Human Resources

🏡 Kempinski Hotels to manage the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence in Munich starting March 1. The historic 836-square-meter property includes four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a private garden for up to 100 guests. The deal with HRH Prince Luitpold von Bayern furthers Kempinski’s ties to Bavarian royalty. The residence showcases Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory pieces and modern art, offering amenities like a 24/7 butler and chauffeured limousine for events and retreats. Kempinski, founded in 1897, operates 78 hotels in 32 countries.

📌 Simon Casson, with no high school or college degree, became CEO of Corinthia Hotels in 2024. Corinthia opened its first U.S. hotel, The Surrey, in New York. Casson's background includes over 30 years at Four Seasons, reaching President of EMEA. Corinthia, founded over 60 years ago, has 10 hotels and will open new locations in Bucharest (March), the Maldives, Riyadh, Qatar, and Malta. The Corinthia Brussels, a $150 million rebuild, opened in December 2024. The upcoming Corinthia Rome is in partnership with the Reuben Brothers. The company has also launched the Verdi Hotels brand in 2024.

🏩 JoAnn Kintzel appointed CEO of M3, the cloud-based financial software for the hospitality industry, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on February 27, 2025. She succeeds Allen Read, now Executive Principal. Kintzel, former CEO of Procare Solutions, is expected to drive growth under Blackstone's ownership. Allen Read, a foundational M3 employee, has over 30 years of experience and has held multiple roles, including VP of Operations and President. M3 serves over 9,000 entities and has a 95% customer retention rate.

🏢 Zain Richardson appointed CEO of ASMALLWORLD, a luxury lifestyle and travel network, starting March. With 20 years of experience, he's held roles at Aero, Aman Group, Marriott, Wyndham, Starwood, and Expedia. His focus: expand ASMALLWORLD's global reach and offerings in luxury travel, leveraging the community's loyalty. Richardson has been a member since 2007 and aims to guide the network's growth as it enters its third decade. Michael Manz, Chairman, emphasizes Richardson's fit for ASMALLWORLD's vision and growth strategy.

📌 Eric Churchill promoted to COO of Meyer Jabara Hotels, joined the company in 2004, became senior VP of operations in 2013. William Hornbuckle named national chair of the U.S. Travel Association for two years, succeeding Chris Nassetta. Spencer Hux joins The Hermitage Hotel and Keswick Hall as chief sales officer with nearly two decades of experience. Shalon Hopkins appointed senior VP of accounting and finance at Pacifica Hotels, with over 20 years of expertise. Jesse Kremer promoted to VP of hotel operations at McNeill Hotel Company. Brian McCormick joins The Kessler Collection as VP of people and culture, bringing over two decades of experience. Alison Wallace promoted to director of sales, citywide strategy at Hiltons of Chicago Sales and Marketing Complex, effective April 1. Chintan Dadhich named complex general manager for Tempo by Hilton Times Square and Conrad New York Downtown. Adam Gurgiolo appointed GM of Chicago Athletic Association, with 25 years of hospitality experience. Jeffery Modaff becomes GM at Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Seattle, previously opening hotel manager at Conrad Los Angeles.

📣 Carla Shaw appointed as SVP & GM for BCV – A RateGain Company, in Noida on February 25, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality SaaS and services, Shaw is set to drive business growth, client success, and digital innovation. Previously, Shaw served as VP at Camber Creative, leading growth for clients like Stripe and BigCommerce. RateGain, founded in 2004, serves 3,200+ customers in 100+ countries, and partners with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains and 25 of the Top 30 OTAs.