Human Resources

📈 Dallas, Texas—Remington Hospitality appointed Melissa Arana as Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy. Arana, with over 20 years in hospitality, will manage revenue strategies for Remington-managed hotels. Previously, she was at HVMG for 15 years, notably as Senior Vice President of Revenue Performance and Analytics. Her focus will be on setting revenue budgets and RevPAR Index targets. Cory Chambers, Remington's Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized her expertise in data, technology, and talent to enhance hotel performance.

📃 Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group announced the full management of Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim, expanding a partnership that began on July 13, 2026. The hotel, located in Anaheim, is a Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel with 246 rooms. In two months of consulting, guest satisfaction improved by over 60%. Lodging Dynamics will manage the hotel’s operations, including guest services and dining outlets like Tru Grits. The company is based in Provo, Utah.

🏨 Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, began operating Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan on July 1, 2026. Located in Dubai's Al Garhoud district, the hotel has undergone extensive renovations. The acquisition is part of Aleph's strategy to manage synergies across its portfolio, including Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts manages over 80 properties worldwide, with 30 more under development.

📅 Mark Lewis will step down as Chief Executive of Hospitality Action in March 2027 after serving for nine years. Since joining in 2017, he has expanded the charity's Employee Assistance Programme and launched a welfare benefits advice service, unlocking over £1 million in unclaimed benefits. In 2025, Hospitality Action awarded over £1.05 million in grants. Hospitality Action, founded in 1837, continues to support UK hospitality workers in crisis, marking its 190th anniversary next year.

💸 Valuedynamx, part of Collinson, appoints Emma Kisby as CEO in 2025, with a focus on expanding international presence and enhancing tech and data capabilities. Backed by significant investment from Collinson Group, the platform processed over £1 billion in transactions and reached 400 million consumers, involving 50,000 partners and offering 400,000 rewards across 180+ countries. Kisby aims to leverage AI and transactional data to drive growth in commerce and customer engagement.

🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality now manages 10 hotels owned by Prospect Ridge and Fulcrum Hospitality, spanning Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt brands across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Texas, and West Virginia. Many hotels, near major universities like Auburn and the University of Florida, have undergone renovations, with more improvements planned. This partnership enhances Aimbridge's presence in key markets and highlights their operational prowess, according to Eric Jacobs, chief global growth officer.

🏨 Ercolano, a seasoned luxury hotel manager with 20 years' experience, is appointed the pre-opening general manager of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel in London, part of Minor Hotels’ Colbert Collection. He will lead operations and strategy for the hotel set to open in late 2026. Minor Hotels launched the Colbert brand in March 2026, partnering with Singapore's Royal Group for their European debut. The new hotel operates under a franchise model, maintaining individuality while leveraging Minor's commercial systems.

🏨 Mark Lewis, CEO of Hospitality Action, will step down in March after eight years. In 2025, the charity provided over £1.5 million in support, with £1.05 million in cash grants aiding 825 households. More than £0.5 million came from unclaimed benefits. The Employee Assistance program supports over 200,000 workers across nearly 500 businesses. Founded in 1837, the charity has a rich history supporting hospitality workers, evolving from the London Coffee and Eating House Keepers’ Association.