
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Promotes Kristi Kastrounis to Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing
Kristi Kastrounis will lead Crescent’s corporate marketing strategy, focusing on digital performance, eCommerce and commercial growth across 120 hotels.

Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam Appoints Stefano Capaccetti as General Manager Ahead of Opening
Stefano Capaccetti brings 15 years of Rixos experience as the upcoming Phu Quoc resort prepares to welcome guests.

Raffles Udaipur Appoints Henna Punjabi as Director of Marketing and Communications
Henna Punjabi takes charge of marketing and communications, focusing on stronger brand storytelling, partnerships and guest engagement.

PATA Expands Executive Board with Five New Members from Across Asia Pacific
PATA’s expanded leadership brings together fresh perspectives spanning destination development, digital travel, island tourism and adventure experiences.

Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats, Appoints Anjana Manohar as General Manager
Anjana Manohar brings 17 years of hospitality expertise to shape Namah Nainital’s next chapter as a distinctive leisure retreat.

PATA Names Lizam Dorji as Face of the Future 2026
PATA honours a new generation of tourism leaders whose work is shaping more sustainable, inclusive and meaningful travel across Asia Pacific.

The LaLiT Suri Hospitality School Appoints Rocky Kalra as CEO
Rocky Kalra brings three decades of hospitality experience and a people focused approach to India’s evolving hospitality education.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Appoints Emy Maming as Director of Sales and Marketing
Emy Maming will drive sales, marketing and MICE growth while strengthening Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s presence across key markets.

Pullman Dubai Downtown Appoints Alfio Bernardini as General Manager
Alfio Bernardini will lead hotel operations, commercial growth and team development while enhancing guest experiences at Pullman Dubai Downtown.

Aleph Hospitality Appoints Rob Kucera as Regional Vice President for East and South Africa
With extensive regional experience, Rob Kucera will oversee Aleph Hospitality’s operations, growth and teams across East and South Africa.

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Appoints Harshad Makasare as Director of Sales
Harshad Makasare to drive sales growth, strengthen client relationships and explore new business opportunities at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.

Panache Digilife Wins Innovation & Excellence Award from Intel
Panache DigiLife earns Intel recognition for its innovation, product development and growing role in India’s Edge AI ecosystem.

Shilton Hospitality Appoints Sajeev Kulangarath as General Manager for Shilton Dee Cee, Chennai
Sajeev Kulangarath takes charge of Shilton Dee Cee, bringing global expertise in hotel operations, revenue and guest satisfaction.

Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Strengthen Leadership Team With Key Appointments
Four hospitality leaders—Ramandeep Singh, Aparna Ajith, Srinivasa Rao and Sheetal Aggarwal—take on key roles at Hilton Bengaluru.

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa Appoints Simone Farci as General Manager
Simone Farci will oversee resort operations, strengthen guest experiences and lead JW Marriott Venice into its next chapter.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Promotes Kristi Kastrounis to Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing
Kristi Kastrounis will lead Crescent’s corporate marketing strategy, focusing on digital performance, eCommerce and commercial growth across 120 hotels….





















