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Tatiana Valenzuela

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Hilton Appoints Kolin Pound as Area President for Caribbean and Latin America, Overseeing 315 Hotels and Resorts

🏨 Kolin Pound has been appointed as area president for Hilton's Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) operations. He will oversee 315 hotels and resorts across 35 countries, with 150 more in development. Reporting to Danny Hughes, Pound brings extensive experience from Ares Management and Walton Street Capital. His leadership aims to enhance performance and foster growth as Hilton expands its presence in this dynamic region.
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Ana Morillo Joins Palladium Hotel Group as CMO, Overseeing 40 Hotels Across Eight Countries

📈 Ana Morillo, the chief marketing officer of Palladium Hotel Group, with over 40 hotels and 13,000 rooms in 8 countries, emphasizes the importance of vision and adaptability. After 9 years at NH Hotel Group and a return to Simon-Kucher, her leadership now focuses on maintaining brand consistency across AI platforms. She believes in focusing on truly important tasks to avoid steering the organization of 12,000 people in the wrong direction.
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Macall Newman Appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Bringing 15 Years of Experience

🏝️ Macall Newman has been appointed as the resort manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico, in September 2026. With 15 years of experience at Four Seasons, she has worked in Boston, Los Angeles, Thailand, and managed operations for the brand's Private Jet and Yacht experiences. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita spans 52 beachfront acres with oceanfront casitas, private villas, and two championship golf courses along the Riviera Nayarit coast.
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Choice Hotels Appoints Dominic Dragisich as President and CEO, Following Interim Role Since May 2026

📈 Choice Hotels appoints Dominic Dragisich as president and CEO, effective immediately. Dragisich, interim CEO since May 2026 after Patrick Pacious's departure, has been with Choice for nearly 10 years. His previous roles include CFO and chief growth officer. He previously worked at XO Communications, Marriott, NII Holdings, and Deloitte Consulting. Stewart Bainum Jr., board chairman, praises Dragisich for his strategic leadership. Dragisich aims to accelerate growth and strengthen Choice's brand portfolio.
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Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Donnelly Nariss Maysey as SVP of Sales & Marketing to Drive Growth

📈 Crestline Hotels & Resorts expands its executive team, appointing Donnelly Nariss Maysey as SVP of sales & marketing. With over 25 years of experience in sales and hospitality, Maysey joins from Aimbridge Hospitality, where she led a team of over 1,000. Prior roles included 14 years at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Crestline aims to enhance its upscale market presence as it marks its 26th year. Maysey's appointment supports strategic growth in independent and branded boutique hotels.
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Hilton Appoints Jon Gersonde as Managing Director of Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

🏖 Jon Gersonde has been appointed as managing director of Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. With 28 years in luxury hospitality, he previously managed The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. His leadership covers 795 rooms, 58 suites, and 50 luxury villas at Ho'olei. The resort features Kilolani Spa & Salon and five dining venues, including the island's first Nobu. Gersonde's appointment promises to elevate the resort’s legacy in Hawaiian luxury destinations.
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JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Luxury Resort in Costa Rica, Led by Industry Veteran Javier Coll

🏨 Javier Coll, a hospitality industry veteran, spearheaded the opening of the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in September 2023. Coll, formerly of AMResorts, emphasizes the evolution of the luxury all-inclusive model, which now mirrors traditional luxury arrangements with prepaid convenience. Today, this segment is one of the fastest-growing in hospitality. Coll insists that operational excellence and seamless guest experiences differentiate successful all-inclusive resorts from typical luxury hotels.
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