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Beechwood Hospitality and MMI Hotel Group Merge to Manage Over Two Dozen Properties Across the Sun Belt

🏨 Beechwood Hospitality and MMI Hotel Group unite under MMI Hospitality Group. Founded in 1956, MMI will now operate over two dozen hotels, resorts, private clubs, and restaurants across the Sun Belt. Blair Allen, Beechwood's founding partner, becomes President. Headquarters remain in Jackson, MS, and Little Rock, AR. This strategic alignment aims to enhance operational capabilities and competitiveness while preserving the companies' shared values and legacy.

Hotel Café Royal Appoints Alex Cooper as Hotel Manager and Jude Rozario as Executive Chef to Strengthen Leadership

🏨 Hotel Café Royal has appointed Alex Cooper as hotel manager and Jude Rozario as executive chef. Cooper, from The Berkeley and The Emory, will oversee operations, including rooms and events. Rozario, with experience at The Connaught and Claridge’s, will lead culinary operations with chef Kevin Gratton. These changes aim to strengthen the leadership team at the Regent Street property, enhancing luxury hospitality and dining offerings.

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Starwood Hotels Appoints David Duran and Collin Ten Dam as General Managers for Austin and Manchester Properties

7 July 2026

🏨 Starwood Hotels appoints David Duran as GM of 1 Hotel Austin, opening August 2026, and Collin Ten Dam as GM of Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Duran, formerly GM of Pendry San Diego, led a 317-key property with 500+ staff. Ten Dam, with 15+ years at Marriott, will oversee the debut of the 14th floor at Treehouse Manchester, featuring The Nest rooftop bar, Sister Moo restaurant, and nine premium suites.

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Chedi Hospitality Appoints Milos Nedovic as Chief Asset and Investment Officer to Drive Portfolio Expansion

💸 Milos Nedovic appointed as chief asset and investment officer at Chedi Hospitality to oversee financial strategy and portfolio expansion. He brings 15+ years of luxury hospitality finance experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including roles at Hyatt Hotels and Rikas Hospitality Group. Nedovic's role includes capital allocation, revenue performance, and tech integration for operational efficiency. Stephan Schupbach, president and CEO, highlights Milos's role in enhancing capabilities and long-term value.

Aman Group Appoints Victor Clavell as Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening Leadership for Global Expansion

📄 Aman Group appointed Victor Clavell as COO, based in their Swiss office, reporting to CEO Vlad Doronin. Clavell brings over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, having worked with The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, and more. Previously, he was CEO of Urban Resort Concepts in Hong Kong, leading The PuLi Group’s global expansion. He aims to support strategic development and maintain operational excellence as Aman expands across new brands and business verticals.

Montcalm Collection Appoints Jonathan Mills as Head of Hotels Amid Growth and Montcalm Royal London House Relaunch

🏨 Luxury hotel group Montcalm Collection appoints Jonathan Mills as head of hotels, succeeding Samantha van Exter since June 2023. The group operates 15 luxury hotels in London with around 2,000 rooms. Mills will oversee operations as Montcalm prepares to relaunch the renovated Montcalm Royal London House. The group’s strategic leadership changes align with notable developments like the 2016 opening of Montcalm Royal London House and the 2025 rebranding of Montcalm Marble Arch to Montcalm Mayfair.

Austen Shaw Appointed General Manager at Headlam Hall Hotel, 27 Years After Joining as Chef de Partie

🏨 Austen Shaw, previously a chef at Headlam Hall Hotel in England, is appointed general manager 27 years after joining the hotel. The hotel, a 38-bedroom Jacobean country house, was acquired by the Robinson family in 1977. Shaw, who became head chef in 2003, aims to integrate estate-grown produce into the hotel’s kitchens. His focus is on enhancing guest experiences and maintaining a personal touch, aligning with trends of promoting internal staff to leadership positions in the hospitality industry.

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Minor Hotels to Manage Sharjah Collection's Seven Properties, Enhancing Heritage and Nature-Focused Hospitality in UAE

🏨 The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed Minor Hotels to manage the seven-property Sharjah Collection in the UAE. The signing ceremony, attended by key figures including Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, took place in Sharjah. Minor Hotels, with over 640 properties in 59 countries, will enhance and preserve the portfolio, contributing to Sharjah's tourism growth. The properties span coastal, desert, mountain, and heritage landscapes.

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Global Hotel Alliance Announces 2026 Award Winners; Wharf Hotels and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas Take Top Honors

🏨 July 5, 2026, aboard the Seven Seas Splendor, the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) awarded outstanding achievements in hospitality. Wharf Hotels won Best Brand Performance, while Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas earned Hotel of the Year. Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne, received Best New Hotel. Cheval Collection, Kempinski Hotels, and Outrigger Resorts & Hotels were also recognized. The event celebrated milestones, with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts marking 20 years with GHA. Arthur Guérin-Boëri delivered a keynote address.

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Jakob Helgen Appointed General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, Bringing 22 Years of Marriott Leadership Experience

7 July 2026

📅 Jakob Helgen appointed as general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which opened in October 2025. Helgen brings over 22 years of global hospitality experience at Marriott International. From 2019 to 2024, he served as area vice president for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar, expanding Marriott's presence from 50 to 80 hotels, doubling in Vietnam. His career began in 2002 at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. He also worked in Europe before Marriott.

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