Evok Collection has entrusted the general management of Nolinski Paris to Benjamin Piat, who took up the post on 13 July 2026. He now leads the brand's original address on avenue de l'Opéra. His appointment comes as Nolinski evolves its identity and prepares openings in the Golfe de Saint-Tropez and then Val d'Isère.

Puente Romano Marbella has entrusted its general management to Francesco Roccato, who joins the Golden Mile resort in October 2026. The Italian hotelier returns to a destination he knows well: he opened Nobu Hotel Marbella in 2016, before spending eight years with Rocco Forte Hotels, where he most recently led the group's operations in Northern Italy.

Since September 2026, Phoenix Hospitality Group has been led by Manish Ahluwalia, who spent more than 21 years with IHG Hotels & Resorts before moving to The Heart of Europe project on Dubai's World Islands. The Emirati group now intends to evolve from an investor- and concept-led platform into a structured, financially disciplined hospitality player with a presence in major international destinations.

Masato Masuda took over as General Manager of Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in October 2026, the year the property celebrates its 30th anniversary. Previously Hotel Manager in Tokyo, he is one of the Japanese executives to have risen through the Grand Hyatt ranks. He now leads one of the brand's flagship assets in Japan at a symbolic moment in its history.

Crowne Plaza Porto, a five-star hotel in the Boavista district, appointed Emilie Depierrois as General Manager in September 2026. Her first hotel GM role caps a career of more than twenty years in France, much of it within the IHG portfolio, during which she progressed through front office, sales, commercial leadership and operations roles.

On 7 October 2026, Davidson Hospitality Group announced the promotion of Melissa Green to Regional Vice President, Operations. Previously at the helm of The Davenport Hotel Collection in Spokane, she will now oversee a portfolio of full-service hotels and resorts. The internal promotion forms part of the Atlanta-based operator's ongoing strengthening of its operational leadership.

Virtuoso, the global travel agency network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has appointed Thatcher Brown as Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. The newly created role extends the leadership reorganisation launched in the spring and hands a Four Seasons, Jumeirah and Explora Journeys alumnus responsibility for developing the network's new markets, new categories and strategic partnerships.

Since 1 October 2026, Gregory Coquet has led Riveo Limited, the listed Mauritian investment company that owns Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita and Île aux Cerfs Leisure Island & Golf Club. He was previously the group's Chief Operations and Asset Management Officer. His appointment places Riveo in the hands of an executive who himself helped to shape the portfolio.

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced on 6 October 2026 that its President, Drew Crawley, has become Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. He succeeds Paul Abbott, who joins Long Lake as Operating Partner. The transition comes as the global leader in business travel begins a new chapter as a privately held company, backed by its new shareholder.

Hilton has hired Jeff Moore, until now Vice President of Software Engineering at Uber, as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He will take up his post on 26 October and sit on the Executive Committee, reporting directly to Chris Nassetta. The group aims to accelerate its work on artificial intelligence and its technology platform, which it presents as a lever for owner efficiency and profitability.

On 6 October 2026, IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President, Global Sales. Based in Atlanta, the executive, who has spent more than twenty years with the group, takes the helm of its worldwide sales organisation, with a mandate to strengthen customer partnerships across the corporate, group and meetings and events segments.

🔎 Trend of the day: upscale hospitality is being reshaped. A Michelin selection that redraws the European map, Airelles' arrival in the Caribbean, a new general manager at Silversands Grenada and Le Beaumanoir in Biarritz up for sale: the luxury segment confirms its momentum, between recognition, expansion and asset rotation.