Human Resources

🚀 Paul Wardle appointed as Director of Group Operations at CMAC Group. With nearly a decade of experience managing teams and projects in the North West, he will lead UK and EU operations centers, ensuring 24/7 service delivery. CMAC, a tech-driven transportation and disruption management company, partners with leading airlines and travel firms. Wardle aims to enhance operational resilience and service quality as CMAC expands domestically and internationally.

📄 Oracle Corporation announced promotions for Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as CEOs. Dreamscape Hospitality appointed Bill Stadler as chief investment officer. MGM Resorts International appointed Ayesha Molino as COO and Gary Fritz as CCO and president of MGM Digital. Pinehurst Resort named David O’Donoghue as executive VP of operations. JLL Project and Development Services appointed five senior executives, including Nick Caprio and Paul Walters, to leadership roles. Various hospitality leaders were also appointed at locations like Peachtree Group and The Ritz-Carlton Dallas.

🏨 StepStone Hospitality has taken over management of Le Méridien Indianapolis and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Clayton/St. Louis Galleria Area. Le Méridien is situated downtown, near Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The Hampton Inn & Suites is in Clayton's business district, close to corporate offices and the St. Louis Galleria. StepStone is eager to enhance value and guest experiences at these locations.

🏨 Jeremy Kinker appointed general manager at The St. Regis Atlanta, bringing 20+ years of luxury hospitality experience. Previously held leadership roles at The Ritz-Carlton and The Tampa EDITION. Key achievements include hotel openings at The Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Beach, Mexico City, and The Times Square and Madrid EDITIONs. Member of Forbes Travel Guide Standards Advisory Committee. Kinker aims to enhance bespoke experiences and service in Atlanta's cultural and social hub.

🏨 Bill Stadler has joined Dreamscape Hospitality as chief investment officer, where he'll lead investment strategies. Stadler, with over 40 years in the lodging industry, previously helped grow Aimbridge Hospitality from 150 hotels to 1,500, increasing its value from $100 million to $1.8 billion. Dreamscape, based in Dallas, manages over 35 hotels and has 60 more in development, aiming to leverage Stadler’s expertise for accelerated growth.

🍳 Martin Lovell, having trained in Limerick and Dublin and worked for eight years in New York, has been appointed executive chef at The Montenotte. He previously led top venues like Castlemartyr Resort, Kilshane House, and Prime 74, which won "Best Restaurant in Tipperary" in 2023. Lovell now oversees culinary operations at Panorama and other dining locations within The Montenotte, introducing a new menu with premium Irish beef and a cauliflower steak.

🏨 Lewis Lewis becomes Hotel Manager at Hotel Indigo Coventry on 1 September, succeeding Michael Lyons. Hotel Indigo, located in Friargate, Coventry, opened in January 2024 after a multi-million-pound renovation. The hotel features 101 rooms and 'Cogs Bar and Kitchen.' Lewis, with over 20 years of experience, previously managed a major hotel conversion in Valencia. His appointment is praised by Scott Rankin of Castlebridge Hospitality.

🏨 Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand appoints Hani Daher as vice president of operations, effective November 3, 2025. Daher brings over 20 years of international experience, previously managing a 14-property portfolio at Travel + Leisure Co. International. Millennium Hotels owns 19 hotels in New Zealand under various brands. Stuart Harrison, managing director, expressed enthusiasm about Daher's expertise enhancing their operations.

📍 Julien Bardet, appointed general manager of Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, in 2025, marks a milestone during the hotel's 115th anniversary. His career includes roles at Hôtel Martinez, Le Méridien Nice, The Laguna, and The St. Regis in Bali, New York, and Miami. In 2020, he was general manager at Shangri-La Paris. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, built in 1910, boasts 184 rooms, including 49 suites. Bardet aims to preserve its legacy and elevate its global presence.

🍴 Luke Selby will become chef partner at Palé Hall Hotel in North Wales starting January 2026, coinciding with the 18-month refurbishment of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. He brings experience from Evelyn’s Table and Le Manoir. Selby will collaborate with owners Anthony and Donna Cooper-Barney to revamp dining options, including The Bryntirion Inn, which underwent a £1m refurbishment. Future plans at Palé Hall include new wine cellars, a whisky lounge, and a wellness retreat.