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José Silva appointed Chairman of British luxury group Maybourne
20 August 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article Maybourne, owner-operator of several landmark palace hotels in London and now internationally, has announced the appointment of José Silva as Chairman. A Portuguese national, the seasoned manager brings more than forty years of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and the Middle East. He will be tasked with guiding the group’s next phase of global growth. A strong track record at Four Seasons and Jumeirah At…
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Dubai Hotels Repatriate Staff Amid Strengthened Business; Taj Exotica Occupancy Rises from 36% to Over 60%
20 August 2026📍 In Dubai, hotels are recalling employees initially relocated due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Saurabh Tiwari of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) notes the return is fueled by rising business levels. In recent months, Taj Dubai’s occupancy has been in the high-70% range. Taj Exotica, The Palm, increased occupancy from 36% in June to 50% in July and is projected to exceed 60% in August, driven by demand from the UK and Europe.
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José Silva Appointed Chairman of Maybourne to Lead Global Growth After Decades in Hospitality Leadership
18 August 2026📑 José Silva, a hospitality veteran with over 40 years of experience, was appointed Chairman of Maybourne. Known for his leadership at Jumeirah Group and Four Seasons, Silva will guide Maybourne’s global growth strategy. CEO Marc Socker praised Silva’s expertise. Maybourne, an ultra-luxury brand, operates iconic hotels like Claridge’s and The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Silva expressed excitement about advancing Maybourne’s legacy and global presence.
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José Silva Appointed Chairman of Maybourne to Guide Global Expansion in Luxury Hospitality Industry
18 August 2026🏨 José Silva, with 40+ years of industry experience, has been appointed chairman of Maybourne to oversee its global expansion. Previously, as CEO of Jumeirah Group, he transformed it into a global luxury operator. Silva also spent nearly 25 years with Four Seasons, achieving five Michelin stars at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. Maybourne’s plans include new hotels, residential developments, and wellness facilities. Silva aims to enhance Maybourne’s luxury hospitality reputation.
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Shannon Schwier Appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
12 August 2026🏨 Shannon Schwier becomes General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. Her Four Seasons journey began in 2013 at Beverly Hills. By 2021, she was opening hotel manager in Fort Lauderdale. Schwier managed international roles, including Dubai in 2015. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, this Santa Fe resort features an Adventure Center, spa, and restaurant Terra, embodying the area’s rich culture and beauty.
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Ranjitkumar Sukumaran Appointed Executive Head Chef at Hyde and Seek, London Hyde Park After £42m Transformation
11 August 2026🍴 Ranjitkumar Sukumaran has been appointed as executive head chef of Hyde and Seek, London Hyde Park, before its September 2026 opening. The hotel, located at 1 Lancaster Gate, underwent a £42 million transformation, evolving from the former Corus Hotel Hyde Park. The property includes 309 rooms, meeting spaces, and a gym. Sukumaran oversees two dining concepts: Seekers Restaurant and Bar (138 seats) and HydeOut Café (88 seats). Paul Davies was appointed GM in June 2026.
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Italy’s Luxury Hotels See Up to 40% Revenue from Food and Beverage as Gastronomy Gains Importance
28 July 2026📰 In 2025, Italy’s luxury hotels generated significant F&B revenues, with luxury properties making 25-40% of revenue from F&B. Hotel Villa d’Este earned €115.3 million, with €830 per room from F&B. Rome Cavalieri reported €68 million total revenue with F&B contributing 37%. Italy plans to increase luxury hotels from 760 to 900 by 2029, representing an 18% rise. Relais & Châteaux has over 210 Michelin-starred venues worldwide, showcasing Italy’s culinary prestige.
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Mallorca to Host Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026, Hotels Offer Celestial Programs for Visitors
20 July 2026🌑 On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will pass over Mallorca, part of its path covering Arctic regions, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, northern Spain, and the Balearic Islands. In Mallorca, notable hotels offering unique viewing experiences include Hotel Corazón, Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Jumeirah Mallorca, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Nakar Hotel, Nobis Hotel Palma, and Sant Francesc Hotel Singular. These venues provide programs ranging from astronomy masterclasses to private yacht trips and luxury dinners.
