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International | Aiden by Best Western passes the 58-hotel mark worldwide
BWH Hotels continues to grow its boutique brand Aiden by Best Western, which has now reached 58 hotels worldwide, with more than 20 additional properties in development. Buoyed by recent openings in Germany, Thailand and the United States, the brand is also preparing to enter Canada by the end of the year. This momentum confirms investor appetite for the independent lifestyle segment, backed by the strength of BWH Hotels' network and loyalty programme.
Personnel Moves
Courchevel, France | Madeleine Munier appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel
Madeleine Munier has been appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel, the first property under Monte-Carlo Company des Bains de Mer's international brand outside the Principality. She takes up her role during the pre-opening phase, with the first guests expected for the 2026/2027 winter season. With nearly nine years at Airelles, including a spell leading La Bastide de Gordes, she brings solid experience in luxury hotel management and hotel openings to the project.
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Executive Moves
Appointment, Canada | Suzanne Lalonde appointed CEO of Parq Casino in Vancouver
Suzanne Lalonde has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Parq Casino, the stay-and-play complex in downtown Vancouver that houses two luxury hotels, the JW Marriott and the DOUGLAS Autograph Collection. She brings more than thirty years of experience in the gaming industry, gained notably at Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming.
Development
Signature, Vietnam, 2029 | Meliá Hotels International Signs Vietnam’s First Meliá Collection Property in Mui Ne
Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of Ocaria Retreat Mui Ne, Member of Meliá Collection, the brand's first Meliá Collection property in Vietnam. The 187-key, five-star resort, due to open in 2029, marks the arrival of the group's fifth brand in the country, in partnership with local developer Nam Chau Tourism JSC.
Business
Brand, Canada | TravelAI acquires the Sonder brand and relaunches Sonder.com
TravelAI, the Canadian company behind an AI-powered travel memory infrastructure, has acquired the Sonder brand — name, trademarks and domain portfolio, including Sonder.com — from the bankruptcy trustee of Sonder's Canadian entities. The deal does not include the former Sonder's operational assets, nor Sonder Holdings Inc., whose stock remains separately listed.
Nominations
Malaysia | Edward Kollmer promoted to Cluster General Manager, Resort Hotels, at Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the appointment of Edward Kollmer as Cluster General Manager, Resort Hotels, Malaysia. The General Manager of PARKROYAL Penang Resort sees his remit expanded to three additional properties within the group's Malaysian portfolio, effective 1 July 2026.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Philippines | Sven Toune appointed General Manager of Taal Vista Hotel
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) appoints Belgian Sven Toune as General Manager of the Taal Vista Hotel, a heritage 262-room property overlooking Lake Taal and its volcano, in Tagaytay. The appointment draws on more than 20 years of international experience, notably with the Accor group in Southeast Asia.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Greece | Kalia Konstantinidou (Empiria Group) joins the new Board of Directors of Marketing Greece
Kalia Konstantinidou, Group Executive Officer of Empiria Group, has been appointed to the new Board of Directors of Marketing Greece, the destination marketing organisation that brings together the public and private sectors to strengthen the country's tourism identity.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, New Zealand | Fiona Winger appointed General Manager of Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Fiona Winger has been appointed General Manager of the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, marking a homecoming to her native city after leading several of New Zealand's luxury properties, including Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Her appointment comes ahead of a planned refurbishment of the hotel.
Business
India | Adani Group in talks with Accor and ITC Hotels to manage Jaypee hotel portfolio
Having finalised the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for ₹14,535 crore via a resolution plan approved by India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in March 2026, Adani Group is reportedly in negotiations with Accor and ITC Hotels to hand over management of several hotel assets from the acquisition, according to reports carried by the Economic Times.
Strategy
Spain | Choosing a Hotel That Treats Its Staff Fairly
Booking a hotel based on employees' working conditions may soon become possible. Spanish hotel housekeepers are seeking to create an app to make this a reality.
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Development
International | Aiden by Best Western passes the 58-hotel mark worldwide
BWH Hotels continues to grow its boutique brand Aiden by Best Western, which has now reached 58 hotels worldwide, with more than 20 additional properties in development. Buoyed by recent openings in Germany, Thailand and the United States, the brand is also preparing to enter Canada by the end of the year. This momentum confirms investor appetite for the independent lifestyle segment, backed by the strength of BWH Hotels' network and loyalty programme.
Personnel Moves
Courchevel, France | Madeleine Munier appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel
Madeleine Munier has been appointed General Manager of Monte-Carlo One Courchevel, the first property under Monte-Carlo Company des Bains de Mer's international brand outside the Principality. She takes up her role during the pre-opening phase, with the first guests expected for the 2026/2027 winter season. With nearly nine years at Airelles, including a spell leading La Bastide de Gordes, she brings solid experience in luxury hotel management and hotel openings to the project.
Development
USA | Access Point Financial and TMGOC Ventures inject €103m into New Orleans Fairmont/Element duo
Access Point Financial and TMGOC Ventures have co-financed the recapitalisation of the dual-branded Fairmont by Accor and Element by Westin complex in New Orleans to the tune of $120 million (approximately €103 million), via a bridge loan and a preferred equity investment. The scheme, led by local developer Kailas Companies, is the result of converting a former 31-storey office tower in the central business district. The Element opened in February 2026, while the Fairmont is due to follow in autumn 2026.
Personnel Moves
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Emmy Stoel Appointed General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium
Emmy Stoel, currently General Manager of the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, has been appointed to head the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in Amsterdam. The news, revealed by Dutch daily De Telegraaf, marks the seasoned hotelier's return to the Dutch capital, where she has already led two landmark properties. The appointment comes as the hotel continues its repositioning under the Mandarin Oriental banner.
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