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🎭 Oak View Group (OVG) appointed Simon Hanna as Senior VP of Operations, leveraging 15+ years of leadership in global hospitality and events. Simon, previously COO at Freemans Event Partners, will work with Rebecca Kane Burton and Michalis Fragkiadakis to enhance fan experience and innovation in OVG’s venues, including those for Formula 1, Paris Olympics 2024, and Rome Ryder Cup 2023. OVG recently partnered with City Football Group and acquired Rhubarb Hospitality Collection in 2023.

Melbourne 25 June 2025 – Leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, campgrounds, serviced apartments and short-term rentals RMS, has announced the appointment of Chetan Arjun as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as it…

📈 Christopher Sebes has joined Tillster as Strategic Advisor to drive growth. Sebes, a restaurant-technology leader for 40 years, founded Xpient Solutions and led Xenial, contributing to major restaurant brands. He will aid Tillster’s unified commerce platform, processing millions of orders. Sebes' experience aligns with Tillster's expansion in the digital ordering market, as highlighted in their 2025 Phygital Index Report. The report emphasizes unified customer journeys as key to retaining loyalty.

🍳 Chef Badara Gueye, a 40-year-old from Senegal, has spent nearly five years at La Cantine, Château de Candie in Chambéry. Post-pandemic, he merged African roots with French refinement using local, seasonal ingredients. Formerly a dishwasher in Dakar, his culinary and artistic pursuits have gained global recognition. Signature dishes include veal rump with blackcurrant jus and omble chevalier with sauce kaldou. Passionate about creativity, Badara’s experiences span continents, influencing his globally inspired cuisine and artistic work.

🏨 Luke Dockrill has been appointed as hotel manager of The Laslett by Living Rooms, a boutique hotel in Notting Hill, London. Previously, Dockrill spent 13 years with Firmdale Hotels, serving as deputy general manager at Charlotte Street Hotel. The Laslett, housed in converted Victorian townhouses, offers 50 bedrooms, The Henderson Bar and Dining Room, a terrace, and the Recharge Spa. Dockrill aims to enhance community ties and guest experiences.

🏨 Etienne Haro appointed as managing director of Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection. Opening in Mayfair, London in spring 2026, the hotel will feature 102 rooms, a restaurant, a spa, and a private club. Developed with Reuben Brothers, this hotel is in a historic Georgian mansion. Haro, with 25 years of global hospitality experience, previously led The Mark Hotel, New York. Auberge Resorts anticipates Haro’s global expertise will enhance guest experiences.

📅 Emmanuele Selvaggi has been promoted to hotel manager at Rosewood London, effective 16 June 2025. With over 18 years in luxury hospitality, Selvaggi previously served as director of rooms, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and achieving the highest upselling revenue in 2024. His career includes roles in Boston, Geneva, Doha, Prague, Florence, and London. Selvaggi's promotion reflects his leadership and operational excellence, as noted by managing director Tessa Gorman.

💸 Ryan MacLagan, with 16+ years in hospitality and revenue management, was appointed Vice President of Business Development at LodgIQ on June 10, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, partners with over 550 hotels, offering AI-driven revenue solutions. MacLagan’s role focuses on strategic partnerships and expanding market presence. His leadership supports LodgIQ’s mission to enhance hotel revenue through modern, data-driven tools.

🍴 Galvin Restaurants, led by Chris and Jeff Galvin, has partnered with Chomp, a new restaurant growth agency, to enhance its influencer marketing strategy in June 2025. Galvin La Chapelle, holding a Michelin Star since 2011, Galvin Bistrot & Bar, and Galvin Green Man are the focus. Chomp will utilize TikTok and Instagram to boost visibility and bookings. Chomp, launched in April 2025, specializes in digital-first hospitality marketing.

Hospitality and Revenue Management industry veteran to lead LodgIQ’s strategic growth and client partnership initiatives. Sunnyvale, CA, June 10th, 2025 – LodgIQ has announced the appointment of Ryan MacLagan as…