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.

🏖️ 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.

🍴 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.

🏠 In Greenwood Village, Colorado, on April 30, 2025, CoralTree Residence Collection expanded to manage roughly 175 vacation residences at Wild Dunes Resort on Charleston's Isle of Palms. These properties encompass private homes, oceanfront condos, golf retreats, and cottages. Wild Dunes Resort offers 1,600 acres of amenities, including beach access, pools, dining outlets, golf courses, tennis courts, a spa, and more. CoralTree's portfolio surpasses 1,040 residences and 26 homeowners associations, spanning from South Carolina to Hawaii and Colorado's mountain regions. Their management emphasizes personalized experiences, homeowner care, and a homeowner and guest-centric approach.

🏦 In Rockville, Maryland, on April 29, 2025, Arch Amenities Group announced new executive appointments: Jessica Heger Michalak as Senior VP of Operations, Stefanie Chenok as Senior VP of Human Resources, and John Toman as VP of Information Technology. Michalak previously worked at OneSpaWorld and as an executive consultant; Chenok led HR at 24 Hour Fitness and held roles at Banana Republic and Target Corp., earning a B.S. from Oklahoma City University. Toman, with a B.S. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from The George Washington University, previously led tech at Edlio. The CEO of Arch, Caitlin McKenna, highlighted the trio's roles in the company's goal to become the leading provider in its service categories.

🍴 Mark Donald, Executive Chef of the two Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, was appointed Honorary Vice President by the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Recognized for his innovative Scottish cuisine and dedication to local, sustainable produce, Donald is celebrated for his culinary excellence and mentorship of young chefs. George McIvor OBE, Chairman of MCGB, acknowledges Donald's visionary talents and looks forward to collaborating on culinary initiatives. Donald's seasonal menus and Scottish culinary vision are noted as influential in his recent MCGB Magazine interview.

🖤 Mohamed Elbanna appointed as EVP of Global Operations at Auberge Resorts Collection, based in Bethesda, Maryland. With over two decades of experience, Elbanna previously served as COO for Fort Partners US and Global Head of Operations at Citadel. Auberge recently opened locations in Florence and Geneva, with anticipated launches in London (late 2025), Miami, Dallas, and Houston. Elbanna will oversee operations across Auberge’s portfolio, enhancing the brand's luxury hospitality vision.