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📈 Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden, and Dan Clayton will report to Kempinski's Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi. Kristian, ex-Executive Director at The Aspen Tree, Thailand, now serves as VP Wellness & Spa. Aurelia, with 13 years in luxury travel, is VP Experiences. Dan, founder of FoodSheikh, is VP of Food & Beverage & Hospitality. These strategic roles enhance Kempinski's focus on wellness and cultural experiences, following Hoda Tahoun's appointment as Chief Talent Officer.

🏠 Jenni Benzaquen will report to Anthony Ingham at Rosewood, overseeing residential growth and operations. With over 20 years in luxury real estate, her role involves integrating Rosewood properties globally. Rosewood operates 11 residential properties, aiming to expand further. CEO Sonia Cheng emphasizes strategic focus and the success of Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills. Benzaquen’s appointment strengthens their expansion strategy, targeting urban and resort destinations while maintaining high standards and community connections.

🏨 Stig Castoe manages the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort in Saint-Denis, Paris, an area undergoing significant development. The hotel, previously an office building, was transformed with millions in investment and opened during the Olympic Games, hosting important guests like the Chinese delegation. It's one of the largest hotels in Paris with 700 rooms. The hotel prioritizes sustainability, community engagement, and modern technology, such as key card-activated elevators. It recently hosted over 1,100 guests on a Saturday.

📈 Katharina Dein, Jelena Kezika, and Andrea Krenn assume pivotal roles at Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) in 2023. Dein, with GHA since 2013, becomes VP of Commercial, while Kezika, also since 2013, is VP of Strategy. Krenn, part of GHA from 2021, is now Senior VP of Communications. GHA, with 800+ hotels in 100 countries, champions gender diversity, with women making up 60% of leadership. New hotel additions in 2025 include Cinnamon Hotels (Sri Lanka), Sunway Hotels (Malaysia), and Rotana Hotels (UAE).