Human Resources

✈️ Travix, an online travel agency, has appointed Casper Maasdam as CEO and Lesley Zandvliet as COO to drive growth. Maasdam, with over seven years at Travix, succeeds Chee Teong Ooi, CEO since late 2022. Zandvliet, previously Chief of Staff, has enhanced operations with Lean Six Sigma. Travix aims to strengthen its position in Dutch and Belgian markets, leveraging its CheapTickets brand and integration into the Trip.com Group.

📈 Minor Hotels has appointed Nicholas Smith as Vice President of Operations for Asia, targeting expansion with over 100 new properties by 2027. Smith, with 25+ years of experience, previously held key roles at Shangri-La Group, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental. He holds a bachelor's degree from Manchester Metropolitan University. The focus is on urban, resort, and branded residences across Asia, enhancing Minor Hotels' regional capabilities and growth trajectory. The company is headquartered in Thailand.

🏛 The Radical Hotel in Asheville's River Arts District, North Carolina, joined Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which includes nearly 160 independent hotels. After recovering from Hurricane Helene, the boutique hotel and living art installation, housed in a refurbished 1920s warehouse and former cereal factory, features 70 guestrooms and suites. The property, managed by Driftwood Capital, debuted in October 2023, offering a unique experience with a local touch, art-forward design, and a rooftop bar.

📈 Jennifer Catto was appointed as executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Sabre in February 2025. With over 25 years of experience, her career includes influential roles at Travelport, Telaria, Travelocity, Condé Nast, and SAY. Catto is recognized for her brand and growth strategy expertise, and has received nominations and awards such as the Cannes Lions Award and AdAge Brand Leader Award, and she was named a GBTA WINiT Top 50 honouree. Sabre's CEO, Kurt Ekert, values her creativity, operational discipline, and digital transformation knowledge for driving the company's market presence and customer relations.

🏖️ METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella appoints Ignacio Gomez-Escolar as General Manager. With over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, Ignacio has previously served as General Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella and held leadership roles at St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, InterContinental Bahrain, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, and Rio Perdido. He aims to position METT Hotel as a leading resort on Costa Del Sol, which boasts 249 rooms and suites, Azure Beach Club, MOI spa, RAISE fitness gym, and four restaurants.

📋 Kristen Pratt joins Onyx CenterSource as SVP of partnerships and business development. Michele Roberts, with 25+ years of experience, becomes SVP of sales at Pacifica Hotels. Melissa Brown and Chandi Saunders, each with 20+ years in hospitality, are promoted to VP of commercial strategy at Aperture Hotels. Kristie Byrd appointed VP of sales at Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, bringing 29+ years of experience. CBRE promotes Will Pike to president of U.S. industrial & logistics capital markets, Chris Riley transitions to chairman of Robinson Weeks Partners. Rafael Ortiz-Martínez is now general manager of The Inn at Celebration, part of Autograph Collection Hotels. Fernando Flores becomes general manager of Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection. Ramy Haykal, with 20+ years in hospitality, is appointed GM of InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa. Vintners Resort announces Michael Collins as GM, leading a $15+ million renovation for summer debut. Nicholas Siracusa appointed GM at Arlo Wynwood in Miami. Mark Kirsch hired as GM for dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin in Las Vegas. Abbey Sports becomes GM of Exclusive 30A in South Walton, Florida. Richard Armstrong promoted to operations manager at Sprague Pest Solutions' Idaho Falls branch. Tatiana Rosana becomes first regional director of culinary for Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts. Tim Sanchez appointed director of food and beverage at The

🍴 Lisa Goodwin-Allen appointed as Culinary Director at The Beaumont Mayfair, joining CEO Stuart Procter and Executive Chef Brendan Fyldes. They will oversee the hotel's food offerings, including ROSI, a new restaurant opening in autumn. Goodwin-Allen, celebrating a 23-year Michelin Star tenure at Northcote, Lancashire, also heads the Northcote: Obsession Food Festival. She contributes to hospitality through mentoring and as Chair of Judges for Craft Guild of Chefs Young National Chef of the Year, alongside TV appearances on shows like MasterChef.