Human Resources

📈 Georg Beyschlag is named CFO of Lighthouse, succeeding founder Matthias Geeroms, who becomes head of corporate development. Beyschlag, former CFO of TeamViewer, brings IPO experience, having scaled TeamViewer's team from 600 to 2,000 for its 2019 IPO. Lighthouse, with 900 employees across six continents and a $15 billion market, aims for strategic growth. Geeroms, pivotal in recent Series C funding and acquisitions like The Hotel Network in April 2025, transitions to focus on deals and partnerships.

💻 Andrew Metcalfe joined Journey as Group Chief Technology & Product Officer to spearhead the company’s growth. Previously, he served as CTO and Product & Engineering Director at Access Hospitality. Metcalfe is also a hotel owner, having developed Downham Hall in Essex. Journey aims to enhance its Hospitality Performance Platform with new features like an Experience Management System. CEO Simon Bullingham highlighted Metcalfe’s expertise as vital for leveraging new revenue opportunities beyond traditional room sales.

📈 Kristie Goshow joins Loews Hotels & Co as chief commercial officer, tasked with enhancing revenue and customer relationships across its 27 properties. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Peregrine Hospitality and Preferred Hotels, Goshow's strategic leadership spans sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Previously, she held senior positions at Viceroy and Jumeirah. Goshow's recent roles included trustee for AHLA Foundation and board member for HSMAI Foundation.

🏖 Thomas Caska has been appointed as the complex general manager for Casa Marina Key West and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton. These properties have 311 and 150 rooms, respectively, and are located in Key West, Florida. Caska’s career began in theatre management and beverage operations before joining Hilton in 2014. He has held key roles, including overseeing a $20 million renovation at Hilton New York Times Square.

💼 Georg Beyschlag becomes Lighthouse's new CFO in Denver, CO. Previously, he helped TeamViewer scale from 600 to 2,000 employees and led its 2019 IPO. Lighthouse founder Matthias Geeroms transitions to head of corporate development, after serving as CFO since 2018. CEO Sean Fitzpatrick emphasizes the strategic leadership expansion for future growth. Beyschlag aims to strengthen Lighthouse's financial systems for expansion in the hospitality sector's vast market.

🏨 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.

📁 Loews Hotels & Co appointed Kristie Goshow as chief commercial officer in 2025 to lead its commercial strategy. Noble Investment Group promoted Dustin Fisher to principal and head of acquisitions. Lodgco Hospitality promoted Ryan Martin to vice president of accounting. Hilton appointed Thom Caska as complex general manager of Casa Marina and The Reach in Key West. Andaz West Hollywood appointed Brittany Jernigan (BJ) Hampton as director of sales, marketing, and events. Several other hospitality management appointments were made across the U.S.

🏨 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.