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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa adds new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 5 February 2026
📈 Hans Ritten is the new general manager at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA. With over 30 years of experience, Ritten previously opened The HALL Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas, in 2024 as its general manager. He has also managed several hotels in Chicago and worked with Marriott International and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. His expertise spans sales, financial management, F&B, and hotel operations.
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First JW Marriott in Poland coming to Krakow in 2027

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 4 February 2026
🏨 Suited Interior Design will transform the historic PKO bank building in Kraków, Poland, into JW Marriott Kraków, a luxury hotel. The original architecture, including a four-story dome inspired by the Pantheon, is preserved. Scheduled to open in 2027, it will feature 120 rooms, including two-story suites and Mindfulness Suites. A unique spa will be housed in the former bank vault. The project honors Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz's architectural vision while embracing modern luxury.
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Kimpton Everly Hollywood welcomes new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 3 February 2026
📍 Robert Boyd appointed general manager of Kimpton Everly Hollywood, bringing over 20 years of luxury and lifestyle experience. Boyd previously led Hotel Greystone in Miami Beach to earn two MICHELIN Keys. Kimpton Everly Hollywood, located at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, features 216 guestrooms, 12 suites, and proximity to Hollywood landmarks. The hotel is 13 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and seven miles from Bob Hope Airport.
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IHG’s Regent Phu Quoc announces new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 3 February 2026
📁 Juan Losada returns as General Manager to Regent Phu Quoc in Vietnam, where he previously served from early 2019 to late 2022. With 15+ years in luxury hospitality, Losada's career includes roles at Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol and El Palace Barcelona. Regent Phu Quoc, situated on Phu Quoc island next to a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, offers luxury suites, villas, six dining outlets, and a wellness facility.
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Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills adds new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 2 February 2026
🏨 Sebastian Hinsch returns to Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills as general manager, after having served as hotel manager nearly a decade ago. With over 20 years in global hospitality, Hinsch recently managed Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for nearly five years. He'll oversee the 285-room urban resort and its amenities. His Four Seasons career began in 2001 at The Pierre Hotel in New York, moving through various roles globally, including managing a $120 million renovation at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
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a&o appoints GM for its first London property

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 2 February 2026
🏠 Carolin Paarmann is the new general manager of a&o London Docklands Riverside, which opened in late November. Located in Southwark, London, the hostel will undergo modernization in 2026, featuring 500 rooms and 2,100 beds. Expecting 180,000 overnight stays in 2026, Paarmann brings extensive experience from roles in Germany, the UK, and Australia. Having been in London since 2015, she aims to establish a&o in the competitive London market.
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Dream Downtown, By Hyatt appoints new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 29 January 2026
🏨 Munir Salem has been appointed as the general manager of Hyatt's Dream Downtown hotel in New York City, located between Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. With over 25 years of experience, Salem's career includes leadership roles in the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., notably at Hyatt Regency and Andaz Xiamen in China. Most recently, he was the hotel manager at Thompson Central Park New York. Salem aims to enhance the guest experience while maintaining the hotel's unique character.
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Accor appoints chief franchise officer for Premium, Midscale and Economy Division

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 29 January 2026
📈 Accor appoints Leire Leoz as chief franchise officer for its Premium, Midscale, and Economy division, effective February 2nd. Leoz will optimize franchise operations and report to Jean-Jacques Morin, group deputy CEO. Her responsibilities include enhancing franchised hotel success and refining processes. Leoz previously served as VP, owner & partner relations for EMEA at Marriott International, with roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group.
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Alexandra Withers appointed CCO of Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles brands

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 28 January 2026
📈 Alexandra Withers has been appointed as chief commercial officer for Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles Hotels & Resorts. With over 15 years' experience, she joins from Highgate Hotels, where she was EVP, Head of Marketing since 2024. Withers has successfully launched over 25 luxury properties worldwide. She takes over from Kristen Richter, who left Accor in November to join Peregrine Hospitality.
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L’Auberge de Sedona appoints new GM

  • Tatiana Valenzuela
  • 27 January 2026
🏠 Kevin Pickard becomes general manager of L’Auberge de Sedona, Arizona, in 2023, after serving as dual general manager at The Lindy Renaissance Charleston and Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. With over 25 years in hospitality, he aims to enhance the guest experience following the resort's $30 million expansion, which added 70 rooms and new amenities. Previously, Pickard held senior roles at Marriott International. The resort is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.
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