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Appointments

Tommy Kanarellis has been appointed as Associate Sales Director at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston

Tommy Kanarellis, a longtime residential real estate expert, has returned to Houston to join Redeavor Group as associate sales director for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston. Following several years in Aspen working with Compass' ultra-high-net-worth buyers in one of the country's most competitive luxury markets, the University of Texas graduate brings a deep understanding of real estate. With a career spanning mortgage lending, construction and new-development sales, Kanarellis offers a rare, end-to-end perspective on how luxury residential projects succeed, from concept and positioning to presales momentum.

Ritz-Carlton
Houston, Texas, United States

Alison Wallace has been promoted to Complex Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex

The Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex, representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alison Wallace to Complex Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Alison has had an extensive career in hospitality spanning nearly 30 years, with over 26 dedicated to the Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex. With her strong commitment to coaching and team mentorship, Alison will bring considerable expertise and leadership in this new role, and will be able to further expand on the work in her current role as the Director of Sales, Citywide Strategy.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Stephen Marshall has been appointed as Vice President, Global Sales at Baillie Lodges

Esteemed global travel and tourism executive Stephen Marshall has been appointed Vice President, Global Sales for Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels. Effective today, Stephen has commenced his role at the company's Denver headquarters, reporting to CCO Courtney Reagan. Stephen brings extensive industry sales experience across North America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe to the newly created role. He specializes in sales, marketing, operations, supplier procurement and travel technology, with a strong track record in leading high-performing teams and driving sustained commercial growth.

Baillie Lodges
Avalon, Australia

Dean Bannon has been appointed as Vice President, Member Success & Development at The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd (LHW)

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has appointed Dean Bannon as Vice President, Member Success & Development, effective January 2026. Relocating from London to New York, Bannon will lead LHW's global member relationship management teams, overseeing Member Success and Membership Development across LHW's portfolio of 425+ independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries.

LHW
New York, New York, United States

Vanessa Tilley has been appointed as Vice President of Brand & Marketing at LEFT LANE Development

Vanessa Tilley has been appointed Vice President of Brand & Marketing at LEFT LANE, where she leads brand strategy, marketing, and creative direction across the company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. She has played a central role in shaping the vision and launch of Hotel Bardo Savannah, an urban resort and private members' club that has garnered national press and industry recognition for its distinctive point of view and experiential approach to modern luxury.

LEFT LANE Development
New York, New York, United States

Valerie Shell has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Sale at LEFT LANE Development

Valerie Shell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for LEFT LANE, where she will lead global sales strategy across the company's portfolio, creating tailored strategies that drive success for each property. Valerie brings more than 15 years of proven luxury hospitality expertise, including over a decade with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and critical contributions to Perry Lane Hotel's nationally acclaimed success. Valerie has earned a reputation for launching new luxury properties, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable revenue impact in the luxury sector.

LEFT LANE Development
New York, New York, United States
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Ryan Davis has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at LEFT LANE Development

Ryan Davis has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer of LEFT LANE, where he will lead the company's integrated commercial strategy across revenue management, distribution, partnerships, marketing alignment, and pricing. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury lifestyle and boutique hospitality, Davis has held senior leadership roles at Sage Hospitality Group, high-end resort portfolios, and global membership-based travel brands such as Inspirato and Exclusive Resorts. He is recognized for building high-performing commercial teams, accelerating market share, and developing data-driven strategies that strengthen both brand positioning and asset profitability. Davis is a graduate of the University of Colorado and is based in the Greater Savannah area.

