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Hotel HR news: appointments, recruitment, talent and people moves shaping the hospitality industry.

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Irish Hotels Federation Elects Matt O’Connor as 41st President, Leading Over 900 Hotels and Guesthouses

🏨 Matt O'Connor has been elected as the 41st president of the Irish Hotels Federation, representing over 900 hotels and guesthouses. He is the managing director of Mullingar Park Hotel and has been with the federation since 2008. The federation supports 69,000 jobs directly and contributes €10 billion annually to Ireland's economy. A 9% VAT on food services will be restored in July. O'Connor aims to focus on representation, policy, sustainability, and talent.
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TProfile Appoints Former Der Touristik UK CEO Derek Jones as Non-Executive Director to Enhance Strategic Growth

📈 TProfile appoints Derek Jones as a non-executive director on its Board. Jones, chairman of ABTA LifeLine, has over 30 years in the travel industry, with previous roles as Board Director at TUI and CEO of Der Touristik UK. Tony Evans, CEO of TProfile, highlights Jones’ strategic support and oversight as TProfile aims to expand. Jones is also an ambassador for the Family Holiday Charity.
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PM Hotel Group Appoints Kirk Pederson as COO to Enhance Revenue Management and Operational Consistency

📈 Kirk Pederson was appointed as COO of PM Hotel Group in Washington, D.C., to enhance revenue management, sales, marketing, and distribution. Previously, he led Sightline Hospitality, which merged with PM Hotel Group in 2024. With over $5 billion in hotel and resort asset oversight in the U.S. and Mexico from his roles at Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds and more, Pederson brings vast experience to the nearly three-decade-old company.
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Kirk Pederson Named COO of PM Hotel Group to Enhance Operations and Strategy Post-Sightline Merger

📈 PM Hotel Group appoints Kirk Pederson as COO in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He will oversee hotel operations and commercial strategy. Pederson's prior role was president of Sightline Hospitality, which merged with PM Hotel Group in 2024. He has overseen $5 billion in hotel assets in the U.S. and Mexico. Previously, he held roles at Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds and Interstate Hotels & Resorts, among others.
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Up Hotel Agency Wins Three Awards at 2025 Web Marketing Association WebAwards for Excellence in Web Design

🏆 Up Hotel Agency wins three awards at the 2025 Web Marketing Association WebAwards. Recognized in the "Hotel & Lodging Standard of Excellence" and "Outstanding Website" categories, they showcased their digital design expertise. Winning projects include Montcalm Collection and The Newman. The WebAwards, established in 1997, are a prestigious competition judged on design, innovation, and usability. Up Hotel Agency acknowledges their team and clients for contributing to their success. Awards details are available at the WebAwards website.
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Marcliffe Appoints Jordan Charles to Drive Regional Growth and Oversee £5.5m Skylark Brasserie Expansion

📈 Jordan Charles has been appointed as managing director of Marcliffe, Aberdeen's only AA five-star hotel, to lead regional growth and integrate the newly acquired Woodbank site by the Balmoral Group in November 2025. Previously, he increased Meldrum House's turnover from £3.8m in 2019 to £6.6m by April 2025. His new responsibilities include overseeing the £5.5m Skylark brasserie and directing future investments. Charles was a 2021 Caterer Acorn Award recipient.
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Valor Hospitality Europe Appoints Sarah Turner as Operations Director Overseeing 13 Hotels Amid UK Expansion

📈 Sarah Turner, appointed as Operations Director of Valor Hospitality Europe, now oversees 13 hotels in the Midlands and southern England. Valor's UK portfolio is set to grow from 17 hotels in 2021 to about 40 by 2026. Turner joined Valor in 2013, advancing from Operations Manager to Senior General Manager at Crowne Plaza Leeds. Valor operates nearly 100 hospitality developments globally. The company highlights team engagement and wellbeing as key to performance.
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Wyndham Appoints Amit Sripathi as CFO to Enhance Financial Discipline for Franchise Growth

🏨 Amit Sripathi becomes CFO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, succeeding Kurt Albert, interim CFO since November. Sripathi, previously Chief Development Officer – North America, joined Wyndham in 2021. David Wilner, a 30-year veteran with Wyndham, now leads North American franchise development. Sripathi's background includes roles at Deutsche Bank and RLJ Lodging Trust. Both Sripathi and Wilner report to CEO Geoff Ballotti, supporting Wyndham’s asset-light franchise model and growth strategy.
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Hyatt Manchester Appoints New Operations and Sales Directors to Enhance Guest Experience and Boost Events Sector Growth

📍 Hyatt Hotels Manchester appointed Harry Fitton as director of operations and Rachael Askem as director of sales for its Oxford Road location. Fitton previously worked on the pre-opening team in 2019 and manages operations for the 328-room complex. Askem, from Hilton Manchester Deansgate, will oversee commercial strategy. The dual-branded property, with 212 rooms at Hyatt Regency and 116 suites at Hyatt House, is in Manchester's innovation district, and won regional business awards in 2023 and 2024.
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John Banizette Appointed GM of Gray d'Albion Cannes, Highlighting Barrière's Internal Promotion Strategy

📍 John Banizette will assume the role of General Manager at Gray d'Albion, Cannes, starting 1 March 2026. Located between the Croisette and Rue d’Antibes, the 4-star hotel has around 200 rooms, including 38 suites. Banizette, who joined Groupe Barrière in 2005, brings nearly two decades of experience. The hotel caters to leisure and MICE demands, benefiting from proximity to events like the Cannes Film Festival and MIPIM.
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