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📈 Kevin Matheson has been appointed as general manager of the 220-room Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station. Bringing 25 years of experience, Matheson previously held leadership roles with Magna Hospitality, Hyatt, Pyramid Hotel Group, and Four Seasons. The hotel, opened in 2018, is conveniently located near major Boston attractions. Owned by Fontainebleau Development and Related Beal, the Courtyard is positioned for both business and leisure travelers.

📍 Hilton appointed Dan Briks as general manager of the 478-room Hilton New York Times Square. Briks has over 20 years of leadership experience in NYC hotels, previously serving at Martinique New York on Broadway since 2021. He led major renovations and opened new outlets there. His career started at Waldorf Astoria New York. Briks is also on the Board of Directors of the Hotel Association of NYC and the General Manager Committee for AHLA.

🏠 Lorenzo Maestripieri appointed resort manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. With nearly 20 years at Four Seasons across Europe and the Caribbean, his career began in 2008 at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Joined Anguilla in June 2018 as assistant director of food and beverage, became director by August 2021, and director of rooms in April 2023. Originates from Tuscany, Italy, and has held various leadership roles worldwide.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has expanded its executive team by appointing four senior leaders, including Gary J. Thomas as COO, amid significant growth. As of February 2026, the company launched Renegade Hotels, scaling to 10 hotels in the U.S. within four months. Tanya Sims, Kelly Makino, and Patrick Horstmann join as VP of operations, head of HR, and director of luxury & lifestyle, respectively, supporting Rebel’s ambitious expansion plans for 2026.

🏨 Nicolas Dubort has been appointed as managing director of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris. With 25+ years in luxury hospitality, Dubort's experience spans Four Seasons, The Peninsula, Dorchester Collection, Waldorf Astoria, and Mandarin Oriental. Previously, he was GM at Mandarin Oriental Muscat, Oman. Le Royal Monceau, near Champs-Elysées, built in 1928 and reopened in 2010, embodies Parisian glamour and creativity, promising artful elegance and unique experiences.

🏖 Monica Hubert, with 30+ years in hospitality, is the new GM at Everline Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe. She last managed Outbound Sedona, launching it for Spring 2026. Previously, she was GM at Hyatt Regency Sonoma and led sales at Hyatt Centric Silicon Valley in 2022. Her career includes roles at Resort at Squaw Creek and Delaware North. Everline Resort, managed by CoralTree, offers ski-in/ski-out access and a full-service spa.

🏡 Domaine des Etangs in Charente, France, has appointed Damien Bastiat as general manager. The 13th-century château will reopen in March. Bastiat, with 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, recently managed Almae Collection and previously led hotels like Hotel Le Toiny St. Barth and Ballyfin Demesne. The property joined Auberge Collection in April 2023. Mo Elbanna of Auberge Collection praises Bastiat’s leadership as they aim to establish the château as a luxury destination.

📈 Aimbridge Hospitality appoints Alex Fiz as president of its LATAM and All-Inclusive Divisions, effective March 2. Leandro Castillo will retire but will serve in an advisory role. Alex brings 34 years of experience from Marriott International, where he led strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The All-Inclusive Division started in 2025 and focuses on significant growth opportunities in Latin America. Aimbridge Hospitality serves major global brands and independent properties across Mexico and Latin America.

📈 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.