Starwood Hotels Announces General Manager Appointments for 1 Hotel Austin and Treehouse Hotel Manchester

MIAMI, FL- July 7, 2026 – Starwood Hotels, the hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Duran as General Manager of 1 Hotel Austin and Collin Ten Dam as General Manager of Treehouse Hotel Manchester. 

“Collin and David each bring strong operational expertise, leadership, and hospitality experience that will support our continued growth,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels. “Collin brings experience in lifestyle properties and David in luxury hotel operations and openings. Together, they are strong additions to the 1 Hotels and Treehouse Hotels teams, and we look forward to their impact as we elevate the guest experience and expand our portfolio.”

David Duran – General Manager at 1 Hotel Austin Set to Open August 2026:

David Duran has been appointed General Manager for 1 Hotel Austin, where he will oversee all aspects of hotel operations while advancing the brand’s mission-driven approach to hospitality. With more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury hotel operations and food and beverage leadership, Duran will play a central role in guiding the property through its pre-opening phase ahead of its August 2026 debut and establishing 1 Hotel Austin as a leading hospitality destination in the city.

Duran joins 1 Hotel Austin following his role as General Manager of Pendry San Diego (Montage International), where he oversaw a 317-key property with six food and beverage outlets and led a team of more than 500 associates. He also supported multiple task force initiatives with Montage International, helping opening teams develop operational processes and brand standards for current and future Pendry properties—experience that will be instrumental as 1 Hotel Austin prepares to welcome its first guests.

“What drew me to 1 Hotels is the brand’s ability to create exceptional guest experiences while remaining deeply connected to nature, community, and place,” said David Duran. “The opportunity to help shape the guest experience at 1 Hotel Austin from day one is incredibly rewarding. I look forward to working alongside the team to create a hotel that reflects the spirit of Austin while delivering the thoughtful service and experiences that define 1 Hotels.”

Collin Ten Dam – General Manager at Treehouse Hotel Manchester: 

Collin Ten Dam has been appointed General Manager for Treehouse Hotel Manchester. With over 15 years of hospitality experience, Ten Dam brings a well-rounded background in leadership, financial management, and guest experience excellence. He will play a key role in guiding the hotel’s continued growth, including overseeing the debut of the highly anticipated 14th floor, home to The Nest rooftop bar, Sister Moon, a new rooftop restaurant from Chef Sam Grainger and collaborators Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, and nine premium suites with skyline views. Opening as part of the final phase of the hotel’s debut, these additions will further strengthen Treehouse Hotel Manchester’s position as one of the city’s leading lifestyle destinations. He will also help position the property as a distinctive, high-performing presence in the Manchester market while championing sustainability initiatives and responsible operations in line with Starwood Hotels’ broader commitment to positive environmental and social impact.

Ten Dam brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles at Marriott International, most recently as Cluster General Manager for Leeds Marriott Hotel and Delta Hotels York, where he led two flagship properties in the Pennines region, driving guest satisfaction, operational excellence, revenue growth, and strategic initiatives that strengthened market positioning and owner returns. His experience also includes serving as Hotel Manager and Interim General Manager at W London, where he oversaw all aspects of hotel operations, maintained key stakeholder relationships, and delivered strong results across financial performance, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement.

“I’m thrilled to join Treehouse Hotel Manchester at such an exciting time for the property,” said Collin Ten Dam. “I look forward to working with the team to build on the hotel’s success as we prepare to unveil new rooftop experiences, including Sister Moon, The Nest, and The Hideout. This next phase represents an exciting opportunity to enhance the guest experience and further establish Treehouse Hotel Manchester as one of the city’s leading lifestyle destinations.”

ABOUT STARWOOD HOTELS:

Starwood Hotels, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, a nature-inspired lifestyle brand that launched in 2015 with properties in South Beach (Miami) and Manhattan and includes Brooklyn Bridge (New York City), West Hollywood (Los Angeles), Toronto, San Francisco, Nashville, the Hanalei Bay (Kauai) flagship property, the brand’s first European property in Mayfair (London), Seattle, Melbourne (Australia), Copenhagen, and Tokyo with projects in development in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Paris, Elounda Hills (Crete), Austin (Texas), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) and Hudson Valley (New York); Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that made its debut in March 2015 with the opening of its flagship property in New York City, with projects under development in Rome, Florence, Dubai, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Brickell (Miami), and the Maldives; and Treehouse Hotels, which premiered in London in 2019 and now includes Manchester (UK) and Silicon Valley (California), with projects under development in Brickell (Miami), Adelaide (Australia), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), and Miami Beach. Leveraging its marketing, design, operational, and technological expertise, Starwood Hotels is the force behind some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic hotel brands in the world. Additional information can be found at starwoodhotels.com. 

ABOUT 1 HOTELS: 

As a mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. With properties among some of the first to receive the prestigious MICHELIN Key distinction, 1 Hotels is inspired by a simple idea: those who travel the world should also care about it. It is, after all, 1 world. 1 Hotels launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami’s South Beach and Manhattan’s Central Park, followed by Brooklyn, located on the East River in February 2017; West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard in June 2019; Toronto in 2021; San Francisco and Nashville in 2022; in 2023, the Hanalei Bay (Kauai) flagship property and Mayfair (London), the brand’s first European property; Seattle, Melbourne (Australia) and Copenhagen in 2025; and Tokyo in 2026. The brand is expanding with properties under development in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Paris, Elounda Hills (Crete), Austin (Texas), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) and Hudson Valley (NY). Additional information can be found at 1hotels.com.

ABOUT TREEHOUSE HOTELS:

Treehouse Hotels is a free-spirited hospitality brand that celebrates the simple joys of life with a distinctly modern sensibility. The brand is the latest creation from Barry Sternlicht, the visionary behind Baccarat Hotels & Residences and 1 Hotels & Homes and Chairman of Starwood Hotels and Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm. Treehouse Hotels are places where adventure meets comfort, imagination meets design, and guests are encouraged to play, explore, and connect. Every detail, from the handcrafted interiors to the lively gathering spaces, is designed to spark curiosity and a sense of wonder. Treehouse Hotels debuted in 2019 with the opening of Treehouse Hotel London, a whimsical retreat in the heart of Marylebone. Expanding the brand’s playful spirit, Treehouse Hotel in Manchester (the second UK location) and Treehouse Silicon Valley (California) opened in 2025. With additional locations in the works—including Brickell (Miami); Miami Beach, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia); and Adelaide (Australia)—Treehouse is growing into a global community where guests can relive their favorite childhood memories while making new ones. For more information, visit treehousehotels.com.