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David Oswald shared thisExciting news indeed! We invite you to embark on this journey with us as we grow our Luxury Brands team. A distinctive opportunity is here in the role of Director-Architecture & Design at Hilton!David Oswald shared thisExciting News and an amazing Opportunity! We have a very special open position for Director - Architecture & Design with our Luxury Brands (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR). We are looking for a new addition to our team who is a polished, dynamic, and collaborative self-starter with strong business acumen, capable of managing multiple priorities and resources, building relationships, and pushing boundaries in the Luxury Hospitality arena to achieve optimal results for our owners, our brands, and our guests . Join Hilton - named the #1 Best Place to Work in the World and experience an award-winning culture, travel discounts, and endless career opportunities. Apply today and become part of something very special! #TeamHilton #WeAreHilton #HiltonfortheStayDirector, Architecture & Design – Luxury Brands in Hilton - Global Headquarters - McLean | McLean | Virginia | United States of AmericaDirector, Architecture & Design – Luxury Brands in Hilton - Global Headquarters - McLean | McLean | Virginia | United States of America
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David Oswald liked thisDavid Oswald liked thisMeet the GM: Scott Berger, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Few GMs know this market like Scott. He spent 15 years at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and helped open The Peninsula London before taking the helm here in April, just after the hotel debuted its new Tuscan steakhouse, Baldi. Full Q&A in the graphic. #WaldorfAstoria #BeverlyHills #MagmaGlobal
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David Oswald liked thisDavid Oswald liked thisGreat conversations and even better connections at Stay&Gather's - Stay & Connect Chicago this past week. Loved joining fellow industry leaders to discuss how design and brand strategy are evolving to meet those expectations on the "Designing for Todays Traveler” panel. The conversation with leaders from Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, and BWH Hotels explored how design, wellness, personalization, and guest desires are shaping the future of hospitality. Thanks to Stacy Shoemaker Rauen and Keisha Byrd for creating such meaningful industry conversations. #StayAndGather #HospitalityDesign #Hilton #GuestExperience #BrandDesign Images Courtesy of Stay&Gather
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David Oswald liked thisDavid Oswald liked thisI'm currently recruiting for a Director, Luxury Brand Management role at Hilton, based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of some of the world's most iconic luxury hospitality brands, working at the intersection of brand positioning, guest experience and portfolio growth. I'm looking for someone with strong collaboration skills and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality and brand excellence. If this sounds like you, or if someone in your network comes to mind, please get in touch via the link below. #LuxuryHospitality #BrandManagement #Leadership #HospitalityCareers #Hilton
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David Oswald reacted on thisWhat a journey it has been - and there is so much left to explore! Thank you AHEAD for the recognition, thank you to all that have contributed to my success, thank you Jerri for putting up with my travel schedule, and thank you to Photoshop AI for making wrinkles and grey hair go away!David Oswald reacted on thisAHEAD has named Larry Traxler, founder of Traxworks Hospitality Collaborative, as the AHEAD Americas 2026 Outstanding Contribution award recipient. Traxler will accept the award in just two weeks’ time at the upcoming ceremony, taking place at New York's iconic Gotham Hall on 15 October, where leading names from the region’s hospitality community will gather to celebrate another year of industry achievements. Recognising more than 30 years at the forefront of global design, the award celebrates Traxler’s contribution to shaping hospitality experiences around the world. Spanning lifestyle hotels and ultra-luxury resorts to experimental hospitality concepts, including a next-generation low Earth orbital space station, his projects are united by an approach rooted in culturally responsive narratives, sustainability and a strong sense of place. 🗞️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXtj4Ed4 🏆 Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eJey3SG #AHEADawards #hospitalitydesign #hotelawards
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David Oswald liked thisDavid Oswald liked thisSpending time at the Waldorf Astoria Residential Leadership Summit 2026 at Hilton Headquarters in McLean, Virginia was truly an inspiring experience. 🛎️ It was incredible to bring together leaders from across the Waldorf Astoria Residences portfolio - each property unique, yet all united by a shared passion for creating exceptional experiences and redefining luxury living. Some of the best moments came from the conversations between colleagues, exchanging ideas, sharing successes and challenges, and collaborating on how we can continue to elevate the residential experience for our owners and residents. The energy in the room, the willingness to learn from one another, and the collective vision for the future made this summit especially meaningful. I left feeling inspired, grateful, and proud to be part of a team that is shaping the future of luxury residential hospitality through innovation, service, and genuine connection. Thank you to everyone who contributed their ideas, insights, and passion. Most importantly, thank you to Melissa Rothe CMCA, AMS,PCAM , Clint Woodlock , and Jackson Ferguson for hosting all of us. The future is bright, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #WaldorfAstoria #WaldorfAstoriaResidences #LuxuryResidential #LuxuryHospitality #Leadership #Collaboration #Hilton
