Human Resources

💼 New hires will support an Italian group’s portfolio development, investment strategy and growth in luxury markets.

🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality will manage Accesso’s 718-room Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee, Florida, near Walt Disney World. Following an approximately $35 million renovation, the resort offers over 13,000 square feet of event space; Accesso plans roughly 10,000 more square feet to attract group business. Its Marriott franchise runs through 2042. Orlando welcomed a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, supporting demand for the resort and Accesso’s adjacent planned 650,000-plus-square-foot Ovation entertainment district.

🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels announced in Danbury, Connecticut, on October 28, 2026, a restructuring into two divisions to improve specialized operations and support growth. Jared Karras, with 20-plus years of hospitality experience, leads Full Service and Lifestyle, overseeing 14 hotels; James Kirkland heads Focus Service. Founded in 1977, the family-operated company owns and operates 45 hotels and 36 food-and-beverage outlets across 20 U.S. states.

🏨 Cap Maison Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia has appointed Carl Beviere as General Manager, succeeding Ross Stevenson. Beviere brings over 30 years of Caribbean luxury hospitality experience, including leading Royalton Vessence Barbados’s opening and serving as Sandals’ Regional Managing Director. A former chef, he plans to develop the resort’s culinary offering. Stevenson helped Cap Maison become Saint Lucia’s first Relais & Châteaux member.

🏨 Sage Hospitality Group has taken over management of The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, located on Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington, near Seattle. The hotel is part of Sage's collection of unique and community-focused hotels. With 100 rooms and suites, many featuring private balconies, it offers views of Lake Washington, a spa, dining, and 9,000 square feet of meeting space. The Woodmark has been a landmark for over 30 years.

📈 In Q3 2026, Hilton achieved a net income of $536 million, with 37% of openings from conversions. Hilton opened 12 out of 28 brands, adding 27,000 rooms, increasing net units by 6.5% sequentially, and approving 30,500 new rooms for development. RevPAR grew 5.8% quarter-over-quarter. Hilton's presence in Europe is 2%, with 60% of hotels independent. The development pipeline reached 543,100 rooms. Starting November 5, 2026, Hilton will trade on Nasdaq, and Jeff Moore is the new CTO.

🏨 BWH Hotels, the parent company of Best Western, announced a rebranding to WorldHotels during its annual convention in Phoenix. This name change affects the parent company, while its 18 brands, including Best Western, keep their names. The loyalty programs, Best Western Rewards and WorldHotels Rewards, will merge under WorldHotels on January 5. CEO Larry Cuculic highlighted their growth from one brand in 2010 to 18, covering various hotel segments. Members, owning hotels under a cooperative model, didn't vote on the change.

🏖 Sage Hospitality Group takes over management of The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, a luxury boutique hotel in Kirkland, Washington, on Lake Washington's shores. The hotel, located in Kirkland’s Carillon Point, offers 100 guestrooms, many with private balconies, a spa, dining at Carillon Kitchen, and 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. This property has been welcoming guests for over 30 years and provides views and access to Bellevue and downtown Seattle.