The Wildbirch Hotel has named Carissa Giliam general manager of the 252-room JdV by Hyatt property in downtown Anchorage. She moved from director of sales and commercial affairs through an interim post into the job.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest has appointed Federico Daniele bar manager of MÚZSA, after roles at The London EDITION, The Barcelona EDITION, Nobu Hotel Barcelona, Boadas Cocktails and Drink Kong.
Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia, has appointed Demian Fuentes as director of food and beverage, with Tea at the Empress, Q at the Empress, The Bengal and DASH in the portfolio.
Barbara Muckermann has left the group chief executive role after nearly two and a half years, with the CFO, CHRO, chief development officer and chief brand officer also gone. Sources told Skift the owners have sought a financial buyer.
Michelle Walder, head of operations for Hyatt's lifestyle group in EAME, becomes group director of operations at Iconic Hotels & Resorts.
The Miami crusade publishes no volunteer clock. The ministry's Albany record shows the form: a 3 PM sign-in, a 6:30 PM service and teardown after the 9 PM close, which sets a late block for the four February nights.
Loren Gold becomes Visit Raleigh president and CEO on 1 January 2027, succeeding Dennis Edwards. Visit Pittsburgh named Josh Valasek director of business events sales. Opus Origin named Desiree Hanson president for North America.
Kory Foltz takes food and beverage at the 462-room Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. He moves from Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, where he ran seven restaurants and 60,000 square feet of event space.
Deep Vahi takes over Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road as multi-property general manager, after Marriott postings in Mumbai and a 2008 start at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.
Richard Sorensen takes over The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort after 13 years with Four Seasons and Peninsula posts in New York, Chicago and Tokyo.
HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts appointed Sarah Bohn general manager of Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, moving her from The Westin La Paloma in Tucson.
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association named Tony Lapi, Richard Gonzmart and Susan Kopstad its 2026 Hall of Fame winners at a gala in Clearwater, and swore in its 2027 board officers.
Jasmin Schubert moved from acting director into the top sales and marketing role at the 1926 Long Beach landmark, the hotel said in a release dated 15 October 2026.
Marriott International has appointed Alok Dixit as general manager of W Manchester and W Residences, the 2027 second phase of Relentless Developments' St Michael's scheme.
The Lanesborough promoted Pamela Debattista to hotel manager in October 2026. She joined the Hyde Park Corner property as food and beverage manager in 2019, and the announcement names no predecessor or effective date.
Kohler Co. named Nina Kohler chief executive officer – hospitality on 13 October 2026, effective immediately. She leads strategy, growth, talent and guest experience across Kohler, Wisconsin; St. Andrews, Scotland; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Chicago.
Shangri-La Group named Hakan Ozel Vice President, Operations on 14 October 2026, with a remit covering its London, Paris and Istanbul hotels.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group appointed Catherine Woods chief marketing officer. Woods is based in Charleston, reports to founder Steve Palmer and leads marketing across the group's hotels, restaurants, bars and membership clubs.
The Sirius Hotel Group has appointed John Adams as chair, succeeding Jane Bentall, who stays on as strategic adviser.
Conrad Hong Kong has appointed Conor Hadlington as general manager, with operations and commercial strategy in his remit at the 513-room hotel. His career spans nearly 18 years across Asia, the United States and the Middle East, with roles at Mandarin Oriental, InterContinental and Shangri-La.
W Bali - Seminyak has appointed Ng Choi Choi as director of sales and marketing. She moves from the Marriott Bali portfolio, where she is Bali market director of sales and distribution.
Minor Hotels has appointed Magdalena Martorell general manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, moving her from Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, where she has led since February 2025.
Nine appointments and departures across hotel groups, a management company, a real estate investment trust and a national tourism organisation between 1 July and 18 September.
Kara Randall joins Accor from Hilton's luxury development group to lead Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel and the group's other luxury flags in North America, reporting to Agnes Roquefort.
Kevin Briggs becomes general manager of AC Hotel Beverly Hills, moving from The Glenmark in Glendale after more than two decades in Los Angeles hotels.
Lisa Mercer becomes general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, arriving from a resort manager role at The Phoenician and Canyon Suites in Scottsdale with more than 25 years at Marriott International.
Westgate Resorts named Kim Tankersley general manager of Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa and Tanner Newton of Westgate Branson Lakes Resort in a release dated 23 September 2026.
ISHC named Dana-Marisa Licsandru of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance its 2026 Lori Raleigh Award recipient at the society's annual conference in Rome.
Carmel Valley Ranch named Tom Wolf, a 40-year Hyatt veteran with six general manager roles, as managing director of the 500-acre Central Coast resort.
Nasser Kheir joins Burnham Beeches Hotel as head chef from The Dorchester, taking the food and beverage operation at the Buckinghamshire property.
