform with a portfolio spanning some of the country’s most sought-after national park gateways and outdoor destinations. Mr. Gaghen will transition to Executive Chairman through the end of 2026, after which he will join the Under Canvas Board of Directors.