HOTELS Editors

🏦 Dorchester Collection names Philippe Leboeuf as CEO, effective June 2025. Four Seasons Resort Orlando promotes Nick Anderson to commercial director and Jessica Sibley to director of sales. Stonebridge appoints David Wahba as VP of sales – luxury, lifestyle, and resort. Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels hires Nicolas Kipper as managing director. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz welcomes Simon Spiller as general manager. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk brings on Chryssaldo Thomas as general manager. L7 CHICAGO by LOTTE appoints Andrew Eck as general manager.

👨 Davidson Hospitality Group announces executive appointments: Harris White (formerly of Virgin Hotels Collection) as CFO; Nick Gregory (formerly of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants) as SVP, strategic operations; Robert Morse (formerly of Marriott International) as VP of revenue management; Kyle McCoy as VP learning & organizational development; Michele Smith promoted to chief accounting officer; Jason Rabidoux as chief investment officer. Vision Hospitality Group names Mary Beth Cutshall as chief growth officer after 35 years in hospitality, including experience with Marriott International and founding Amara Capital Group. Nikki Beach Hospitality Group appoints Richard Johnson, with 30 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as CFO. The Alida in Savannah, Georgia, promotes Ryan Cornelius to director of sales and marketing. Rosewood Little Dix Bay hires Katya Herting as managing director. Metaxa Hospitality Group appoints Serafim Karouzakis as general manager of Santo Collection in Santorini. Main Street Hospitality names Suzi Darre, with experience at Morgan’s Hotel Group and Auberge Resorts, as chief people officer in 2023.

💼 Julien Mattei appointed as Chief Investment Officer of a&o Hostels, bringing 15 years of European real estate investment experience including roles at The Social Hub and Norges Bank Investment Management. Chad Goodnough joins Stonebridge Companies as SVP of Sales Strategy & Innovation with 25 years of sales leadership background. Starwood Hotels appoints Isabella Gunnarsson and Asbjørn Rytter for commercial and sales roles at the 1 Hotel Copenhagen opening in Summer 2025. Hospitality industry sees shifts with new appointments at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, The Ritz-Carlton Denver, Bishop’s Lodge Auberge Resorts Collection, and Grand Hyatt San Antonio.

👤 Remington Hospitality welcomes Greg Nurse as EVP and David Hiatt as VP of Operations. Craig Lovett promoted to managing director of development at Trinity Investments, overseeing over $750 million in capital projects. Hilton Anatole appoints Josh Franklin as director of wellness and recreation. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco promotes Nicola Migheli to managing director. Hotel Arts Barcelona names Renato De Oliveira as general manager. Robert Nokley becomes general manager at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

📌 Eric Churchill promoted to COO of Meyer Jabara Hotels, joined the company in 2004, became senior VP of operations in 2013. William Hornbuckle named national chair of the U.S. Travel Association for two years, succeeding Chris Nassetta. Spencer Hux joins The Hermitage Hotel and Keswick Hall as chief sales officer with nearly two decades of experience. Shalon Hopkins appointed senior VP of accounting and finance at Pacifica Hotels, with over 20 years of expertise. Jesse Kremer promoted to VP of hotel operations at McNeill Hotel Company. Brian McCormick joins The Kessler Collection as VP of people and culture, bringing over two decades of experience. Alison Wallace promoted to director of sales, citywide strategy at Hiltons of Chicago Sales and Marketing Complex, effective April 1. Chintan Dadhich named complex general manager for Tempo by Hilton Times Square and Conrad New York Downtown. Adam Gurgiolo appointed GM of Chicago Athletic Association, with 25 years of hospitality experience. Jeffery Modaff becomes GM at Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Seattle, previously opening hotel manager at Conrad Los Angeles.

📌 John McLean appointed as Managing Director of The Stafford Collection after serving as General Manager since May 2024. Holly Landry, VP of Accounting at Practice Hospitality, has over 20 years' financial experience including a prior role at Provenance Hotels. Jillian Loughlin elevated to Director of Commercial Services, and Ana Connolly to Regional Director of Revenue Management at Practice Hospitality. Jose Corraliza joins UMusic Hotels as SVP of Entertainment, with over a decade at Cirque du Soleil. Carolina Voullieme is now Multi-property Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott International's Aruba and Grand Cayman resorts. Enna Hernández appointed Director of Sales at The Ocean Club, Costa Norte. Ernest Brown becomes Director of Food, Beverage, and Culinary at Hotel Maverick. Michael Brunner named EVP, Credit Investments at Peachtree Group. Adam Zilber to lead as GM at Park Hyatt Los Cabos, opening Q2 in Mexico. Dominique Lorent is the new GM at Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla. Thibaut Asso rejoins Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth as Resort Manager. Javier Gimeno becomes GM of the upcoming Meliá Pattaya. Brock Taylor appointed GM at Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

📈 Marriott International appointed Shannon Patterson as SVP, Global Sales, succeeding Tammy Routh; Andy Kauffman as Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. and Canada, replacing Julius Robinson; Gail Frazer as SVP, Sales and Distribution, U.S. and Canada, succeeding Brian Gilligan. Prince A. Sanders became The Wall Street Hotel's General Manager, and Harrison Lipner as Director of Sales and Marketing. Declan Lott rejoined Edwardian Hotels London as VP of Sales, North America. Richie Kavanagh was promoted to VP and GM of The Reef Residences at Atlantis Paradise Island. Caribe Royale Orlando Resort named Bryan Gay as Director of Sales and Marketing. Zsuzsa Nagy was appointed Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills' new GM is Tod Chambers; Terra Palm Springs' new GM is Kurt Englund. The Wilde Resort & Spa appointed Tobby Rau as GM. Cheval Collection welcomed Ian James as a GM for two London properties. Nathan Hanner joined Timbri Hotel San Francisco as GM.

📅 Scott Roby named President of Pacifica Hotels; Chris Cylke promoted to President of REVPAR International, Inc. after 20 years with the firm, including 9 as COO; Dean Stambules appointed CIO of Sage Hospitality Group; Phil Wade becomes CIO of The Kessler Collection with over $15 billion in real estate transactions; Gordon Drake selected as CFO and Rasha Lababidi as CPO for Kempinski Hotels; Renate Hermes becomes wellness director at Six Senses Crans-Montana; Josh Hoce promoted to director of group sales at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront; James Hansen appointed VP of business development at Reeco; Matthew Slippoy joins The Asbury Collection as managing director; Pilar Florez named director of sales and marketing at Bernardus Lodge & Spa; Michael Briggs and Kristie Rasheed join Olympia Hospitality as managing director and VP of operations, respectively; Patti Cameron promoted to senior director of talent acquisition at Concord Hospitality; Veronica Moretti, Chris Jaycock, Jurgen Ammerstorfer, and Anna Contreras assume GM roles at The Westin Riverfront, Ned’s Club, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, and Kimpton Anglers, correspondingly.