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Design, Australia | In Sydney, Mathew Dalby joins Gensler as Design Director, Hospitality
The American architecture giant is building out its hospitality practice in Asia-Pacific, entrusting regional creative leadership to a designer with thirty-five years of experience in luxury.
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Courchevel, France | Madeleine Munier appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel
Madeleine Munier has been appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel, the first property under Monte-Carlo Company des Bains de Mer's international brand outside the Principality. She takes up her role during the pre-opening phase, with the first guests expected for the 2026/2027 winter season. With nearly nine years at Airelles, including a spell leading La Bastide de Gordes, she brings solid experience in luxury hotel management and hotel openings to the project.
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Appointment, USA | Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts, joins the Board of Directors of Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts announces the appointment of Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, to its Board of Directors, as the company launches Epic Experience, its multi-year roadmap to modernise the guest experience across its ski resorts. The executive, a long-time Park City resident, becomes the company's tenth board member.
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Appointment, United Kingdom | Jean Louis Fresta appointed Acting General Manager of Shangri-La The Shard, London
Jean Louis Fresta takes over as Acting General Manager of Shangri-La The Shard, one of London's most iconic luxury hotels, following the departure of former General Manager Kurt Macher. Resident Manager of the property since 2021, he brings more than 25 years of experience with the Shangri-La group across London, Istanbul and Jeddah.
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Appointment, Thailand | Erik Lannge appointed General Manager of TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39
Siamese & Kew Green Hotel Management announces the appointment of Erik Lannge as General Manager of TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39, a lifestyle property within the Accor family. With more than twenty years of hospitality experience in Thailand and Southeast Asia, he joins the property after leading the dusitD2 Khao Yai, where he notably launched several dining concepts and an eco-villa cluster.
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Appointment, Portugal | André Pereira promoted to Cluster Hotel Manager of The Pearl, The Anchor and The Residences, in Tróia
Within the Details - Hospitality, Sports, Leisure group, which he joined in 2023, André Pereira moves into the role of Cluster Hotel Manager, overseeing the three properties The Pearl, The Anchor and The Residences on the Tróia Peninsula, a 600-key portfolio. A new milestone in a career built entirely in Portugal, spanning the Algarve, Madeira and the Lisbon region.
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Appointment, Australia | Beau Waters appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaiian hotel group, in Western Australia
Hawaiian, owner and operator of the Parmelia Hilton Hotel in Perth and the Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa in Broome, announces the appointment of Beau Waters as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Joining Hawaiian in February 2025 as Chief Operating Officer, he steps into the role following a competitive recruitment process led by the Board of Directors.
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Appointment, Vietnam | Joris Quintelier appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
The Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, in Hoi An, announces the appointment of Joris Quintelier as Resort Manager, as the property celebrates ten years within the Four Seasons brand. Trained early in his career at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, the Belgian executive brings more than fifteen years of experience gained across Paris, the Seychelles, Philadelphia, Doha and Hong Kong.
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Appointment, Mexico | Anna Hill appointed General Manager of W Punta de Mita
W Punta de Mita announces the appointment of Anna Hill as General Manager. With more than 15 years of international experience with brands including EDITION and The Ritz-Carlton, she previously held the position of Hotel Manager at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai.
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Appointment, Europe & North Africa | Christian Poda appointed Vice President of Operations at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Christian Poda steps down from his regional leadership role at Four Seasons in Hong Kong to join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Operations, Europe and North Africa. He will oversee strategic operations and growth across the Fairmont and Raffles portfolios in the region.
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Appointment, India | Prachi Patil appointed Director – Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia at Accor
Accor announces the appointment of Prachi Patil as Director - Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia. Based in Gurugram, this professional, with more than 18 years of experience in hospitality design, real estate development and project management, joins the Group after leading a portfolio worth more than $200 million at Chalet Hotels Limited.
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Italy | Simone Farci appointed General Manager of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Simone Farci takes over as General Manager of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, one of Marriott International's most distinctive properties in Europe. He steps into this strategic role after more than 20 years leading luxury hotels and resorts across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Japan | Christopher Clark appointed Opening General Manager of Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures
Christopher Clark joins Shangri-La Hotels Japan K.K. as Opening General Manager to lead the launch of Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures, a 77-room property adjacent to Nijo Castle, due to open in late 2026. This new chapter builds on 27 years of experience with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott, including 16 hotel openings across Asia and the Americas.
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Appointment, Monaco | Brune Poirson (ex-Accor) joins the Board of Directors of the Prince Albert II Foundation
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation announces the arrival of Brune Poirson on its Board of Directors. The former French Secretary of State for Ecological Transition and ex-Chief Sustainability Officer of Accor brings a track record spanning public policy, corporate sustainability and international environmental cooperation.
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Personnel Moves
Design, Australia | In Sydney, Mathew Dalby joins Gensler as Design Director, Hospitality
The American architecture giant is building out its hospitality practice in Asia-Pacific, entrusting regional creative leadership to a designer with thirty-five years of experience in luxury.
Development
Americas | Hilton Leans on Hilton Honors to Power Its All-Inclusive Portfolio
The group is rolling out its loyalty strategy across a fast-developing all-inclusive segment in Mexico and the Caribbean, with stays available from 51,000 points
Development
International | Aiden by Best Western passes the 58-hotel mark worldwide
BWH Hotels continues to grow its boutique brand Aiden by Best Western, which has now reached 58 hotels worldwide, with more than 20 additional properties in development. Buoyed by recent openings in Germany, Thailand and the United States, the brand is also preparing to enter Canada by the end of the year. This momentum confirms investor appetite for the independent lifestyle segment, backed by the strength of BWH Hotels' network and loyalty programme.
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Courchevel, France | Madeleine Munier appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel
Madeleine Munier has been appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel, the first property under Monte-Carlo Company des Bains de Mer's international brand outside the Principality. She takes up her role during the pre-opening phase, with the first guests expected for the 2026/2027 winter season. With nearly nine years at Airelles, including a spell leading La Bastide de Gordes, she brings solid experience in luxury hotel management and hotel openings to the project.
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