appointments

Marriott International has appointed Henri Michel as General Manager of the Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées Hotel, effective February 1, 2026, marking a leadership reset following the landmark property’s major couture-inspired redesign. Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées Hotel Unveils Couture-Inspired Renovation Led by London-based design studio Muza Lab, the renovation reimagines the historic Champs-Élysées

The Peninsula Paris Appointment The Peninsula Paris has appointed Luc Delafosse as Managing Director, effective 2 March 2026. He succeeds Vincent Pimont, who has been named Managing Director of The Peninsula Hong Kong, the group’s flagship property opened in 1928. Delafosse brings extensive international luxury hospitality experience, having held senior

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Names Kung Teong Wah Cluster General Manager for Dual Singapore Properties Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has appointed Kung Teong Wah as Cluster General Manager overseeing PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering and PARKROYAL on Beach Road in Singapore. In this expanded role, Teong Wah continues to lead Pickering

Las Vegas Sands has appointed Patrick Dumont as chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Robert G. Goldstein, who will transition to senior advisor through March 2028. The move formalises a long-signalled succession plan at one of the world’s largest integrated resort operators. Leadership Transition at Las

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has promoted long-serving executive Craig Bond to Chief Operating Officer, a strategic internal appointment aimed at strengthening operational discipline, accelerating growth, and future-proofing leadership across its Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL brands. A strategic internal promotion for the next phase of growth Pan Pacific

Hilton has appointed seasoned luxury executive Etienne Dalançon as General Manager of the forthcoming Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated Malaysian debut in late 2026. Waldorf Astoria’s growing footprint in Asia. Located in Bukit Bintang within Kuala Lumpur’s prestigious Golden Triangle, the property will introduce Waldorf

IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture, signalling a fresh push to scale responsible artificial intelligence across its global hotel portfolio as digital transformation accelerates in hospitality. What’s Happening Wei Manfredi joins IHG to lead the company’s AI strategy, technical and

Marriott International has announced new regional presidents for the Americas and EMEA, appointing long-serving executives Satya Anand, Neal Jones and Federico “Fede” Greppi as part of a leadership realignment aimed at strengthening growth, owner alignment and operational consistency across key global markets. Satya Anand Appointed President, U.S., Canada & CALA

Marriott International has announced a major leadership transition and regional realignment, marking the retirement of two long-serving executives and the appointment of three senior leaders to oversee its next phase of global expansion at a time of sustained portfolio growth and strategic complexity across key markets. Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR)

Alma Resort Alma Resort has appointed hospitality and wellness professional Yury Papouski as recreation manager, strengthening its leadership team as the award-winning beachfront resort continues to expand its sports, wellness and family-focused guest offerings. Travelers can find more information about  Alma Resort Cam Ranh  and other resorts and explore accommodation details on

Hilton Singapore Orchard — the largest Hilton property in Asia Pacific — has appointed Michael Janssen as General Manager, effective 15 September 2025. Hilton Singapore Orchard Positioned for Singapore Tourism Growth A hospitality leader with more than 28 years of international experience, Janssen will oversee the 1,080-room flagship hotel located

Dusit Executive Heads TICA Dusit International announces that Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President – Operations (Central & Southern Thailand) and Government & Business Relations, has been appointed President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) for the 2025–2026 term. TICA, a non-profit organisation established in 1984, plays a vital role

St Regis Beijing has a new Chef de Cuisine St. Regis Beijing is delighted to announce the appointment of the talented Chef Nicoletta Santoro as the new Chef De Cuisine of Danieli’s, the hotel’s celebrated Italian restaurant. With an impressive background rooted in her hometown of Bari, located in the

The Azure Qiantang, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou 杭州绿城尊蓝钱江豪华精选酒店 (The Azure Qiantang, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou) 宣布任命许霞女士为运营总监，全面负责酒店的运营工作。来自上海的许霞女士，拥有超过20年的国际品牌酒店管理经验，曾先后任职于万豪国际、希尔顿和悦榕庄等国际酒店集团旗下酒店。 许霞女士，拥有丰富的餐饮专业知识储备和管理技能，具有优秀的组织、团队领导和沟通协调能力，以及上佳的团队合作精神。自2021年6月起，许霞女士担任杭州绿城尊蓝钱江豪华精选酒店的餐饮总监，凭借创新的餐饮经营思维、优异的品质管理能力，持续为客人提供奢华体验，带领餐饮团队取得了诸多显著成绩。 2023年9月至10月杭州亚运会期间，杭州绿城豪华精选酒店作为亚奥理事会大家庭饭店，许霞女士带领酒店运营团队，出色完成了多项重要接待任务。我们相信许霞女士将在新的岗位上继续发挥其卓越的领导能力，带领团队打造具有【豪华精选】品牌特色的服务体验。 The Azure Qiantang, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou announces the appointment of Miky, Xu Xia, as the Director of Operations, responsible for overseeing the hotel’s operations. Ms. Miky Xu is