Human Resources

🏨 EOS Hospitality appointed Abe Liao as vice president of operations, overseeing selected assets like Kingston Resorts and Washington DC properties. With over 20 years in hospitality, Liao previously managed The Watergate Hotel's rebuild and was VP of operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. EOS operates over 60 hotels and resorts with more than 10,145 keys across the U.S. CEO Simon Mais praised Liao's leadership and operational alignment.

🚄 Who? Sebastien Bazin of Accor, Gilda Perez-Alvarado. When? 2017 and six years later in 2023. Where? Los Angeles. What? Accor acquired 50% of Orient Express from Groupe SNCF in 2017. In 2023, Gilda Perez-Alvarado became CEO of Orient Express. How? Sebastien Bazin hired Perez-Alvarado initially as chief strategy officer before promoting her. Why? To expand the Orient Express brand into trains, hotels, and yachts.

💻 Daniel del Olmo appointed as CEO of Sage Hospitality Group in Denver, Colorado, succeeding founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg. Transition follows a multi-year succession plan. Del Olmo joined Sage in 2020, previously as co-CEO. Isenberg becomes executive chairman, Neumeyer assumes chairman emeritus and vice chairman roles. Focus on growth, talent investment, and strategic partnerships continues, aiming to redefine hospitality experiences. Sage, founded in 1984, maintains its mission to enrich lives through hospitality.

🏨 Marriott International appointed Henri Michel as general manager of the Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées Hotel, coinciding with the hotel's redesign completed by Muza Lab. Michel, with Marriott since 2000, has 25 years of experience in Germany and France, including leadership roles such as general manager of Renaissance Paris Nobel Tour Eiffel Hotel. His appointment aims to enhance the property's operations and guest experience. Michel started his hospitality career with a three-year apprenticeship.

🏨 Avion Hospitality expands into Pennsylvania with the management of the 298-room Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township. This marks Avion's entry into its 15th state and its 40th hotel since 2022. Avion plans to enhance revenue, team development, and guest satisfaction. CEO Robert Burg highlights partnerships and growth. Highline Hospitality's Chuck Pomerantz supports Avion's operational approach, aligning with long-term strategies to optimize the hotel's potential.

📁 Hospitality firm Numa Group appoints Philip Lassman as managing director for the UK and Ireland. Lassman, with nearly 25 years of experience at Accor and IHG, succeeds Olivia Immesi. He will oversee Native by Numa and Numa brands. Numa opened its Chelsea Green in London in December 2025 and plans expansions in Fulham Broadway, Fitzrovia, and Edinburgh in 2026, alongside a refurbishment of Native by Numa Hyde Park.

🏨 Daniele Quattromini, the new director of food and beverage at Claridge's, has joined the Mayfair hotel, bringing experience from Corinthia London. He managed 250 staff across eight outlets at Corinthia since 2022, launching The Garden and Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei. Quattromini's career highlights include roles at Cliveden House and awards like the 2015 Gold Service Scholarship. Claridge’s managing director, Thomas Kochs, expressed pleasure in welcoming him aboard.

🏨 Clermont Hotel Group has appointed Natasha Ludlow, Michael Hedges, Parik Zala, Dries Gadeyne, and Akhilesh Gupta as general managers across its 14-hotel portfolio. Last year, the group's training hours increased by 140% to 48,000 at The Academy. Ludlow will manage The Royal Horseguards, while Hedges and Zala will manage The Clermont Victoria and Charing Cross respectively. Gadeyne and Gupta are now overseeing Thistle Holborn, Bloomsbury Park, Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5, and Thistle Express Luton.

🏨 Elite Hotels appoints Dominic Osborne as general manager of The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Osborne, with nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, previously worked at Ashdown Park Hotel from 2002 to 2008 and recently at Farnborough Airport. The Grand Hotel, a five-star property with 152 bedrooms, is key to Elite Hotels' luxury focus. Recruitment of experienced leaders is crucial for managing seasonal demand and heritage properties. Graeme Bateman, Executive Chairman, praises Osborne's leadership credentials.

🏨 In Wiltshire, Bowood Estate appoints Kathrin Cockhill as head of business development to expand its hotel, spa, and golf resort. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Hilton and Center Parcs, Cockhill aims to drive revenue growth and enhance guest experiences. The estate, home to the Lansdowne family for 250+ years, includes accommodations and function spaces. Cockhill will focus on business partnerships and international appeal. Lord Kerry supports her vision to maintain Bowood’s legacy.