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Hospitality Net
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Luca Finardi has been appointed Vice President, Operations EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new corporate executive who will reinforce our strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle and further elevate our operational strengths. The Group is welcoming Luca Finardi as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC), on June 1, 2025. An accomplished hotelier with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Luca spent the past decade establishing Mandarin Oriental's Italian portfolio and was most recently General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Paris and Area Vice President, Operations for France, Italy and Czech Republic. Luca will report to Anthony Ingham, the Group's new Chief Operating Officer, and partner closely with Managing Directors of Rosewood's properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the Group's portfolio and sustain its quality growth in the EMEAC region. Together with the Vice Presidents, Operations for Americas and Asia Pacific, Luca will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for optimization and developing best practices as the Group continues to expand its footprint and solidify its leading position.
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a day ago
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Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sheraton Denver Downtown, a Sheraton Halo property and Denver's largest hotel with 1,238 guestrooms, announces several additions to its growing team at the property including a new Senior Marketing Manager, DIrector of Group Sales, Senior Sales Executive and Banquet Sous Chef. Chaelynn (Chae) Pacheco has been appointed Director of Group Sales and brings 17 years' experience in managed and franchised spaces to the role. Starting in culinary and event management, she balanced both worlds as a catering sales executive and property sales. Chae held the title of Account Executive with Marriott's Homes & Villas platform and also served as Premium & Luxury Sales Specialist assisting in the closing and building group at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, St. Regis Atlanta, and the Ritz-Carlton Boston. Most recently, she held the title of Area sales leader, managing 7 MSB West hotels in CO and CA, securing $4M in group sales business in 2024.
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
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- Travel Daily News
SIHOT and Dingus automate tour operator hotel reservations
SIHOT enhances integration with Dingus, enabling real-time tour operator reservations, automated contract management, and improved hotel operational efficiency and compliance. GERMANY – SIHOT, one of the leading hotel management systems, has upgraded its integration with Dingus, Spanish hotel distribution platform, to streamline hotel operations with real-time reservation updates for contracted tour operator agreements within – Property Management System. A popular channel manager solution for holiday resorts in Spain and Caribbean, Dingus supports holiday resorts with room and rate distribution to leading tour operators – generally unavailable on standard channel managers. Through the enhanced interface, availability is now synchronised in real-time between Dingus and SIHOT to ensure availability is accurate. Hotels can download reservation data which will automatically link to preexisting tour operator contracts to manage contracted allotments within the This development provides hotels with greater control over inventory and availability by being able to better manage negotiated contracts and allotment reservations. By synchronising with contracted allowances the PMS automatically determines whether reservations fall into the agreed allotments for a specific agreement and assigned to the specific contract number or if the reservation should be drawn from general availability. In allowing inventory allocation to be updated in real-time, hotels can prevent overbooking and maintain control of availability. Hotels can now also access prepayments and reservation deposits which are processed through the Dingus extranet and recorded on hotels' reservation accounts in the The enhancement also supports Spanish law compliance with automatically generating and issuing customer invoices inclusive of guest I.D documentation, if provided by the external channel. In addition, extra supplements purchased via Dingus distribution channels are downloaded to SIHOT with Non-Refundable rates fully supported between the two systems. Carsten Wernet, Chief Executive of SIHOT said, 'Following high demand from our hotel customers and to meet the increasing challenge of administrating negotiated contracts for tour operator reservations, we have worked closely with Dingus to improve reservation and payment data sharing. As a result, the manual management of tour operator reservations has been automated – saving hotels valuable time, increasing speed of response and improving the quality of data and invoicing processes. ' Milena Galindo, VP Strategy & Partnerships, Dingus, said, 'Hotels are under increasing pressures to reduce their cost of operations, streamline processes and ensure there is a clear record of reservations and payments to meet increasing compliance requirements. Our new integration with SIHOT allows hotels to have complete transparency and control over their distribution strategies with tour operators to maximise commercial opportunities in this sector of the travel industry.'
