Hotel executive moves: Donohoe, Hyatt, PM, Stonebridge

Here is a compilation of the top executive moves of the past week in the hotel investment world, alphabetically (by company):

Donohoe names new VP. Washington, D.C.-based Donohoe Hospitality Services has promoted Jeremy Huvard to vice president of sales & marketing. A 25-year hospitality sales veteran, Huvard joined Donohoe in 2013 as a director of sales & marketing. Previously, he held multiple property-level sales and marketing roles at various hotels.

Smith returns to Hyatt. Hotel development veteran Julienne Smith has been named head of Americas Growth for Hyatt Hotels Corp. to lead brand portfolio expansion across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than two decades of experience focused on strategic development, owner relations, and brand expansion, Smith most recently served as chief development officer for the Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts. Earlier in her career, Smith spent nearly 14 years with Hyatt, most recently as senior vice president of Development and Owner Relations.

New COO for Mandala. Gemma McCourt has been appointed COO for Berry, Australia-based Mandala Hotels and Resorts, an internal promotion from her previous role as commercial performance officer.

MXR names EVP. Germantown, Tennessee-based MXR Hospitality (MXR) has named industry veteran Travis Murray, currently president for McNeill Hotel Co., as its first executive vice president, operations. Before joining MXR, Murray worked at McNeill Hotel Co. since 2018. He has nearly 30 years of hospitality experience.

PM Hotel Group promotes SVP. Chevy Chase, Maryland-based PM Hotel Group has promoted Fran Owen to senior vice president, Sales. Since joining PM Hotel Group in 2014, Owen has been a key leader within the organization.

Stonebridge names VP. Denver-based Stonebridge has appointed Skip Adams as its vice president, F&B. Adams brings nearly three decades of hospitality leadership experience spanning luxury resorts, full-service hotels and lifestyle properties. He has held multiple GM roles across high-volume assets. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Atrium Hospitality and Aimbridge Hospitality.