The second quarter of 2026 was busy with hospitality executive moves, including by some of the industry’s most prominent CEOs.
Several hospitality companies appointed new chief executive officers in Q2, while Choice Hotels International, Accor and G6 Hospitality announced the planned departures of their CEOs. Also during the quarter, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts issued an important health update for its chief executive, Geoff Ballotti.
Beyond the CEO role, industry organizations saw leadership changes across development, finance and technology teams, with Hilton, in particular, launching a search for a newly created chief technology officer role.
Below is a roundup of the top hospitality industry executive moves made during the quarter, with insights on how they will impact company strategies for the remainder of the year:
