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📈 Trailborn Hotels & Resorts has appointed Paul Eckert as chief operations officer. In spring 2024, the Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, California, will open, followed by Trailborn Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in summer 2024. Eckert, who managed $400 million in revenue and $100 million in NOI at Davidson Hospitality Group, will now oversee Trailborn’s expanding portfolio. With 30 years of experience, his leadership aligns with Trailborn’s growth and guest satisfaction goals.

📅 In 2023, Edgbaston Park Hotel in Birmingham, in its eighth year, appointed Lisa Hadfield as director of sales. Previously at Ashorne Hill and Warwick Conferences for 11 years, Hadfield will focus on corporate and charity partnerships. This strategic move supports the hotel’s growth in the MICE sector and aims to enhance sustainability credentials. Billy Harris, commercial director, praised her experience in hospitality and partnership building, forecasting a positive impact on the venue's expansion.

🏨 PM Hotel Group has transitioned Hotel Arboretum to City Express by Marriott Washington D.C. Northeast, owned by Rocks Hospitality. Located near Capitol Hill and Union Station, the hotel caters to government and group contracts. The change aligns the property with Marriott's global distribution and loyalty programs. Renovations include updated guestrooms and public spaces, offering complimentary breakfast. This expansion strengthens PM Hotel Group's portfolio, which includes over 80 hotels across the U.S.

📅 Andrew Finn returns to Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, as general manager in 2026. With nearly 40 years at Hilton, he previously managed Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport (2023-2026) and Hilton Rosemont (2017-2022). The Palmer House, located in Chicago, boasts 1,641 rooms, including Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s Bar, plus 130,000 sq ft of event space. Originally from Ireland, Finn began his U.S. career at Hilton Chicago.

🏨 Paul Eckert joins Trailborn Hotels & Resorts as Chief Operations Officer, bringing 30 years of experience. He previously held roles at Davidson Hospitality Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Trailborn is expanding nationally with new locations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Mendocino, California. Mike Weiss and Ben Weinberg, Co-founders and Co-CEOs, highlight Eckert’s operational expertise and leadership qualities as key to supporting the brand's growth and enhancing guest experiences.

📈 Louis Quentin-Mauroy appointed Carole Roma as Deputy CEO of 9Hotel Collection, marking a new structural phase in its European growth. With 11 assets in six capitals and increasing acquisitions, this governance change aims to bolster portfolio management and integration.

📍 Chris Delgado has been appointed as general manager of The Sarasota Modern in Sarasota, Florida. Bringing 15 years of hotel management experience, Delgado aims to guide Oliver Hospitality's growth. Previously, he worked nearly two years at AvantStay and held leadership roles at Omni Hotels & Resorts. This 89-room property is in Sarasota's Rosemary District, and Delgado is excited about fostering creativity and individuality. Oliver Hospitality also manages The Nashville Reserve and is involved in various projects.

📈 Sage Hospitality Group appoints Daniel del Olmo as President and CEO in 2023, succeeding co-founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg, who led since 1984. Del Olmo joined Sage in 2020, recently serving as Co-CEO. Walter Isenberg transitions to Executive Chairman of the Board, while Zack Neumeyer becomes Chairman Emeritus. Del Olmo emphasizes investing in talent and enhancing partnerships. This leadership change is the result of years of planning aimed at strengthening Sage's culture and strategy.

📄 Who? William W. McCarten, DiamondRock Hospitality, Bruce D. Wardinski. When? April 29, 2026. Where? Bethesda, Maryland. What? McCarten will retire as Chairman at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. How? Bruce D. Wardinski will become the new non-executive chairman, reducing the board from nine to eight directors. McCarten has served as chairman for 22 years and founded the company, while Wardinski has been on the board since 2013.