In the third quarter of 2026, the hospitality industry saw executives fill notable roles, step down from longtime posts and return to organizations to drive growth. 

Several hotel CEOs were named during the quarter, while companies also tapped new heads of technology, finance and business performance. 

Executive appointments weren’t concentrated in the C-suite, with Marriott International naming a senior vice president of loyalty to help support its experiential loyalty strategy. And Chatham Lodging Trust tapped Liam Brown for its board of trustees following his retirement from Marriott earlier this year. 

Below is a roundup of the top industry executive moves from Q3, which spanned hotel management companies, hospitality conglomerates and national tourism organizations: