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IHG promotes Mark Segot to CDO, Americas

📈 Mark Sergot becomes IHG Hotels & Resorts' new chief development officer for the Americas, leading growth across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With 25+ years in hospitality sales, Sergot joined IHG in 2020 and has led global sales since 2022. He'll focus on IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle and Suites portfolios. Previously at Fairmont Hotels for 16 years, Sergot also serves on the U.S. Travel Association board.

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Marriott appoints new GMs for Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage and Aloft New Orleans

🏨 Marriott International has appointed Sheila Buciuman as general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, and Ty Bolton as general manager of Aloft New Orleans. Buciuman brings over 20 years of experience, previously serving at The St. Regis Houston. Bolton, also with over 20 years in hospitality, joins from PeachState Hospitality. Buciuman and Bolton both have extensive leadership backgrounds, enhancing their respective roles at well-known hotel chains.

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The Meritage Resort and Spa announces two new appointments

🏝️ Paul Maddison has been named managing director and Barbara Vale Quigley director of people and culture at The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Valley, CA. Maddison, with decades of luxury leadership in California, aims to enhance food, wine, and music experiences. Quigley, with over 20 years in hospitality HR, will focus on talent strategy and employee engagement. Both bring extensive experience from prestigious hotels and resorts.

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Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong welcomes new GM

📈 Charles Fisher, a veteran with over 20 years at Four Seasons, has been appointed as the general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. His journey with Four Seasons began at the London Park Lane location after graduating in hotel and restaurant management. Fisher has held key roles in New York, Nevis, Singapore, Chiang Mai, Hawaii, Orlando, Tokyo, and Cairo. This is his third tenure as a general manager, previously serving in Cairo and Tokyo.

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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe names new GM

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe in Houston has named Daniel Haughan as general manager. Haughan brings a wealth of operational expertise and a track record across diverse hospitality environments to…

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IHG’s Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay announces GM ahead of opening

🏨 Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is set to open later this month under new executive general manager, Mark Illingworth. With over 30 years of international hospitality experience, Illingworth will oversee operations. This debut is part of a trio of new hotel projects managed by Lighthouse Hotel Management and developed by Molo Hotel Group, including Kimpton and InterContinental hotels in Turks and Caicos.

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Get cookin’: Inside the hotel kitchen of tomorrow

🍳 Jimi Yui highlights the shift to all-electric kitchens in hotels, driven by sustainability concerns, especially in California and New York. Rising food and labor costs necessitate digital integrations like POS and inventory systems. Hotel dining now emphasizes brand identity, aligning with demographic changes and tech-savvy travelers. Food and beverage (F&B) become central to luxury hotel experiences, with partnerships between hotels and culinary operators enhancing competitiveness against local restaurants.

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Former Standard International CEO Amber Asher joins Helbraun Levey

📈 Amber Asher, former CEO of Standard International, joins Helbraun Levey as partner and chair to scale its hotel practice. Under Asher, Standard International expanded from 4 to 25 hotels globally, with a 400% revenue increase by 2024. The company was sold to Hyatt for up to $335 million. Helbraun Levey, based in New York, offers legal and strategic services for hotel operators, brands, and investors navigating industry growth and consolidation.

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Trinity promotes Jake Lynch to SVP

📈 Jake Lynch has been promoted to senior vice president of strategic operations at Trinity Investments. With over 15 years of experience, he will manage assets like Hilton Atlanta and The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. His role includes enhancing operating performance and spearheading major repositionings. Lynch previously worked at BRE Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Trinity Investments, based in Miami, boasts a nearly 30-year history in global hospitality asset management.

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Former Aimbridge’s chief growth officer Allison Reid joins Ferguson Partners

📈 Allison Reid joins Ferguson Partners as Managing Director and Global Head of Hospitality and Leisure in New York. With 30 years of hospitality experience, she will lead the executive search and talent management in hospitality, gaming, and cruise sectors. Previously, she held leadership roles at Aimbridge Hospitality and Starwood Hotels. This move is part of Ferguson's expansion strategy in real assets. Reid is a member of the AHLA Investment Roundtable.

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