Human Resources

📝 James Dixon-Box, the operations director at Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, has been appointed as the UK government's new Disability and Access ambassador for the hospitality sector.

🌎 Xeinadin appoints Zoe Powell as Director of Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure. Powell, with over a decade of banking and finance experience, joins from the Civil Aviation Authority, where she assessed UK ATOL holders for 2.5 years. She will lead Xeinadin's regulatory advisory services for travel firms, supporting ATOL renewals and Package Travel Regulations compliance. Her appointment aligns with Xeinadin's investment in digital infrastructure and regional expertise.

✈️ Corporate Travel Management (CTM) appoints Rebecca Welsch as Global Head of Growth Marketing to boost its five-year growth plan by increasing customer engagement globally. Welsch has 16 years of experience in B2B marketing, previously enhancing product marketing at Phocas Software. CTM aims to deepen customer connections and expand its market presence, with marketing playing a crucial role. Darren Toohey emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing with customer needs to drive strategic growth.

🍴 Joanna Fantozzi, a Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, has over seven years of experience in restaurant and hospitality journalism. She has held editorial roles at Informa since October 2018 and previously worked with Insider and The Daily Meal. With degrees from The College of New Jersey and CUNY, Joanna covers topics from industry insights to cultural issues. Her work is featured in top publications like The New York Times and Forbes.

🍳 Callum O’Doherty and Tom Ridler have been appointed as head chefs by the Brend Collection for their hotels in Devon and Cornwall. O’Doherty leads the Royal Duchy Hotel in Falmouth, focusing on local seafood and seasonal dishes, while Ridler manages the Royal and Fortescue Hotel and 62 The Bank in Barnstaple, which holds one AA Rosette. This move is part of the Brend Collection's investment in its culinary team and training initiatives.

PPDS continues to strengthen its European leadership team with the appointment of Jeroen Feldman as dvLED Solutions Manager With more than 19 years of knowledge and experience, Jeroen will play…

🏨 Chris Wayne-Willis, CEO of Crerar Hotels, steps down after five years in 2025. He joined in March 2020 and expanded the portfolio to 10 hotels, including Fonab Castle. In 2024, Crerar's gross profit rose from £7.8m to £8.8m, with a 9% turnover increase and a 10% rise in room revenue. Wayne-Willis, with over 30 years in hospitality, plans to seek new opportunities.

📈 Aimbridge Hospitality has promoted Allison Handy to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in 2025. She will report directly to CEO Craig S. Smith.

📄 John Lynch has been promoted to deputy general manager at InterContinental Dublin, part of IHG Hotels and Resorts. He joined the hotel three years ago and has held roles as director of rooms and operations. Lynch, a graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Management, previously worked in the US with Marriott, and at The Shelbourne and Conrad Hotels. InterContinental Dublin, located in Ballsbridge, opened in 2001 and features 215 rooms, multiple restaurants, and wellness facilities.