Human Resources

👤 Remington Hospitality welcomes Greg Nurse as EVP and David Hiatt as VP of Operations. Craig Lovett promoted to managing director of development at Trinity Investments, overseeing over $750 million in capital projects. Hilton Anatole appoints Josh Franklin as director of wellness and recreation. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco promotes Nicola Migheli to managing director. Hotel Arts Barcelona names Renato De Oliveira as general manager. Robert Nokley becomes general manager at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, celebrating its 35th anniversary, appoints Céline Vercollier as Managing Director and Damien Martin as CFO. Fabrice Collet focuses on strategic diversification as Group Chairman. Jan Grossmann becomes COO for Central and Northern Europe, with Valerio Duchini heading Western Europe. This reorganization aims to support the group's international expansion and strengthen its budget hotel market position.

🏢 Karin Raguin appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Kempinski Hotels, brings over 20 years of HR experience primarily in the luxury goods sector. Formerly Senior Vice President of Human Resources for LVMH in China since 2022, she contributed to LVMH’s Global Tech Board. Raguin has held multiple leadership roles, including VP of Talent Management at LVMH North America and Global Head of Career Management in Paris. She holds a Master's in Human Resources from ISC Paris and serves on the ISC Paris International Strategic Committee. Kempinski's CEO Barbara Muckermann anticipates Raguin's role in talent development to be vital for sustainable growth, overseeing Kempinski's 19,000 employees globally. Raguin's appointment follows leadership additions like Gordon Drake (CFO) and Rasha Lababidi (CPO) as Kempinski enhances its executive team.

📈 Sunnyvale, CA, Pascal Schubert appointed VP Business Development Europe for LodgIQ on March 3rd, 2025. Former senior roles include SHR Group and D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, focusing on revenue management and market expansion in hotel technology. Schubert’s 20+ years in the sector and his expertise in AI-driven solutions are expected to bolster LodgIQ's global expansion. The AI-powered platform of LodgIQ serves 550+ hotels, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, and Bangalore.

🏩 HR Group acquires ten hotels from H World International, including seven IntercityHotels and three Steigenberger hotels, adding over 1,600 rooms and 280 employees. The transaction sustains franchise agreements for Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig and IntercityHotel Schwerin. HR Group's European portfolio now exceeds 200 hotels. Locations include Hannover, Bonn, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, Mannheim, Hildesheim, Kassel, Kiel, Bremen, and Dortmund. CEOs Ruslan Husry and Oliver Bonke highlight the future-ready operational strategy and continued partnership.

🏡 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.