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David Oswald liked thisDavid Oswald liked thisSteve Case, The Exclusive Collective Chairman, joined Greg O’Hara, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Certares, in a conversation moderated by Skift’s Seth Borko to explore that question. Their shared perspective: the investments with the greatest staying power are those technology cannot easily replicate—exceptional physical assets, thoughtfully curated experiences, and the expertise of highly trained people. Case highlighted The Exclusive Collective, bringing together Exclusive Resorts, Inspirato, and onefinestay, as a platform designed for discerning travelers who value a trusted partnership and meaningful access over an impersonal sea of choices. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gZpXa3By
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David Oswald reacted on thisDavid Oswald reacted on thisOver the years in luxury hospitality and private aviation, I've heard the same story more times than I can count. Friends run into each other at the FBO, or at the same event, or on the same beach, and realize they flew separate jets to get there. Private flight is incredible, but its one real inefficiency is empty seats. FlyWith is our answer to that. It's an invitation-only Membership for sharing private flights with people you know and trust. Members can see where their circles are headed and join them, host a flight and invite friends along, or propose a trip to see who's in. Splitting the cost and coordinating the details all happen in one place. FlyWith isn't meant to replace how you fly private today. It's for the moments when flying together makes more sense than flying alone. FlyWith is Guy Oseary's vision, and I'm honored to be leading it alongside an exceptional team assembled from Inspirato, NetJets, EJM, United Airlines, Wheels Up, and Four Seasons. We're building it in partnership with Executive Jet Management and Discovery Land Company, and with other organizations we admire and appreciate. We're welcoming our first Members by invitation now, and first flights begin in October. If you fly private, or know someone who does, I'd love to hear where you're headed. And if FlyWith sounds like your kind of thing, send me a note and I'll send you an invitation.
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David Oswald reacted on thisDavid Oswald reacted on thisLuxury hospitality leadership is built through experience, understanding the guest journey from every angle, developing strong teams, and knowing how to turn a property’s vision into an exceptional operation. Meet Patricio Carregha Flood, Hotel Manager at Waldorf Astoria New York. A passionate hotelier with extensive international experience, Patricio has built his career across luxury resorts, guest experience, rooms division, and hotel openings, with a professional journey spanning Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, and the United States. Patricio began his hospitality career in Mexico as a Restaurant Manager before joining One&Only Palmilla in 2012. Over the following years, he progressed through Tennis Club, Guest Experiences, Housekeeping, and Front Office roles before becoming Director of Rooms Division in 2018, with the property achieving the Forbes Five-Star Award during his tenure. He then moved into resort leadership with One&Only Mandarina, supporting its pre-opening and opening during the COVID-19 pandemic before becoming Resort Manager in 2023. His One&Only journey continued with international pre-opening assignments at One&Only Aesthesis in Athens and One&Only One Za'abeel and SIRO One Za'abeel in Dubai. In April 2025, Patricio joined Waldorf Astoria New York as Hotel Manager, bringing extensive experience across luxury resorts, rooms division, guest experience, and complex hotel openings. His career reflects a broad understanding of luxury hospitality: from creating personalized guest experiences to leading teams and operations through some of the industry's most complex opening projects. At The Hospitality Makers, we proudly celebrate professionals like Patricio Carregha Flood, whose passion, versatility, and international experience continue to shape the future of luxury hospitality. ✨ Know someone making a difference in hospitality? Or would you like to be featured? Send us a message. We'd love to spotlight more Hospitality Makers. #TheHospitalityMakers #HospitalityLeadership #LuxuryHospitality #HotelManagement #HotelLeadership #GuestExperience #LuxuryHotels #HotelOpenings #WaldorfAstoria #OneAndOnly #HospitalityProfessionals #RoomsDivision
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Design with purpose is design that performs. Maria Vafiadis, Founder and Managing Director of MKV Design, brings over two decades of experience shaping resorts, city hotels, and heritage restorations. Her work is grounded in context, narrative, and operational clarity, ensuring every design decision serves both the experience and long-term performance of a property. By balancing creative ambition with strategic insight, Maria creates spaces that are not only inspiring but also resilient, supporting operational goals while delivering lasting value. Leadership, for her, is rooted in understanding place, people, and purpose, guiding projects that are as functional as they are memorable. #HospitalityDesign #HeritageRestoration #InteriorArchitecture
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