BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels
Paul Kearney named Senior Vice President, Technology at Virtuoso
Virtuoso®, the global leader in luxury and experiential travel, has announced a new addition to its Senior Leadership Team, naming Paul Kearney as Senior Vice President, Technology, along with a focused realignment in senior leadership for its Digital, Network and Events Product divisions.
Jennifer Burgess-Wright promoted Senior Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy at Coury Hospitality
Coury Hospitality, a leading lifestyle hospitality management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Burgess-Wright to Senior Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy. Known as the brand’s first Experience Curator, Burgess-Wright’s promotion finds her shaping the brand’s marketing and digital strategy to spark brand engagement and create a cohesive, impactful presence for Coury Hospitality as a trailblazer within the hospitality industry.
Anika Fischer joined DiamondRock Hospitality Company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Anika Fischer will join the Company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel on June 3, 2024. Ms. Fischer, age 35, will report directly to Jeffrey J. Donnelly, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and will assume legal responsibilities from William J. Tennis, the Company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, who previously announced his retirement effective as of June 30, 2024.
Beata Weiss appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources at Cloud5
Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of IT and communications solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beata Weiss as the organization’s Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources.
Ricardo Losada Revol joins Choice Hotels as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has named Ricardo Losada Revol as Senior Vice President and General Manager of international. Veteran finance and international business development executive, Mr. Losada Revol joins Choice as the company continues to expand its global footprint.
David Snyder appointed Senior Vice President of Culinary at Fontainebleau Development, LLC
Fontainebleau Development, a premier real estate development group specializing in large-scale lifestyle developments within the luxury hospitality, retail, residential, and commercial sectors, has named the esteemed David Snyder as Senior Vice President of Culinary. An award-winning chef and 30-year veteran of the hospitality, food and beverage industries, Snyder oversees all facets of Fontainebleau Development’s culinary operations, ensuring a seamless integration of creativity, innovation, and exceptional quality across the company’s dining portfolio.
Maura Geertsma named Senior Vice President for Client Relationship Management CIBT Global, Inc.
CIBT Global, Inc. (“CIBT” or the “Company”), a leading provider of global mobility services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maura Geertsma as Senior Vice President for Client Relationship Management.
Dan Block has been promoted Senior Vice President of Operations at Hotel Equities Group, LLC
Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (“HE”) is delighted to announce the promotion of Dan Block to Senior Vice President of Operations. In this expanded role, Block will oversee a diverse, multi-branded portfolio of hotels across the United States, driving operational excellence and ensuring outstanding guest experiences. Block will report directly to HE’s President of Hotel Operations, Al Smith.
Marriott International promotes Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand
Marriott International, Inc. is announcing the appointment of Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand. Povinelli, who has been with Marriott since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels in September 2016, will lead the company’s overall marketing strategy as well as the end-to-end guest experience for Marriott’s 22 Premium, Select & Longer-stay brands.
