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Shawna Ash Appointed Director of Sales at Fenway Hotel by Mainsail Lodging & Development in Dunedin, Florida

30 March 2026

🏨 March 30, 2026 - USA, Dunedin, Florida: Shawna Ash takes the helm as Director of Sales at the 83-room Fenway Hotel, aiming to boost corporate, government, sports, and social business. With over four years at Mainsail Lodging & Development, she previously excelled at Epicurean Atlanta and The Karol Hotel. A Florida State University alumna, Ash boasts a diverse career in hospitality and events, including roles at W Fort Lauderdale, Dream Yacht Charter, and InterContinental Hotels Group in Dublin.

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Mariano Cannello Appointed General Manager of Hilton Buenos Aires, Bringing 25 Years of Hospitality Experience

📅 Mariano Cannello has been appointed general manager of Hilton Buenos Aires. With a 25-year career, he started at Hilton Buenos Aires and has worked across five countries and 13 hotels, including seven Hilton properties. Previously, he was regional director of sales & marketing for Hilton South America, supporting 22 hotels in five countries. His return marks a full-circle moment to his hometown and the hotel where his career began, aiming to elevate the guest experience and culinary offerings.

Ritz-Carlton Maldives Appoints Frédéric Marti as Resort Manager and João Miguel Pais as F&B Director

🏝️ Frédéric Marti appointed as resort manager and João Miguel Pais as food and beverage director at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Marti, with over 20 years in luxury hospitality across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, will oversee resort operations. Pais, previously at Four Seasons Madrid, will lead culinary operations. Their expertise is set to elevate guest experiences, according to general manager Oscar Postma.

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Crafted Appoints Jordan Thomson as General Manager and Ben Swindells as Head of Operations at Powdermills

🏨 Crafted Hospitality Group appoints Jordan Thomson as general manager and Ben Swindells as head of operations at Powdermills. Former managing director Joel Williams has stepped down to relocate to Qatar. Thomson, with experience at Sircle Collection and Virgin Hotels, aims to enhance the company's commercial and operational strategies. Swindells, previously at GuestHouse Hotels, anticipates elevating the guest experience at Powdermills. Both appointments mark a strategic shift for Crafted's future growth.

Travellanda Appoints Ali Taheri and Gennaro Vitale to Lead Strategy and Global Contracting Initiatives

🗺️ Travellanda, based in London, appoints Ali Taheri to lead a three-year, KPI-driven strategy and Gennaro Vitale as VP Global Contracting. Taheri, with experience from Hotelbeds, will drive growth across functions. Vitale, with expertise from HBX Group, focuses on enhancing direct hotel contracting, crucial for future growth. Travellanda, the largest independent DMC aggregator, connects over 31,000 travel professionals globally, leveraging proprietary technology and international offices.

The Woodward, Geneva's Historic Three-MICHELIN Key Hotel, Appoints Héctor Lugo as General Manager

27 March 2026

🏨 March 27, 2026, Geneva: The Woodward, a three-MICHELIN Key all-suite hotel on Lake Geneva, appoints Héctor Lugo as General Manager. Lugo, from Guadalajara, Mexico, brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, having managed Auberge Collection's Susurros del Corazón in Mexico and worked with Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Europe. The Woodward is renowned as Geneva's top gastronomic hotel, hosting L'Atelier Robuchon with two MICHELIN stars.

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Julienne Smith Appointed Head of Americas Growth at Hyatt, Focusing on Expanding Brand Portfolio Across Regions

📈 Julienne Smith was appointed as head of Americas growth for Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, she'll lead brand expansion across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Smith will focus on growing Hyatt's Luxury, Lifestyle, Classics, and Essentials brands. Her past roles include chief development officer for the Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts and nearly 14 years with Hyatt. Javier Águila remains president of the Inclusive Collection.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of 153-Room Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront Hotel

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality assumed management of the 153-room Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront, located along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton, Texas. The hotel offers amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, and event space. It features The Bistro for dining and is near the Bradenton Area Convention Center and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, catering to both business and leisure guests.

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Hand Picked Hotels Appoints Carl Lynch and Daniel Courtney as General Managers for Rhinefield House and Buxted Park Hotels

🏨 Hand Picked Hotels appoints Carl Lynch and Daniel Courtney as general managers for Rhinefield House and Buxted Park, respectively, in March 2026. Lynch, with over 15 years in hospitality, will lead operations in New Forest's Tudor-Gothic hotel, while Courtney, experienced in country house hospitality, takes charge of East Sussex's Grade II-listed mansion on 312 acres. Both aim to enhance long-term growth and operational excellence.

Hyatt Appoints Julienne Smith as Head of Americas Growth to Expand Brand Portfolio Across the Region

📈 Julienne Smith has been appointed by Hyatt as head of Americas growth to oversee brand expansion across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With over 20 years of experience, Smith previously served as chief development officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts. Her role will focus on expanding Hyatt’s Luxury, Lifestyle, Classics, and Essentials brands, leveraging strategic development and owner relationships to drive long-term growth. Smith previously worked at Hyatt for nearly 14 years.

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