Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos (Solaz) today announced the appointment of Erick Ramirez as Director of Sales & Marketing, bringing more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience to the resort’s leadership team.
Ojai Valley Inn, Southern California's iconic luxury resort nestled within 220 acres of the scenic Ojai Valley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Odaka as Leisure Sales Director. Bringing more than 35 years of luxury hospitality experience, Odaka will oversee the resort's transient leisure sales strategy, cultivating relationships with leading luxury travel advisors, consortia partners, and key leisure accounts while driving continued growth across one of California's premier resort destinations.
Moxy Hotels in New York City and Miami, owned by Lightstone, are pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Birnbaum to Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. Birnbaum previously served as Sales Director at Moxy Williamsburg and will now oversee sales and marketing for Moxy Times Square, Moxy East Village, Moxy Chelsea, Moxy Lower East Side, Moxy Williamsburg, and Moxy South Beach.
Viceroy Hotels & Residences appoints Jaimie Weiss as Vice President of Growth & Digital, leading the company’s digital growth strategy, with a focus on expanding direct business and enhancing the digital guest journey across the portfolio. She will also oversee AI innovation and adoption, performance marketing, user experience, and customer relationship management, with a focus on innovating to further personalize the guest and traveler journey across Viceroy’s collection of one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences. As the brand recognizes the growing demand for thoughtfully personalized experiences and meaningful discovery, she will help leverage guest insights and loyalty to create more relevant, individualized journeys, ultimately helping travelers uncover their next favorite destination with Viceroy.
W Hoboken, one of New Jersey's premier luxury lifestyle destinations and the city's only full-service luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Martin Aguilar as the property’s new Director of Sales & Marketing. Stepping into the role during a pivotal period of expansion following the property’s comprehensive 2025 renovation, Aguilar oversees strategic brand visibility, sales operations, and marketing initiatives through a community-driven lens.
Raffles Udaipur announces the appointment of Henna Punjabi as Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Henna will lead the hotel’s marketing strategy, brand positioning, communications, digital initiatives, and strategic partnerships, further strengthening Raffles Udaipur’s presence in the luxury hospitality landscape.
Davide, who also joined Safestay’s Board of Directors, brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience across the UK, Italy and the US.
Eliza joined Safestay following more than nine years at Travelist, most recently as Head of Commercial. At Safestay, Eliza will lead the Group’s commercial strategy across revenue management, pricing, sales, distribution, marketing and customer acquisition. She will also play a central role in the Safestay’s Warsaw Commercial Hub as a strategic commercial function supporting the performance of the Group’s 20 pan-European hostels.
The Driskill is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Breen as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience, Breen brings a proven track record of driving revenue, developing high-performing teams and cultivating lasting client relationships. In his new role, Breen will oversee The Driskill’s integrated sales, marketing and events strategy, focused on expanding the hotel’s reach, fostering key partnerships and supporting continued growth across leisure, group and events business as the storied Downtown Austin hotel enters a new era.
Makeready, a Dallas-based hospitality company with hotels, restaurants, and retail brands across the United States, announces the promotion of Mary Doyle to Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, reflecting the company's continued investment in localized marketing excellence across its growing portfolio.
Raffles Udaipur announces the appointment of Henna Punjabi as Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Henna will lead the hotel’s marketing strategy, brand positioning, communications, digital initiatives, and strategic partnerships, further strengthening Raffles Udaipur’s presence in the luxury hospitality landscape.
The Botany, a new independent resort and spa opening this winter as the first luxury resort on St. Thomas' western tip, announces the appointment of Melissa Pope as Director of Sales and Marketing.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Abigail Gravgaard as Complex Director of Sales and Marketing, as the resort prepares for transformations to enhance its arrival, dining, wellness, event and gathering spaces.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Sally Mignone as Complex Director of Marketing, as the resort prepares for transformations to enhance its arrival, dining, wellness, event and gathering spaces.
The dual-branded La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pflugerville and Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Pflugerville, a property proudly managed by Beechwood Hospitality, an MMI company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan "Jon" Waits as Director of Sales. In his new role, Waits will lead sales strategy and business development for the two hotels located in the greater Austin market.
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos (Solaz) today announced the appointment of Erick Ramirez as Director of Sales & Marketing, bringing more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience to the resort’s leadership team.
Pan Pacific Perth has appointed Scott Alderson as Director of Commercial, bringing over two decades of commercial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving business success within leading hospitality organisations.
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu is pleased to announce the appointment of Harshad Makasare as Director of Sales. Bringing over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Harshad joins the hotel with extensive expertise in commercial strategy, business development, key account management, and revenue optimization. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for driving business growth, cultivating strategic client relationships, and delivering high-performing sales initiatives across India's hospitality industry.
Alsup brings more than a decade of experience in hotel and destination marketing, meetings, communications, and digital strategy. Most recently, he served as Corporate Assistant Director of Marketing for Wincome Hospitality and previously spent nearly five years with Visit Anaheim, where he supported meetings business and marketed more than 150 Anaheim and Orange County tourism partners. At Hilton Anaheim, he will lead marketing, communications, and e-commerce efforts as the newly renovated property continues to build momentum.
Kane has returned to Hilton Anaheim, where he began his Hilton career and previously spent five years supporting the hotel's commercial team. Following leadership roles across several Hilton properties and commercial organizations, he rejoins the property following its recently completed renovation, with a focus on strengthening its commercial strategy and positioning the newly renovated hotel as a premier meetings and events destination on the West Coast.