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LodgIQ Appoints Former IDeaS Director Ryan MacLagan as VP of Business Development

💸 Ryan MacLagan, with 16+ years in hospitality and revenue management, was appointed Vice President of Business Development at LodgIQ on June 10, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, partners with over 550 hotels, offering AI-driven revenue solutions. MacLagan’s role focuses on strategic partnerships and expanding market presence. His leadership supports LodgIQ’s mission to enhance hotel revenue through modern, data-driven tools.

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village appoints new GM

🏨 David Wilkie appointed general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, his Four Seasons journey began in 2014 at Baku. Previously, he managed Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Wilkie studied at the Scottish Hotel School Trust House in London, working initially in Michelin-starred restaurants before hotel management roles at Ritz-Carlton and Mandarin Oriental. The Westlake Village hotel has transformed its offerings over the past five years.

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Hospitality growth engine Chomp signs Michelin Starred Galvin Restaurants group to lead on influencer strategy

🍴 Galvin Restaurants, led by Chris and Jeff Galvin, has partnered with Chomp, a new restaurant growth agency, to enhance its influencer marketing strategy in June 2025. Galvin La Chapelle, holding a Michelin Star since 2011, Galvin Bistrot & Bar, and Galvin Green Man are the focus. Chomp will utilize TikTok and Instagram to boost visibility and bookings. Chomp, launched in April 2025, specializes in digital-first hospitality marketing.

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LodgIQ Appoints Former IDeaS Director Ryan MacLagan as VP of Business Development

💵 Ryan MacLagan was appointed as Vice President of Business Development at LodgIQ on June 10th, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA. With 16 years of industry experience, including roles at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, he aims to expand LodgIQ’s strategic partnerships and market presence. LodgIQ, an AI-enabled revenue management platform, serves over 550 hotels and is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, focusing on maximizing hotel revenue through data-driven insights.

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Navan Group to experience a changing of the…

💻 Navan appoints Nina Herold as CEO of Reed & Mackay from October 2025, succeeding Fred Stratford, who retires after 13 years. Herold starts in August to ensure a smooth transition. Navan acquired Reed & Mackay in 2021 and continues to enhance its global travel and expense management services. Ariel Cohen, Navan's CEO, praises Stratford's leadership and supports Herold's potential to drive growth by merging Reed & Mackay's service excellence with Navan's advanced technology.

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The restaurant industry workforce reached a record high in May

📈 May Jobs Report: 139,000 new US jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.2%. Leisure and hospitality gain 48,000 jobs; restaurants add 30,200. Summer forecast: 490,000 jobs, up from last year's 459,000 but below pre-pandemic levels. Employment: 105,300 above February 2020; quick-service +2.6%, full-service -4.2%. Mountain states lead recovery: Idaho +16%, Nevada/Utah +14%. Wage pressure challenges persist.

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Rhodium appoints advisor for luxury brand partnerships

🏠 Rhodium appoints Pierre Mallevays as a strategic advisor in the UK. Mallevays, with 30+ years of experience, aims to introduce luxury brands to Rhodium. Currently, co-head at Stanhope Capital, he founded Savigny Partners in 2005, collaborating with Lanvin and others. Previously, he was LVMH's director of acquisitions. Rhodium CEO Dean Main highlights Mallevays's expertise in brand management to boost Rhodium's expansion in the global luxury real estate sector.

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LodgIQ Appoints Alexandra Woolsey as Vice President of Business Development

💸 Sunnyvale, CA, June 5, 2025 – LodgIQ appoints Alexandra Woolsey as Vice President of Business Development to drive global expansion of AI-powered revenue management in the hospitality industry. Woolsey, with a decade of experience at Groupon and Amadeus, will lead efforts to optimize digital strategies for hotel brands. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, serves over 550 hotels, offering advanced machine learning solutions for smarter revenue decisions.

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Preferred Travel Group appoints chief development officer

📋 Worldwide: Preferred Travel Group appointed Philipp Weghmann as Chief Development Officer (CDO) and President of Beyond Green. Weghmann, with over 20 years in hospitality, previously led The Luxury Collection at Marriott. Beyond Green was acquired by PTG in 2020. He will drive PTG’s global development and oversee the Integrated Quality Assurance and Alliance Partner programs. CEO Lindsay Ueberroth emphasizes his role in aligning PTG's growth with sustainable hospitality goals.

LodgIQ Appoints Alexandra Woolsey as Vice President of Business Development

📈 Alexandra Woolsey appointed as VP of Business Development at LodgIQ on June 5, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA. LodgIQ, with 550 hotel clients, specializes in AI-driven revenue management in the hospitality sector. Woolsey, with over 10 years in hospitality tech at Groupon and Amadeus, will expand global business development. The company aims to enhance pricing and business intelligence for hotels, with headquarters in Silicon Valley and offices in NYC and Bangalore.

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