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Personnel Moves
Geneva, Switzerland | Laurent Boillot appointed head of Edmond de Rothschild’s Art de Vivre & Culture division
The Edmond de Rothschild group has entrusted Laurent Boillot, former CEO of Guerlain and later of Hennessy, with leading its new Art de Vivre & Culture division. Announced on 8 October 2026, the appointment, driven by Ariane de Rothschild, is intended to give greater scale to the wines, fragrances and hotels that complement the Swiss group's private banking business.
Personnel Moves
Paris, France | Françoise Perrier appointed to lead Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa
Lignée Hôtels has appointed Françoise Perrier to head Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa, a five-star hotel in Paris' 7th arrondissement, effective Monday 12 October 2026. A former executive at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace and Hôtel Westminster, she will be tasked with steering the upscale repositioning of the hotel and its restaurant, Cléo.
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Development
Signing, Portugal, 2029 | Nobu and Norfin announce new project at Monte Rei, in the eastern Algarve
Nobu Hospitality unveils a luxury complex project at Monte Rei, in partnership with Norfin: a 100-room hotel, a signature restaurant and branded villas and residences. This second Nobu property in Portugal is due to open in 2029.
News
360°, world tour of the day’s news, 31 July 2026 | From Palma to Havana via Rome and Tunis
🔎 Today's trend: between forced closures, heritage takeovers and new signings, global hospitality absorbs geopolitical shocks while continuing to grow.
Development
Development, Vietnam | Ascott accelerates growth with nine signings in H1 2026, portfolio up more than 30%
The Ascott Limited announces the signing of nine management agreements in Vietnam in the first half of 2026, representing more than 3,200 units. These signings grow the Group's Vietnamese portfolio to approximately 12,000 units and mark the launch of The Crest Collection in the country, with an entry into Quy Nhon and reinforced presence in Phu Quoc, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Da Nang.
Strategy
Results, USA | Hyatt reports Q2 2026 results, driven by luxury and a record pipeline
Hyatt Hotels Corporation reports its second-quarter 2026 results: comparable RevPAR up 5.9%, pipeline up 10% to 154,000 rooms, and adjusted EBITDA up 3.4% to $297 million. The Group raises its full-year RevPAR outlook, buoyed by the FIFA World Cup in the United States, while remaining cautious on the pace of openings in the second half.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Austria | Thomas Prenneis appointed General Manager of Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems
Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Thomas Prenneis as General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems, in the Wachau. This professional, with more than thirty years of international experience including several years with the Marriott group, takes the helm of the property to strengthen its positioning around wellness, gastronomy and business events.
Business
Contracts, International | Sodexo secures two major signings with Meta and Clariant
Sodexo announces two significant global contracts in quick succession: catering services for Meta across more than 130 sites in 30 countries, and integrated workplace services for Clariant across more than 50 sites in 13 countries. Two commercial wins that illustrate the Group's ability to convert competitive international tenders into growth drivers.
Development
Signing, Portugal | Norfin selects Barrière to operate a luxury hotel at Estalagem da Cegonha, Vilamoura
Norfin has entrusted Barrière with managing a five-star hotel and branded residences at the historic Estalagem da Cegonha, in Vilamoura. The project marks the French hotel group's entry into southern Portugal and represents its third property in the country.
Development
Brand, UK | The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company Rebrands as The Landmark Collection
The Sihanatkathakul family, owner of The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, unveils The Landmark Collection, a new unified identity bringing together six properties in London and Bangkok. The repositioning accompanies the family group's transformation from a traditional hotel operating company into an internationally minded hospitality management and development platform.
Économie
Results, France | Accor confirms its agility in H1 2026 despite a challenging global environment
Accor has published its H1 2026 results: RevPAR up 2.2%, recurring EBITDA up 6.5% to €563 million, and recurring free cash flow up 42%. The Group confirms its 2026 guidance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while finalising the sale of its stake in Essendi and launching a second €225 million share buyback tranche.
Development
Reopening, Italy | Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel welcomes its first guests
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has reopened in Venice, on the Riva degli Schiavoni. Renovated by interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon in partnership with Gruppo Statuto, the property offers 120 rooms and suites, with capacity set to rise to 168 units by 2027.
Development
Culture, Abu Dhabi | Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on 11 December 2026, a new engine of tourism appeal
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announces the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on 11 December 2026. Designed by Frank Gehry, this museum of modern and contemporary art completes the Saadiyat Cultural District alongside the Louvre Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate's tourism and hospitality ambitions.
Personnel Moves
MICE | Matt Conover appointed Divisional President, Global Production at RWS Global
RWS Global announces the appointment of Matt Conover as Divisional President, Global Production. This entertainment industry veteran brings more than 37 years of experience, including more than 25 years as an executive producer at The Walt Disney Company.
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Personnel Moves
Geneva, Switzerland | Laurent Boillot appointed head of Edmond de Rothschild’s Art de Vivre & Culture division
The Edmond de Rothschild group has entrusted Laurent Boillot, former CEO of Guerlain and later of Hennessy, with leading its new Art de Vivre & Culture division. Announced on 8 October 2026, the appointment, driven by Ariane de Rothschild, is intended to give greater scale to the wines, fragrances and hotels that complement the Swiss group's private banking business.
Personnel Moves
Paris, France | Françoise Perrier appointed to lead Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa
Lignée Hôtels has appointed Françoise Perrier to head Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa, a five-star hotel in Paris' 7th arrondissement, effective Monday 12 October 2026. A former executive at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace and Hôtel Westminster, she will be tasked with steering the upscale repositioning of the hotel and its restaurant, Cléo.
Personnel Moves
Algarve, Portugal | Maxine Leal appointed Regional HR Manager Europe at United Hospitality Management
United Hospitality Management (UHM) appointed Maxine Leal Regional HR Manager for Europe in October 2026. She previously led talent acquisition at the United Investments Portugal (UIP) group, which she joined in 2021. This internal promotion entrusts European human resources to a professional who helped build the executive committees across the portfolio.
Business
2027, France | Social security budget: government plans to shift €200m of thermal spa cure reimbursement to supplementary health insurers
The government plans to transfer €200m of thermal spa cure reimbursement spending to supplementary health insurers in 2027, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced before the board of the Cnam on 8 October. Included in the 2027 social security financing bill (PLFSS) with no details or timetable, the measure has been described as a disguised delisting by the National Council of Thermal Establishments (CNETh), just days before the bill goes before the National Assembly.
