
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has immediately retired after his ties with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in the latest files released by the US Department of Justice.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Oregon-based hospitality, multifamily and retail developer and manager Obie Companies has promoted Curt Asmussen to president and chief operating officer of its Obie Hospitality division.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Chris Cooper, former hotel manager of The Grand, York, will serve as general manager of Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, located in the Lake District.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has named former Generative AI lead at Meta as its CTO while expanding its hotel leadership team with two senior appointments.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Hospitality brand YOTEL has made a series of senior leadership promotions as the company aims to reach 100 hotels by 2031.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Luxury hotel owner and operator Loews Hotels has named Kristie Goshow as its chief commercial officer.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Lifestyle luxury brand Viceroy has expanded its leadership team with four executive hires following the appointment of Arash Azarbarzin as CEO last week.

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope/North Africa: Karelle Lamouche has been promoted from COO to CEO of Europe and North Africa for Accor’s premium, midscale and economy brands.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Mark Clinton has been appointed general manager of Mollie’s Manchester, the first city-centre location for the brand when it opens on 8th December.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury hotel and residences Raffles London at The OWO has appointed Olivier Thomas as managing director, effective November 3rd 2025.