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Marc-Antoine Salembier-Santi Appointed General Manager of Hôtel Barrière Le Westminster in Le Touquet by Groupe Barrière

🏨 Marc-Antoine Salembier-Santi, originally from Amiens, has been appointed to lead Hôtel Barrière Le Westminster in Le Touquet, a key asset of Groupe Barrière. Salembier-Santi previously held positions at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Le Meurice, Cheval Blanc St-Barth, and Fouquet’s Paris. Le Westminster, the only five-star hotel on the Côte d’Opale, was redesigned in 2020 by Bruno Borrione and offers 104 rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a Shiseido Spa.

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Sage Hospitality Group Assumes Management of 208-Room The Ben, Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach, Florida

🏨 Sage Hospitality Group now manages The Ben, Autograph Collection, a 208-room hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, acquired by Related Ross. Opened in 2020, The Ben offers a rooftop lounge, a heated outdoor pool, two restaurants, and over 17,000 square feet of event space. Situated by Palm Harbor Marina, it’s near Clematis Street and downtown attractions. Sage aims to enhance this vibrant, design-centric property’s guest experience as part of its experiential hospitality focus.

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Castlebridge Hospitality Promotes Rebecca Bozeat-Manzi and Scott Rankin to Key Director Roles for Strategic Growth

🏨 Rebecca Bozeat-Manzi and Scott Rankin have been promoted at Castlebridge Hospitality Management. Bozeat-Manzi, now sales and marketing director, will lead a unified approach to brand positioning. Rankin, as group operations director, focuses on operations performance and guest experience. Castlebridge, based in Warwickshire, manages several hotels, including Hotel Indigo and voco Winchester Hotel and Spa. Craig Patterson highlights these appointments as key to the company’s growth and evolution.

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Daish’s Holidays Promotes Maria Green to Head of Sales and Marketing, Carla Manners to Reservations Manager

💻 Maria Green and Carla Manners have been promoted at Daish’s Holidays' Bournemouth head office. Green, with the company for 10 years, now heads sales and marketing for 11 UK hotels. Manners, who joined in 2019, is the new reservations manager. Green aims to grow the business and welcome new guests. Daish’s Holidays, a family-owned coach holiday group, has operated for over 45 years in seaside locations.

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Christian Masters, General Manager of art’otel London Hoxton, Joins Speaker Lineup at 2026 Hotel Owner Conference

🏨 Christian Masters will speak at the Hotel Owner Conference in London on November 3, 2026. He is the general manager of art’otel London Hoxton, where he has been since 2023. Masters has nearly 20 years of experience, including roles at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Conrad London St. James, and Montcalm East. The conference at Prince Philip House will offer insights for hotel owners and operators on market complexities.

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Thompson Houston Appoints Olivia Johnson as General Manager, Bringing Over a Decade of Industry Experience

🏨 Olivia Johnson becomes the general manager at Thompson Houston, located beside Buffalo Bayou Park. With over 10 years of experience across California, New York, and Texas, Johnson transitions from hotel manager, a role she held during the property's opening. The hotel boasts 172 guest rooms, including 34 suites. Previously, Johnson supported the opening of Thompson San Antonio in 2020 and worked as director of housekeeping at Hotel Emma in San Antonio.

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Valor Hospitality Partners Promotes Paul Nisbett to Global CFO to Drive Expansion in America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa

📈 Paul Nisbett has been promoted to global CFO of Valor Hospitality Partners. Since joining in September 2015, he managed finance across EMEA. Valor plans global expansion in America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Euan McGlashan, Valor's CEO, emphasized Nisbett’s leadership and 30+ years of hospitality finance experience. Nisbett is committed to Valor’s growth, leveraging the "Whole World of Local" philosophy to empower teams and align with owners for strong performance.

Sage Hospitality Group Takes Over Management of The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club in Aurora, Colorado

🏨 In 2023, Sage Hospitality Group took over management of the 106-room Benson Hotel & Faculty Club on the CU Anschutz medical campus in Aurora, Colorado. Developed by AIMCO, the hotel features four design themes inspired by Colorado's landscapes and includes The Faculty Club for academic leaders. The Benson serves as a gathering spot and offers amenities like The Common Good restaurant, a fitness center, and meeting spaces. The University of Colorado recently acquired the hotel to support campus activities.

The Xara Collection Appoints Thomas Agius Ferrante as New CEO to Lead Heritage-Led Hospitality in Malta

📈 Thomas Agius Ferrante was appointed CEO of The Xara Collection in Malta, effective March 2026. Having grown up in Mdina, Ferrante brings extensive international hospitality experience, including tenures in London and Wales. He will work closely with Justin Zammit Tabona and Nicola Paris to enhance the group's heritage-led offerings, including The Xara Palace, Palazzino Belvedere, and Villa Barumbara Tal-Larinġ. Key culinary venues include de Mondion and Medina Restaurant, noted for their historic and innovative dining experiences.

Otelier Appoints Ani Gujrathi as Chief Technology and Product Officer to Lead Platform Modernization Efforts

💻 Ani Gujrathi joins Otelier as chief technology and product officer in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 20 years of experience, he previously held leadership roles at Conexiom, Zenoss, Kibo Commerce, Volusion, and Dell. Gujrathi will oversee engineering, product management, data, UX, and cloud operations at Otelier. The company focuses on modernizing platforms and integrating automation and AI for hoteliers. Rob Lawrence, CEO, highlights Gujrathi’s role in enhancing technical vision and operational discipline.

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