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Four Seasons Appoints Ivan Giles General Manager for Northern Thailand
Four Seasons has named Ivan Giles as General Manager for its two Northern Thailand properties: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. Giles brings over two decades of luxury hospitality leadership, including recent success at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.
Christian Wildhaber Appointed General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Geneva
Christian Wildhaber assumes leadership of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, effective September 2026. He transitions from Jakarta, bringing extensive luxury hospitality experience across multiple global regions.
Marriott to Train 500 Indian Youth for Hospitality Careers
Marriott International has initiated Project Prarambh in India, aiming to train 500 young individuals from vulnerable communities over the next two to three years through partnerships with The Job Plus and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council.
Airbnb Appoints Pepijn Rijvers Chief Business Officer
Airbnb has named Pepijn Rijvers, previously an executive at Booking.com and Tripadvisor Group, as its new Chief Business Officer. This appointment demonstrates Airbnb's focus on expanding its hotel offerings and broader property portfolio.
Ageel Alshaibani Appointed Saudi Tourism Authority CEO to Drive Vision 2030
Ageel Alshaibani assumes leadership of the Saudi Tourism Authority from September 2. His appointment aims to accelerate the Kingdom's Vision 2030 tourism objectives. This move supports Saudi Arabia's wider economic diversification strategy.
Choice Hotels Appoints Dominic Dragisich Chief Executive
Choice Hotels International has named Dominic Dragisich as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment became effective on August 31, 2026, concluding a comprehensive search for the hospitality group’s top leadership role. Mr. Dragisich had served as interim CEO since May 20, 2026.
Fred Dixon Returns to Lead New York City Tourism + Conventions
Fred Dixon has been reappointed President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions. His tenure begins on 1 December 2026, marking a return to the organisation he previously led.
Expedia Group Reshapes Leadership for AI Focus
Expedia Group has removed eight senior executives as part of a significant operational restructuring. The travel technology firm aims to accelerate product and technology development by increasing its emphasis on artificial intelligence.
Marriott Names Daniel Dubowski Chief Information Security Officer
Marriott International has appointed Daniel Dubowski as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. He joins from Hertz to oversee global cybersecurity initiatives.