Hospitality Net
2 days ago
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Verge Management LLC Selects TPG Hotels & Resorts to Manage Portfolio of Marriott Select Service Hotels
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today that it has been selected by Verge Management LLC to manage a portfolio of five Marriott-branded select service hotels located in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The agreement marks a significant expansion for TPG in the South-Central United States and adds to its growing roster of select-service properties. We're excited to welcome Verge Management as a new ownership partner and to bring this collection of high-performing Marriott hotels into our operating portfolio. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to operational excellence and long-term asset performance. Tim Muir, Chief Development Officer at TPG Hotels & Resorts TPG Hotels & Resorts will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, providing hands-on leadership and leveraging its national platform to enhance performance, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Partnering with TPG Hotels & Resorts ensures our properties are managed by a team with deep expertise and a strong reputation in the industry. We're confident this strategic relationship will strengthen our hospitality investments and create long-term value. Malik Kheraj, President, Verge Management LLC About TPG Hotels & Resorts TPG Hotels & Resorts is a premier operator of hospitality assets across all chain scales including luxury, full service and select service, as well as the firm's upscale boutique and independent operations division - the INTERA Collection. The firm's historical resume spans over four decades and includes over 600 branded and independent hotels and marinas comprising more than 65,000 guestrooms in 42 states. TPG Hotels & Resorts is a vertically integrated organization actively engaged in hotel and marina operations, development, acquisitions, and asset repositionings across the country. For more information, please visit
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3 days ago
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Jin Jiang Hotels China Region Grants RJJ Hotels Sdn Bhd Licensing Rights to drive Cross-Border Hospitality Collaboration
New Hotel Management Agreement signed with Sanher Investment & Development Co. Ltd. to build the first Metropolo Hotel in Laos KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RJJ Hotels Sdn. Bhd (subsidiary of RIYAZ International Sdn. Bhd.,) a Malaysian-owned hospitality and lifestyle group, has entered into a landmark strategic licensing partnership with Jin Jiang Hotels China Region (Jin Jiang Hotels), the world's second-largest hotel group. The first Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) was signed recently for a property in Luang Prabang, Laos, marking the inaugural milestone across Southeast Asia for RJJ Hotels Sdn Bhd. RJJ has been granted licensing rights to manage and expand five renowned brands under Jin Jiang Hotels across Southeast Asia. RJJ targets to sign around 200 hotel management agreements and to operate over 100 hotels within the next five years across key growth markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos. Laos Marked as the First Milestone with RJJ Agreement The first Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) signed in Luang Prabang, Laos, is by Sanher Investment & Development Co. Ltd. The hotel will carry one of Jin Jiang Hotels' largest and most historic portfolios, The Metropolo, and is scheduled to open in early 2026. Metropolo properties are designed as 4- to 5- star equivalents, typically featuring 100 rooms or more, and are positioned in main cities with strong historical identity. The brand is known for delivering classic luxury while incorporating local cultural elements into its design and guest experience. "This project reflects our confidence in the long-term potential of Southeast Asia's tourism sector. We believe the Metropolo brand, under the guidance of RJJ Hotels, will deliver high-quality experiences that reflect the rich heritage of Luang Prabang," said Liu Hegeng, General Manager, Hotel Department of Sanher Investment & Development Co. Ltd. Malaysia as Southeast Asia's Operational Headquarters Jin Jiang Hotels mark the first large-scale international expansion, with Malaysia, currently serving as ASEAN Chair, selected as the headquarters for RJJ Hotels. In 2024, Malaysia welcomed over 25 million international tourists, and over the next three years, it will host major regional events including the ASEAN Summit, Visit Malaysia 2026, and the Southeast Asian Games, highlighting its role as a strategic hub for hospitality and investment. "This partnership is a strong signal of confidence in the ASEAN hospitality market. RJJ is well placed to redefine cross-border hotel development by combining our regional management experience and local cultural insight with Jin Jiang Hotels' sophisticated systems and brand strength," said Mohammed Amin Mohammed Sidek, Executive Director of RJJ Hotels. Through this collaboration, RJJ Hotels will manage five hotel brands under the Jin Jiang portfolio: METROPOLO JINJIANG HOTELS – Upscale 4 & 5-star city hotels GINCO HOTEL – Luxury 5-star resort RENJOY HOTEL – Upscale 5-star resort LAVANDE – Midscale business hotel JINJIANG INN – Premium economy hotel These brands are expected to anchor RJJ Hotels' presence in key urban and leisure destinations, with discussions already underway with owners in Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Jakarta, Bali, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, and Manila. Investor Conference and Launch Scheduled for August 2025 An investor conference launch event to mark the collaboration between RJJ Hotels and Jin Jiang Hotels is scheduled on 27th August, which will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), bringing together over 400 Chinese and regional investors, offering attendees a first-hand look at the quality of the Jin Jiang Hotel brands and learn of upcoming developments. Developers, hotel owners, suppliers, and investors are invited to attend and explore partnership opportunities. The event will also introduce the Jin Jiang Global Purchasing Platform (GPP) in Southeast Asia. Managed by NOVAC Hospitality Sdn. Bhd., GPP will provide streamlined access to Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) as well as Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E), offering cost savings, quality consistency, and faster rollouts to support regional expansion. For more information about RJJ Hotels, please log on to To express interest or request an invitation to the event, please send an email to enquiry@ Jin Jiang Hotels China Region Jin Jiang Hotels China Region forms part of Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Company Limited—a leading hotel group in China. Jin Jiang Hotels oversee the operations and brand development of several of the group's homegrown brands, including Metropolo, Lavande, and Jinjiang Inn, focusing on the select-service and mid- to upscale segments. As of its latest reporting, Jin Jiang Hotels owns and/or manages over 17,300 hotels with more than 1.64 million guest rooms over 55 countries, serving the high-end, mid-range, and economy markets. Through its network, which includes brands under Radisson Hotel Group, Groupe du Louvre, Plateno Group, and Vienna Hotel Group, the group supports a global loyalty programme exceeding 200 million members. For more information on the company, log onto About RJJ Hotels Sdn. Bhd. RJJ Hotels is a subsidiary of RIYAZ International Sdn. Bhd – a full-service hotel management company – oversees the operations of a collection of signature resorts regionally, including the vibrant dash brand. Competently led by a team of versatile individuals, RJJ Hotels not only specializes in hotel management, but also incorporates an International standard design team to curate innovative spaces that go above and beyond the standard experiences. For more information on the group, log onto & View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE RUDER FINN - MALAYSIA Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
