Human Resources

🏨 Sutton Hotel Collection appointed John Swift as director of sales. He will manage sales for The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences London, The Castle Hotel Windsor, and the Francis Hotel Bath. With over 20 years of experience, Swift previously led sales at Arora Group. Plans include enhancing MICE and corporate sectors and upgrading The Castle Hotel Windsor starting November 2025. The Francis Hotel Bath is nearing the end of its refurbishment.

🏠 Dorchester Collection will manage the $2 billion 1 Mayfair residential development in London, set to complete in Q1 2027. Located on South Audley Street, it includes 24 residences, five staff suites, and entertainment spaces around a central garden. Amenities feature a spa, swimming pool, gym, and concierge. Sales begin in 2026, with prices starting at £35 million. Residents enjoy luxury services, including priority access to The Dorchester’s restaurants.

🏖 Michael Garrow, with over 30 years of experience, is the new director of sales and marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort, managed by Salamander Collection. He previously worked at Garden of the Gods Resort, Colorado Springs, and Meadowood Napa Valley. Aspen Meadows, located on 40 acres in Aspen, has 98 suites and a renovated guest area. Garrow aims to expand market presence and is welcomed back by Salamander Collection to enhance revenue and market share.

🏨 Frank Cook has been appointed as the new general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in New Orleans. With over 30 years in hospitality, Cook previously managed operations for 19 Hilton and Marriott properties at Hospitality America. He will oversee a $5 million renovation, refreshing the lobby, 367 guest rooms, and other areas by 2026. The hotel is located near the French Quarter, Central Business District, and Caesars Casino. Dimension Hospitality operates the hotel.

💻 Patrick Lemaire, with over 20 years of industry experience, becomes DIGITRIPS' Deputy CEO, succeeding Émilie Dumont. His role focuses on expanding DIGITRIPS internationally and enhancing strategic partnerships. Sophie Laporte Linossier joins as VP Customer Service on October 16, bringing over 25 years of expertise. DIGITRIPS, after 10 years of growth, is pursuing European expansion, emphasizing international growth, tech innovation, and customer service excellence.

🏨 Rob Lees will manage Village Hotel Club's new site in Reading, opening in December. Located at the former Crowne Plaza at Caversham Bridge, this site is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment, creating over 100 jobs. Lees, with 20 years in hospitality, previously managed Village Hotel Club Farnborough. The Reading hotel will feature a health club, event spaces, Starbucks, and a riverside Pub and Grill. Village is also Reading FC's hotel partner for the 2025–26 season.

💰 Marc Lemarchand joins Adagio as CFO and executive committee member. With a decade of experience at KFC France and former roles at Domino’s Pizza and Galileo Global Education France, Lemarchand will manage Adagio’s financial processes. Founded in 2007, Adagio is a joint venture between Accor and Pierre and Vacances Centre Parcs, operating 130 locations with 14,815 apartments across 15 countries. CEO Xavier Desaulles highlights Lemarchand’s expertise in network-based organizations during this growth phase.

🏊 Cameron House, located on Loch Lomond, unveiled a £300,000 redesign of Cameron Spa, with a revamped indoor pool, hydro, and hot tubs, alongside new showers, and lockers. Café Spa extended hours to 9 am–5 pm. Gillian McGraffin, with 25+ years in the luxury spa sector, is the new Spa Director. The project enhances wellness offerings and reinforces Cameron House as a top Scottish luxury destination, boasting amenities like a rooftop infinity pool and diverse treatments.