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📈 David Bailey appointed as Global Commercial Director by Open Destinations to drive international growth. Previously with Discuss.io, he led EMEA and APAC sales, enhancing AI-powered solutions for brands like Unilever and Ford. At Open Destinations, Bailey will spearhead commercial strategy and revenue growth, aligning sales and marketing with business goals. CEO John Davies emphasizes Bailey's international and tech scaling expertise. Bailey aims to support customer ambitions and bolster the company's expansion efforts.

🏠 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has appointed Daryl Rhead as its new general manager. Rhead's career, starting in 2004 with Marriott International in San Francisco, spans 20 years. He has held roles such as vice president – global asset management and area director of finance. Most recently, he was vice president — owner franchise services. Rhead has also taught at The George Washington University and the University of Maryland. His expertise promises to elevate guest experiences at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

LONDON, 9 January, 2026 – Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry’s first unified Performance Platform, has appointed Andrew Metcalfe as Group Chief Technology & Product Officer…

📈 Georg Beyschlag is named CFO of Lighthouse, succeeding founder Matthias Geeroms, who becomes head of corporate development. Beyschlag, former CFO of TeamViewer, brings IPO experience, having scaled TeamViewer's team from 600 to 2,000 for its 2019 IPO. Lighthouse, with 900 employees across six continents and a $15 billion market, aims for strategic growth. Geeroms, pivotal in recent Series C funding and acquisitions like The Hotel Network in April 2025, transitions to focus on deals and partnerships.

💻 Andrew Metcalfe joined Journey as Group Chief Technology & Product Officer to spearhead the company’s growth. Previously, he served as CTO and Product & Engineering Director at Access Hospitality. Metcalfe is also a hotel owner, having developed Downham Hall in Essex. Journey aims to enhance its Hospitality Performance Platform with new features like an Experience Management System. CEO Simon Bullingham highlighted Metcalfe’s expertise as vital for leveraging new revenue opportunities beyond traditional room sales.

📈 Kristie Goshow joins Loews Hotels & Co as chief commercial officer, tasked with enhancing revenue and customer relationships across its 27 properties. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Peregrine Hospitality and Preferred Hotels, Goshow's strategic leadership spans sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Previously, she held senior positions at Viceroy and Jumeirah. Goshow's recent roles included trustee for AHLA Foundation and board member for HSMAI Foundation.

🏖 Thomas Caska has been appointed as the complex general manager for Casa Marina Key West and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton. These properties have 311 and 150 rooms, respectively, and are located in Key West, Florida. Caska’s career began in theatre management and beverage operations before joining Hilton in 2014. He has held key roles, including overseeing a $20 million renovation at Hilton New York Times Square.

🏨 Loews Hotels named Kristie Goshow as chief commercial officer, overseeing sales, marketing, revenue management, and more across its 27 US hotels. With 20+ years of experience, Goshow transitions from Peregrine Hospitality Group and has held roles at Preferred Travel Group, Viceroy, Jumeirah, and Le Méridien. Alex Tisch, CEO, praised her innovative and customer-focused approach. Goshow is excited about joining the team, which she describes as grounded in family values.

🏨 Chris Lorino appointed as Executive VP of Operations at HHM Hotels, announced in January 2026. Previously with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Sonder, Lorino will manage operational strategies in U.S. markets, collaborating with commercial leaders. His background includes leadership roles at Perry Lane in Savannah, Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, and others. Lorino holds a hospitality degree from Boston University and aims to enhance service delivery and drive growth for HHM Hotels.