Appointments

Brian Huchingson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio proudly announces the appointment of Brian Huchingson as its new Director of Sales & Marketing, marking an exciting addition to the hotel's leadership team. In this role, Huchingson will oversee all marketing strategy and brand communications, driving initiatives that elevate the hotel's presence in the San Antonio market and enhance guest engagement along the River Walk. He will also direct all sales operations for the 473-room property, encompassing group, transient, and meetings and events segments. In addition, Huchingson will provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the sales team, foster cross-department collaboration, and implement initiatives designed to drive revenue growth, strengthen client relationships, and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Ernesto Montaño has been appointed as Area Director of Sales at La Fonda on the Plaza

La Fonda Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernesto Montaño as area director of sales at La Fonda on the Plaza, the iconic hotel that sits on the historic city center in downtown Santa Fe, and Piñon Court, the historic and charming 58-room boutique court hotel situated near the city's historic Railyard District. Montano's addition to the team comes as La Fonda's longtime director of sales, Ed Pulsifer, transitions into the role of senior sales manager and hotel historian.

Farzanah Johnson has been appointed as Director of National Sales, Northeast at The BROADMOOR

The Broadmoor announces the appointment of Farzanah Johnson as their new Director of National Sales for the Northeast region. With more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales, Farzanah brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, cultivating long-term client relationships, and delivering exceptional results across premier resort brands.

Donnette Hoilett has been appointed as Director of Sales at ONE | GT

In anticipation of its highly awaited debut this winter, Grand Cayman's newest luxury boutique hotel, ONE | GT has added an accomplished Caymanian professional to its leadership team: Donnette Hoilett as Director of Sales. She will play a pivotal role in shaping the hotel's internal culture and external market positioning as ONE | GT prepares to redefine luxury in Grand Cayman.

Keith Chouinard has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Wayfinder Newport

Wayfinder Newport is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Chouinard as Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Chouinard will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for the property, including strategic partnerships, revenue growth, and brand positioning as Wayfinder continues its exciting new chapter following its full relaunch.

Cassandra Affleck has been appointed as Director of National Accounts at Naples Grande Beach Resort

Naples Grande Beach Resort, a premier beachfront destination known for its luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities on Florida's Paradise Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Affleck as Director of National Accounts, further enhancing the resort's sales leadership team and national market reach.

Husam Saeed has been appointed as Director of Revenue & E-commerce at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Husam brings extensive expertise in revenue management, distribution, strategic business development, and e-commerce across the GCC region. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held leadership roles with leading hospitality groups such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hospitality Management Holding, Shaza Hotels, Millennium Hotels, and Rotana Hotel, where he consistently delivered impressive results in revenue and market growth. Husam has also led corporate and property-level strategies across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, driving commercial performance, optimizing revenue streams, and enhancing digital presence.

Ryan Brough has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Revenue and Growth 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 Ryan Brough as senior vice president of revenue and growth. He will lead Hapi's global revenue strategy across sales, account management, marketing, partner, and channel initiatives.