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Groups360 appoints VP of attendee solutions

📅 Jason Bond appointed as VP of Attendee Solutions at Groups360. With 25+ years in meetings/events, Bond will enhance business and operational growth. He previously worked as EVP at Prestige Global Meeting Source. Bond's role includes expanding group housing solutions for event accommodations. His past roles include VP at ConferenceDirect, Managing Director at HOST Event Management, and Sales & Marketing Manager for Ontario Tourism Education Corporation. Bond's expertise aligns with Groups360's mission to optimize event planning.

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Cheval Collection strengthens leadership with new CCO

📈 Cheval Collection appoints Nick Pilbeam as Chief Commercial Officer. With over 20 years of industry experience, Pilbeam supports Cheval's expansion strategy, nearing 1,000 serviced apartment units. Recent openings include Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, lifting total units to over 950, with projects in Riyadh and Glasgow planned for 2027. Pilbeam's expertise will benefit Cheval's growth, emphasizing serviced apartments' appeal due to flexibility and efficiency.

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Intuitive strengthens sales team with key hire

💻 Intuitive has appointed Vicki Goodin as Senior Business Development Manager. With over 20 years' experience in travel technology and operations, Vicki has worked with Amadeus, Comtec, Tigerbay, and HF Holidays. Her expertise includes supplier selection, system implementation, and integration. Vicki aims to help travel companies transform and grow using Intuitive’s solutions. Andy Keeley, Intuitive's commercial director, highlights Vicki’s ability to navigate system changes and drive new growth opportunities.

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Cisalpina Tours International appoints new…

📌 Cisalpina Tours International appoints Virginia Vinuesa Carbonero as CTI Spain's Country Manager to boost international expansion. With 20+ years in corporate travel, Virginia has led global programs, including at CWT and Oversee. Her education spans from Universidad Carlos III to Yale. Virginia aims to enhance CTI's high-quality travel services. Giorgio Garcea highlights this as a milestone for their nine international offices, marking the end of their expansion's first phase.

Peregrine Hospitality appoints chief information officer

💻 Jeff Knowlton becomes the first CIO of Peregrine Hospitality, joining amid its expansion. He brings over 25 years of tech expertise from roles at Sonesta International, Pursuit Collection, Sage Hospitality, Vail Resorts, and Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Founded in 2024, Peregrine, formerly KSL Resorts, manages 92 properties in the U.S., Fiji, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Thailand. CEO Greg Kennealey highlights Knowlton's role in enhancing guest experiences through technology.

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Edgar Suites expands in Spain and Portugal with strategic appointment

💸 Casilda Mulliez is appointed Director of Real Estate Development for Edgar Suites in Spain and Portugal. With 12 years of experience, she will drive expansion efforts beyond France, where the company operates 26 residences. Edgar Suites targets Spain and Portugal for their robust real estate markets and urban hospitality potential, investing €160 million over three years. The company’s portfolio exceeds 1,400 rooms, focusing on transforming office buildings into upscale hotel residences in key European markets.

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Custom Travel Solutions expands leadership…

📈 Melinda Burch and Michael Finn join Custom Travel Solutions (CTS) as vice presidents, aiming for global expansion and increased precision. Burch, an expert in transformation, has driven $60M in revenue, while Finn, with over 25 years in hospitality, enhances sales strategies. CEO Mike Putman emphasizes their role in CTS's growth. Together, they aim to unlock new revenue streams and deepen market penetration for member-based organizations.

Salamander Collection’s Aspen Meadows Resort appoints new GM

🏖️ Carrie Williams will be the new general manager of Aspen Meadows Resort starting June 14. Aspen Meadows, managed by Salamander Collection and founded by Sheila Johnson, covers 40 acres with 98 suites. Williams, with the Aspen Institute since 2020, has led sustainability and renovation projects. The resort recently renovated guest accommodations and opened a new restaurant, West End Social. Williams succeeds from roles at The Limelight Hotel and The Little Nell in Aspen.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📈 Jeff Knowlton joins Peregrine Hospitality as CIO, having previously served at Sonesta. Connor Carey is promoted to VP at Smith Hill Capital. Renita Sommers becomes VP at HREC's new Virginia office. Blake Doran is appointed VP of Operations at Stonebridge. Ryan Miyamoto takes on VP of Operations at Dreamscape Hospitality. Wyatt Krapf joins JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group as Senior Director in Tampa. Various other hospitality appointments across the U.S. include roles at Hilton, Kimpton, and Auberge Resorts.

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Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Names Crescent New Manager

🏨 In Honolulu, May 2025, the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, featuring 299 rooms and suites designed by Sig Zane, transitioned to Crescent Hotels & Resorts management. This marks a new chapter for the luxury hotel, located near Ala Moana Center. Crescent is known for personalized service and aims to provide an authentic Hawaiian experience, including access to the Sky Deck with a fitness center, heated saltwater pool, and NAMI Spa.

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