La Tribune de lHotellerie

📈 Carole Palmieri, a seasoned professional with over 15 years in luxury hospitality, is appointed as the Commercial Director at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, located atop the Comcast Center. She joined the hotel in 2021 as Director of Sales and has achieved significant success, including winning the Pinnacle Award and joining the President’s Club 2023. Her expertise spans group sales, commercial development, marketing strategy, and leading high-performance international teams.

📈 Pete Sams, with over 30 years of hospitality operations experience, is appointed President of Highgate, a leading hotel management firm, on July 7, 2025. Highgate operates in key U.S. cities like New York, Boston, and Miami and is expanding internationally. Mahmood Khimji, Co-Chairman, highlights Sams' leadership in enhancing strategy and value creation. Highgate offers advanced technology and operational excellence, positioning itself as a strategic partner for investors and hotel brands.

🏨 Revo Hospitality Group appoints Stig Castoe as General Manager of H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort. ???? With 30+ years of luxury hospitality experience across 5 continents, including Sheraton and Royal Monceau, Castoe aims to elevate the hotel's status in Paris. His career includes roles at Fairmont St Andrews, Raffles, and consulting since 2007. Castoe has managed significant openings and renovations from Hôtel des Indes to Bristol Hotel. ????️

📈 Sydney, 7 juillet 2025: La Vie Hotels & Resorts nomme Amanda Cottome comme Directrice des Opérations – Pacifique. Avec 23 ans d'expérience, elle est chargée d'optimiser les opérations et l'expérience client. Ex-Group Director chez Ovolo Hotels, elle a supervisé l'expérience client en Australie, Hong Kong, et Bali. Cottome vise à renforcer la culture d'entreprise et l'hospitalité significative.

🏨 Sam Panetta, with over 30 years of hospitality experience, including 20 years in the 5-star sector, recently left Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. He successfully led a €39 million renovation there. Previously, he held leadership roles at Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour and Pullman Magenta Shores Resort, both part of the Accor group. Known for fostering strong corporate cultures and memorable client experiences, Panetta is recognized for his strategic project management and structural redesign skills in Sydney's premium hotel market.