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Hilton London Metropole appoints new GM

🏨 Kelly Shrives-Wrist will lead Hilton London Metropole as its new general manager, overseeing 1,100 guestrooms after a multimillion-pound refurbishment. She has 27 years in hospitality, including 20 at Hilton, and will manage over 300 staff. The hotel is undergoing further investment in its West Wing, refurbishing 363 bedrooms. Owned by Henderson Park, it aligns with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy, emphasizing sustainability and operational excellence.

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L’oscar London secures senior debt refinancing

💰 L'oscar London, a five-star boutique hotel in Holborn, London, secured a senior debt facility to refinance its operations. The financing, arranged by RCP Finance and provided by Alpha Property Lending, was completed in 10 weeks. Owned by Aevis Victoria since 2022, the hotel features 39 rooms and suites designed by Jacques Garcia. It attracts guests from leisure, cultural, legal, and financial sectors. The facility's amount remains undisclosed.

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Global Asset Solutions continues expansion

💼 Global Asset Solutions has appointed Duncan Kinnear as hotel asset manager, enhancing their team in December 2025. Duncan, with over eight years of hospitality experience, has worked with Hamilton Pyramid Europe, Savills Spain, and the Iberostar Group. He holds a Master's in Engineering from the University of Leeds and a Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management certificate from Cornell. This appointment follows the recent additions of Adnan Shamim in the Middle East and Leanne Reddie in Singapore.

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Awaze appoints Carlie Wittred as Brand…

🏖️ Awaze, one of Europe's largest holiday rental providers, appoints Carlie Wittred as Brand Growth Director to enhance brand presence. Wittred, formerly at Gousto, aims to unify PR, partnerships, and marketing for brands like Hoseasons and Cottages.com. Awaze reports record guest numbers in August and a 14% rise in Black Friday bookings year-on-year. Occupancy grew 4% in Q3, supported by investments in technology and marketing. Richard Banks believes Carlie will sharpen market positioning.

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Davidson Hospitality’s lifestyle division assumes management of Hotel Lincoln in Chicago

🏨 Pivot, Davidson Hospitality Group's lifestyle division, will manage Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt, in Chicago's Old Town, featuring 182 rooms, 5,000 sq ft of event space, and four dining options, including J. Parker Rooftop Bar. Overlooking Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, it offers access to local attractions. This collaboration with Jordache Enterprises enhances the hotel's offerings and expands Davidson’s presence in Chicago. The hotel remains part of Chicago’s vibrant cultural and recreational scene.

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First Hospitality appoints new COO

🏨 Dave Montrose, First Hospitality's new COO, brings 30+ years of expertise. He will oversee operations, commercial strategy, and senior leadership. Previously, Montrose held roles at Highgate Hotels, White Lodging, Brush Creek Ranch, and InnVentures, managing 85+ hotels. First Hospitality, a 40-year-old company, operates throughout the U.S. Montrose’s experience with full-service, independent, and luxury hotels in Austin, Nashville, and Indianapolis is pivotal as the company scales its portfolio.

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William Gibbs joins roomangel Foundation to…

📈 William Gibbs, appointed Senior Advisor for strategy and growth at roomangel Foundation, will lead the global expansion of hive, an AI platform for hotels. With a background in hospitality management, he aims to optimize hotel data usage for better decision-making. Previously, Gibbs was a board member at Sir Richard Sutton and held roles at The Hotel Collection and Westmont Hospitality Group. Hive, already analyzing billions of data points daily, aims to transform hotel asset management.

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Nusfjord Village & Resort names new GM

🏨 Claudia Rodrigues is appointed as the new general manager of Nusfjord Village & Resort in Norway, effective February 2026. Nusfjord, located in the Lofoten Islands, is a historic boutique hotel renowned for its 400-year history. Rodrigues, with nearly 20 years of global hospitality experience, previously worked in Spain, Fiji, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and Botswana. Nusfjord offers restored 19th-century cabins and is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels’ Considerate Collection.

This Week’s Comings & Goings

📅 Remington Hospitality appointed Travis Burns as EVP of business development. White Lodging promoted David Cirincione to RDO. Montage Big Sky appointed Christian Maeder as GM. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa named Richard Taylor director of sales and marketing. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort appointed Brittany Matthews director of sales and marketing. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa appointed Eden Cambell director of brand marketing. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel appointed Ciaran Elliott executive chef. Montage Los Cabos appointed Alejandro Euroza chef de cuisine. HSMAI announced Andrew Rubinacci transitioning to past chair, Michael Innocentin as chair starting January 2026. Electrolux Professional Group appointed Chris Rudin director of sales, national chain accounts. Virginia Guesthouse Hotel appointed Gregg Hilker as GM, Rich Keurajian as director of sales and marketing. R Collection Hotels announced Riccardo Bortolotti and Ivan Parodi in leadership roles. Club Med made several leadership appointments, including Michelle Catin and Frank Corzo as VPs, and Amy Zocchi and new business development managers.

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Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Appoints Arash Azarbarzin as Chief Executive Officer

🏠 Arash Azarbarzin is appointed CEO of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, bringing over 40 years of experience in luxury hospitality. As of 2025, Viceroy is expanding with African Bush Camps in Botswana and Zambia, opening Viceroy at Ombria Algarve in Portugal, and planning a Sun Valley, Idaho resort for Summer 2026. U.S. expansions include Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Waikiki Beach, Puerto Rico, New York City, and Hudson Valley. Viceroy’s leadership team includes new executives like Patrick Pahlke and Shel Buhler.

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