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Keisha Smith joins Four Seasons as EVP of People and Culture

🎓 Keisha Smith appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer at Four Seasons on January 6, 2025. Based in Miami, she reports to President and CEO Alejandro Reynal. Smith's 20+ years of leadership experience includes roles at Tory Burch, News Corp, and Morgan Stanley, and as an Independent Director at Unity Software. Her role focuses on HR, Internal Communications, and ESG, pivotal to Four Seasons' culture and team empowerment. The company has over 50,000 global employees and prioritizes sustainable growth and social responsibility.
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Mews acquires Clarity to strengthen its presence in the UK and Asia-Pacific

💾 Mews, a cloud hospitality solutions provider, acquired Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions to expand in the Asia-Pacific region and the UK, where Clarity has operated since 1992 and 2016 respectively. In 2024, Mews reached a $1 billion valuation, saw a 42% client increase in the UK, and a 16% rise in the Asia-Pacific. Mews now has over 75,000 users. The acquisition supports Mews' growth and the industry's digital transformation.
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Palladium Hotel Group : “Our goal is to continue expanding in the Mediterranean region.”

📈 Sergio Zertuche, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Palladium Hotel Group, discussed the company's expansion and new strategies in Europe and reflected on its 2024 growth. Palladium operates in Spain, Italy, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, with the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and France as key markets. The interview highlighted the group's flagship brands, Only YOU Hotels and BLESS Collection Hotels, and post-Covid adaptations.
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Philip Steiner Appointed Chief Operating Officer for Cycas Hospitality

📌 Cycas Hospitality appoints Philip Steiner as COO for UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal. Steiner previously improved Bankside Hotel to top 10 on TripAdvisor, earning “Best of the Best” 2024 title with an 87% guest recommendation score. Since 2018 at Cycas, he's progressed through roles and led a complex with 244 rooms. His extensive career includes working at Rome Cavalieri and with Hilton and Starwood, and he serves on the Institute of Hospitality board and as an Ambassador for Hospitality Action. CEO Matt Luscombe commends Steiner’s results and leadership as he takes on the new executive role to support Cycas's European expansion.
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