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Corinthia Hotels Appoints Peter Roth as President of Hotel Operations to Oversee Global Expansion and Performance
2 July 2026📈 Corinthia Hotels has appointed Peter Roth as President of Hotel Operations. Roth, based in London, will manage operations for Corinthia’s current hotels and upcoming openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. He reports to Simon Naudi, CEO. With over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, Roth previously worked at Jumeirah and spent 15 years with Hyatt. This role focuses on service standards and profitability.
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Corinthia Hotels Appoints Peter Roth as President of Hotel Operations to Oversee Global Expansion Efforts
2 July 2026🏨 Peter Roth has been appointed as the president of hotel operations for Corinthia Hotels, effective immediately, based in London. With over 30 years in luxury hospitality across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, Roth will manage hotel performance and new openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. Previously, he held senior roles at Jumeirah and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Corinthia’s focus is on bolstering global expansion and operational readiness.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Fernando Gibaja as General Manager for New Luxury Resort in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
30 June 2026🏨 Omni Hotels & Resorts appointed Fernando Gibaja as general manager of Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, Mexico, set to open in spring 2027. With 30+ years of global luxury hotel experience, Gibaja previously managed The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. The resort will feature 202 guest rooms, 42 suites, two villas, a luxury spa, five ocean-view restaurants, five pools, and over 27,000 sq ft of event space.
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Iconic Young Hospitality Professional: Lara Dupré, heir to an art of hospitality
27 June 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article In a large house near Grand Bassam, there once lived a woman the whole country seemed to know. According to Lara Dupré, the father of Ivorian independence, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, gave her the name Mamie Akwa. Her table was always set for more guests than expected, and people left her home with the feeling that they had been awaited. Today it is her great-granddaughter who carries the torch…
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IHCL Targets 32,000 New Keys by 2027 Amid Asset-Light Expansion and 20% Growth in Management Fees
22 June 2026📋 IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal expects a year-long recovery for Taj Dubai hotels post-Iran-US conflict. Middle East expansion may exceed the planned five-year timeframe for 20 hotels. Despite this, IHCL’s India operations thrive with 12-14% growth and a two-thirds RevPAR increase. The asset-light strategy boosts management fees by 20%, targeting €90 million. The Accelerate 2030 plan aims for 700 hotels and 32,000 keys in four years, with 30 openings in 2024 and 50 in 2026.
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RobosizeME Cuts Loyalty Point Update Times From Three to Four Days to Under 24 Hours For Global Hotel Program
10 June 2026Automation initiative accelerates loyalty processing for one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs ahead of HITEC 2026 Wilmington, Delaware, June 10, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced the expansion of its work with one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs. The initiative has significantly accelerated loyalty point processing times, reducing the wait for members to see updated points in their accounts from three to four days to…
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Luxury U.S. Hotel Group Increases Monthly Time Savings To More Than 3,000 Hours With RobosizeME Automation
9 June 2026Hospitality operator exceeds original 600 hour savings target by five times through finance and operational workflow automation Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced that a luxury-focused U.S. hotel group has surpassed 3,000 hours saved per month through an ongoing hospitality automation initiative, significantly exceeding the organization’s original goal of saving 600 monthly operational hours. The hotel group, which operates a portfolio of luxury and lifestyle properties across major…
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RobosizeME Automates Loyalty and Guest Point Processing for Major U.S. Gaming & Casino Operator
3 June 2026Automation initiatives streamline loyalty point updates and guest services across complex casino and hospitality environments Wilmington, Delaware, [Month] [Day], 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups and resorts, today announced an expanded automation initiative with a major U.S. gaming and hospitality operator. The project focuses on automating high-volume loyalty and guest point workflows across casino and hotel systems, helping ensure faster, more consistent point updates for players while reducing manual handling for…
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Silverfox Studios Leads Renovations at Michelin-Starred Tasca in Dubai’s Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Hotel
27 May 2026🍴 José Avillez’s Michelin-starred Tasca in Dubai, located on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, showcases Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist. Silverfox Studios, a design partner, has renovated the space twice. Featuring an open kitchen, infinity pool, and the largest selection of Portuguese wines in Dubai, Tasca has held a Michelin star since Dubai’s Michelin Guide debut in 2022. The restaurant combines seaside views with a vibrant atmosphere for day and night experiences.
