Human Resources

🏨 Loews Hotels named Kristie Goshow as chief commercial officer, overseeing sales, marketing, revenue management, and more across its 27 US hotels. With 20+ years of experience, Goshow transitions from Peregrine Hospitality Group and has held roles at Preferred Travel Group, Viceroy, Jumeirah, and Le Méridien. Alex Tisch, CEO, praised her innovative and customer-focused approach. Goshow is excited about joining the team, which she describes as grounded in family values.

📈 Joshua Sloser, Choice Hotels International Chief Commercial Officer, transitioned from an airline reservation center to hospitality, driven by curiosity and a passion for travel. His career spans roles in data analytics, revenue management, and technology at CheapTickets and Travelocity, followed by nearly a decade at Hilton. He later led McDonald's digital transformation across 43,000 global restaurants. Now at Choice, he focuses on growing RevPAR and empowering franchisees. His career advice emphasizes curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability.

🏨 Chris Lorino appointed as Executive VP of Operations at HHM Hotels, announced in January 2026. Previously with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Sonder, Lorino will manage operational strategies in U.S. markets, collaborating with commercial leaders. His background includes leadership roles at Perry Lane in Savannah, Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, and others. Lorino holds a hospitality degree from Boston University and aims to enhance service delivery and drive growth for HHM Hotels.

📈 Dynamic packaging specialist Peakwork appoints Falk Rudolph as director of business development. Rudolph, previously at Hubby eSIM as chief growth officer, brings over 20 years of travel industry experience. He will focus on the DACH markets and global growth. Rudolph formerly held roles at HolidayTaxis Group (13+ years) and HBX Group. Peakwork VP Stefanie Wasserfuhr praised Rudolph's expertise and industry connections.

🏖 In January 2026, Geoff Cowley becomes CEO of Evergreen Escapes Group to lead its expansion. With over 30 years in the holiday sector, Cowley previously led Awaze UK, serving over three million customers annually. The group is renovating The Manor and Ashbury and plans to add several lodge parks to its portfolio in the coming weeks. Cowley’s leadership aims to build a high-performing holiday destination portfolio.

🏨 Bill Fortier, with Hilton for nearly 30 years, led 400-500 hotel additions annually and launched 14 brands since 2009. He retires in 2026, focusing on family and casual industry involvement. Fortier tackled major crises like 9/11 and COVID-19 by fostering unity and seizing opportunities. He supported diversity in ownership through initiatives like Hilton’s Unlocking Doors. Fortier aims to expand hotel ownership among Hispanic and African American communities, leveraging partnerships like Bridge by Foro for financing.

📍 Kensington Hideaway, previously Seraphine Kensington, reopens at the end of January after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Rohit Bisht, formerly of The Dixon, joins as general manager, overseeing the 59-room hotel’s operations. Part of the JMK Group, the redesigned hotel features a literary theme. Bisht focuses on creating guest experiences and team support. Kenny Russell from JMK Group welcomes him onboard. The soft launch marks the hotel's new chapter.

🥃 Daniel Szor, founder of Cotswolds Distillery, was installed as the 378th Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers on January 2026. The London-based Livery Company, established in 1638, promotes spirits trade excellence. Daniel joined as a Freeman in 2015, a Liveryman in 2016, and the Court in 2022. He founded the Cotswolds Distillery in 2014, and co-founded the English Whisky Guild. Daniel, passionate about sustainability, lives in the Cotswolds with his wife, Dr. Katia Cikurel, and their three children.