Leyra Ortiz
Condado Ocean Club has promoted Leyra Ortiz to director of food and beverage, recognizing her more than 20 years of hospitality experience and key role in shaping the hotel’s culinary identity. Ortiz now leads all F&B operations including its signature restaurant, beachfront lounge, poolside venue, in-room dining and banquets. A longtime team member and Puerto Rico native, she has guided major transitions and built high-performing teams and continues to elevate the guest dining experience.
Lesley Pincombe
Rogers Centre Ottawa has appointed Lesley Pincombe as president and CEO following an extensive recruitment process. Pincombe brings strong experience from her role as vice president of sales business and major events at Ottawa Tourism where she helped elevate the city’s global profile and secured major events including the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships. She will lead the Centre’s award-winning team, strengthen industry partnerships and continue driving economic impact through events that support Ottawa’s visitor economy and community growth.
Antoine Serhan
InterContinental New York Barclay has appointed Antoine Serhan as Hotel Manager, overseeing daily operations and strategic initiatives to enhance the guest and associate experience. Serhan brings extensive international leadership across North America, the Middle East and Asia, most recently serving as cluster hotels manager for InterContinental and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City. Known for driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams, he now returns to New York to support The Barclay’s continued success as one of Manhattan’s distinguished historic hotels.
Krissi Thomas
One10 has appointed Krissi Thomas as senior director of strategic accounts to help drive growth for its Travel and Events division. With more than 20 years of hospitality and corporate events experience, Thomas joins from Access DMC and has held leadership roles at PRA Business Events Cannonball Productions and American Golf Corporation. Known for revenue growth and strong client partnerships, she will support new business development and expand One10’s market presence. She also serves on the SITE Southern California Board.
Drew Dutoit
Perry Lane Hotel has appointed Drew Dutoit as general manager, building on his successful tenure as hotel manager and more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience. Known for shaping the property’s award-winning reputation, Dutoit has led achievements including a Michelin Key, top TripAdvisor rankings and record GuestVoice scores. He now continues to elevate service, strengthen community connections and refine brand storytelling as the hotel advances its position as one of the South’s leading luxury destinations.
Fredia Brady
Savannah Convention Center has appointed Fredia M. Brady as senior director of sales and marketing, marking her return to the facility she helped open and previously led until 2017. Brady brings more than 30 years of experience in venue management, hotel and convention sales and business development, most recently serving as general manager of Wilmington Convention Center where she delivered record revenue.
James Keaveny
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas has appointed James Keaveny as director of sales. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Keaveny brings a strong background in group and leisure strategy from roles with Hyatt and his most recent position at The Resort at Pelican Hill. He will lead the sales team as the remastered Texas resort continues its $55 million transformation. The property features 427 accommodations, a new spa and 80,000 sq. ft. of event space.
Paul Pruitt
La Concha Key West has appointed veteran hotelier Paul Pruitt as general manager. Bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience, Pruitt joins the historic Autograph Collection property after successful roles at Hilton Carillon Park, Homewood Suites Clearwater and Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Known for driving revenue growth and elevating guest satisfaction, Pruitt aims to build on La Concha’s legacy and strengthen its position as a vibrant Old Town landmark. His leadership marks a new era for the celebrated Key West hotel.
