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🏨 The Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross, London, acquired by Kaya Tourism Group in June 2024, will rebrand as Kaya Great Northern Hotel under Kaya Hotels and Resorts starting 5 September. This Grade II-listed, 88-bedroom property, integrated into Kaya's portfolio, marks the group's first international investment. Kaya aims to enhance Turkish hospitality exposure and boost tourism between Turkey and the UK. The hotel, renovated in 2013, features RAILS brasserie, GNH Bar, and private dining spaces.

🏨 Swire Hotels, based in Hong Kong, has appointed Mark Passmore as head of operations, Simon McHendry as general manager for The Upper House, and Kristina Snaith-Lense for a new House Collective property. The House Collective spans several locations including Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Shanghai, with new openings planned for Shenzhen, Xi’an, and Tokyo in the next four years. Snaith-Lense will lead the new Shenzhen House, Swire's first opening in nine years, launching in 2027.

📈 Starwood Hotels has named Gonzalo Bustamante as Senior Vice President of Design. Bustamante, with experience at MGM Resorts International and Rockwell Group, will lead design strategies globally, including projects in Crete, Riyadh, and the Maldives. His past work includes overseeing the $10 billion MGM Japan project in Osaka. Starwood CEO Raul Leal highlights Bustamante's expertise in blending luxury with innovative design as essential to their expansion and refinement goals.

📈 Neil Jacobs, former CEO of Six Senses, joins Cain International as a consultant to boost their luxury investment platform. With 30+ years in hospitality, including roles at Four Seasons and Starwood Capital, Jacobs will offer strategic advice. Cain's luxury portfolio spans global markets like Miami, London, and Courchevel 1850, and includes partnerships with brands such as Aman and Soho House. Jacobs recently launched Wild Origins, a creative advisory in hospitality and lifestyle sectors.

🍳 On 1 October 2025, The Beaumont Mayfair will launch Rosi, a new dining experience led by Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Located in Mayfair, London, Rosi showcases Modern British dishes with seasonal ingredients. Lisa collaborates with Executive Chefs Brendan Fyldes and Jozef Rogulski under CEO Stuart Procter’s vision. The menu features playful classics, while the restaurant’s design embraces a bright, inviting atmosphere. Reservations for this culinary venture are now open.

🏨 Remus Obertelli appointed as general manager of the Imperial Hotel, Bloomsbury, ahead of its 2026 reopening. Located on Russell Square, it will feature 357 rooms with mid-century modern interiors and a rooftop bar. The hotel, part of Imperial London Hotels' repositioning strategy, aims to enhance the guest experience. The group, operating since 1837, manages eight properties in Bloomsbury. Obertelli will oversee final preparations and lead the updated operational strategy.

📈 Choice Hotels International appointed Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer on September 2, 2025. Sloser, previously with McDonald’s and Hilton, will lead Choice’s digital and revenue strategies. The appointment follows Choice's plan to expand in Canada after acquiring full interest in Choice Hotels Canada in July. Sloser replaces Robert McDowell, who left in January 2025. Other hospitality firms like Marriott and Aimbridge also recently appointed new chief commercial officers.

📅 Anthony Beach was appointed as general manager of the Thompson Hotel Chicago on August 4. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, he previously managed the $17 million+ David Rubenstein Forum & Quadrangle Club at the University of Chicago. Beach has been recognized as Hyatt Select Service Manager of the Year in 2015. The 247-room hotel, designed by British designer Tara Bernerd, offers views of Lake Michigan and is near Michigan Avenue.

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality will manage The Monarch Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, enhancing its independent lifestyle segment. The hotel, located in Old Town Scottsdale, features suites with private balconies, two pools, and dining at La Flora Restaurant, offering American cuisine with a Southwest twist. A full renovation is underway, with reopening set for early 2026 as a JdV by Hyatt hotel. Its strategic location offers access to Butterfly Wonderland and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

🌴 Felix Pina has been promoted to general manager of Malliouhana, a luxury resort in Anguilla managed by Storey Hospitality. Pina has been with Malliouhana for two years as resort manager. Previously, he worked for 12 years with Ani Villas, including 6 years as general manager in the Dominican Republic. Malliouhana overlooks Meads Bay and Turtle Cove, offering 63 rooms and suites. Storey Hospitality specializes in boutique luxury properties.