Cloud hotel property management system and guest-centric technology provider Stayntouch has named Jacob Messina as its CEO. Messina has more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality and technology industries and has previously served as the company’s interim CEO since September, before achieving the company’s two highest-performing quarters in its history. As CEO, his aim is to expand Stayntouch’s operations across North America and Europe, delivering the most intuitive cloud software to independent hotels and independent hotel groups, according to the company’s statement. He was previously SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels and worked in hotel technology, distribution and digital transformation initiatives for Loews Hotels & Co for 10 years.