Human Resources

🏨 Thom Geshay, CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, will become chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association board from July 1, 2026. Jon Stanner and Jolyon Bulley take vice chair and secretary/treasurer roles. Geshay succeeds Liam Brown, who retires after nearly 40 years. Geshay and Stanner have extensive experience in hospitality leadership. Geshay, once a bellman, emphasizes workforce challenges and travel demand. New board members include Michelle Woodley and Adam Rohman.

🏨 RBH Hospitality Management secured a contract to manage the Radisson Hotel Liverpool, marking its fourth property in the city. Situated in central Liverpool, the recently refurbished hotel features 194 rooms, a bar, restaurant, and event spaces. This first partnership with Radisson expands RBH’s portfolio, which includes IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, and Wyndham. Chief executive David Hart sees this as a significant milestone, while Allan Davidson of Stonemoss Hospitality sees it as a confidence boost for Liverpool’s hospitality scene.

📖 On July 6, 2023, John, a data analyst, resigned, sparking a hiring drive. In less than a month, 800 resumes were reviewed; Maya, a standout with genuine skills and enthusiasm, was hired. The hiring focus was on integrity, learning ability, and drive, favoring an 80/20 skill-heart split. A memorable hire, Ann, displayed growth by self-learning Power BI post-interview. Candidates were assessed through presentations of their problem-solving skills, revealing their true capabilities beyond resumes.

🏠 In 2023, InnVentures in Kent, Washington, promoted Dury Kim to Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and appointed Brittany Cascanet as Vice President of Commercial Strategy. Kim, initially Vice President of Revenue and Distribution, will oversee commercial initiatives to maximize performance and value. Cascanet will lead commercial performance initiatives. Executive VP Tony Maness praised their expertise and strategic vision. Kim and Cascanet aim to enhance performance and drive asset value through data-driven strategies.

📊 Hyatt has appointed Geoffray Maugin as vice president of marketing and loyalty for EAME, aiming to drive brand growth. In 2025, Hyatt achieved its ninth consecutive year of growth, with 148,000 rooms—a 7% increase from 2024—and its loyalty program grew by 19%, now surpassing 66 million members. Hyatt plans a 30% luxury portfolio expansion in EAME by 2026, with 13 new hotels. Recent leadership changes include Marc Jacheet as president for EAME.

Palm Desert, CA – JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Rolland Vaughn as Golf General Manager. Palm Desert’s largest resort is known…

📈 Jamie Cole appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Ireckonu, based in Amsterdam, to drive global expansion. With experience at IHG, Hilton, and Mandarin Oriental, Cole will enhance data and integration tech in hospitality. Ireckonu, employing over 75 people across Europe, North America, and Asia, focuses on unifying guest data to support AI-driven decisions and reduce third-party reliance. The company aims to improve operations and loyalty programs for both boutique and global hotels.

🏨 My Place Hotels of America plans to develop 10 new hotel franchises with Lloyd Companies in the Midwest over five years, focusing initially on Missouri and Ohio. Construction on the first hotel will begin this year, with openings starting in early 2027. Two hotels will open annually. Extended-stay brands now represent over a third of U.S. hotel projects under construction, highlighting the strategic importance of this agreement.