HYATT REGENCY DALLAS NAMES LANCE MARRIN GENERAL MANAGER

 

DALLAS, July 24, 2026  Hyatt Regency Dallas is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Marrin as its new General Manager. A respected hospitality leader, Lance brings more than 38 years of experience with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to the role. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held multiple leadership and operational positions across numerous Hyatt properties, as well as serving as Hyatt's Corporate Director of Rooms.

Royal Caribbean Group appoints Tara Bunch to board

MIAMI – Royal Caribbean Group has appointed Tara Bunch, former Senior Vice President and Global Head of Operations at Airbnb, to its Board of Directors. She brings more than three decades of experience in global technology organisations, complex operations, customer experience and digital transformation.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, LANGKAWI WELCOMES VINCENT PAUCHON, GENERAL MANAGER

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi enters its next chapter with the appointment of Vincent Pauchon as General Manager. Bringing a profound respect for the brand’s enduring philosophy and a rich background within the ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, Pauchon steps into the role with a vision that seamlessly bridges personal heritage with forward-thinking leadership. For Pauchon, the appointment is both a professional return to familiar values and a deeply

VIRGIN HOTELS COLLECTION APPOINTS JOE MARGISON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 Virgin Hotels Collection, the award-winning hospitality group behind Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, today announced Joe Margison as Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Interim CEO since October 2025.

BTN Exclusive with Josh Littman - Appointed EMEA Development Lead at Langham Hospitality Group

 

Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Josh Littman as Head of Development – EMEA. Based in London, Littman will lead the Group’s expansion efforts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on securing new hotel and branded residence contracts for The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton and Ying’nFlo.

Tourism pro Francine Stewart joins SunSwept Resorts

 

Francine Stewart has joined SunSwept Resorts in St. Lucia as regional commercial director where she will oversee the commercial strategy for the company’s two iconic properties — BodyHoliday Saint Lucia and StolenTime Saint Lucia, formerly known as Rendezvous.

Choice Hotels names Tony Pallas chief technology officer

 

Choice Hotels International Inc. has promoted Tony Pallas to chief technology officer. In this role, he will lead enterprise technology, engineering and SkyTouch Technology, Choice Hotels’ hotel operations and property management technology platform.

Travelsoft appoints Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz to accelerate European growth

 

Travelsoft announces the appointment of Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz, the media and events company of the Travelsoft Group, effective since April 2026.

New IRU Secretary General announced following member vote

 

Geneva, 29 May 2026

IRU’s General Assembly of members has voted to officially appoint Habib Turki as its next Secretary General.

Boyne Resorts names Dan Cockerell president, operations

Boyne Resorts has appointed Dan Cockerell as president, operations, a newly created role, effective Aug. 1. He will report to President/CEO Stephen Kircher.

Robert Fritz named Four Seasons chairman; founder moves to emeritus role

 Four Seasons has named Robert Fritz as its new executive chairman. Isadore Sharp, founder/chairman, will assume the role of chairman emeritus.

Maestro PMS names Adam Wilson president of Fullsteam PMS vertical

Maestro PMS has appointed Adam Wilson as president of the Fullsteam PMS vertical, with a primary focus on advancing the Maestro platform. He brings extensive experience in SaaS operations, customer success and hospitality.

Virgin Atlantic Announces Chairman Transition

 The Virgin Atlantic board announced today that Peter Norris will step down as Chair on 31 May 2026, after 14 years in the role. He will be succeeded at Virgin Atlantic by Josh Bayliss, CEO of Virgin Group.

CEO Spotlight: Gonzalo Estebarena of Despegar

 Gonzalo Estebarena joined Despegar in 2017 and has held various senior positions within the online travel agency, including CCO, before becoming CTO in 2022. He took over as CEO in April 2026.

G6 Hospitality appoints Krishna Paliwal as president, midscale extended-stay

 

G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, has named Krishna Paliwal president, midscale extended-stay.

ALHI appoints Karen Codilla as VP of optimization and commercial strategy

 

DALLAS, TX – Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has announced the appointment of Karen Codilla as Vice President of Optimization & Commercial Strategy within its Luxury Leisure & Business Travel division.

Bahia Resort Hotel appoints Babett Hirzel as new General Manager

 

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Bahia Resort Hotel announces the appointment of Babett Hirzel as General Manager, a move that marks a new chapter for one of San Diego’s most cherished beachfront destinations. With over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hirzel brings a blend of operational expertise, visionary leadership, and a commitment to heartfelt service to the role.

Club Med Appoints Marc Lauret as Sales Director for Singapore & Malaysia

Club Med is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Lauret as Sales Director for Singapore and Malaysia, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to accelerating growth and deepening partnerships across two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic outbound travel markets.

Morris Tiedemann Named General Manager of AYANA Midplaza Jakarta

 

AYANA Midplaza Jakarta proudly announces the appointment of Morris Tiedemann as its new General Manager. Bringing nearly three decades of international hospitality leadership across Europe, the Middle East and China, Mr. Tiedemann steps into the role with a clear vision to further elevate the hotel as one of Jakarta’s most distinguished urban destinations.

Rahul Patel becomes AAHOA chair

 Rahul Patel has become the 36th chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), serving for the 2026–2027 term.