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Brett Burgess appointed CEO of ATPCO

🚀 Brett Burgess, former Sabre executive, is appointed as the new CEO of ATPCO, based in Denver. This follows his recent departure from Jeppesen ForeFlight, where he led a global business line. The ATPCO board supports Burgess for his expertise in air distribution and enterprise software. His priorities include modernizing airline retailing and balancing innovation with operational reliability. Burgess emphasizes the importance of value creation in airline pricing and operations.

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Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential

🗺️ Colorado Springs faced declining hotel occupancy due to decreased government travel in 2025, affected by U.S. Space Command's move and a government shutdown. A government per-diem decrease of $10 in summer and $5 elsewhere hurt rates. Yet, tourism grew by 2.7% in 2024 with a 5.2% spending rise. New developments include the $36 million airport expansion and $41 million Hosmer Visitor Center. Despite challenges, long-term prospects remain positive with continued tourism and economic investments.

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Dream Downtown, By Hyatt appoints new GM

🏨 Munir Salem has been appointed as the general manager of Hyatt's Dream Downtown hotel in New York City, located between Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. With over 25 years of experience, Salem's career includes leadership roles in the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., notably at Hyatt Regency and Andaz Xiamen in China. Most recently, he was the hotel manager at Thompson Central Park New York. Salem aims to enhance the guest experience while maintaining the hotel's unique character.

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Accor appoints chief franchise officer for Premium, Midscale and Economy Division

📈 Accor appoints Leire Leoz as chief franchise officer for its Premium, Midscale, and Economy division, effective February 2nd. Leoz will optimize franchise operations and report to Jean-Jacques Morin, group deputy CEO. Her responsibilities include enhancing franchised hotel success and refining processes. Leoz previously served as VP, owner & partner relations for EMEA at Marriott International, with roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group.

Accor is evolving the governance of its franchise division

💼 Leire Leoz has been appointed to drive operational excellence and performance of Accor's franchise network. She will report to Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin and join the Executive Committee of the Premium, Midscale & Economy division. Previously, she was VP Owner and Partner Relations for EMEA at Marriott International. Her solid franchise expertise, gained from roles at Starwood, InterContinental, and the European Commission, will support Accor's franchise acceleration strategy.

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Marco Terenghi Appointed Executive Chef of L’Assaggio at Castille Paris – Starhotels Collezione

🥘 Marco Terenghi, a talented chef, becomes Executive Chef of L’Assaggio in Paris, January 2026. Located in Castille Paris, L’Assaggio is renowned for refined Italian cuisine, previously led by Michelin-starred Ugo Alciati since 2016. Terenghi, with Michelin experience, emphasizes seasonality and Italian heritage. Signature dishes like Vitello Tonnato continue, alongside new creations like Linguine with lobster bisque. His role heralds a blend of tradition and innovation in this celebrated Parisian restaurant.

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Simone Puorto Joins Takyon as Board Advisor, Accelerating the Shift to the Zero Click Web and AI Native Direct Distribution

📰 Simone Puorto was appointed as Board Advisor to Takyon at the Global Revenue Forum in London, 2026. Takyon aims to redefine hospitality distribution with AI products like dAirect Connect, which makes hotel websites AI-compatible. Puorto, a top 100 Digital Thought Leader, will guide Takyon's strategy as 40% of travelers now use AI for planning. This shift emphasizes AI readiness over traditional SEO, ensuring hotels remain visible in AI-driven recommendations.

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Alexandra Withers appointed CCO of Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles brands

📈 Alexandra Withers has been appointed as chief commercial officer for Accor’s Fairmont and Raffles Hotels & Resorts. With over 15 years' experience, she joins from Highgate Hotels, where she was EVP, Head of Marketing since 2024. Withers has successfully launched over 25 luxury properties worldwide. She takes over from Kristen Richter, who left Accor in November to join Peregrine Hospitality.

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Mandarin Oriental Names Philippe Kronberg General Manager of Hyde Park London

🏨 Philippe Kronberg appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, effective 12 January 2026. He will also support operations of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Paris, Lutetia, and Conservatorium, Amsterdam, functioning from 14 January. With over 30 years in luxury hospitality, Kronberg's previous role was Resort General Manager at Shangri-La, Muscat. He holds a Diploma from Les Roches and an Executive MBA from AGSM. Fluent in English, French, and German, he is a former paratrooper.

8 General Managers leading the world's top hotels | Thibault Selderslagh | 18 comments

🏨 Lubosh Barta has managed Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok, since its launch. Antonio Saponara led Capella Hotels, Bangkok, to global acclaim. Silvio Vettorello manages Passalacqua and Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como. Christian Westbeld, with over 15 years at Raffles, leads Raffles Singapore. Olivier Bonard managed Atlantis Resorts, Dubai, since pre-opening. Anthony Tyler has over a decade at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Leonardo Morado leads Chablé Yucatán, Mexico, and Max Musto oversees Four Seasons, Firenze.

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