Alex's career has been defined by his contributions to iconic global brands. He began at Procter & Gamble's Prestige Division, where he elevated the Hugo Boss fragrance line.
Prior to joining HALA, Jackie most recently served as Policy Director for a City Council office in L.A. City Hall, where she oversaw the team responsible for legislative affairs, intergovernmental relationships, and policy.
Escarzega, who has over 20 years of industry experience, will focus on hospitality investment sales and advisory in the western U.S.
Most recently Jagger held the position of General Manager at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California, where he was previously the Director of Sales & Marketing from 2008 to 2010.
Prior to joining the Noble House Hotels & Resorts family, Greenwood served as the VP of Operations for Highgate hotels, where he successfully led the resort to a year of award-winning record-breaking numbers in the 2022-2023 year.
Trip Riggs joins Omni Hotels & Resorts after serving as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer at Balfour Senior Living in Louisville, Colorado.
Her most recent role as Hotel Manager at sister property Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam served as a testament to her leadership skills and dedication to quality
Carey succeeds former AHLA President & CEO William 'Chip' Rogers, who resigned last Friday to pursue other professional interests.
Mr. Arigo joins LuxUrban from M&R Hotel Management, which provides hospitality development, turnaround, and management services to a portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, where he served as Vice President beginning in 2018.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the appointments of Nong Xia as president of Development for Greater China & Mongolia and Maria Ariizumi as vice president of Development for South East Asia.
Craig S. Smith, most recently Group President and Managing Director - International at Marriott International, appointed to lead the world's largest third-party hotel operator, effective March 18, 2024
Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay is preparing to open its doors and appoints Valencia Albuquerque as Director of Residences to oversee property management and resident experience.
Prior to joining Hotel del Coronado, Hulugalle served as group president of hospitality & real estate at KOHLER Co.
Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Ammarawadee Cheowit as the General Manager of NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, the first NH Hotel brand in Thailand and Asia.
With 30 years of hotel investment and corporate finance experience McAuley will source acquisition opportunities, equity investors, debt financing, and third-party management contracts
Wilson's career journey is marked by significant achievements and impactful leadership roles at award-winning hotels, holding positions such as Director of Operations at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, and Food & Beverage Director at both Sanctuary Camelback Mountain and Rancho Valencia.
Prior to The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Joern opened luxury hotels around the world, from Dubai to Beijing and Manila, as well as reopening the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York.
Stark served as Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Distribution for Noble House Hotels & Resorts for over four years prior to his promotion.
Rohit joins Minor Hotels from The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru in India, where he most recently served as the five-star property's Hotel Manager.
Susan Santiago, Gabriel Felip, Yvette Martinez-Edwards, Shyla Gardner and Juan Pablo Puerta dedicated to driving subregional performance in new roles
Xavier Destribats, during the past seven years Chief Operations Officer, The Americas, moves back from Cuba to Geneva and takes over the European region in addition to The Americas. Timur Sentuerk, who lately oversaw Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is moving to Dubai to fully concentrate on the Middle East and Africa.
A serial entrepreneur and investor, Mr. Blutinger is Managing Director of Alpine Consolidated, LLC, a merchant bank he co-founded in 1996.
Dhanji's tenure within the Association spans several years, during which she has made significant contributions to various committees and task forces, including the Digital & Distribution and Loyalty Committees and Emerging Leaders Network.
Prior to joining Highgate, Machado served as Senior Vice President and Head of Design at Starwood Capital Group/SH Hotels & Resorts.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association today announced five promotions among its leadership team: