Human Resources

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. has appointed Eduardo Schutte as SVP, Commercial, for the Inclusive Collection. Schutte, with 30+ years in hospitality, will oversee commercial strategy across 150+ resorts and nearly 58,000 rooms in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Reporting to Javier Águila and working with Mark Vondrasek, he aims to enhance commercial performance. Recent openings include resorts in St. Lucia and Aruba, with future expansions planned by the end of 2026 in Punta Cana and Los Cabos.

📈 Prashanth Radhakrishnan appointed EVP of commercial strategy at TPG Hotels & Resorts, leveraging 25+ years of global experience. Previously, he was global VP at Marriott International, leading commercial strategy for 900+ hotels across 22 countries. TPG operates from Dallas, with over 650 hotels and marinas, totaling 68,000+ guestrooms across 42 states. His role focuses on integrating revenue management, sales, and digital commerce to enhance performance and value creation.

🏨 Eduardo Schutte appointed as Senior Vice President, Commercial, at Hyatt Inclusive Collection, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Schutte brings 30 years of experience, having last served at Cross Border Xpress. Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection includes over 150 resorts with nearly 58,000 rooms across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Recent expansions in key destinations include new resorts and extensive renovations, with future openings planned before 2026.

📋 Sinai Pedreschi has been appointed as the cluster director of sales and marketing for Starhotels Collezione's three London properties: The Franklin, The Gore, and The Pelham. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, she previously worked at The Mandrake, The Capital Hotel, and others. Starhotels runs 34 properties with over 4,500 rooms across Italy, London, Lugano, Paris, and New York. Pedreschi aims to boost revenue growth and enhance market presence.

🍳 Luxury hotel Swinton Park appoints Jamie Keeble as head chef for its Chef’s Table, succeeding John Barnes in September 2026. Keeble, previously at Michelin-starred Mýse, will emphasize seasonal, sustainable produce from the estate's garden and local Yorkshire suppliers. The 12-seat dining venue follows an 'estate-to-plate' philosophy. Keeble, named a Rising Star in 2026, will welcome guests from October, offering modern British cuisine inspired by local traditions and produce.

📈 A&O Hostels appointed Markus Harder as CFO, effective immediately. Based in Berlin, Harder will manage finance, legal, risk management, and procurement while leading a digital strategy using AI and cloud tech. Previously at DeepL, Harder has extensive experience from Contentful, SoundCloud, and Morgan Stanley. This follows an €874m (£745m) refinancing with Apollo. CEO Oliver Winter emphasized Harder’s expertise in scaling and innovation. Harder sees technology reshaping the guest experience, with A&O poised to lead.

🏨 Savvy Collective, based in Chester, appointed Marcus Magee and Stephen Miles as directors in 2026. Magee, with 40 years in hospitality, and Miles, with 50 years, focus on growth strategies. UK hotel transactions hit £1.6bn in Q1 2026, up from 2025. Magee and Miles aim to support independent hotel owners in the North West, leveraging their extensive experience from Hilton and Edwardian Hotels, respectively, to enhance Savvy Collective’s services and expand its market presence.

💰 APAC hotel investment volumes surged 54% to $6.8 billion in H1 2026, led by Japan, China, and Australia. This marks the region's strongest first-half performance. Reykjavik hotel rates hit $1,012 per night, with A Coruña facing 186% demand growth for the August 12 eclipse. 49% of Americans plan a leisure trip in the next three months, though spending has softened. AHLA and partners advocate for a long-term USMCA extension, citing $176 billion in US visitor spending.