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NEWH, Inc. Names Chris Rice 2025 NEWH ICON of Industry
SHAWANO, WIS.—NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, has named...
Natily Santos: Accelerating Responsible Sourcing for Aramark + Avendra International
Name: Natily Santos
Title: Vice President, Responsible Sourcing
Company: Aramark + Avendra International
Years in Current Position: Five years, 11 months
Primary Responsibilities: As Vice President of Responsible Sourcing...
Starwood Hotels Names Gonzalo Bustamante Senior Vice President of Design
MIAMI—Starwood Hotels, the hotel brand management company behind 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, announces the appointment of Gonzalo Bustamante as Senior Vice...
Mark Hoplamazian Receives Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian was recognized with the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award at the 16th Annual Cornell...
Daniel Johnson Joins Hotels for Trees as Partnerships Officer – Technology
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—Hotels for Trees, a nonprofit organization advancing sustainability in the hospitality industry, announces the appointment of Daniel Johnson as Partnerships Officer – Technology. Johnson,...
Starwood Hotels Announces Key Appointments for 1 Hotel Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—Starwood Hotels, the hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, announces the appointment of two key leaders...
Hilton Anatole Welcomes Josh Franklin as Director of Wellness and Recreation
DALLAS—The Hilton Anatole recently announced the appointment of Josh Franklin as Director of Wellness and Recreation. A seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, Franklin’s background...
The Betsy Hotel Welcomes Dr. Annette Fromm as First Ever Community Librarian
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—The Betsy Hotel, known widely as a leading literary hotel, welcomes Dr. Annette Fromm as its first ever community librarian. The 130-room, family owned...
Marriott’s Danielle Khoo: Helping to Smooth the Path to Smart Design, Environmental Efficiency
Name: Danielle Khoo
Title: Director of Sustainability | Global Design Strategies
Company: Marriott International, Inc.
Years in Current Position: Two years and three months.
Primary Responsibilities: “Lead the...
Brian Mccormick Appointed Vice President of People & Culture at Kessler Collection
ORLANDO, FLA.—The Kessler Collection, a leading name in luxury Southern hospitality, has appointed accomplished HR leader, Brian McCormick, as Vice President of People &...
Winnow Appoints Chef Vojtech Végh as Zero Waste Culinary Advisor
LONDON—Winnow, a market-leader in AI-powered food waste management, announced an exclusive partnership with zero-waste chef and pioneer Vojtech Végh. As Winnow’s new Zero Waste...
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Welcomes Megan Woodard Johnson as Artist in Residence
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, an award-winning arts hotel owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, recently announced Megan Woodard Johnson, a mixed-media...
COMO Uma Canggu Appoints I Kadek Sugiantara New Executive Chef
BALI, INDONESIA—COMO Uma Canggu announced the appointment of I Kadek Sugiantara as the new Executive Chef. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Chef...
Chris Tucker Named CEO of NEWH, Inc. & NEWH Canada, Inc.
SHAWANO, WIS.—NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, announced that...
Inc. Names Lauren McCann, Co-Founder & CEO of Procure Impact, to its 2025 Female Founders 500 List
FALLS CHURCH, VA.—Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, honoring...
AHLA Foundation Welcomes Kevin Carey as New President & CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has appointed Kevin Carey as the new President and CEO of the AHLA Foundation. Effective immediately,...
Audubon International Adds Toro, Troon Execs to Board of Directors
TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International—the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and...
Winnow Appoints Chef Vojtech Végh as Zero Waste Culinary Advisor
LONDON—Winnow, a market-leader in AI-powered food waste management, announced an exclusive partnership with zero-waste chef and pioneer Vojtech Végh. As Winnow’s new Zero Waste...
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Welcomes Megan Woodard Johnson as New Artist in Residence
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, an award-winning arts hotel owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, announced Megan Woodard Johnson, a mixed-media abstract...
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Appoints Mateo Julián Estrella Durán as New Minister of Tourism
QUITO, ECUADOR—President Daniel Noboa has appointed Mateo Julián Estrella Durán as the new Minister of Tourism of Ecuador. Estrella Durán brings extensive experience in...
