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Appointments

Zeynep Peker Prakatur has been appointed as Area Commercial Director at Raffles UAE

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Zeynep Peker Prakatur as Area Commercial Director, further strengthening the brand's commercial leadership across the region. In her expanded role, Zeynep will provide strategic commercial oversight and support to Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Raffles Jeddah (2026 Opening), and Raffles The Red Sea (2026 Opening). She will also maintain a strong and continued focus on Raffles The Palm, Dubai, where she has served as Commercial Director since 2023.

Raffles
United Arab Emirates

Zainab Tunkar has been appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea and Six Senses AMAALA

Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea and Six Senses AMAALA, pioneering wellness-led luxury resorts set among the Saudi landscape, announce the appointment of Zainab Tunkar as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications. In her new role, Zainab will guide the resorts into their next chapter, one further defining its presence and the other poised for its debut, shaping a narrative rooted in thoughtful communication, experiential storytelling, and an elevated brand identity grounded in authenticity and purpose.

Six Senses
Saudi Arabia

Paul Calvin has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Kimpton Pittman Hotel

The Kimpton Pittman Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Calvin as Director of Sales and Marketing, effective December 2025. Set at the intersection of Downtown Dallas and the Deep Ellum Cultural District, the 165-room hotel channels the energy that built the vibrant neighborhood, known for live music, outdoor art, and an independent spirit with roots tracing back to the 1870s. As one of the most historically rich and creatively-vital spots in the city, the hotel is a tribute to Deep Ellum's past and present. Paul's appointment reinforces the hotel's momentum in the meetings and corporate space, with a focus on strengthening local partnerships and delivering guest experiences that feel distinctly Deep Ellum.

Kimpton
Dallas, Texas, United States

Heather Fox has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hotel Vin, Rogers

Fox joins Hotel Vin, Rogers as Director of Sales. She has nearly 20 years of hospitality leadership, regional market expertise, and a deeply relationship-driven approach to her work. Previously, Fox led efforts at Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas and Rogers Convention Center as Area Director of Sales & Marketing, supporting major conferences, conventions, and high-impact community gatherings throughout the region. Fox is known for her ability to build long-standing client relationships and proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams. At Hotel Vin, Rogers, Fox will oversee all sales strategy and execution, emphasizing experience-driven hospitality to expand group, corporate, and leisure business while shaping an exceptional opening and future for the property.

Coury Hospitality
Rogers, Arkansas, United States

Shawna Ash has been appointed as Director of Sales at Fenway Hotel

Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the appointment of Shawna Ash as Director of Sales at the historic Fenway Hotel. In her new role, Ash will lead sales strategy and revenue growth for the 83-room boutique hotel, driving group and transient business across corporate, government, sports, and social segments while overseeing sales training, performance management, and third-party partnerships.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Dunedin, Florida, United States
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Janet Galippo has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa

Janet Galippo joins Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa with more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality and lifestyle-driven resort branding. Most recently, she served as Director of Marketing at PGA WEST, where she led integrated initiatives including a website redesign and the implementation of a new CRM platform, driving increased engagement and revenue across bookings, memberships, and group sales. Prior to that, she spent two years as Membership Director at Marrakesh Country Club, overseeing all PR, marketing, and social media initiatives. Earlier in her career, she spent seven years as Marketing Manager at La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. With her extensive market knowledge and proven success in destination-driven storytelling and integrated campaigns, Janet is perfectly positioned to advance overall marketing and brand awareness at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa.

CoralTree Hospitality
Indian Wells, California, United States

Patricia Alvarez has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at W Punta Cana

Alvarez brings more than two decades of hospitality experience leading high-performing commercial teams across the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Recognized as a dynamic and results-driven leader, she has played a pivotal role in more than ten successful hotel openings and brand transformations, driving revenue growth, launching new concepts, and forging high-impact industry partnerships.

Marriott
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Olly Lynch has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Duetto

Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software for the hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Olly Lynch as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Previously serving as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Lynch's advancement to CMO signals a strategic shift as Duetto scales its global operations around its core ambition: leading the category with the industry's first Revenue & Profit Operating System (RP-OS).

Duetto
San Francisco, California, United States

Tyler Jones has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Washington D.C. - the Wharf by IHG

Tyler Jones brings nearly two decades of luxury hospitality leadership to one of the capital's most celebrated waterfront destinations. "InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf is truly iconic—offering an unmatched blend of city energy and waterfront tranquility," says Jones. "As Washington prepares to welcome a global audience for America's 250th anniversary, there is no better place to experience the nation's capital."

InterContinental
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Monique Harrison has been appointed as Director of Group Sales at InterContinental Washington D.C. - the Wharf by IHG

Harrison holds extensive experience in the DMV market, where she has led group sales for some of the region's most acclaimed properties including The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection; Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection; Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington D.C.; and The Westin Alexandria Old Town.

InterContinental
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Andrea Puizina has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel New York,

Sofitel New York,an icon of contemporary French elegance in the heart of Manhattan, proudly announces the appointment ofAndreaPuizinaas Director of Sales and Marketing. A dynamic hospitality leader with more than 19 years of international experience,Puizina brings a strategic, globally informed approach to sales, marketing, and brand development at a pivotal moment for the hotel.

Sofitel
New York, New York, United States
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Amanda Frank has been promoted to SVP Commercial Strategy at Palette Hotels

With more than 20 years of operational and revenue growth experience, Frank most recently served as corporate director of sales at Kasa Living, a Series C start-up, where she built the entire sales organization, scaling revenue to $3 million-plus in just two years. She previously served as regional director of sales at Evolution Hospitality, successfully launching 28 hotels. She received her Bachelor of Science in corporate communication from the University of Indianapolis.

Palette Hotels
New York, New York, United States