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Hays Travel adds AI leader Mohsen…

🗺 The UK's largest travel agent, Hays Travel, will welcome Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour, chief AI officer at Kingfisher Group, to its board as a non-executive director in October. His expertise in AI will guide the agency's future use of data and technology. Dr. Ghasempour's role follows his success in leading AI and ML at Kingfisher. Hays Travel's Dame Irene Hays emphasized the importance of his contribution as the third non-executive director.

This Week’s Comings & Goings

📅 YOTEL appointed Phil Andreopoulos as CEO. Resorts World Las Vegas named Lou Dorn and Elizabeth Tranchina to key legal roles. Marriott promoted Kiran Andicot to senior VP, South Asia. PM Hotel Group's new senior VP of development is Evan Morick. OTO Development's Kelly Haager is now VP of sales. Remington Hospitality expanded its CALA division leadership. HIA's Kimberly Vassell-Jacob is now VP of operations. Various hospitality companies announced leadership changes, highlighting a dynamic period of promotions and appointments in the industry.

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Maybourne names global head of residential sales to support branded residences growth

🏠 Maybourne appoints Charlie Walsh as global head of residential sales, collaborating with Angelo Maccaferri and led by COO Roland Fasel. Walsh, formerly at Westminster Development Services and Lodha Group UK, will enhance Maybourne’s luxury residential expansion. Key projects include launching 16 residences on Rue de l’Université, Paris, opening in 2027. Maybourne plans over a dozen new hotels and residences in the next decade, capitalizing on the branded residences trend alongside Langham and Rosewood.

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Remington expands CALA division with two leadership appointments

🏨 Remington Hospitality has appointed Matthew Grauso as VP of Operations – Caribbean and promoted Benito Benitez to VP of Operations – Latin America to bolster its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) division. Grauso, with nearly 30 years of resort experience, notably in Hawaii, joins from 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Benitez, with Remington since 2019, has grown the company in Mexico and Latin America. This leadership aims to meet and exceed owner expectations amid rising demand in these regions.

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Yotel appoints new CEO

📈 Phil Andreopoulos is the new CEO of Yotel, announced after Al-Bahar Group increased its stake in Yotel to over 95%. Andreopoulos, with a career at Marriott across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, aims to expand Yotel's global presence. Earlier, Yvonne Thomsen was appointed CFO. The Al-Bahar Group, led by chairman Talal Al Bahar, plans to enhance Yotel’s distribution and growth in both managed and franchise sectors.

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PM Hotel Group appoints senior VP of development

📈 Washington-based PM Hotel Group has appointed Evan Morick as Senior Vice President of Development. Morick, with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, will drive growth via third-party management contracts. Previously, he advised Douglas Development Corporation and spent over a decade at Procaccianti Companies. PM Hotel Group currently operates approximately 92 hotels and resorts across the U.S. Paul Sacco, Chief Growth Officer, praised Morick's expertise and industry network.

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Capella Hotel Group makes four senior appointments across Asia

🏨 Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers in Asia to enhance leadership amid evolving luxury travel demand. Paul Jackson will oversee Capella Singapore, a 113-room resort on Sentosa Island. Christian Jaquier takes charge of Capella Ubud in Bali. Andy Lio is appointed to Capella at Galaxy Macau, celebrated for achieving a Forbes five-star rating in 2024. Roman Angulo will lead the 145-room Patina Tianjin, opening in the first half of 2026.

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PM Hotel Group appoints SVP development

🏨 PM Hotel Group appointed Evan Morick as senior vice president of development. With over 20 years in hotel development, acquisitions, and asset management, Morick recently advised Douglas Development Corporation. Previously, he spent more than a decade as senior VP at Procaccianti Companies and worked with Kokua Hospitality, Rim Hospitality, Hilton, and MeriStar. He will expand PM Hotel Group's portfolio through HMAs and strategic partnerships. Paul Sacco praised Morick's expertise and network.

Philadelphia’s Hotel Anna & Bel announces two leadership appointments

🏨 Philadelphia's Hotel Anna & Bel appoints Helen Watson as general manager and Kimberly Capehart as food & beverage general manager. Watson, with over 25 years of experience, previously led The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Capehart, rooted in Philadelphia's hospitality, last managed Pizzeria Beddia. The hotel, celebrating its first anniversary, recently debuted the Anna Suite by Anthropologie Home and wellness-focused stays, Type Anna / Type Bel, in its Fishtown, Philadelphia location.

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Grantley Hall appoints executive housekeeper

💼 Jakub Joubert is now the executive housekeeper at Grantley Hall, a five-star hotel in North Yorkshire. With three years as executive head housekeeper at The Londoner, Jakub's career includes roles managing an ultra-high-net-worth private residence in Saudi Arabia and preparing Palm Heights Hotels in the Cayman Islands post-Covid. Lewis Hunter, Grantley Hall's operations director, praised his international luxury hospitality experience and leadership.

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