Appointments

Brian Harris has been appointed as Director of International Commercial Strategy at Halekulani Hotel

Halekulani, Oahu’s most acclaimed luxury hotel, today announces the appointment of Brian Harris as Director of International Commercial Strategy for Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. This newly created leadership role reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening and integrating all aspects of its commercial strategy to support long-term growth and maximize total revenue performance across both properties. 

Marina Serret has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort and Inn on Fifth — both managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts — are pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Serret as Area Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Serret will lead the commercial strategy for both properties, overseeing sales, marketing, and revenue-generating initiatives to support long-term growth while strengthening each hotel's position within the luxury travel market.

Torin Beeler has been appointed as Managing Director of Corporate Travel for Worldwide Sales at BWH Hotels

BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, today announced the appointment of Torin Beeler as Managing Director, Worldwide Sales – Corporate Travel. Beeler will report to Chad Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, and lead the global corporate travel sales strategy for BWH Hotels.

Antara Singhania has been appointed as Marketing & Communications Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport has announced the appointment of Antara Singhania as Marketing & Communications Manager. With over seven years of experience spanning hospitality, wellness, branding, and communications, she brings a strong track record in strategic marketing, brand positioning, media relations, digital communications, and storytelling-led brand building.

Gabriel Armando Emanuelli has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico

A true local and established leader within the Puerto Rican industry, Emanuelli developed his sales, marketing, and hospitality expertise over the course of 25 years spent working on the island, helping shape Puerto Rico's growth as both a leisure and meetings destination. A Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Certified Destination Specialist (CDS) and a former tourism industry board leader, Gabriel worked with the Westin Río Mar Beach Resort, Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Resort, and Hotel Rumbao San Juan throughout his career – establishing a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, which he looks forward to bringing to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.