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Management Appointment Kempinski

Kempinsky Announces Two Chief Operations Officer Appointments

Xavier Destribats, during the past seven years Chief Operations Officer, The Americas, moves back from Cuba to Geneva and takes over the European region in addition to The Americas. Timur Sentuerk, who lately oversaw Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is moving to Dubai to fully concentrate on the Middle East and Africa.







Management Appointment Great Wolf Resorts

Bret McLeod Named Chief Financial Officer for Great Wolf Resorts

Prior to joining Great Wolf Resorts, McLeod served as Chief Financial Officer for the publicly-listed company Citycon, an owner of 33 grocery-anchored shopping centers with over 250 employees throughout the Nordic region.


Management Appointment TravelBoom

TravelBoom Welcomes Christy Collins As New Account Manager

Collins brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, notably as the Event Merchandise Coordinator at Native Sons, where she demonstrated expertise in product development for various brands and managed multiple country music festivals.





Management Appointment UKHospitality

Allen Simpson Named Deputy Chief Executive for UKHospitality

Allen joins UKHospitality from London & Partners, the Mayor of London's tourism, inward investment and city marketing agency, where he served as Executive Director and, in 2021, Acting Chief Executive.




AHLA Board Appointments

Hilton's Kevin Jacobs Named 2024 Board Chair for the AHLA

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) last week announced its 2024 officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, all of which include some of the most influential leaders from all segments of the hospitality industry.


Management Appointment Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Maurice Wooden Named President for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Mr. Wooden's record of leadership in gaming and hospitality is highlighted by his previous tenure as Principal Executive Officer and President of Wynn Las Vegas and as a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors.


Management Appointment Travelodge UK

Demi Turner Named Director of Sustainability for Travelodge

Demi brings a wealth of expertise to Travelodge, having worked across a range of companies including Whitbread, KFC, ASOS and WPP, with experience spanning over almost two decades in sustainability, innovation and social impact.









Management Appointment HVS

Kasia Russell Named Executive Vice President Development, Hotel Management for HVS

HVS announced that Kasia Russell has assumed additional leadership responsibilities as the Executive Vice President Development, Hotel Management. Kasia, who continues to contribute to the thought leadership and management of the Consulting & Valuation division, was selected to aid in the expansion of the firm's Asset Management & Advisory division.