Nominations

💼 Davidson Hospitality Group strengthens its leadership with key appointments. Jason Reader becomes Chief Operating Officer, leveraging over 25 years of hospitality experience, managing Davidson Hotels, Davidson Restaurant Group, Davidson Resorts, and Pivot. Previously, he served as COO of Remington Hospitality. Nick Gregory joins as Executive Vice President of Operations for Pivot, bringing 30 years of expertise from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. CEO Thom Geshay highlights Reader's operational rigor as vital for growth.

🏨 Haje Thurau, a seasoned international hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience, joined Maritim Hotels in Mauritius as Regional Director and General Manager of Maritim Resort & Spa Balaclava on July 1, 2025. He will manage operational aspects and oversee strategic projects like Jacaranda Luxury Villas and The Wellnest. His extensive background includes working with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Sun Resorts, directing complex operations in the US, Europe, Greece, the Maldives, and Mauritius.

🏨 Barbara Muckermann leads the world’s oldest luxury hotel chain, over 125 years old, for 18 months. She focuses on maintaining heritage, strong branding, unique strengths, and selective expansion. With a career rooted in competitive cruising, she revitalizes the brand's image. Formerly at Silversea Cruises, she excelled in Communications, Marketing, and Sales, pioneering "exclusive spaces" on large ships to uphold luxury standards. Her transition from cruises to hospitality aligns with her strategic vision.

📈 Katharina Dein, Jelena Kezika, and Andrea Krenn have been appointed to leadership roles at GHA, aiming for global expansion in the travel and hospitality sector. Dein and Kezika, both with GHA since 2013, now serve as VP Commercial and VP Strategy, respectively. Dein's focus includes optimizing new establishments, while Kezika drives strategic implementation and partnership growth. Krenn takes on the newly created role of Senior VP Communication. GHA is enhancing its competitive advantage with these strategic appointments.

📍 2025, Londres, Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, Mayfair, Edward Bracken, directeur général, succède à Joanne Taylor-Stagg, réorganisation par Sir Richard Sutton Ltd (SRSL). Edward Bracken, 20 ans d'expérience, Shannon College, postes à The Dixon Tower Bridge, Lost Property St. Paul’s London, Marriott Kensington The Gore, The Pelham Hotel, ancien consultant.

🏖 Peter Houston has been appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, marking a Canadian homecoming for the mountain enthusiast. Houston, originally from Park City and Telluride, holds a degree in Hospitality Industry Management from the University of San Francisco. He has held leadership roles in British Columbia, San Francisco, and Napa Valley. Previously, he was at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, leading projects like the “80 Proof” speakeasy and “First Chair Market.”

📈 Le 21 juillet 2025, Club Med a nommé Stéphane Maquaire comme Président-Directeur Général, succédant à Henri Giscard d’Estaing, qui part après 20 ans de service. La nomination, basée à Paris, vise à impulser une nouvelle dynamique stratégique. Xu Xiaoliang, de Fosun, a salué le parcours international de Maquaire. Cette transition s'inscrit dans un processus minutieux recommandé par d’Estaing, axé sur la croissance durable et l'innovation.

📍 François Gauthier is appointed Vice-President of the Executive Bureau of GHR, joining forces with President Catherine Quérard to strengthen strategy against economic, fiscal, and technological challenges. Isabelle Leganne, boasting over 15 years in hospitality, succeeds him as head of the Hotels & Hébergement marchand branch while keeping her role as Vice-President of the Digital Issues Commission. Together, Gauthier and Leganne aim for a governance model that prioritizes listening, innovation, and effectiveness.

🌌 Jean-Pierre Fourcade, after 33 years, officially passed the presidency of Brasserie de Tahiti to Tutehau Martin on July 1, 2025. The company, which acquired Vahine Island in Tahaa in June, plans renovations and upgrades. Tutehau, part of the founding family, is seen as a natural successor with over 10 years of leadership in the maritime subsidiary SNP. Brasserie de Tahiti aims to elevate French Polynesia in the global luxury market.

🏠 Quorum Hospitality, based in Newport Beach, CA, announced on July 16, 2025, the appointment of Chris Dobbins as Chief Development Officer. Dobbins brings over 35 years of hotel industry experience, having worked with Starwood, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott. He helped develop 130+ hotels at Hyatt and expanded Starwood in North and Latin America. His role will focus on expanding Quorum's strategic growth, utilizing his extensive industry network.