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Tim Lang Appointed as Food and Beverage Director at The Mandrake Hotel to Enhance Culinary and Guest Experiences

📍 Tim Lang appointed as The Mandrake Hotel's director of food and beverage in Fitzrovia, London. With over 15 years of hospitality experience, including Chiltern Firehouse and founding Caia in Notting Hill, he will manage venues like Yopo and Waeska Bar and lead CoOc's program. Tasked with blending South American and European culinary styles with art and music, Lang aims to enhance the guest experience and operational excellence at this unique cultural hub.

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Virgin Hotels Collection appoints VP of operations, Americas

📈 Virgin Hotels Collection appoints Paloma Martinez as VP of Operations, Americas. With over 30 years in luxury hospitality, Martinez will oversee Virgin’s U.S. portfolio and key properties like Necker Island. Her experience spans 13 countries, including roles at InterContinental and Six Senses. Chris Stevens, COO, praises her transformative leadership to enhance operations and guest experiences. Martinez aims to elevate service standards, aligning with the brand’s growth and guest-focused strategy.

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Wyndham names new CFO and CDO, North America

📈 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Amit Sripathi as CFO, effective immediately. Sripathi, previously Chief Development Officer – North America, succeeds Kurt Albert, interim CFO since November. David Wilner, with 30 years in franchise sales, is now Chief Development Officer – North America. Both report to CEO Geoff Ballotti. Sripathi joined Wyndham in 2021; Wilner previously spent 20 years at La Quinta. The appointments aim to boost FeePAR net room growth, aligning with Wyndham's 2026 financial outlook.

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Artemis Hotels promotes Lee Norris to hotel director at Colessio

🏨 Lee Norris has been promoted to hotel director at Colessio in Stirling by Artemis Hotels Management. In 2025, the 39-bedroom hotel saw a profit increase due to strategic changes, including operational discipline and a refined commercial strategy. Norris, alongside founder Chris Charalambous, implemented cost controls, enhanced revenue management, and focused on guest experience. Norris will now oversee Colessio's strategic responsibilities, aiming for sustained profitability and brand evolution in Stirling.

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The Cumberland appoints GM and head chef to Hell’s Kitchen site

🍴 Cumberland Hotel, part of the Clermont Hotel Group, will open Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen in London in April 2026, with bookings starting in March. Santino Cicciari, with 20 years of hospitality experience, becomes general manager, and Kyle Lewis, with 20 years in the culinary field, is head chef. The restaurant will occupy a 7,500 square-foot space with over 200 covers, featuring four chefs’ tables and a dedicated bar area.

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Peel Hotels to offload four Northern properties

🏨 Peel Hotels has put four hotels up for sale in Wallingford, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Peterborough. The decision follows founder Robert Peel's retirement, who started his career at 17 and founded Peel Hotels in 1998. The George Hotel, a 16th-century inn with 39 rooms, and the Edwardian Crown and Mitre Hotel in Carlisle offer significant guest capacity. The Caledonian Hotel in Newcastle features 89 rooms, and the 17th-century Bull Hotel in Peterborough has 118 rooms.

B&B HOTELS Approaches 1,000 Locations with 12% Revenue Growth and New Brand Expansion

🏨 Fabrice Collet, after a decade as CEO and Chairman, is leaving B&B HOTELS. The company is nearing 1,000 hotels across 19 countries, with revenue up 12% this year. A new brand, B&B Home, targets 60 properties by 2030. Goldman Sachs, owner since 2019 after a £1.9 billion purchase, seeks to sell the group, aiming for a valuation twice the acquisition price, with Morgan Stanley facilitating the sale.

Sabre Appoints Todd Arthur to Lead EMEA Agency Solutions, Integrating NDC Content with 42 Airlines in Marketplace Model

🌐 Sabre appointed Todd Arthur as Managing Director for EMEA Agency Solutions, focusing on distribution strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In January, travel-tech firms like Lleego, Vibe Systems, TPConnects, and Ypsilon.net linked to the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace. They integrated NDC content from 42 airlines into existing workflows, including British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. Atriis has activated Air France–KLM, Air India, Aeromexico, and Etihad. The goal is consistent embedding of modern content and improved service quality.

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Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées completes full renovation

🏨 Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées Hotel underwent a complete renovation, finalizing the transformation of 192 guestrooms and 58 suites. Led by Muza Lab, the redesign incorporates couture influences with monochromatic and saffron accents. The hotel introduces Jenny, a restaurant and bar, and will reopen Cira's terrace in Spring 2026. It features seven meeting venues for up to 250 guests, offers Clefs d’Or concierge services, and has exclusive experiences like The Ultimate Guerlain Experience. Henri Michel was appointed as the new GM last month.

Juan Carlos Calderon appointed GM of two Marriott Cancun resorts

🏨 JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and Marriott Cancun are now led by Juan Carlos Calderon, appointed as complex general manager. Calderon, a 24-year Marriott veteran, has a robust background in sales, marketing, and operations. His previous roles include hotel manager at Marriott Marquis Houston and general manager at Marriott Dallas locations. Calderon aims to elevate the JW Marriott experience during its 25th anniversary and enhance services at the all-inclusive resort.

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