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American Express Global Business Travel…

📈 Becky Power has been appointed as Vice President & General Manager, Global Client Management SME at American Express Global Business Travel. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Google, she will focus on enhancing client management for Amex GBT Select and Ovation. Her expertise in commercial growth and digital transformation is set to drive business growth strategies in the SME sector.

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Rosewood London appoints hotel manager

📅 Emmanuele Selvaggi has been promoted to hotel manager at Rosewood London, effective 16 June 2025. With over 18 years in luxury hospitality, Selvaggi previously served as director of rooms, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and achieving the highest upselling revenue in 2024. His career includes roles in Boston, Geneva, Doha, Prague, Florence, and London. Selvaggi's promotion reflects his leadership and operational excellence, as noted by managing director Tessa Gorman.

Montage Laguna Beach appoints new managing director

📈 Montage Laguna Beach has appointed Victorio Gonzalez as managing director. Gonzalez, a veteran of Montage Hotels & Resorts, joined in 2003. He has held roles at Montage Deer Valley, Montage Los Cabos, and was Pendry San Diego's GM in 2020. Recently, he managed Montage Big Sky. Gonzalez's past includes founding Executive Dining Consultants LLC and managing restaurants in Las Vegas and Scottsdale. He will oversee operations to enhance guest experiences.

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Christian Charnaux to rejoin Hilton as Chief Development Officer

📈 Christian Charnaux rejoins Hilton from Inspire Brands, taking on the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. He will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton’s President and CEO. Hilton continues its global expansion, with recent strategic appointments including Anne-Marie D’Angelo and Katherine Lugar in executive roles. The company aims to accelerate growth and innovation across its global operations, currently offering 42 job opportunities in the United States.

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David García Blancas appointed new CEO of B&B Hotels Iberia

🏨 David García Blancas was appointed CEO of B&B Hotels Iberia as of 2024 to drive growth in Spain and Portugal, following a 27% sales increase to €127 million last year. With 25 years in air transport and hospitality, García aims to expand the brand's 57 Spanish hotels. The leadership shuffle includes Maximilian Abele, Valerio Duchini, and Céline Vercollier in key European roles, while Enrique Francia remains President during the transition.

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Aimbridge EMEA strengthens with new commercial and operational directors

📈 Michelle McArdle and Edward Holland join Aimbridge EMEA. Michelle has 15 years in revenue management, formerly at Marriott International, managing nine hotels in Scotland and Northeast England. Edward, with over 25 years of experience, was a senior general manager at Holiday Inn Coventry. Aimbridge also hired Kym Kapadia as Senior VP Commercial and appointed Craig S. Smith and Steve Joyce as CEO and Executive Chairman. Aimbridge is expanding its commercial and operational capabilities.

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AERTiCKET founder Rainer Klee calls time as…

✈️ Rainer Klee, founder of AERTiCKET Group, steps down as CEO on June 30, 2025, after 36 years. Holger Taubmann will succeed him. AERTiCKET, with 850 employees across 40 locations, issues 7 million tickets annually and maintains a database of 55 million airfares. Operating for 35 years, the company is a global leader in airline ticket wholesaling, known for competitive prices and innovative booking technologies. Klee will continue as an advisor.

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Alicia Carr joins Charlestowne Hotels as VP of finance

💸 Alicia Carr has been appointed as vice president of finance at Charlestowne Hotels to lead financial operations. With over 20 years of experience, she previously helped Collegiate Hotel Group grow from 31 to 57 properties. Carr will manage a 12-person team and oversee company-wide capital planning. Her role involves strategic planning to align financial structures with ownership goals, enhancing guest experiences, and expanding into competitive markets.

Christian Charnaux returns to Hilton as chief development officer

📈 Christian Charnaux will rejoin Hilton as executive vice president and chief development officer on July 1, 2025. He returns from Inspire Brands, where he was chief growth officer since 2018. Charnaux initially joined Hilton in 2009, holding senior roles in corporate finance until 2018. CEO Chris Nassetta expressed enthusiasm about Charnaux's return during a period of growth. Currently, Charnaux is involved in boards like ARCOP and Georgia's Partnership for Inclusive Innovation.

Auberge Resorts’ Wildflower Farms appoints new GM

🏠 Vinod Narayan was appointed as the new general manager of Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Hudson Valley, 90 minutes from New York City. With over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, Narayan previously led Etéreo, Auberge Resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and served at Esperanza, Los Cabos. Wildflower Farms spans 140 acres, and Narayan aims to enhance its unique experiences. Mo Elbanna praised Narayan's leadership and operational expertise to further elevate the resort.

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