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.
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.
The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, part of Chedi Hospitality's distinguished portfolio of heritage properties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Kamha as Director of Sales & Marketing.
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.
dailypoint Inc., the leading provider of data-driven CRM/CDP and guest loyalty solutions for the hospitality industry, has appointed Leila Preyer as Vice President of Sales for the Americas.
From mid-October, László Csapó will take up the position of Director of Business Development at Danubius Hotels Zrt. His responsibilities will include the strategic and operational management of the group's expansion projects. He has more than twenty years of experience in hotel sales, asset management, and business development.
Salamander Collection has appointed Michael Garrow as the new director of sales and marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort.
Sutton Hotel Collection has appointed John Swift as Director of Sales, overseeing sales performance across the portfolio which includes: The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences London, The Castle Hotel Windsor, and the Francis Hotel Bath.
Aloft Abu Dhabi has unveiled award-winning Bianca Bara as its new director of sales & marketing.
VERTU Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Frédérique Viauroux as Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Consultant, strengthening the group's strategic communications and visibility across its international portfolio.
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.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Mayda Solatre as the new Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing.
The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay has appointed an industry veteran to a key leadership role, strengthening the resort's sales and marketing team - Yvonne Biegel takes the helm as director of marketing. The new leadership underscores the resort's commitment to providing world-class guest experiences on O'ahu's iconic North Shore.
Melissa brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a deep understanding of the Asia market. Most recently, she served as Global Account Director, Luxury Sales at Marriott International, where she developed and managed strategic relationships with travel agencies worldwide to support sales and revenue growth. Prior to that, she has overseen sales strategies for brands including The Leading Hotels of the World and YTL Hotels. Based in Singapore, Melissa will develop a travel agency portfolio and manage relationships with agency and trade partners across Asia to support The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's expansion in this key market.
With over 15 years of success in luxury hospitality sales, Jessica will be responsible for developing and executing charter buyout and meetings and incentives group sales strategies for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. She has previously served in group sales roles for celebrated luxury hospitality brands such as EDITION Hotels and JW Marriott. She helped launch Tampa Bay's first luxury hotel in her most recent role as Assistant Director, Group Sales at The Tampa EDITION, where she exceeded revenue goals by 141% in its opening year.
Kathy has built a dynamic career in luxury travel with over 17 years of experience in the luxury cruise sector. In her most recent role at Explora Journeys as Business Relationship Lead, Southeast US, she cultivated strong partnerships and achieved milestone sales results, including closing the largest sale in the company's history. She began her career at Crystal Cruises, where she rose the ranks with her acute sales acumen and was promoted to Strategic Business Development Manager in 2019. In her current role, Kathy will develop regional sales strategies and manage relationships with key trade partners including Virtuoso.
Bonnie joins The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection with extensive sales leadership experience in the luxury travel and cruise industry. She has directed sales strategies to promote revenue growth for brands such as Virtuoso, SeaDream Yacht Club and Aurora Expeditions, where she most recently served as Director of National & Key Accounts and delivered record-breaking results for the brand in North America. Her history of building partnerships and driving growth through the travel advisor community will be a strong asset in her current role, where she will bolster regional brand presence and foster strategic relationships with trade partners such as Signature Travel Network.
In her new role, Nardine will lead the hotel's Sales department, spearheading commercial strategies across corporate, government, airline, MICE, leisure, and long-stay segments. She will focus on strengthening market positioning, expanding distribution channels, and forging key partnerships to maximise revenue growth and elevate the guest experience.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has announced the appointment of Kane Savage as Director of Sales, further strengthening its commercial team ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated 2026 debut.
Rebecca Hall, former director of public relations & communications for Atlantis Dubai, has returned to the UAE to take on the role of executive director of public Relations at Wynn Al Marjan Island. The upcoming Ras Al Khaimah resort, which will be the first in the UAE to feature a casino, is set to become one of the region's most high-profile hospitality openings.