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🏨 Concord Hospitality has taken over management of Poteat Hotels' seven-property portfolio in North Carolina during October. The portfolio encompasses 711 rooms across New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone, and High Point. Key properties include the 98-room Courtyard New Bern and 125-room Aloft Wilmington. The partnership emphasizes shared values in hospitality excellence. Concord's North Carolina-based operations already manage various hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.

🏨 Géraud Tournier will become the general manager of Le Mas Bellevue in Saint-Tropez, opening in June 2027. Simon Bannelier is promoted to general manager of Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa. Both are part of Oetker Hotels, which includes Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa in Southern France. Tournier has been with Oetker for over ten years, serving as general manager of Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa since 2022.

📈 Kohler Co. appointed Nina Kohler as CEO of its hospitality division, effective immediately. She will oversee strategy and growth in locations including Kohler, Wisconsin; St. Andrews, Scotland; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Chicago, Illinois. With over four years as a strategic advisor for Kohler Hospitality, Nina aims to enhance guest experiences. Beyond Kohler, she serves as a board member of Old Course Ltd. and chairs PGA REACH. Kohler Hospitality is known for its commitment to design and craftsmanship.

👑 Kim Jones, after stepping away from Dior Men and Fendi, is launching his eponymous label for A/W 2027, with a majority stake alongside Lucy Beeden and an undisclosed investor. The collection, designed in London and produced in Japan and Italy, emphasizes versatility and will launch online in mid-2027. A Hong Kong store, located in Central Yards, will open in autumn 2027, with more locations planned in Asia. Jones received an OBE in 2020.

📅 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been instrumental in establishing the brand in the UK over the past four years. With a diverse hospitality career, Filipe has launched hotels, developed teams, and created award-winning service cultures. His leadership at TRIBE began before the opening of its first UK property, demonstrating his pivotal role in the brand's expansion and success.

🏨 Filipe D’Avillez, the General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been with TRIBE for about four years. He played a crucial role in launching TRIBE’s first UK property, focusing on hotel launches, team development, and award-winning service cultures. The discussion highlights his extensive career in hospitality and the establishment of the TRIBE brand in the UK.

💻 Jeff Moore will leave Uber, where he was VP of Software Engineering, after seven years. He managed 2,500 engineers on projects like Uber Eats and Uber AI. Previously, he held leadership roles at Amazon, notably with Fulfillment by Amazon and device teams. With over 20 years of tech experience and three US patents, Moore will become Hilton's first Chief Technology Officer in spring 2026, aiming to enhance AI and next-gen technologies under CEO Chris Nassetta.

📍 Nicholas Untermann will become the general manager of Viceroy Park Avenue, set to open in February 2027 in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood. The hotel, located at Park Avenue South and 29th Street, will feature 252 rooms, 15,000+ square feet of event space, and a 2,100-square-foot Wellness Penthouse. Untermann, with 15+ years in hospitality, previously managed Terranea Resort and other California hotels. Viceroy expands globally with projects in multiple locations, including Sun Valley, Idaho.

🏨 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, joined the company four years ago, prior to the launch of its first UK property. With a diverse hospitality career, Filipe focuses on launching hotels, team development, and creating award-winning service cultures.