Human Resources

🔔 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) appointed Kevin Carey as president and CEO of the AHLA Foundation, effective immediately. Carey, also the COO of AHLA, replaces Anna Blue, who announced her departure in February. Under former leadership, the Foundation saw growth and the ForWard program's expansion. Recently, the Foundation's fundraiser, Night of A Thousand Stars, raised over $1,000,000 with more than 400 industry leaders attending. Carey's background includes over 25 years at American Express and a current role on the Industry Advisory Board for the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.

👤 Remington Hospitality welcomes Greg Nurse as EVP and David Hiatt as VP of Operations. Craig Lovett promoted to managing director of development at Trinity Investments, overseeing over $750 million in capital projects. Hilton Anatole appoints Josh Franklin as director of wellness and recreation. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco promotes Nicola Migheli to managing director. Hotel Arts Barcelona names Renato De Oliveira as general manager. Robert Nokley becomes general manager at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, celebrating its 35th anniversary, appoints Céline Vercollier as Managing Director and Damien Martin as CFO. Fabrice Collet focuses on strategic diversification as Group Chairman. Jan Grossmann becomes COO for Central and Northern Europe, with Valerio Duchini heading Western Europe. This reorganization aims to support the group's international expansion and strengthen its budget hotel market position.

🏢 Karin Raguin appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Kempinski Hotels, brings over 20 years of HR experience primarily in the luxury goods sector. Formerly Senior Vice President of Human Resources for LVMH in China since 2022, she contributed to LVMH’s Global Tech Board. Raguin has held multiple leadership roles, including VP of Talent Management at LVMH North America and Global Head of Career Management in Paris. She holds a Master's in Human Resources from ISC Paris and serves on the ISC Paris International Strategic Committee. Kempinski's CEO Barbara Muckermann anticipates Raguin's role in talent development to be vital for sustainable growth, overseeing Kempinski's 19,000 employees globally. Raguin's appointment follows leadership additions like Gordon Drake (CFO) and Rasha Lababidi (CPO) as Kempinski enhances its executive team.

📈 Sunnyvale, CA, Pascal Schubert appointed VP Business Development Europe for LodgIQ on March 3rd, 2025. Former senior roles include SHR Group and D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, focusing on revenue management and market expansion in hotel technology. Schubert’s 20+ years in the sector and his expertise in AI-driven solutions are expected to bolster LodgIQ's global expansion. The AI-powered platform of LodgIQ serves 550+ hotels, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, and Bangalore.

💵 Rome2Rio, under Omio Group, aims to triple ad revenue by 2026, focusing on integrated native and sponsored ads targeting diverse travelers and companies. CEO Wendy Olson Killion, appointed in 2024, is modernizing the travel platform, offering all mobility options like rail, bus, car, ferry, plane. Key hires include Stuart Thompson as director of commercial and Monya Mandich for marketing, previously with Expedia Group Media Solutions.

🏩 HR Group acquires ten hotels from H World International, including seven IntercityHotels and three Steigenberger hotels, adding over 1,600 rooms and 280 employees. The transaction sustains franchise agreements for Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig and IntercityHotel Schwerin. HR Group's European portfolio now exceeds 200 hotels. Locations include Hannover, Bonn, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, Mannheim, Hildesheim, Kassel, Kiel, Bremen, and Dortmund. CEOs Ruslan Husry and Oliver Bonke highlight the future-ready operational strategy and continued partnership.

🏜 In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ray Powers, Cynthia Zeigler, and William Cleaver announced a collaboration with Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale East/Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel. The 106-guestroom hotel is undergoing renovation, including all rooms, public spaces, and the outdoor pool. The hotel is positioned near the beach and key local amenities. The partnership aims to enhance guest experience, associate satisfaction, and hotel value.