La Tribune de lHotellerie

💰 Angela Zhou, with a BSc from Johnson & Wales University (1998) and a Master's from Bentley University (2004), is appointed Senior Vice President - Finance at Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), reporting to Bob van den Oord, the managing director. Zhou brings extensive experience from key financial roles at Marriott International, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where she was Vice President of Finance. This move coincides with the departure of Francis Ling after two and a half years as LHG's CFO. LHG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, embracing brands like The Langham Hotels and Resorts, and Cordis Hotels.

🏨 Mama Shelter plans to open its first hotel in the Netherlands by the first quarter of 2027 in Amsterdam’s Noord district. The Mama Shelter Amsterdam will feature 150 rooms with bold interiors, graffiti ceilings, and distinctive decorations. Designed by Paul de Ruiter Architects and developed in collaboration with White House Development B.V., the hotel aims to blend local charm with Mama's unique spirit, according to Mama Shelter's General Manager, Cédric Gobilliard.

🏨 Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana Hotels, appointed Larisa Uskar as Corporate Director of Brand Marketing. Uskar, with extensive experience at Jumeirah, Fairmont, Raffles Hotels, Accor, and IHG, will oversee the brand enhancement and development of innovative marketing strategies. Her role also furthers Rotana's commitment to women's empowerment, aiming to transform and position Rotana as a global hospitality leader with a renewed avant-garde brand image reflecting excellence and innovation.