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Jonathan Sheard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland

Jonathan Sheard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland. This is a new role that will see him leading the company’s strategic priorities to accelerate strong organic franchise growth particularly for the Mercure and ibis Styles brands; proactively acquire new portfolios on a franchise and management basis; and actively seek out projects for development by HotelInvest.

Brian Donnelly has been named President at Skål London

SKÅL International, the global organisation for professionals from all branches of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, has elected Brian Donnelly as the new President of Skål London. Brian’s recent experience is in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) sector of the travel industry and he is currently a Director of The MICE Network (MTM), the World of Incentives (WOI) and the World Association of Travel Agencies (WATA). Prior to his current positions, he was responsible for developing an International Network for FCm Travel Solutions. Skål London is a very active organisation, providing its members with a wide range of networking and social events including business luncheons and dinners in London plus national and international exchange visits with other Skål Clubs and representation during the World Travel Market.

Thomas Kochs has been appointed as Managing Director at Café Royal, London

The Set, the hotel collection behind Café Royal, London, Conservatorium, Amsterdam and the Lutetia, Paris has announced the appointment of Thomas Kochs as Managing Director for Café Royal. Thomas joins the company as The Set continues to build and develop Café Royal as a truly iconic luxury destination in the London market. With Thomas comes a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality, most recently from some of London’s most renowned and notable hotels.

Aaron Greenman has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Development, Europe at Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – recently announced the promotion of Aaron Greenman as executive vice president of acquisitions & development for Europe. Reporting directly to Leslie Ng, Interstate’s chief investment officer, Greenman continues to oversee all business development in Europe, including Russia/CIS. Previously, Greenman was Interstate’s senior vice president of acquisitions & development for Europe. During his tenure with the company, Interstate has added approximately 100 management agreements under Greenman’s guidance, making Europe one of Interstate’s fastest growing regions.