John Hazard
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, announced the appointment of John Stanford Hazard as managing director. Hazard brings more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience across the Caribbean and U.S. markets. Most recently managing director of Grace Bay Club and Private Villa Collection, he was named Hotelier of the Year at the Star Awards. He will lead operations, brand strategy and guest experience as Salterra establishes itself as a premier destination in Turks and Caicos.
Gayle Klein
PRA appointed Gayle Klein as regional vice president for Northern California and Seattle. Klein will lead strategic direction, sales goals, client relationships and team leadership while contributing to the PRA business management team. She brings nearly two decades of experience across hospitality and event production, including leadership roles with Four Seasons, Fairmont and Kimpton Hotels. Heather Matusiak will continue overseeing Southern California and Las Vegas as regional vice president.
Steve Janicek
Montage Healdsburg named Steve Janicek as general manager. Janicek will oversee daily operations of the 258-acre resort in Sonoma wine country. He brings nearly three decades of hospitality experience across mountain and coastal destinations, including leadership roles at Omni Mount Washington Resort and multiple Ritz-Carlton properties. A graduate of Humboldt State University, Janicek brings strategic vision and operational expertise to further elevate the guest experience at Montage Healdsburg.
Hiren Prabhakar
Fairmont Century Plaza appointed Hiren Prabhakar as general manager. Prabhakar brings more than 30 years of luxury hospitality experience across five continents and will lead the continued evolution of the 400-room Los Angeles landmark. His career includes leadership roles with Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Burj Al Arab, The St. Regis, InterContinental and Marriott. He joins Fairmont Century Plaza following a distinguished record of award-winning hotel openings, operations and guest experience excellence.
Ed Silver
Explore Asheville has named Ed Silver vice president of business development. Silver brings more than 25 years of experience in travel and hospitality with executive leadership roles at Flight Centre Travel Group, iSeatz and the Global Business Travel Association. In his role, he will lead business development strategy focused on growing meetings and group travel, building new partnerships and advancing tourism goals while strengthening Asheville’s visitor economy for residents and visitors.
Jason Baer
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Jason Baer as director of sales and marketing. Baer brings more than 15 years of Hyatt experience and will oversee sales, marketing and event initiatives for the 519-room oceanfront resort. Most recently, he served as director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, leading record group performance and innovative digital campaigns. He previously held leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
Joe Hautem
Jackson-Shaw and Holualoa Companies have named Joe Hautem director of sales for the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra. Hautem brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality sales experience with leadership roles at Arizona Grand, The Scott Resort, FireSky Resort and Aloft Phoenix. He will lead sales strategy and market visibility for the 277-room dual-branded property serving business and leisure travelers in North Phoenix.
Keola Shimooka
Keola Shimooka has been named director of sales at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. Shimooka will oversee the sales team with a focus on elevating guest experience and driving client satisfaction. Most recently he served as convention sales manager at Destination Madison and previously spent more than 20 years at Marriott West in Madison in banquet, events and sales roles. He is a recipient of Meeting Professionals International Wisconsin Chapter’s Industry Advocate Award for 2024 and 2025.
Chris Watson
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has appointed Chris Watson as director of sales and marketing. Watson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience with Hyatt Hotels, most recently serving as area vice president of field sales, overseeing more than 300 hotels across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In his role he will lead on-property sales and marketing teams, driving revenue growth, market share and brand presence across group, transient and catering segments.
Chevaz Chambers
Atlantis Paradise Island has appointed Chevaz Chambers as manager of Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island, complementing his role as vice president and general manager of The Coral. Chambers brings extensive hospitality experience across food and beverage, hotel operations and guest services, including prior leadership at Harborside Resort and Melia Hotels International. He also serves as Treasurer of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association and will continue driving excellence across both properties.
Madeline Wolfe
The Jay, Autograph Collection has appointed Madeline Wolfe as marketing and partnership manager, a new role for the hotel. Wolfe will lead integrated marketing campaigns, local partnerships and on-property activations to elevate the hotel’s visibility and connect with San Francisco’s culture and community. A San Francisco native, she brings experience in campaign strategy, digital marketing and client engagement from previous roles at J. Wade Public Relations and af&co and holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Oregon.
