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Each week, LODGING shares the latest Comings & Goings — new hires and promotions from across the hospitality, hotel, and lodging industries.

First Hospitality Appoints Jason Kreul to COO

First Hospitality announced the appointment of Jason Kreul as chief operating officer. Kreul brings nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including...
Craig S. Smith

Aimbridge Names Craig S. Smith CEO

Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Craig S. Smith will join the global hospitality management company as CEO, effective March 18, 2024. As only the third...

Hard Rock International Appoints John Rees as SVP of Hotel Operations

HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Hard Rock International appointed John Rees as senior vice president of hotel operations. In this role, Rees is responsible for supporting hotel operations...
Mike Deitmeyer

Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Executive Leadership Transitions

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality announced the transition plan for Michael J. Deitemeyer, who is stepping down as CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2023. An Executive Committee of the...
Elie Maalouf

Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC Announces CEO Succession

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announced that Keith Barr has informed the Board of his decision to step down from his role as Group Chief...
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A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready

The portmanteau “bleisure”—a mashup of “business” and “leisure”—denotes a phenomenon for our time, a time when technology makes it possible to work, even long-term,...
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What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? 
 I always gravitated toward taking care of people and wanted to be part of the...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Acquires Nomadix and GlobalReach

STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced that it is acquiring Nomadix, Inc. and GlobalReach in the United States and the United Kingdom. With both...
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