Accor has entrusted Craig Kelmar with leadership of the Pullman, Novotel and ibis Sydney Olympic Park precinct, eighteen years after he first started out at the very same site. The appointment, effective August 2026, marks the culmination of a career of more than twenty-two years built entirely within the French group in Australia.

The North American operator grows its own talent to lead the integration of new hotels and its revenue strategy, as its portfolio continues to expand across the United States and Canada.

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has announced the appointment of Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective 1 September 2026. The Swiss hotelier, a native of Vevey, joins the Geneva property after leading Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta since August 2025. The appointment reflects the luxury hotel group's internal mobility policy and strengthens its presence in one of Europe's most strategic business hubs.

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca has entrusted its general management to Ismail Ben Younes since July 2026. With more than fifteen years' experience across international groups including Iberostar, Radisson Hotel Group and Accor, the Tunisian executive takes up his post as the property prepares for a full renovation, amid the ongoing acquisition by Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts.

The Standard, London has entrusted its general management to Murray Scott, who leaves his post as General Manager of The Hoxton, Holborn after two years. The appointment, effective since July 2026, forms part of the lifestyle strategy being deployed by Hyatt Lifestyle Group in London.

Since 1 June 2026, Michael Braun has led Lanserhof Tegernsee in Bavaria, following more than six years at the helm of the Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt. The appointment forms part of a broader renewal of hotel leadership at the health and longevity resort, as the group accelerates its international development. It draws on a career shaped in some of the industry's leading luxury houses, spanning Berlin, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and the Tegernsee.

Diane Daudin Clavaud, previously Corporate Director of Global Business Development at Nobu Hospitality, joins British firm Rhodium as Chief Development & Strategy Officer. Based in London, she will take charge of development strategy for a group whose portfolio of 40 ultra-luxury developments in London, Dubai and Athens is valued at approximately €14 billion. The appointment, effective since June 2026, comes as Rhodium steps up its partnerships with international luxury brands.

Palladium Hotel Group has appointed Farah C. Jaber to the newly created role of Managing Director, Southeast Asia, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Effective since March 2026, the appointment marks the Spanish hotel group's first structured foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, with Vietnam as the anchor point for its development.

Auberge Resorts Collection has announced the appointment/promotion of Clayton van Hooijdonk to the role of General Manager of The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, in Los Olivos, California. The appointment, effective since July 2026, follows a year spent by the hotelier at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Telluride, Colorado. It reflects the internal mobility strategy the luxury group is pursuing across its North American portfolio.

Highgate has announced the appointment of Siim Karu as Chief Commercial Officer Europe, based in London, effective from 10 August 2026. He will be responsible for driving the group's entire commercial strategy across the European region, spanning revenue management, sales, distribution, marketing and technology.

Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort, located in Albufeira in the Algarve, has announced the appointment of Ramón Von Schukkmann as Complex General Manager. Taking up the role in August 2026, the executive returns to a property where he worked sixteen years earlier, now bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in international luxury hospitality.

Treudelberg Resort Hamburg announces the arrival of Carl Artmann as General Manager, effective 1 August 2026. With more than twenty years of national and international hospitality experience, he will work closely with his predecessor, Rolf Haug, over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition as part of the property's ongoing development.