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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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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.
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Appointment, Rwanda | Martin Cody appointed Cluster General Manager of Kerzner International in Rwanda
Kerzner International announces the appointment of Martin Cody as Cluster General Manager for its two Rwandan properties, One&Only Gorilla's Nest and One&Only Nyungwe House. With more than twenty years at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, spanning the Maldives, Serengeti, Shanghai and Johannesburg, he takes the helm of two of Rwanda's flagship nature-tourism addresses.
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Appointment, Netherlands | Rafael Oliveira appointed Chief Executive Officer of Heineken N.V.
Heineken N.V.'s General Meeting of Shareholders has approved the appointment of Rafael Oliveira to the Dutch brewing group's Executive Board. He will take the chair as Chief Executive Officer for a four-year term, effective 1 October 2026, succeeding Dolf van den Brink, and becomes the first Group leader recruited from outside its ranks.
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360°, world tour of the day’s news | From Singapore to Issyk-Kul via Bengaluru and Valencia
🔎 Today's trend: between cyber-espionage targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks, renewed investor appetite for India and Central Asia, and consolidation in the French hotel-coliving market, today's news illustrates the growing globalisation of both commercial and security challenges facing the sector.
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Cruise, Monaco | Crystal confirms construction of a third ship with shipyard Fincantieri
Crystal announces the effectiveness of the contract for the construction of its third next-generation ship at the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, with delivery scheduled for May 2034. This third vessel joins the fleet under construction alongside Crystal Grace, due in 2028, and its sister ship, expected in May 2031.
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Signing, India | Radisson Hotel Group enters Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel Ongole, which will become the city's first internationally branded hotel. The signing forms part of the Group's strategy to strengthen its presence in India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where improving infrastructure and economic momentum are creating new opportunities for organised hospitality.
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Opening, Romania | Radisson Blu arrives at Cota 1400, in the Bucegi Mountains, with a five-star, 68-room hotel
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400, the first internationally branded five-star hotel at this altitude in Romania. Housed in a historic building dating back to 1939, right at the foot of the cable car linking Cota 1400 to Cota 2000, the 68-room property combines contemporary alpine hospitality with an upscale wellness offering in the heart of the Bucegi Mountains.
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Opening, France | Best Western unveils Le Clos de l’Aube Rouge, in Castelnau-le-Lez, on the edge of Montpellier
Best Western France announces the opening of the Best Western Le Clos de l'Aube Rouge, in Castelnau-le-Lez, in the Hérault department. Set in a former wine warehouse facing the garrigue and the banks of the Lez, the property combines accommodation, dining featuring local produce, seminar spaces and leisure facilities, midway between Montpellier's historic centre, the Pic Saint-Loup vineyards and the Mediterranean coast.
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Appointment, USA | Vladimir Anokhin appointed Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Marriott Vacations Worldwide appoints Vladimir "Vlad" Anokhin as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. Reporting to CEO Matt Avril and joining the Executive Leadership Team, he will lead the Group's transformation initiatives, data analytics and product development.
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Opening, Papua New Guinea | Sheraton makes its debut in the country with the Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites
Marriott International opens the Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites, marking the Sheraton brand's arrival in Papua New Guinea. The 394-key property, resulting from the conversion of the iconic Stanley Hotel & Suites, becomes the Group's second hotel in the country.
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Appointment, USA | Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts, joins the Board of Directors of Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts announces the appointment of Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, to its Board of Directors, as the company launches Epic Experience, its multi-year roadmap to modernise the guest experience across its ski resorts. The executive, a long-time Park City resident, becomes the company's tenth board member.
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Appointment, United Kingdom | Jean Louis Fresta appointed Acting General Manager of Shangri-La The Shard, London
Jean Louis Fresta takes over as Acting General Manager of Shangri-La The Shard, one of London's most iconic luxury hotels, following the departure of former General Manager Kurt Macher. Resident Manager of the property since 2021, he brings more than 25 years of experience with the Shangri-La group across London, Istanbul and Jeddah.
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360°, world tour of the day’s news | From Barcelona to New York via Bulle and Oyem
🔎 Today's trend: between technology expansion in Latin America, strategic appointments, upcoming openings and forced closures, global hospitality is moving at very different speeds depending on the region.
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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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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.
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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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Southlake, USA | Derek Sharp appointed SVP Lodging, Ground and Media at Sabre
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) has announced the appointment of Derek Sharp as Senior Vice President, Lodging, Ground and Media, effective 8 September 2026. He succeeds Chinmai Sharma and will be responsible for driving further growth in this strategic business, as the technology group expands its hotel distribution offering and its connectivity with agencies and suppliers.
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