Stuart De San Nicolas joins Anantara
Makenzie Huff
26 Aug 2025
Stuart De San Nicolas joins Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas as General Manager, bringing global expertise to Minor Hotels’ luxury portfolio
Stuart De San Nicolas joins Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas as General Manager, bringing global expertise to Minor Hotels’ luxury portfolio
Michael Robinson is named GM of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort during a major renovation, enhancing its luxury offerings on Palm Jumeirah
After 23 years, Henri Giscard d’Estaing has stepped down as chairman of Club Med, leaving the business in the control of its Chinese owners
Capella Hotel Group has named Neil Jacobs as Senior Strategic Advisor, supporting its accelerated global growth and ongoing luxury brand expansion
Minor Hotels appoints Cristian Nannucci as General Manager of the upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, launching Tivoli’s first property in Oman in 2026
Lodging Dynamics has appointed hospitality veteran Kristie Byrd as Vice President of Sales to drive strategic growth and strengthen its leadership team
A seasoned hotelier with a passion for service excellence and operational innovation is set to lead the Forbes Five-Star property into its next chapter
Ippolito Fleitz Group gains an internationally experienced hospitality expert
“It’s an incredibly exciting time for innovation and growth in travel.” – Stijn Oyen, Design Hotels
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has announced a new Director of Operations.
Hyatt has announced a series of changes to its senior leadership team, as the company shifts toward a more brand-focused enterprise.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, a beloved Texas landmark, has announced the appointment of Scott Wallen as its new Managing Director.
It is rare to have a family owned hotel business successfully growing with a fourth generation taking over the controls, but at Riu Hotels that is the case
Minor Hotels has announced a senior leadership update following the addition of two properties and brands in Sri Lanka.
White Elephant Resorts, the boutique American hotelier, has made major changes to its leadership lineup.
Kempinski Hotels has announced a new executive leadership team tasked with developing and repositioning Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group.
“The biggest challenges would be the same for many of us across industries – slowing world economy, heightened geopolitical tensions … The growth opportunities for us remain in sustainability.” – Philip Lim, Banyan Group
Gonzalo Aguilar has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, starting 1 January 2025.
As it plans a substantial international expansion, hotel group Jumeirah has appointed a new CEO to lead that growth
Reside, the residential hospitality management company, has appointed Walter “J.R.” Dembiec, Jr., as Brand President of ‘Reside, a Wyndham Residence’.
UK-based real estate and investment company Lamington Group has announced its new Board of Directors.
Beaumier, one of the fastest-growing European boutique hotel groups, today announced the appointment of hotel industry veteran Billy Skelli-Cohen as Chief Executive Officer.
Timur Sentuerk has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Doyle Collection.
Montigo Resorts has made major changes to its leadership lineup.
“We take a rigorous and multi-faceted approach to evaluating potential acquisitions and partnerships” – Christophe Piffaretti, Kempinski
Adagio, one of Europe’s largest aparthotel operators, has appointed Arthur Jaeger as its Chief Development and Real Estate Officer.
Minor Hotels has named industry veteran Omar Romero as its Chief Development and Luxury Officer, a newly-created position, as the group continues its rapid global expansion.
The Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena has hired a new General Manager following a $12.8 million renovation.
“I see many owners with an appetite to add a Hyatt property to their portfolio, particularly given our high-end focus.”
– Anna Corkill, Hyatt
The luxury hospitality group Kempinski Hotels has announced the arrival of Massimo Brancaleoni as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer.
Accor has announced the appointment of two new Global Brand Presidents to reinforce its leadership across its Premium, Midscale, and Economy (PM&E) brand portfolio.
“Our mission is to partner with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability.”
– Mark Keiser, Viceroy
Julien Labays has been appointed as Resort Manager at Rosewood Baha Mar in the Bahamas.
Ultra-luxury hospitality brand Auberge Resorts Collection has announced the appointment of Christian Clerc as their new President and CEO.
Baillie Lodges award-winning flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has named esteemed tourism industry leader Robyn Bautovich as General Manager.
Langham Hospitality Group has named Jack Xiao as Senior Vice President of Operations in China.
Minor Hotels’ management line-up has had a shakeup, following the departure of its long-serving EMEA chief executive.
Hilton Hotels has announced the appointment of a new executive to lead their global lifestyle brands division.
Pornpim Hiranpradit and Rami Massoud have been appointed to management positions to bolster Dusit Hotels and Resorts’ presence across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Kempinski Hotels has announced Barbara Muckermann will be the group’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for the Middle East.
The outlook was bright at this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), which saw over 2,500 attendees congregate at Berlin’s storied InterContinental and Pullman hotels, in one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals in the EMEA region.
The accomplished leader with over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, Sébastien Carre, will now serve as Group Head of Hospitality for the developer.
Langham Hospitality Group is making moves to add nearly 20 hotels to its portfolio, its CEO tells THP News.
Luxury ecolodge line Envi Lodges has been making a splash in the Middle East, and it now has its sights set further afield, its co-founder reveals.
KSL Resorts, KSL Capital Partners’ independent management company, has recruited a new director of investments and business development.
Denver, USA-based mountain resort specialist Alterra Mountain Company has made key additions to its executive leadership team in order to grow the firm.
SH Hotels & Resorts has appointed Damon Page as area MD for its Asia Pacific region, a territory that is a focus of exponential growth for the company.
Lifestyle hybrid accommodation brand Generator is making further moves for growth with a new head of development for Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
German chain Aspire Hotel Group is in the midst of a rapid expansion, so we caught up with its new development manager to see where it’s heading next.