LEFT LANE Development
New York, New York, United States

Michelle Dvortsin has been named Director of Leisure Sales at Conrad Orlando at Evermore

Conrad Orlando at Evermore has named Michelle Dvortsin Director of Leisure Sales. Dvortsin brings 20 years of luxury experience to the prestigious AAA Five Diamond resort delivering a new class of hospitality in Central Florida.Dvortsin is an accomplished hospitality sales director with experience at several leading luxury hotels including Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort; Ocean Key Resort; and Little Palm Island Resort & Spa.In her role at Conrad Orlando she will lead the leisure sales team, fostering relationships with agents, operators and consortia partners including Virtuoso, American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR), Traveller Made (Serandipians), Fora, Internova and more. Dvortsin will also assess, strategize and drive trends, promotions and growth for the leisure market.Following its opening in 2024, the 433-room Conrad Orlando has established itself as a world-class luxury hotel, earning recognition from top industry organizations including AAA, Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Through Dvortsin's extensive relationships, she will continue to ensure Conrad Orlando is the top selection for those seeking an elevated Central Florida vacation. In her personal time, she enjoys wellness activities like yoga, running and weight training, as well as spending time with her family including two children and two dogs.

Conrad
Orlando, Florida, United States

Sharad Sharma has been appointed as Director of Sales at ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts

Espire Hospitality Limited announces the appointment of Mr. Sharad Sharma as its Director of Sales to oversee the sales portfolio for ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. With over 24 years of rich experience in the hospitality industry, Sharad joins Espire Hospitality Limited at a key phase as the company continues to strengthen its commercial and sales leadership.

Country Inn & Suites®
New Dehli, India

Mark Sergot has been appointed as Chief Development Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG),

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the appointment of Mark Sergot as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the Americas. Sergot will lead IHG's Americas Development organization, including its current leadership team, spearheading the region's growth strategy across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean.

IHG
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Katherine “Kate” Cosgrove has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has appointed Katherine "Katie" Cosgrove as Director of Sales & Marketing, tapping a seasoned hospitality leader with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue growth across full-service resorts, lifestyle hotels, and conference destinations. In her new role, Cosgrove will lead all sales and marketing strategy for the AAA Four Diamond resort, with oversight of group, transient, and catering segments, as well as market positioning across Orlando and Lake Buena Vista.

Wyndham
Orlando, Florida, United States

James Tattersall has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood is pleased to announce the appointment of James Tattersall as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the soon-to-open Rosewood Calistoga and the iconic Rosewood Sand Hill in Northern California. In this role, James will serve as a key member of the pre-opening executive committee for Rosewood Calistoga, leading the strategic commercial vision for one of the brand's most anticipated West Coast debuts. He will also focus on Menlo Park's Rosewood Sand Hill as they continue to grow and evolve as a property.

Rosewood
California, United States

Jasmine Leong has been appointed as Senior Director of Business Development, APAC at TrustYou

Leong brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales for RMS Cloud and holding leadership roles at Amadeus. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she will focus on driving strategic partnerships and accelerating market adoption of the company's hospitality AI solutions across the diverse Asia-Pacific landscape.

TrustYou
Singapore, Singapore

Jenna Xue has been appointed as Senior Marketing Director, APAC at TrustYou

With over 15 years of experience in marketing, including 7 years in hospitality marketing. Xue joins TrustYou to lead regional brand strategy and demand generation. She previously led APAC marketing at Duetto and served as Destination Marketing Manager at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, bringing deep expertise in scaling regional marketing engines for both global enterprises and high-growth startups.

TrustYou
Singapore, Singapore

Rohan Thakkar has been appointed as Chief Development & Strategy Officer at YOTEL

In his expanded role as Chief Development & Strategy Officer, Rohan will continue to lead YOTEL's global growth strategy and oversee the development pipeline, feasibility and commercial evaluation, and design and construction efforts as the brand progresses toward 100 hotels. His remit now broadens to include enterprise-wide strategic leadership, acting as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board.

YOTEL
London, United Kingdom

Olivia Donnan has been appointed as SVP Brand, Culture & Growth at YOTEL

Olivia's new role reflects YOTEL's strategy to align brand performance, guest loyalty, partner engagement, and company culture as the business scales globally. Olivia will strengthen brand advocacy, shape the evolution of YOTEL's guest experience, and ensure performance, culture, and brand perception advance together. Her remit brings together Brand, Communications, People Experience, and Development Marketing under one brand-led vision that supports YOTEL's long-term growth.

YOTEL
London, United Kingdom