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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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Q2 2026 Results | Marriott International posts 3.4% worldwide RevPAR growth and a record pipeline
Marriott International reports strong second-quarter 2026 results, driven by 3.4% worldwide RevPAR growth and a record development pipeline of nearly 629,000 rooms. The Group raises its full-year guidance despite an international RevPAR decline weighed down by the conflict in the Middle East.
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360°, world tour of the day’s news, 4 August 2026 | From Corsica to Mijas, via Cannes, Gironde and Évian
🔎 Today's trend: behind sometimes strong tourist flows, the real economics of hospitality remain mixed. Falling spending in Corsica, post-wildfire cancellations in Gironde, new residential mobility solutions in Évian and investment in Spanish luxury illustrate an industry facing profound shifts in usage.
Business
Development, France | IWG acquires Wojo, absorbing Accor’s coworking business
International Workspace Group (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature, Stop & Work) announces the acquisition of Wojo, Accor's coworking business, which becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group. The deal adds 186 workspaces to IWG's network and seals a long-term partnership with Accor around flexible workspaces within its hotel network.
Personnel Moves
Appointment, Mexico | Anna Hill appointed General Manager of W Punta de Mita
W Punta de Mita announces the appointment of Anna Hill as General Manager. With more than 15 years of international experience with brands including EDITION and The Ritz-Carlton, she previously held the position of Hotel Manager at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai.
Development
Development, USA | Treasure Island Las Vegas officially joins Handwritten Collection, marking Accor’s arrival on the Strip
Hilton announces the signing of three new lifestyle hotels, including the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in the Maldives, along with two new properties in Phuket and Chiang Mai. These signings form part of the Group's ambition to surpass 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific.
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Development, Southeast Asia | Hilton signs three new lifestyle properties in Thailand and the Maldives
Hilton announces the signing of three new lifestyle hotels, including the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in the Maldives, along with two new properties in Phuket and Chiang Mai. These signings form part of the Group's ambition to surpass 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific.
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Opening, China | Banyan Tree Mount Emei, a new mountain sanctuary at the gateway to a UNESCO-listed site
Banyan Group opens Banyan Tree Mount Emei, in China's Sichuan province, at the foot of Mount Emei, one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. The 130-room and villa complex, featuring private hot spring pools, strengthens the presence of the group's flagship brand in China.
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Appointment, Europe & North Africa | Christian Poda appointed Vice President of Operations at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Christian Poda steps down from his regional leadership role at Four Seasons in Hong Kong to join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Operations, Europe and North Africa. He will oversee strategic operations and growth across the Fairmont and Raffles portfolios in the region.
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Appointment, India | Prachi Patil appointed Director – Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia at Accor
Accor announces the appointment of Prachi Patil as Director - Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia. Based in Gurugram, this professional, with more than 18 years of experience in hospitality design, real estate development and project management, joins the Group after leading a portfolio worth more than $200 million at Chalet Hotels Limited.
Ouvertures & projets
Opening, Mexico | Aman unveils Amanvari, its new sanctuary between sea and desert in Baja California
Aman has opened Amanvari on the east coast of Baja California Sur, within the exclusive Costa Palmas community. This sanctuary of 18 Casitas, alongside a collection of Aman-branded residences, marks a new milestone in the brand's development in the Americas.
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Italy | Simone Farci appointed General Manager of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Simone Farci takes over as General Manager of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, one of Marriott International's most distinctive properties in Europe. He steps into this strategic role after more than 20 years leading luxury hotels and resorts across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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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.
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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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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