Jumeirah Group names Giannouka as CEO
Eloise Hanson
29 September 2022
EMEA: Katerina Giannouka has been named chief executive of Jumeirah Group, succeeding former CEO Jose Silva when she takes the role in December.
The Master Innholders names chairman
Eloise Hanson
9 September 2022
UK: Dan Rose-Bristow, managing director of The Torridon, has been appointed chair of the Master Innholders for 2022-2024.
The Relais Cooden Beach appoints GM
Eloise Hanson
6 September 2022
UK: Jamieson Berriman joins The Relais Cooden Beach as general manager ahead of the property’s opening this autumn
Pan Pacific restructures global ops team
Eloise Hanson
2 September 2022
Worldwide: Pan Pacific Hotels Group has reorganised its operational team across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
The Global Ambassador names MD and GM
Eloise Hanson
31 August 2022
US: Geoff Gray has been appointed managing director and general manager ahead of The Global Ambassador’s opening in late 2023.
Bespoke Hotels names senior leaders
Eloise Hanson
30 August 2022
UK: Independent hotel group Bespoke Hotels has named Richard Grove as chief operating officer and appointed two general managers.
Grayson Hotel welcomes leadership team
Eloise Hanson
22 August 2022
US: Grayson Hotel, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, has welcomed several key team members ahead of the property’s opening in autumn this year.
Rosewood Amsterdam appoints managing director
Eloise Hanson
19 August 2022
The Netherlands: Thomas Harlander has been named managing director and director of project services for Rosewood Amsterdam.
Preferred appoints Strasberg as head of marketing
Eloise Hanson
18 August 2022
US: Lori Strasberg has been named senior vice president of marketing at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, effective immediately.
Generator and Freehand Hotels names Karu as CCO
Paul Stevens
15 August 2022
Worldwide: Generator and Freehand Hotels has announced the appointment of Siim Karu as the new chief commercial officer.
Boutique is best for ethical travel
Giles Fuchs, owner of Burgh Island Hotel, highlights why boutique hotels are in a favourable position to attract travellers that seek ethical experiences.
IoH secures funding for EDI industry role
UK: The Institute for Hospitality (IoH) has secured funding from Savoy Educational Trust (SET) to employ an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) specialist for the global hospitality sector.
Guesty accelerates acquisition spree with Kigo and HiRUM
Israel / US / Australia / Spain: Property management platform Guesty has maintained its spree of acquisitions by buying Kigo and HiRUM.
Jurny launches management operating system
US: Hospitality technology company Jurny has introduced Jurny MOS, an all-in-one management operating system to consolidate the tech stack for hotel operations.
Jumeirah Group names Giannouka as CEO
EMEA: Katerina Giannouka has been named chief executive of Jumeirah Group, succeeding former CEO Jose Silva when she takes the role in December.
Global occupancy exceeds pre-pandemic summer
Worldwide: Data from Amadeus reveals that global hotel occupancy has exceeded pre-pandemic levels throughout the summer, increasing by three per cent compared to 2019.
Eden Hotel Collection launches Thrive academy
UK: The Eden Hotel Collection has introduced a leadership academy, Thrive, to help combat the skills shortage in hospitality.
Method Co. opens The Quoin
US: Located in Wilmington, Delaware, The Quoin has opened in the former Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building.
Survey launches to assess the ROI of accreditation
UK: IHM has teamed up with Travel Intelligence Network and QIA Services to research whether industry accreditation schemes offer a measurable return on investment across key operating criteria.
Inverlochy Castle to expand inventory
UK: Highland hotel Inverlochy Castle has announced plans to restore its listed stables and develop eight additional guest bedrooms.
