Minor Hotels has named industry veteran Omar Romero to the newly-created role of Chief Development and Luxury Officer as the group continues its rapid global expansion.

Signature Media is excited to announce Anne Majumdar has joined its team as Senior Editor of LATTE.

Industry veteran Michael Ungerer has joined as Chairman

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, has tapped Benjamin Vuchot as the successor to Clement King Man Kwok as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commencing in the role from 3 March 2025.

Scenic Group today announced the launch of a new APAC office and dedicated team in Singapore, marking a significant expansion within the Asia Pacific region.

La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed Marcus Hanna as Chief Operating Officer. Hanna has over 25 years high-level experience in hospitality including almost 20 years with Accor.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has appointed expedition cruise guru Steve Smotrys to the newly created role of Managing Director & Senior Vice President of Commercial in The Americas, effective mid-October.

Windstar Cruises has promoted Stijn Creupelandt to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Creupelandt’s promotion and Windstar’s internal restructuring of operations management comes as Paul Barrett, the company’s Vice President of marine & technical operations, announces his retirement to take effect in April 2025 after a distinguished career in the cruise industry.

Ultra-luxury hospitality group Kempinski Hotels will welcomed Massimo Brancaleoni as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 November 2024, as Australian hospitality veteran, Amanda Elder, steps down from the role to pursue other opportunities.

Explora Journeys has named Anna Nash as its new President, reporting to MSC Group’s Cruise Division Executive Chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago.

Aurora Expeditions has appointed former G Adventures veteran Greg Cormier as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Toronto-based Cormier is tasked with driving global growth for the brand, with a particular focus on enhancement of the company’s digital experience as well as growing market share in North America.

1 Hotel & Homes has appointed key members for its Melbourne-based leadership team in preparation for the launch of the brand’s first Australian property, 1 Hotel & Homes Melbourne, slated to open March 2025.