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Appointments

Melanie Colton has been appointed as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at Convene Hospitality Group

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG), the parent company of leading lifestyle hospitality brands focused on creating the places and experiences that bring people together, has appointed Melanie Colton as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). In this role, Colton will steer the technology platform, operational systems, and data-driven capabilities across the company's growing global portfolio.

Convene Hospitality Group
New York, New York, United States
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Steve Marino has been appointed as Vice President of Information Technology + Hotel Systems at PM Hotel Group

PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Marino as Vice President of Information Technology + Hotel Systems. Marino brings more than 25 years of experience from Marriott International, where he held fourteen leadership roles supporting enterprise technology and hotel operations across brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Starwood, Select Service, Extended Stay, Full Service, and Gaylord Hotels.

PM Hotel Group
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Virginia Suliman has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at AmaWaterways

Virginia Suliman brings extensive technology leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Information and Digital Officer at Invitation Homes, where she led a major digital transformation. She also spent over 20 years at Hilton, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of Global Software Engineering. Recognized for combining thoughtful engineering with emotionally intelligent design and translating complex technology into meaningful business and guest impact, Suliman now leads AmaWaterways' long-term technology strategy and digital evolution.

AmaWaterways
Calabasas, California, United States
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Xavier Amatriain has been appointed as Chief AI and Data Officer at Expedia Group, Inc.

Expedia Group appoints its first Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Officer Xavier Amatriain. Xavier will lead the AI and Data organization, overseeing the long-term vision for AI and machine learning (ML) and setting the technical direction for how advanced ML, generative AI, and data science can create business value at scale.

Expedia Group, Inc.
Bellevue, Washington, United States

Rakesh “Rocky” Gupta has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Atrium Hospitality

Gupta is a veteran technology executive with more than 20 years of global IT leadership experience across hospitality, fintech and e-commerce. Since joining Atrium Hospitality, he has driven enterprise technology strategy, innovation and governance for the company's portfolio of 70 Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels—leading modernization efforts that enhance scalability, efficiency and cybersecurity. He also serves on advisory boards for leading hospitality tech organizations.

Atrium Hospitality
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Steve Ayalo has been appointed as Vice President IT Governance, Risk & Compliance at Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)

Steve Ayalo joined GHA in 2015 and consistently demonstrated a strategic understanding of how IT impacts both performance and risk. Ayalo has been instrumental in building GHA's robust cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, leading the establishment of the cybersecurity operations center, threat intelligence services, and scalable IT, all while establishing governance around emerging technologies like AI. His expertise also spans data privacy, compliance, and cloud security.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Matthew Lloyd has been appointed as Vice President Marketing Technology & CRM at Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)

Matthew Lloyd has been appointed to an expanded leadership role within GHA's marketing department, continuing his trajectory as a key driver of the company's marketing technology and customer engagement strategies. Lloyd joined GHA in 2018, bringing with him 10 years of travel industry experience from previous roles at Hilton and Southwest Airlines. Over the past seven years, he has led the development and implementation of GHA's global CRM initiatives, driven data-led innovation across digital platforms, overseen D$ promotions, and played a critical role in rolling out the company's customer data platform.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Raphael Bick has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Raphael brings over 20 years of experience in technology, digital, and AI, having led transformations for global consumer-facing businesses, including those in hospitality and retail. He has also built and scaled technology delivery capabilities across Asia.With a passion for innovation and guest-centric experiences, Raphael is excited to lead Mandarin Oriental's technology and AI transformation—enabling more personalised, seamless, and exceptional service for our guests and colleagues.Originally from Germany, Raphael has worked across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the US. He holds an MBA from INSEAD in Singapore and will be based in Hong Kong.

Mandarin Oriental
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Jason Doebrich has been appointed as Strategic Advisor, Technology at PROVision Partners

ProVision Partners ("ProVision"), a leading global strategic growth marketing, technology, and commercial services advisory firm to the travel and hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Jason Doebrich as Strategic Advisor, Technology. A longtime hotel technology leader, Doebrich brings more than 20 years of brand-side experience leading IT strategy and innovation for some of the most recognized names in hospitality.

PROVision Partners
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

Backiaraj S has been appointed as Senior Information Systems Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Backiaraj S to the position of Senior Information Systems Manager. With over 19 years of extensive experience in the field of Information Technology across multiple renowned hospitality brands, Mr. Backiaraj has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to innovation.

Hyatt Regency
Chennai, India