FORT MYERS, FLA.—Luminary Hotel & Co. announced the appointment of Tyler Morrissey as its new Director of Engineering. In this pivotal role, Morrissey will oversee operations and maintenance at Luminary Hotel & Co., ensuring all facilities meet the highest standards of excellence and safety. Morrissey will also ensure compliance with all Fire Department requirements and maintain up-to-date certifications from all relevant federal, state, and local governing agencies. “Tyler’s deep connection to Southwest Florida and his impressive track record in the engineering field make him an outstanding fit for our team,” said Robert “Bobby” Nokley, General Manager of Luminary Hotel &...

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 play—announced that Mark O’Mell has joined the leadership team as Director of Signature Sanctuary Certification. “We are thrilled to add Mark at the helm of our important Signature Sanctuary Certification,” said Audubon International CEO Christine Kane. “He knows the golf course operations and maintenance business inside and out, and literally from the ground up. His expertise and leadership will help ensure the program’s continued growth as we add new members, especially at the elite Platinum level.” Audubon...

MIAMI—SH Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels & Homes, Baccarat Hotels & Residences, and Treehouse Hotels, announces the appointment of Jonathan Heath as Executive Vice President of Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations. Heath will collaborate with operational leaders across the company and contribute to all facets of SH Hotels & Resorts operations, enhancing both hotel and dining experiences as the brand continues its global expansion. With over two decades of international hospitality experience, Heath is an expert in hotel openings, critical path timeline management, concept and service flow design for hotels, F&B outlets,...

Name: Ryan Butler Title: Corporate Director, Sustainability + Energy Years in Current Position: One year and 9 months. Primary Responsibilities: “Looking at our brand and local compliance standards. Understanding what brand needs are, as well as investor needs. Handling utility procurement. Explaining the renewable energy credits market. Educating around sustainability.” Company’s most significant accomplishment in sustainability: “One to highlight is releasing six sustainability reports. It shows continued transparency. When comparing our first report with our 2024 report, it is like night and day.” Company’s most significant challenge moving forward in sustainability: “Education for ownership groups and translating sustainability initiatives for the groups. Making sure...

ATLANTA—The Hyatt Regency Atlanta celebrated the legacy of financial literacy advocate John Hope Bryant at its annual “Heritage Celebration”. The special event, held at the historic hotel renowned for its pivotal role in civil rights history, honored Bryant’s contributions to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Since its inception as one of the first fully integrated hotels in Atlanta in 1967, the Hyatt Regency has been a beacon of progress and equality. Revered as the “Hotel of Hope” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Hyatt continues to commemorate Black leaders through its annual Heritage Celebrations. Past honorees include esteemed figures such as Dr. Bernice King, Ambassador Andrew Young,...

BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA—The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, situated at the base of Mount Otemanu in the heart of French Polynesia, announces the appointments of César Marques as General Manager and Thais Magri as Market Director of Sales and Marketing for French Polynesia, overseeing both The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is slated to debut this summer 2024 as the island’s newest luxury destination. Travelers looking to experience the best of Bora Bora will discover overwater bungalow and villa accommodations, delectable culinary options,...

MIAMI—SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, announced Frank Sorgiovanni’s appointment as Vice President of Development (Asia Pacific). With notable expertise in brand positioning and extensive experience across key markets in the region, Sorgiovanni is poised to spearhead new business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region across each of the company’s hotel brands. He will pursue new development opportunities, offering expert guidance as SH Hotels & Resorts actively expands its presence throughout the region. In joining the SH Hotels & Resorts global development team, led by Senior Vice President...

RAJASTHAN, INDIA—Six Senses Fort Barwara announced the appointment of Aaron McGrath as Regional General Manager. A holder of both a Diploma in Hotel Management from Hotel Institute Montreux, Switzerland and an MBA from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland, and a career spanning over three decades in the international hospitality industry, McGrath brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a dynamic leadership approach to lead the Six Senses Fort Barwara team into an exciting new era. McGrath has consistently excelled in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of international hospitality, hotels, and integrated resorts. His pragmatic leadership style, marked by a calm and...

THAME, ENGLAND—Travelodge, one of the U.K.’s leading budget hotel brands, announces the appointment of Demi Turner as Director of Sustainability—a newly created role at Travelodge which further strengthens the company’s commitment to its ESG Strategy. Turner will take on a key role as the Group, which operates almost 600 hotels across the U.K., Ireland and Spain, accelerates its commitment to its Better Future Plan. Turner 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. She will lead and...

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 play—announced that longtime hospitality industry executive Greg Poirier has joined the leadership team as Director of Green Lodging/Green Hospitality Certifications. “Greg is the perfect person to lead our Green Lodging and Green Hospitality sectors into a new era of expansion,” said Audubon International CEO Christine Kane. “The time is now to leverage the hospitality industry’s strong interest in stewardship practices into partnerships that will further cement these vetted, respected, third-party certification programs as industry standards. Greg’s...