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Preferred Hotels & Resorts promotes 24-year veteran Roberta Possenti to senior vice president for Europe

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts has promoted 24-year company veteran Roberta Possenti to senior vice president, Europe. Based in Milan, she will oversee member hotel relationships and strategic operations across Northern, Central and Southern Europe, where the luxury hotel group has more than 250 properties. Possenti will continue reporting to Brenda Collin, executive vice president, Europe. The promotion recognizes her leadership and impact on the company, its teams and hotel partners.

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Up Hotel Agency's Operations Team Ensures Smooth Project Execution Through Efficient Management and Strategic Support

💻 At Up Hotel Agency, the Operations Team ensures smooth project execution by managing finance, HR, compliance, and administration. Their role spans organizing contracts, supporting onboarding, and improving processes. They explore technology, like AI, for efficiency. By solving problems proactively, they maintain seamless operations, allowing creative teams to focus on client projects. Their behind-the-scenes efforts provide strong foundations for delivering exceptional work.

Rosewood Calistoga Appoints Daniel Simon as Managing Director Ahead of Early 2027 Opening

🏨 Rosewood Calistoga named Daniel Simon managing director on October 23, 2026, to lead its Napa Valley estate’s opening in early 2027. The Swedish-born executive brings over 30 years of international hospitality experience and joined Rosewood in 2021. He previously led Rosewood Phnom Penh, ranked No. 30 on Travel + Leisure’s 2024 world’s best hotels list. In Calistoga, California, Simon will oversee operations, build the founding team and develop locally rooted guest experiences.

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Lore Group Appoints Kristie Rasheed as Managing Director to Oversee U.S. Hotel Operations and Financial Strategy

📌 Kristie Rasheed is appointed as Managing Director for Lore Group's U.S. hotels, overseeing operations in Riggs Washington DC, Lyle Washington DC, and Hotel Park Ave NYC. With over 20 years of experience, she previously managed 40+ hotels at Olympia Hospitality. Rasheed aims to enhance operational performance and financial strategy. She holds a B.Sc. in Hotel Management from the University of South Carolina and has been recognized as Revenue Management Executive of the Year for North America.

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Kempinski CEO Barbara Muckermann Departs with Top Executives Amid Forecasted 2025 Profit Decline

22 October 2026

🏨 Barbara Muckermann exits Kempinski as CEO after 2.5 years, joined by finance, people, development, and brand chiefs. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, founded in 1897, faces challenges as it anticipates a sharp drop in pretax profits for 2025. This marks the fifth CEO departure since 2014. Kempinski operates 74 hotels. Skift implies internal disputes, highlighting broader concerns about European companies' decline, signaling potential risks for the luxury sector.

Barnsley Resort Welcomes Mark Spadoni as Managing Director of 3,000-Acre Property in Georgia

🏨 Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, announced Mark Spadoni as managing director on October 22, 2026. Bringing over 30 years of hospitality experience, he will oversee the 3,000-acre retreat’s operations and strategy. His appointment follows renovations and amenities introduced in late 2025 under South Street Partners, including 85 redesigned cottage suites, six pickleball courts, a pool with lazy river and an 18-hole putting course. Spadoni previously led Virginia’s 483-room Omni Homestead Resort & Spa.

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Stonebridge Expands Luxury Portfolio with JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, Becoming One of Four U.S. Third-Party Operators

🏨 Stonebridge, a third-party hotel operator, manages 174 hotels, including 9-10 "luxury light" properties. In May 2026, they rebranded the 237-room JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown after a $50 million renovation. The company stands out with a "high touch" service, having 1.5 employees per hotel, and industry averages of just 0.3. CEO Rob Smith highlights opportunities in aging W hotels and employs a strategic approach through EVP Adam Snow to optimize GM performance.

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Evok Collection Appoints Francesca Tozzi as General Manager for Brach Roma, Opening in 2027

🏨 Francesca Tozzi, appointed as general manager of Brach Roma by Evok Collection, effective October 1, 2026. She will spearhead the hotel’s opening in Rome in 2027 and manage pre-opening stages. Tozzi has 25+ years of experience, notably leading the pre-opening and launch of Six Senses Rome in 2023. Previously, she managed the Capri Tiberio Palace and others. Brach Roma follows Paris and Madrid, marking Brach's continued international expansion.

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Avalora Appoints John Calcao as Vice President of Global Sales to Drive International Expansion and Revenue Growth

📈 Global hospitality technology company Avalora appoints John Calcao as Vice President of Global Sales. With over 25 years in communications technology, Calcao aims to drive revenue growth and expand international sales and partnerships. Previously at AudioCodes, he achieved a 433% sales increase. Avalora provides solutions like VAIA Agentic AI, Cloud PBX, and Contact Center, promoting efficiency and enhanced guest experiences. Calcao is fluent in Portuguese, based on the U.S. East Coast.

TradeWinds Resort Appoints Jennifer Boisclair as Director of Spa and Retail in St. Pete Beach

💆 TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, announced Jennifer Boisclair as Director of Spa & Retail on October 21, 2026. She oversees spa and retail operations, including development and opening of Serenity Sands Spa. Boisclair previously supported two luxury spa and salon locations at Grettacole and led teams at The Norwich Spa at Foxwoods. A Danielle Knerr Leadership Award recipient, she brings expertise in team development, spa openings, partnerships, and revenue growth.

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