Human Resources

🏨 Jonathan Brown appointed as general manager of Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in East Sussex by Elite Hotels. Elite Hotels includes Ashdown Park, Tylney Hall in Hampshire, and The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Brown began his career in 1996 and held his first managerial role in 2001. Previously, he worked at The Athenaeum, The Grove, Kinsale Hotel, The Lanesborough, Luton Hoo, and the Royal Automobile Club. Ashdown Park Hotel offers 106 rooms, an 18-hole golf course, and various amenities.

✈️ Ashley Raiteri appointed interim Chief Technology Officer at Retailaer, an airline retailing and distribution platform. Raiteri, with experience developing flight search engines and launching over eight startups, will lead Retailaer's technology vision and growth. He has collaborated with airlines like United, Swiss, and Virgin. The role involves building a scalable platform, enhancing user experience, optimizing data-driven decisions, and ensuring system security, in line with Retailaer's mission to revolutionize customer-airline engagement.

🏨 Lighthouse has appointed Mercedes Blanco as vice president of enterprise growth following its acquisition of The Hotels Network (THN). With nearly 20 years in Travel & Hospitality, Blanco aims to integrate Lighthouse's commercial intelligence with THN's AI marketing technology. Previously THN's chief partnerships officer, she played a key role in forming strategic industry relationships. Dave Collier, Lighthouse's CRO, highlights her strategic vision and partnership-building skills as pivotal for the platform's industry impact.

🏨 Avion Hospitality, as of August 2025, manages the dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Houston Medical District hotels on behalf of TMC Hotel, LTD. Located near the Texas Medical Center, these hotels offer 298 rooms and 5,700 sq. ft. of meeting space. This expansion increases Avion's Houston footprint to eight properties and its national portfolio to 31 hotels across 13 states, aligning with its growth strategy and operational excellence.

🍳 Castlemartyr Resort in Cork has appointed Lewis Barker as the executive chef of its two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Terre.

🗺️ Israeli-based Travelier appoints Kinneret Khamchi, ex-BlaBlaCar and Wix, as VP of Data to enhance data operations across their global platforms. Travelier, operating in 124 countries with over 19,000 transportation providers, aims to leverage AI tools for greater value. Khamchi, former head of data at BlaBlaCar, led a 30-analyst team. Her experience in travel-tech analytics is expected to bolster Travelier's data-driven strategies.

📈 Capella Ubud, located in Bali, has appointed Christian Jaquier as its new general manager in 2025.

🏨 Sue Williams has been appointed non-executive director at The Headland, a Cornish hotel. Her role involves collaborating with the board to focus on sustainability strategies with EarthCheck and foster a people-focused culture. Veryan Palmer, a family director, emphasized the value of Williams' fresh perspective. Jason Adams remains as managing director, overseeing daily operations. This appointment marks a step towards environmental best practices and community-focused leadership.

📚 Anne Legrand has been appointed as the general manager of the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. She will also continue her duties as area general manager for Central London Hotels.

💼 Anke Maas, with Leonardo Hotels since 2012, continues as CHRO to enhance HR strategies in Central Europe, focusing on staff loyalty and digital integration. Significant initiatives under her leadership include the 2014 “LeoDo” social program and the 2015 launch of the Beekeeper app for internal communication. Her public law, HR, and organizational development background supports her strategic role in aligning HR practices with the company's long-term goals.