Design Hotels’ Stijn Oyen on the value of authenticity
Amy Landsey
31 Mar 2025
“It’s an incredibly exciting time for innovation and growth in travel.” – Stijn Oyen, Design Hotels
“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.
Germany-headquartered chain Aspire Hotel Group is bolstering its expansion ambitions by recruiting a new director of development.
citizenM’s new head of investment and development for the Americas is on a mission to take the brand’s affordable luxury even further across the region.
Global hospitality management group The Lux Collective is establishing a regional office in the Middle East and recruiting Christian Pertl as chief commercial officer, based at its new premises.
Key players in Europe’s leisure market assembled at the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) Portugal last week to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Coast Hotels, a subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, has appointed Dale Prout as director, development, located in California, USA.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been making major moves in expanding its luxury and lifestyle lines so we quizzed the firm’s chief development officer on upcoming plans.
citizenM is bolstering its ambitious growth plans by appointing a new MD of investment and development for the Americas.
UAE-headquartered hotel management company Rotana has an aggressive expansion plan underway so THP News sat down with its corporate vice president of development to see what this entails.
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