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VENZA Names James Filsinger as Chief Executive Officer

💻 James Filsinger has been appointed CEO of VENZA, a cybersecurity and data protection firm for the hospitality industry. He takes over from Jeff Venza, now Chairman of the Board. Filsinger previously led Yapta, achieving a 35x revenue boost and served over 8,300 enterprise clients. He managed over $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. His focus at VENZA will be strategic acquisitions and driving innovation, aligning with VENZA’s values and growth strategy.

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Ennismore expands its presence in the Americas

🏖 Ennismore is expanding in the Americas with new hotel projects in Mexico and the U.S. Mama Shelter Mexico City opens in late 2025 with 100 rooms. Hyde Mexico City launches this year with 215 rooms, and The Hoxton follows in 2028 with 80 rooms. Delano East Cape in Los Cabos opens in 2029 with 117 rooms and 60 residences. In Miami, Balfour Miami Beach joins the Morgans Originals collection, and Delano Miami Beach reopens in late 2025 with 171 rooms. Ennismore plans six all-inclusive resorts in Mexico.

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Rosewood appoints COO and VP operations EMEAC

📁 Anthony Ingham is appointed as COO of Rosewood Hotel Group, effective 1 September 2025, while Luca Finardi becomes VP Operations EMEAC, starting 1 June 2025. Ingham will lead global operations, reporting to CEO Sonia Cheng, after experience with Marriott and The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Finardi, previously at Mandarin Oriental, will manage operations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean Atlantic, reporting to Ingham and focusing on operational excellence and brand consistency.

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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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Village Hotel Club expands leadership team

🏠 Paul Roberts, previously CFO, now COO; Matthew Ward appointed as CFO; Jon Davis as CTO at Village Hotel Club. These leadership changes support a growth strategy involving a £82 million refurbishment programme to upgrade existing UK assets. CEO Gary Davis aims to enhance guest experiences and expand the brand by acquiring and transforming new sites. The focus is on operational excellence and evolving the customer proposition.

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Key appointment for north-east’s ‘hidden gem’ Macdonald Pittodrie Hous

🏨 Macdonald Pittodrie House, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, is a historic luxury hotel set in 300 acres, popular for weddings. Recent months show increased wedding bookings. Julie Hutchison, with over a decade's experience, became manager in April 2025. The hotel hosts weddings for up to 100 guests in its ballroom, offering bespoke options. The venue is renowned for its award-winning service and picturesque setting, enhancing its reputation as a prime leisure destination.

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METT HOTEL & BEACH RESORT MARBELLA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

🏖️ 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.

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The Beaumont Mayfair Appoints Lisa Goodwin-Allen as Culinary Director Ahead of New Restaurant Launch this Autumn

🍴 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.

Six Senses Con Dao Welcomes Memo Hernandez as New Executive Chef

🍴 Six Senses Con Dao appointed Chef Memo Hernandez as Executive Chef on April 30, 2025, in Viet Nam, Con Dao. Hernandez, from Costa Rica, has worked across six continents and contributed to earning The Nautilus Maldives its Relais & Châteaux certification. His culinary philosophy emphasizes sustainability and local Vietnamese traditions, aiming to enhance the resort's farm-to-table approach by collaborating with local producers. General Manager Christoph Holzapfel praises Hernandez's innovative and sustainable approach, highlighting his homemade Pho-infused almond butter.

Waterford Hotel Group Taps Megan Hajduk as General Manager to Lead the Williams Inn

🏡 USA, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 30, 2025 – Megan Hajduk promoted to General Manager at The Williams Inn, managed by Waterford Hotel Group. Previously, she joined as Director of Sales and Marketing in 2021, playing a key role in achieving over $1 million net operating income in the hotel's first year. Hajduk's strategies boosted rooms department through advanced revenue management and she helped optimize the property budget and banquets, contributing to The Williams Inn as a premier destination.

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