Appointments

Accor has appointed Amitabh Rai as Chief Operating Officer – Luxury for South Asia, effective 15 January 2026. In this strategic leadership role, he will oversee the operational and strategic direction of the hospitality group's luxury and lifestyle...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Mina Li as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Hyatt Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, positioning her to lead the company's strategic growth across one of its most dynamic markets....

Sarovar Hotels has announced the promotion of Mielle Batliwala to Vice President – Human Resources, recognising her contributions to strengthening the company's people function since joining two years ago. The elevation underscores the hotel group's focus on building...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed Gloria Guevara as President and CEO, marking her return to the role she held from 2017 to 2021. The appointment was confirmed by the organisation's Operating Committee following Guevara's...

Minor Hotels Australasia has appointed Anup Mathur to the newly created position of Account Director – India, underscoring the strategic importance of the Indian market for the hospitality group's operations across Australia and New Zealand. Mathur brings more...

Peregrine Hospitality has appointed Heather Stege as chief operating officer and added three senior vice presidents to its leadership team, marking a significant expansion of the company's executive ranks as it pursues growth across multiple hotel segments. Stege...

CLLIX Apartments and Hotels has appointed Mark Hodge as Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than three decades of senior leadership experience in Australia's tourism and hospitality sector to the growing aparthotel operator. The appointment strengthens CLLIX's executive team...

Noble Investment Group has promoted Emily Feeney to Vice President within its Capital Markets and Transactions team, reinforcing the Atlanta-based firm's leadership bench as it continues to expand its travel and hospitality investment platform. Feeney brings more than...

DHL Express has appointed Anu Daga as Vice President – Human Resources for its UK operations, effective January 2026. Based in London, she will lead the people and culture function for DHL Express UK, with responsibility for talent...

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has appointed Karl Wood as Global HR Director, Policies and Practices, effective 19 January 2026, as global hotel groups continue to navigate increasingly complex regulatory and workforce environments. Wood will report to Yvonne Oo,...