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Hotel Equities Appoints Greg O’Stean as Chief Development Officer

🏨 Hotel Equities (HE) has appointed Greg O’Stean as Chief Development Officer and promoted Joe Reardon to Vice Chairman. O’Stean has over 30 years of experience in hospitality and aims to expand HE's global presence. Reardon, after 11 years growing HE to manage over 200 properties, will focus on strategic partnerships. The announcement coincided with HE's alliance with Pinnacle Hotel Group, starting May 1, revealed at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.

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Isaac Mizrachi appointed Global Head of Loyalty at Leonardo Hotels

🏨 Isaac Mizrachi appointed as Global Head of Loyalty for Leonardo Hotels since March, based in Berlin. Former Country Manager at Booking.com and Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Canberra, Mizrachi brings a strong background in travel, marketing, and technology. He will enhance the AdvantageCLUB loyalty program as part of the hotel group's growth strategy in Europe and the UK. Enhancements will include hyper-personalization, gamification, and omnichannel experience, aiming to increase guest engagement and loyalty.

People on the Move: Hotel Equities, Pyramid Global, Resolute Road, Rosewood, Schulte Hospitality Group, Wayfinder Waikiki

🏨 Hotel Equities named Greg O’Stean as chief development officer and promoted Joe Reardon to vice chairman. Eric Habermann, COO of Pyramid Global Hospitality, retires after seven years; Isaac Hicks succeeds him. Resolute Road Hospitality added Doug Ableman as regional VP of operations and Kent Duncan as VP of revenue management. Rosewood Mandarina, opening May 15th in Mexico, announces leadership team with Juan Carlos Cardona Aquino as managing director. Schulte Hospitality Group appointed Anne Fischer as chief marketing officer, and Wayfinder Waikiki named Scott Kawasaki as director of sales & marketing. Remington Hospitality hired Charlene Nigaglioni-Gang as VP of sales, CALA. The Hythe in Vail appointed Tracy Stoltz as general manager, and The Roosevelt New Orleans selected Sebastian Stutz as general manager.

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Independent boutique hotel The Pilgrm announces new guest chef residency

🍳 The Pilgrm hotel in Paddington launches a chef residency series with Filipino-British concept LUTO, led by chef Mary San Pablo, starting in May for three months. This program allows emerging chefs to test new ideas and offers guests and visitors an evolving culinary experience. Past collaborations featured chefs like Abby Lee and Imad Alarnab. LUTO showcases a modern take on Filipino-British cuisine using British produce, with signature dishes like Blackened Pork Belly and Leche Flan. Reservations are recommended for the limited-run residency, open Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30 – 9.30pm.

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Amir Mustafa appointed CEO of B&B HOTELS USA

🏨 B&B HOTELS USA named Amir Mustafa as CEO, succeeding Valerio Duchini, now Managing Director of Western Europe. Mustafa's background includes roles at Extended Stay America, Aimbridge Hospitality as Senior VP of Operations, and education from Ain Shams University and Harvard Business School. With 25 years in the hotel industry, he aims to bolster B&B's US presence, focusing on renovating five existing hotels to promote growth and guest satisfaction. President of B&B HOTELS Group, Fabrice Collet, endorses Mustafa's fit with the brand's culture and values.

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London Chef, Eran Tibi, to pop up at Four Seasons Resort Anguilla

🇧🇴 Executive Chef Eran Tibi from London will host a pop-up event at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla from April 15-19, collaborating with Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon. Tibi, known for his restaurants Kapara and Bala Baya, will serve Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Bamboo Bar & Grill, utilizing local ingredients and offering menu items like cauliflower steak crumble and fresh fish platters. Guests can book via email for this second-time pop-up by Tibi in Anguilla.

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Alvarez & Marsal appoints Martin Rinck as…

📌 Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its EMEA Travel, Hospitality & Leisure Practice with Martin Rinck as managing director. Rinck possesses 35 years of expertise, including 13 years on Hilton's Executive Committee, and roles such as EVP & Chief Brand Officer and EVP, Global Head Luxury & Lifestyle Group. He contributed to Hilton's growth from 90 to 600+ properties and a $2 billion revenue increase. Rinck also serves on various boards, including Room to Read and SLH.

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Stonebridge Promotes Team Members to Support Owner-Focused Services

€ handshake;️ Denver, Colorado-based hotel management company Stonebridge announced the promotion of 18 team members across various departments including operations, accounting, technology, legal, risk management, revenue strategy, and commercial services. Key promotions include Chris Cheney to Executive Vice President of Commercial Services and Nasim Mansurov to Senior Vice President of Information Technologies. The move aims to enhance company performance and growth, as stated by President and CEO Rob Smith. Stonebridge is focused on innovation and maximizing returns for owners and investors.

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Kempinski Hotels appoints Hoda Tahoun as Chief Talent Officer

🏦 Kempinski Hotels appoints Hoda Tahoun as Chief Talent Officer, starting April 14, 2025. Her role includes overseeing global talent strategy to support the company's growth under CEO Barbara Muckermann. Tahoun reports to Chief Human Resources Officer Karin Raguin and is responsible for recruitment, development, and organizational design. She brings over 27 years of HR experience and previously worked with Russell Reynolds Associates. Kempinski has won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award four times consecutively.

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Lindner Hotel Group strengthens its management team

🏦 Gabriele Seidel appointed as Vice President Operations & Commercial for Lindner Hotel Group, starting 1 April 2025. She will oversee Lindner Hotels & Resorts, Me and All Hotels, L-Collection, and 7Pines Hotels & Resorts. Seidel has a rich background with leadership positions at H-Hotels Group as Executive Director Sales & Revenue Management and Vice President Operations D-A-CH, and as Corporate Director Operations at Novum Hospitality, managing 126 hotels. Her role aims to enhance operations, customer experience, and market positioning amid the company's restructuring post-bankruptcy.

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