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Radisson Blu Opens 537-Room Five-Star Hotel in Dubai’s Barsha Heights with Extensive Amenities and Dining Options
21 May 2026🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights opens in May 2026 with 537 rooms and suites in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Featuring five dining venues, 16 meeting spaces for up to 250 guests, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a Kids’ Club, it caters to business and leisure travelers. Conveniently located near Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, it’s a 25-30 minute drive from Dubai International Airport, offering easy access to key attractions.
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Mercury Rooftop Debuts at Four Seasons Jumeirah, Designed by The Sundukovy Sisters in Dubai
21 May 2026🌐 Collaborating with Four Seasons, the Sundukovy Sisters designed the Mercury Rooftop atop Four Seasons Jumeirah in Dubai, inspired by the planet Mercury’s luminosity. Featuring sculptural bars with metallic tones and a liquid silver central bar, the space harmonizes with Dubai’s skyline. The rooftop, complete with black Copacabana granite and Arabescato Orobico Grigio marble, offers sweeping views and a celestial ambiance, blending art, atmosphere, and elegant hospitality seamlessly.
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RobosizeME Introduces VIP Guest Recognition Automation for Hotels Using OPERA Cloud
18 May 2026New automation solution enables consistent VIP identification and service delivery through direct integration with OPERA Cloud Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, has announced the launch of its VIP Guest Recognition automation, now fully integrated with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). The solution enables hotels to automatically identify, classify, and operationalize VIP guest data across reservations and profiles, ensuring consistent recognition and service…
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Hotels Lose Up to 2% of OTA Revenue Monthly. RobosizeME’s New Automation Addresses That Leakage
11 May 2026Enhanced OTA VCC reconciliation automation, now available on RobosizeME’s new website, enables hotel groups to identify and recover lost revenue daily. Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotels groups, has launched an enhanced version of its widely adopted automation, Reconciliation of OTA Virtual Credit Card Balances, designed to help hotels identify and recover revenue lost through discrepancies in OTA VCC payments. With industry data indicating that hotels lose between 1–2% of OTA…
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Hilton Appoints Linda Griffin as Area General Manager for Canada, Overseeing Hotels in Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia
8 May 2026🏨 Linda Griffin, appointed as Hilton’s area general manager for Canada, will oversee hotels in Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia. Based at Hilton Toronto, she returns to a location where her career began in 1989. Her experience spans over 30 years across five continents. Previous roles include positions at Hilton Aruba and Hilton UK’s Front Office Development team. Griffin’s strategic leadership will enhance Hilton’s service excellence and operational consistency in Canada.
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The Standard, Brussels Wins Best in Show at 2026 HD Awards for Projects; Kevin Barry Art Advisory Tops Products Category
6 May 2026📈 Nearly 475 people gathered at Encore Resort, Las Vegas, on May 5th, 2026, for the 22nd HD Awards by Hospitality Design magazine. From 1,200 submissions, The Standard, Brussels won Best in Show for projects, and Kevin Barry Art Advisory’s program for Chamonix Casino Hotel topped in products. The event celebrated global achievements in design, highlighting diversity across lifestyle, upscale, and luxury hotel categories, with winners from places like Brussels, Boston, and Tokyo.
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RobosizeME Unveils Its Automation Center, Bringing Performance Tracking and ROI Forecasting to Hotel Groups
5 May 2026New Automation Center gives operators a single interface to monitor live workflow activity, access run histories, and model cost savings before deployment Wilmington, Delaware, May 5, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to the global hotel industry, is making its Automation Center available, a platform designed to give hotel operators full visibility into the performance and impact of their automated workflows. Combining real-time monitoring with pre-deployment ROI forecasting, the solution allows hotels to both…
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The Leela to Expand Luxury Hotel Portfolio with 10 New Projects, Including First International Venture in Dubai
23 April 2026🏨 In 2025, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is a finalist in the Hospitality Awards, marking its place in India’s growing luxury market. Founded in 1986, it operates 13 five-star properties across 11 cities, with over 3,500 rooms. Plans include 10 new projects, increasing their inventory to over 5,000 rooms, with three openings set for 2026 in Coorg, Jaisalmer, and Mumbai, plus an international debut in Dubai. The brand emphasizes “True Indian Luxury” to compete with giants like Indian…
