Personnel
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The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta Names Kurt Schwan Director of Sales and Marketing
ATLANTA — The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta has appointed Kurt Schwan director of sales and marketing. Schwan, who is rejoining The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, most recently served as director of sales and marketing at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, where he led sales, catering and…
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Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Names New Managing Director, Sales Leader
RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO — Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico has appointed Morty Valldejuli to serve as managing director and Gabriel Armando Emanuelli to serve as director of sales and marketing. The two executives bring more than 50 years…
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JW Marriott Names Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Global Brand Ambassador
JW Marriott has appointed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as global brand ambassador for its “Stay in the Moment” platform. Bachchan will be featured in international brand campaigns across film, print and digital platforms. She also will participate in brand experiences in…
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Lucknam Park Names David Griffin General Manager
LONDON — Lucknam Park, Emblems Collection, has named David Griffin general manager as the estate prepares for updates to its spa and wellness facilities. Griffin brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience at hotels and historic country estates…
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Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious Steps Down
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — Choice Hotels International Inc. recently announced that Patrick Pacious has stepped down as president and CEO. Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, has been appointed as interim CEO. Pacious will serve as an adviser to…
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Hilton Global Brands President Chris Silcock to Retire in 2027
MCLEAN, Va. — Chris Silcock, president of global brands and commercial services for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., plans to retire in the first quarter of 2027, according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hilton announced Silcock’s…