Human Resources

🚀 India, 26th May 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN) appoints Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Boston, she will lead the global marketing function to drive category leadership, brand growth, and GTM strategy. RateGain focuses on AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, enhancing its global growth strategy.

🏝️ May 26, 2026, in Toronto, Canada: Four Seasons Resort announces Kai Dieckmann as General Manager of the Red Sea property on Shura Island, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The resort features 149 rooms, 31 residences, and a 1.2-km bridge to Red Sea International Airport. Guests enjoy Saudi Arabia's only championship island golf course, diving among the world's fourth-largest coral reef, and a Marine Discovery Centre. The island operates entirely on renewable energy.

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality, based in Dallas, Texas, has taken over management of the Homewood Suites Hartford South-Glastonbury. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the all-suite hotel offers access to downtown Hartford. Features include spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfast, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities are WiFi, EV charging stations, and pet-friendly accommodations. Under new management, the focus will be on operational excellence and guest satisfaction while maintaining brand standards.

🏨 BGAM Hotels manages three Marriott hotels in the UK, acquired by Select Group. Locations: Tudor Park (Kent), St Pierre (Chepstow), Breadsall Priory (Derbyshire). The resorts total over 370 rooms, boosting BGAM's UK portfolio to 10 hotels with 1,000+ rooms and 900 staff. Select Group has delivered 10,000+ units since 2002, also owns The Mere and Old Thorns in the UK. BGAM aims for long-term performance and enhanced guest experience.

🎒 Neal Graham, concierge at Lough Erne Resort, achieved membership in Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious global concierge network founded in 1929 with over 4,000 members in 80+ countries. After a five-year journey, Neal received the distinguished golden crossed keys, reflecting his 16-year career and mastery of hospitality standards. His achievement highlights his role as an ambassador for Lough Erne Resort and the Fermanagh Lakelands, while enhancing guest experiences with his expertise and warmth.

📈 On May 20, 2026, Choice Hotels International, based in North Bethesda, announced CEO Patrick Pacious's departure. Interim CEO Dominic Dragisich, former Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, steps in. Pacious led significant growth, including acquiring Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022. Despite this, organic growth in the U.S. lagged, with net rooms growth only at 1.7% by March 2026. The announcement followed the company’s 70th annual convention, emphasizing AI advancements and franchisee support.