Human Resources

📈 Kevin Matheson has been appointed as general manager of the 220-room Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station. Bringing 25 years of experience, Matheson previously held leadership roles with Magna Hospitality, Hyatt, Pyramid Hotel Group, and Four Seasons. The hotel, opened in 2018, is conveniently located near major Boston attractions. Owned by Fontainebleau Development and Related Beal, the Courtyard is positioned for both business and leisure travelers.

📍 Hilton appointed Dan Briks as general manager of the 478-room Hilton New York Times Square. Briks has over 20 years of leadership experience in NYC hotels, previously serving at Martinique New York on Broadway since 2021. He led major renovations and opened new outlets there. His career started at Waldorf Astoria New York. Briks is also on the Board of Directors of the Hotel Association of NYC and the General Manager Committee for AHLA.

📝 Patrick Broderick and Harry Carr were promoted to senior vice president roles at Davidson Hospitality Group in Atlanta, Georgia, in February 2026. Broderick, with 37 years in hospitality, joined in 2021 and now oversees Davidson Hotels and Resorts. Carr, with over 30 years of experience, began with Davidson in 2016 and leads Pivot. Kathryn Collins, appointed as vice president of marketing, previously worked at Remington Hospitality. Davidson is enhancing its commercial operations and internal talent development.

🏨 Patrick Broderick and Harry Carr were promoted to senior vice president roles at Davidson Hospitality Group in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2026. Broderick joined in 2021 and has 37 years of experience, previously at Marriott International. Carr joined in 2016, with over 30 years in hospitality. Kathryn Collins was appointed vice president of marketing, coming from Remington Hospitality. She has over 12 years of experience at Marriott International and expertise in marketing and digital strategy.

📈 Patrick Broderick, Harry Carr, and Kathryn Collins have been promoted at Davidson Hospitality Group in Atlanta. Broderick and Carr are now senior vice presidents focused on commercial optimization, with Broderick overseeing Davidson Hotels and Resorts and Carr leading Pivot. Collins has been appointed vice president of marketing. Broderick joined Davidson in 2021 and has 37 years in hospitality, while Carr has over 30 years of experience. Collins recently joined from Remington Hospitality.

📈 Davidson Hospitality Group, based in Atlanta, Georgia, promoted Patrick Broderick and Harry Carr to senior vice president roles in commercial optimization and appointed Kathryn Collins as vice president of marketing. Broderick, with 37 years of experience, manages Davidson Hotels and Resorts, while Carr, with 30 years of experience, oversees Pivot and high-profile properties. Collins, formerly of Remington Hospitality, brings expertise in marketing and digital strategy. Broderick joined Davidson in 2021 and Carr joined in 2016.

📈 Mark S. Hoplamazian has been appointed as the executive chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Thomas J. Pritzker. This transition is effective immediately.

🏠 Lorenzo Maestripieri appointed resort manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. With nearly 20 years at Four Seasons across Europe and the Caribbean, his career began in 2008 at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Joined Anguilla in June 2018 as assistant director of food and beverage, became director by August 2021, and director of rooms in April 2023. Originates from Tuscany, Italy, and has held various leadership roles worldwide.

📌 IHG launches Noted Collection, a new premium brand targeting upscale hotels in the EMEAA region. Over the next decade, IHG aims to incorporate 150 Noted Collection hotels globally. Each hotel will retain its character while adopting IHG's technology and loyalty program, boasting 160 million members. Initially rolling out in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, this 21st brand seeks to capture part of the 2.3 million independent rooms worldwide.