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Ivana Johnston Named CEO of Hotel Tech Advisory Firm Puzzle Partner
Puzzle Partner | June 17, 2024
The current co-founder and chief marketing officer of the industry’s most trusted technology marketing consultancy will transition to chief executive officer. Toronto, Ontario (June 17, 2024)—Puzzle Partner, a leading strategy and marketing agency in the hospitality and travel technology industry, has appointed Ivana Johnston as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a wealth of experience in the sector and as a co-founder of the firm founded over 10 years ago, Johnston is set to bring a fresh perspective, accelerate transformation, and drive new growth initiatives to the company. Puzzle Partner has helped clients outperform the ...
LuxUrban Hotels Names Robert Arigo Chief Executive Officer
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | June 11, 2024
MIAMI--June 11, 2024--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), a hospitality company which leases entire existing hotels on a long-term basis and rents rooms in its hotels to business and vacation travelers, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed hotel and hospitality industry veteran Robert Arigo as its Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. Mr. Arigo, who joined LuxUrban in March 2024 as Chief Operating Officer, is an accomplished industry executive who brings more than 35 years of relevant experience to his new role. “In his short time here, Rob has dis...
Hotel Co 51 Appoints Wayne Androliakos as New CEO
Hotel Co 51 | June 4, 2024
Hotel Co 51 is promoting experienced hospitality professional Wayne Androliakos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wayne Androliakos took over the CEO reins on 1 June, succeeding Tobias Linder who stays within the Vastint Group as the new Head of Asset Management for Vastint Holding B.V. With over 25 years of hands-on hospitality expertise, Wayne brings his track record of building high-performing teams to the top role. Since joining Hotel Co 51 as UK Regional Director of Operations in summer 2022, Wayne has demonstrated his commitment to driving guest satisfaction by boosting feedback ratings across the 17 Marriott-branded propertie...
Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Kempinski | May 21, 2024
Geneva, 21 May 2024 — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line. She joins the iconic global luxury hospitality brand with 82 hotels in 36 countries at an exciting time, as Kempinski prepares for impressive growth in new regions worldwide and more spectacular properties on the horizon. Kempinski is proud of its 127-year tradition and the associated high standard of quality which the...
RMS Cloud Appoints David Murray as New Chief Executive Officer
RMS Cloud | May 14, 2024
Melbourne, 14 May 2024 - RMS Cloud, a leading global provider of property management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Murray as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024. Bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a track record of success in growing businesses, Murray has previously held key roles at renowned enterprises such as IBM and Amdocs. Joining RMS Cloud after a successful tenure as CEO of Buildxact, a global Software-as-a-Service company, Murray brings a growth mindset backed by proven results to the future of RMS Cloud, which seeks to take its global customer base of 7500+ properties to new heig...
Patrick Miller Appointed as President and CEO of Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas | May 14, 2024
LAS VEGAS (May 14, 2023) - The Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is pleased to announce Patrick Miller has been appointed President and CEO. Miller has an impressive career spanning 28 years in the gaming and hospitality industry and a proven track record of success leading some of Las Vegas' most popular Strip resorts. Miller's journey to Rio Hotel & Casino has been marked by significant achievements. He held key positions within MGM Resorts International, including Senior Vice President overseeing the Hospitality divisions at MGM Grand, New York-New York, Excalibur, Signature, and the Shadow Creek golf course. His most notable rol...
CEO Carmen Riu to Retire From Roles With RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIU Hotels & Resorts | May 10, 2024
Palma de Mallorca, 10 May 2024–RIU’s CEO, Carmen Riu, has taken the decision to retire before the summer of this year, when she will leave her executive and institutional representation roles at RIU Hotels & Resorts. She currently shares her position with her brother Luis Riu, who will now continue as the company’s sole CEO. Moreover, Carmen Riu is now Chair of the Group's Governing Board in order to strengthen corporate governance. All members of the fourth generation of the Riu family have now also joined this body. This marks the beginning of generational handover at RIU Hotels, a process that will be led by the family ...
The Lux Collective Appoints Olivier Chavy as Its Next CEO
The Lux Collective | May 1, 2024
Singapore, May 1, 2024 – The Chairman of The Lux Collective (“TLC”) global luxury hospitality group, Arnaud Lagesse, has announced the appointment of Olivier Chavy as its next Chief Executive Officer. Hailing from France, Olivier Chavy will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and performance of The Lux Collective whilst pursuing its expansion in high potential markets. Olivier will work alongside the board of directors, key executives, general managers and staff of the resorts, to innovate and craft distinctive experiences that will further set the iconic hotel group apart. Chairman Arnaud Lagesse expressed honour i...