“I am honoured to lead Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre into its new era,” says Daphne Ng.  “It is a mission to weave timeless elegance with the vibrant energy of Hangzhou. Together, we will create guest experiences and memories that endure.” Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre announces the appointment of Daphne Ng as the hotel's General Manager. With nearly two decades of leadership in luxury hospitality and a global perspective honed across Asia’s

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a year-long event, showcasing two decades of unparalleled luxury, famous service, and exceptional culinary experiences. Situated in Nihonbashi, the cultural, artisanal, historical, and commercial hub of the city, the hotel has welcomed guests from around the globe, respecting its historic surroundings while establishing new benchmarks for Japanese hospitality as the epitome of comfort and elegance.   DAVID COLL

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort announces the appointment of Frederik Van den Borre as General Manager, effective 15 January 2026. Frederik will oversee the resort’s strategy and day-to-day operations, focusing on enhancing the guest experience, strengthening commercial performance, maintaining brand standards, and supporting team development across the property. After joining Minor Hotels in 2022 as Executive Assistant Manager at Anantara Mui Ne Resort, Frederik later

Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International . “ As we expand into emerging destinations and accelerate conversions and multi-unit agreements, we remain focused on delivering long-term value for owners while creating compelling experiences that resonate with today’s travelers.” Asia Pacific excluding China delivers third consecutive year of record development performance with nearly 200 organic deals signed, adding more than 28,000 rooms to it

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Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Marriott delivered excellent results in 2025, reflecting the strength of our brands, delivery of great experiences to our customers and continued momentum in development activity. For the full year, net rooms grew over 4.3 percent, worldwide RevPAR increased 2 percent, and our fee‑driven, asset‑light business model continued to generate substantial cash, enabling over $4.0 billion of capital returns to shareholde

Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, said:  "The Maldives is a highly sought-after tourist destination that has long been on our radar for a unique resort concept. Before we embarked on this journey, we envisioned something truly special... Nobu Hospitality is pleased to announce the debut of Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives  located in the province of Laamu Atoll on the private island of Munyafushi . Developed in partnership with Sarat International , th

New 179-room luxury hotel to open in 2028 within landmark mixed-use precinct Scheduled to open in late 2028, InterContinental Port Moresby  will be the centrepiece of a landmark mixed-use development in the heart of the capital.... I HG Hotels & Resorts  (IHG) announces a partnership with Gulf Province Properties Limited (GPPL), a subsidiary company of the Gulf Investment Trust Fund, to bring InterContinental, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, to

Read more here (new updates) .    Key Regions of Interest (Premium Member Access) >> Australia  As Australia transitions from its peak season into the first quarter of 2026, the hotel sector is positioned for sustained strong performance, underpinned by major international events, recovering corporate travel, and strategic market advantages. Based on verified 2026 industry forecasts from JLL, Colliers, and aviation analysts, this period will  .... Continue reading (Premium M

Europe’s Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Early Planning, Upper Upscale, and Luxury Development ​ China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Sees Record-High Brand Conversion Activity, Upscale and Upper Midscale Chain Scales Drive Growth .... Read reports with our editors' comments here HOTEL LEADERSHIP WEEKLY REPORT SUMMARY PREMIUM MEMBER PRIVILEGES – WEEKLY REPORT SUMMARY Leading Hoteliers Network Premium Members enjoy exclusive access to a curated weekly hotel industry rese

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Matt Tripolone, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts Australasia & Pacific: “This is a strategic repositioning of a great hotel into an even stronger proposition... Matt Tripolone, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts Australasia & Pacific , explained that this conversion reflects IHG’s strategic approach to working with owners to unlock long-term value. “This is a strategic repositioning of a great hotel into an even stronger proposition,” said Matt. “By working closel

As of February 2026, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts' portfolio represents a collection of just 11 monumental properties, with 7 confirmed future projects, each conceived as a singular, high-impact "piece" in the brand’s global necklace. This strategy of extreme selectivity—averaging less than one opening per year—ensures that every address becomes an instant legend, creating a highly exclusive arena for General Managers who must operate as ... Continue reading here LHN Exclusive 20

Area General Manager – Luxury Resort Portfolio (5*) | Barbados A senior area-level leadership opportunity overseeing a prestigious luxury resort operation within a prime Caribbean destination. This role carries full responsibility for operational performance, service excellence, financial results, and owner relations across a high-profile leisure asset. The position is ideally suited to an experienced luxury resort executive with strong commercial...   Go directly to job deta

Managing Director – Regional Corporate Leadership Role | Dubai, UAE A senior executive appointment within a global hospitality group, responsible for overseeing regional performance, brand governance, and multi-asset alignment across a strategically important Middle East hub. The role combines corporate leadership with deep market engagement, requiring strong owner relations, cross-cultural fluency, and the ability to translate global strategy into locally effective execution

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The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with DayBlink GPO, the largest luxury hospitality buying consortium. LHW and DayBlink GPO have partnered for five years, and this continued collaboration underscores a shared commitment to empowering independent hotels worldwide with solutions that deliver measurable impact across distribution, revenue management, hotel technology, and beyond. “We are proud to continue our partnershi

Opening in February 2026, Fairmont Hanoi invites guests to immerse themselves in the modern heartbeat of the capital, a captivating fusion of contemporary design and authentic local artistry 

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Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and branded residences across 59 countries, has appointed Winston Gong as General Manager of Avani Kota Kinabalu, reinforcing the group’s leadership as the hotel accelerates its commercial strategy and guest experience agenda ahead of the hotel’s launch in Q2 2026. 

Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic, and leisure destinations.

As Southeast Asia progresses into the first quarter of 2026, the regional hotel market demonstrates a trajectory of resilient recovery and strategic divergence, characterised by standout growth in key emerging markets contrasted with consolidation in more mature destinations. Based on the latest verified data from JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group and UN Tourism, this period will benefit from sustained growth in international arrivals, projected at 3% to 5% across Asia Pacific f

Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link Small Tip To Landing Good Senior-Level Hotel Management Positions in 2026 Many of our members have remained with us since the inception of our job lead service seven years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason. Daily, our editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts maintains one of the most selective development pipelines in luxury hospitality. The current portfolio comprises 22 operational properties, with 14 confirmed projects under development. The pipeline demonstrates clear strategic priorities: 45% of new developments are concentrated in Asia-Pacific markets, led by the imminent opening of Bulgari Hotel Tokyo. This 80-key property, located in the Yaesu district, has already secured €2.8 million in pre-open