Human Resources - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 23

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PPHE Hotel Group Appoints Hasham Soliman as General Manager of Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

🏨 PPHE Hotel Group appoints Hasham Soliman as general manager of Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge, where he previously managed during the 2012 Olympic Games. Soliman, with 30+ years of luxury hotel experience, has launched seven London hotels and managed properties like Sanderson London. PPHE's portfolio is valued at £2.0bn, operating Park Plaza across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Lost Property St Paul’s, a project Soliman led, won Boutique Hotel of the Year in 2024.

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Driftwood Hospitality Management Appoints Gregory Maliassas as CEO to Lead Expansion Across the Americas

🏨 Gregory Maliassas appointed CEO of Driftwood Hospitality Management, bringing 30 years of global hospitality experience. He aims to expand DHM’s presence across the Americas. Previously EVP and COO at Playa Hotels & Resorts, he managed 15,000 employees and partnerships with Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, and Wyndham. Driftwood, based in South Florida, seeks growth, leveraging strong capital ties and its integrated model. Maliassas praised David Buddemeyer’s foundational work at Driftwood.

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Gregory Maliassas Appointed CEO of Driftwood Hospitality Management, Bringing Three Decades of Industry Experience

📄 Gregory Maliassas was appointed CEO of Driftwood Hospitality Management in North Palm Beach, Florida. With 30 years of experience, he previously served at Playa Hotels & Resorts leading 15,000 employees. His past roles include senior positions at Accor Hotels in Central & Eastern Europe. Carlos Rodriguez Jr. and David Buddemeyer of Driftwood Capital praised his appointment, citing opportunities for growth with his leadership. He aims to expand DHM's offerings across the Americas.

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Ankit Tandon Appointed Vice Chairman of G6 Hospitality, Expanding Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Operations and Development

📄 PRISM in Dallas, Texas, announces key leadership changes. Ankit Tandon, global COO, becomes vice chairman of G6 Hospitality, joining the Board with CEO Sonal Sinha. Anuj Ladha is named national head of brand performance, overseeing both East and West regions. Bhanu Mahajan leads U.S. and Canada operations, reporting to Tandon. Ankit Lahoti takes charge of development, openings & strategy, reporting to Sinha, focusing on growth across the U.S.

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Kimpton Virgilio Appoints Alejandro Gallegos as General Manager, Expanding Leadership Ahead of Kimpton Castelar Launch

🏨 Alejandro Gallegos has been appointed as the general manager of Kimpton Virgilio in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood. With over 30 years of international hospitality experience across Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay, Gallegos will also support the upcoming launch of Kimpton Castelar, reinforcing the brand’s growth. Previously, he led Hotel Alexander in Mexico City and held roles at Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa and Grace Cafayate.

Hilton Appoints Mark Kochhar as Director to Drive Western Canada's Franchise Development Amid 200th Hotel Milestone

📚 Hilton has appointed Mark Kochhar as director of franchise development for Canada, focusing on Western Canada. This appointment follows Hilton's milestone of opening its 200th hotel in Canada and is part of their strategy to further expand their portfolio. Kochhar, with 13 years at Hilton and 30 years in hospitality, will leverage his expertise and relationships to drive growth. Canada, with over 200 hotels and 100 more in development, remains a key market.

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Covenanter Hotel in Fife Listed for Sale with £95,000 Lease Amid Strong Business Performance and Growth Potential

🏨 The Covenanter Hotel in Falkland, Fife, is on the market with a lease asking price of £95,000 and an annual rent of £70,000. Dating back to 1771, this Category B Listed building features five en suite bedrooms, a licensed bar, a restaurant, and a coffee shop. Owner Ross Moonlight is selling to focus on other interests. Simon Watson from Christie and Co highlights the hotel's strong performance and potential for growth following significant investment.

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Dalata's CEO and Deputy CEO to Step Down Amid Post-Acquisition Restructure with Scandic Hotels Group

🏨 The CEO and deputy CEO of Dalata, Ireland's largest homegrown hotel operator, will step down later this year after a post-acquisition restructure. Dalata, managed by Scandic Hotels Group since November, expanded under CEO Dermot Crowley, who joined in 2012 and became CEO in 2021. The company added 16 hotels and 3,800 rooms across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Three more hotels will open this year in Dublin, Edinburgh, and Berlin, with four in planning.

Driftwood Hospitality Management Assumes Management of 371-Room InterContinental Kansas City Hotel Amid $1.5 Billion Redevelopment

🏨 Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) now manages the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, a 371-room hotel in Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza district. Located at 401 Ward Parkway, the hotel offers 29,000 square feet of meeting space and features a rooftop bar. The district is undergoing a $1.5 billion redevelopment. DHM now has three properties in Missouri. The hotel includes amenities like a pool, fitness center, and serves as a venue for events like the Plaza Lighting Ceremony.

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Clark Hanrattie Promoted to CEO of HEI Hotels & Resorts, Succeeding Anthony Rutledge Effective July 1st

📈 On July 1, Clark Hanrattie will become CEO and managing partner of HEI Hotels & Resorts, succeeding Anthony Rutledge, who led since 2012. Hanrattie, with 30 years in the industry, has managed over 175 hotels worth $9 billion. Under Rutledge, HEI's assets grew from $2 billion to $20 billion. HEI, based in Norwalk, Conn., operates over 100 hotels across the U.S. Hanrattie aims to enhance real estate value and maintain HEI’s cultural ethos.

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