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Langham Hospitality Group names new COO

🏨 Kevin Robinson appointed COO of Langham Hospitality Group, effective April 14, 2025. Robinson previously led The Langham, Chicago in 2011 and has 30 years in hospitality, with roles at Westin, Four Seasons, and as founder of Aparium Hotel Group. Langham aims to manage 100 hotels by 2040. Bob van den Oord, CEO, highlights Robinson's expertise in guest offerings and hotel management. Robinson to oversee operations and future openings, reporting directly to van den Oord.

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Premier Inn strengthens German leadership amid expansion plans

📈 Premier Inn, part of Whitbread, appoints Christopher Presland as Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director for Germany starting May 1, 2025. Chris-Norman Sauer to become Managing Director Property for Germany and Austria on June 1, 2025. Premier Inn operates 62 hotels with 11,000 rooms in Germany and Austria, aiming to expand to 20,000 rooms by 2030. The leadership changes align with strategic growth objectives in the German-speaking hotel sector.

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Chefs on the Move: Recent culinary appointments at hotels, restaurants, and beyond

🍴 Bret Thorn, a senior food & beverage editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999. He held a column at The New York Sun from 2005-2008. Thorn also joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. A Tufts University alumnus, he studied at Le Cordon Bleu and Nanjing and Beijing Universities. In 1989, he worked for ABC News in Beijing. Thorn's accolades include a 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award. He resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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Rosewood Hotel Group appoints COO and VP of operations for EMEAC region

📈 Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Anthony Ingham as COO, effective September 1, and Luca Finardi as VP of operations for EMEAC, effective June 1. Ingham, with a decade of experience at Marriott and others, led the transformation of W Hotels. Finardi, previously with Mandarin Oriental, brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience. Finardi will collaborate with Ingham, managing directors, and stakeholders to advance operational strategies in the EMEAC region.

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Antoine Serhan appointed hotel manager of New York’s The Barclay

📍 Antoine Serhan has been appointed as hotel manager at InterContinental New York Barclay. He brings extensive experience from roles in North America, the Middle East, and Asia, including managing over 500 staff in Dubai. Serhan has held leadership positions at Millennium Broadway Hotel and New York Palace Hotel. The Barclay, built in 1926, is owned by Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG. It recently underwent extensive renovations.

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Rosewood Hotel Group strengthens leadership with key appointments

🏨 Rosewood Hotel Group announces key leadership appointments effective September 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025. Anthony Ingham, former leader at Marriott, joins as COO to oversee global operations, reporting to CEO Sonia Cheng, enhancing guest experiences. Luca Finardi, with over 20 years in luxury hospitality, becomes VP of Operations for EMEAC, leveraging experience from Mandarin Oriental. These changes aim to bolster Rosewood’s expansion and operational excellence in the luxury market.

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Federico Gonzalez Tejera, a serial business transformer

📅 Federico González Tejera will speak at the Hospitality Operator Forum on June 12 at the InterContinental Paris le Grand. With a background in economics and a Master's in finance, he worked for Procter & Gamble and Disneyland Paris before transforming NH Hotel Group and Radisson Hospitality. Under Jin Jiang International, Radisson doubled its size, and in 2023, he leads the Louvre Hotels Group. His leadership is about people, innovation, and cultural adaptability.

Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection appoints new GM

🏝️ Laura Villalobos was appointed general manager of Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection on Mexico’s Riviera Maya’s Kanai development. She previously held a role as commercial director at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Villalobos has experience in leadership roles in sales, marketing, and operations, including at The St. Regis Mexico City and The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. She aims to create unique experiences for guests at Etéreo.

Auberge Resorts’ Susurros del Corazón appoints new GM

🏖 Christian González has been named the general manager of Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Punta de Mita, Mexico. With over 25 years in luxury hospitality, González brings experience from roles at Rosewood Mayakoba and Four Seasons properties. Susurros del Corazón, overlooking Bahía de Banderas, includes 59 studios, casitas, suites, and 30 villas. Raised in Puerto Vallarta, González aims to elevate the resort's luxury status while honoring its local culture and traditions.

Groups360 appoints VP of attendee solutions

📅 Jason Bond appointed as VP of Attendee Solutions at Groups360. With 25+ years in meetings/events, Bond will enhance business and operational growth. He previously worked as EVP at Prestige Global Meeting Source. Bond's role includes expanding group housing solutions for event accommodations. His past roles include VP at ConferenceDirect, Managing Director at HOST Event Management, and Sales & Marketing Manager for Ontario Tourism Education Corporation. Bond's expertise aligns with Groups360's mission to optimize event planning.

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