Appointments

Steven joins from The Biltmore Mayfair, where he was an integral part of the pre-opening and operational activity for the first London outpost of Hilton's most upmarket brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

Shifting from Reaction to Action

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) yesterday announced that Chief Operating Officer and President Bill Hornbuckle, has been named acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, replacing outgoing Chairman and CEO Jim Murren. Murren informed the Company's Board of Directors in early February of his plans to step down prior to the expiration of his contract, and in light of the public health crisis gripping the nation and the travel industry, has vacated the position as of today so as to provide continuity of leadership for the Company.

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Most recently, Mr. Fernandes served as Hotel Manager of Faena Hotel Miami Beach and was instrumental in helping it become the first independent hotel to achieve a Forbes Five Star rating in its inaugural year, as well as being named a Leading Hotel of the World and #1 Hotel in the USA by Condé Nast.

Alderman most recently served as Executive Vice President for Extended Stay Americas (ESA), where he started the company's franchising group and transformed ESA from whole ownership to a thriving franchisor.

As a VP of Human Resources, Doucet’s 12 years with Omni Hotels & Resorts, she provided and implemented human resource direction for a vast organization of more than 50 Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT) on Friday announced that Peter Willis, Chatham’s chief investment officer, is stepping down from the company.

Joe Masi and Rob Carl Join Remington Hotels Management Team

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) today announced the promotion, effective April 1, 2020, of six members of its senior management team. The promotions are in conjunction with the previously announced retirement of the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kristian Gathright, and the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bryan Peery, who will retire from their officer positions with the Company, effective March 31, 2020.