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United Kingdom | This Autumn, Numa Group Delivers a New Appointment, a Lightning Takeover and a London Opening
Digital hospitality operator Numa Group has appointed Kirill Priyatel as Chief Revenue Officer, taken over operations at London's Chelsea Green hotel in just five days, and confirmed the October 2026 opening of its new Native by Numa Fitzrovia address. Three separate announcements that, within the space of a few days, point to the same ambition: accelerating the Berlin-based group's push into the UK market while sharpening its commercial governance.
Development
Operators, United States | New Hotels for Aimbridge and Remington. Are Third-Party Operator-Investors Becoming Essential?
In early September 2026, Aimbridge Hospitality took over management of three historic boutique hotels owned by developer Gorman & Company in Wisconsin and Illinois. On the same day, Remington Hospitality added the Hyatt Regency Long Island — recently sold by real estate investment trust Ashford Hospitality Trust — to its own portfolio. The two announcements, made hours apart, illustrate the growing role third-party operators play in running complex hotel assets in the United States.
Explorer
Executive Moves
Appointment, Canada | Suzanne Lalonde appointed CEO of Parq Casino in Vancouver
Suzanne Lalonde has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Parq Casino, the stay-and-play complex in downtown Vancouver that houses two luxury hotels, the JW Marriott and the DOUGLAS Autograph Collection. She brings more than thirty years of experience in the gaming industry, gained notably at Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming.
Development
Signature, Vietnam, 2029 | Meliá Hotels International Signs Vietnam’s First Meliá Collection Property in Mui Ne
Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of Ocaria Retreat Mui Ne, Member of Meliá Collection, the brand's first Meliá Collection property in Vietnam. The 187-key, five-star resort, due to open in 2029, marks the arrival of the group's fifth brand in the country, in partnership with local developer Nam Chau Tourism JSC.
Business
Brand, Canada | TravelAI acquires the Sonder brand and relaunches Sonder.com
TravelAI, the Canadian company behind an AI-powered travel memory infrastructure, has acquired the Sonder brand — name, trademarks and domain portfolio, including Sonder.com — from the bankruptcy trustee of Sonder's Canadian entities. The deal does not include the former Sonder's operational assets, nor Sonder Holdings Inc., whose stock remains separately listed.
Nominations
Malaysia | Edward Kollmer promoted to Cluster General Manager, Resort Hotels, at Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the appointment of Edward Kollmer as Cluster General Manager, Resort Hotels, Malaysia. The General Manager of PARKROYAL Penang Resort sees his remit expanded to three additional properties within the group's Malaysian portfolio, effective 1 July 2026.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Philippines | Sven Toune appointed General Manager of Taal Vista Hotel
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) appoints Belgian Sven Toune as General Manager of the Taal Vista Hotel, a heritage 262-room property overlooking Lake Taal and its volcano, in Tagaytay. The appointment draws on more than 20 years of international experience, notably with the Accor group in Southeast Asia.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Greece | Kalia Konstantinidou (Empiria Group) joins the new Board of Directors of Marketing Greece
Kalia Konstantinidou, Group Executive Officer of Empiria Group, has been appointed to the new Board of Directors of Marketing Greece, the destination marketing organisation that brings together the public and private sectors to strengthen the country's tourism identity.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, New Zealand | Fiona Winger appointed General Manager of Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Fiona Winger has been appointed General Manager of the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, marking a homecoming to her native city after leading several of New Zealand's luxury properties, including Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Her appointment comes ahead of a planned refurbishment of the hotel.
Business
India | Adani Group in talks with Accor and ITC Hotels to manage Jaypee hotel portfolio
Having finalised the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for ₹14,535 crore via a resolution plan approved by India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in March 2026, Adani Group is reportedly in negotiations with Accor and ITC Hotels to hand over management of several hotel assets from the acquisition, according to reports carried by the Economic Times.
Strategy
Spain | Choosing a Hotel That Treats Its Staff Fairly
Booking a hotel based on employees' working conditions may soon become possible. Spanish hotel housekeepers are seeking to create an app to make this a reality.
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Development
United Kingdom | This Autumn, Numa Group Delivers a New Appointment, a Lightning Takeover and a London Opening
Digital hospitality operator Numa Group has appointed Kirill Priyatel as Chief Revenue Officer, taken over operations at London's Chelsea Green hotel in just five days, and confirmed the October 2026 opening of its new Native by Numa Fitzrovia address. Three separate announcements that, within the space of a few days, point to the same ambition: accelerating the Berlin-based group's push into the UK market while sharpening its commercial governance.
Development
Operators, United States | New Hotels for Aimbridge and Remington. Are Third-Party Operator-Investors Becoming Essential?
In early September 2026, Aimbridge Hospitality took over management of three historic boutique hotels owned by developer Gorman & Company in Wisconsin and Illinois. On the same day, Remington Hospitality added the Hyatt Regency Long Island — recently sold by real estate investment trust Ashford Hospitality Trust — to its own portfolio. The two announcements, made hours apart, illustrate the growing role third-party operators play in running complex hotel assets in the United States.
Personnel Moves
Rome, Italy | Tristan Delaittre appointed general manager of Hotel Eden
Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Tristan Delaittre as general manager of Hotel Eden, in Rome, effective 1 October 2026. With more than seven years within the group, he most recently served as corporate director of food & beverage for Dorchester Collection. The appointment reflects a pattern of internal promotion, as Rome cements its place among Europe's leading luxury destinations.
Personnel Moves
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia | Dennis Sorensen Promoted to General Manager of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Dennis Sorensen has been appointed General Manager of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. He had served as Resort Manager there since June 2025. The promotion draws on more than twenty years of experience across the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International brands.
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