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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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World | Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 10 New Independent Hotels to Its Global Portfolio
Between April and June 2026, Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 10 new member properties, from Bali to Kenya, via Belgium and Portugal. This latest wave of additions confirms the brand's strategy around independent hotels of character, amid strong demand for authentic, locally rooted experiences.
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Business Travel | TrustedStays enters France to connect serviced apartments with corporate travel
A subsidiary of UK-based UnderTheDoormat Group, TrustedStays is launching its platform in France through an exclusive GDS partnership with Amadeus. The move allows professionally managed accommodation, such as Veeve and Quartier Libre, to be booked through the same channels as traditional hotels, as French business travel spend is forecast to reach €31.6 billion in 2026.
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Switzerland | Christian Wildhaber Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has announced the appointment of Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective 1 September 2026. The Swiss hotelier, a native of Vevey, joins the Geneva property after leading Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta since August 2025. The appointment reflects the luxury hotel group's internal mobility policy and strengthens its presence in one of Europe's most strategic business hubs.
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Morocco | Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca: Ismail Ben Younes Appointed General Manager
Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca has entrusted its general management to Ismail Ben Younes since July 2026. With more than fifteen years' experience across international groups including Iberostar, Radisson Hotel Group and Accor, the Tunisian executive takes up his post as the property prepares for a full renovation, amid the ongoing acquisition by Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts.
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Appointment, London | Murray Scott named General Manager of The Standard, London
The Standard, London has entrusted its general management to Murray Scott, who leaves his post as General Manager of The Hoxton, Holborn after two years. The appointment, effective since July 2026, forms part of the lifestyle strategy being deployed by Hyatt Lifestyle Group in London.
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360°: Global Hospitality News Round-up | A Fitting Tribute to a Legendary Concierge, from Montego Bay to Zanzibar
🔎 Today's trend: hospitality rethinks its offering to meet new expectations. Between climate urgency, the quest for immersive experiences and the arrival of institutional capital, the sector is adapting worldwide — from Swiss hotels installing air conditioning to Vietnamese investors now prioritising sustainability over location.
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Longevity, Health and Hospitality 🇩🇪 | Michael Braun Appointed to Lead Lanserhof Tegernsee
Since 1 June 2026, Michael Braun has led Lanserhof Tegernsee in Bavaria, following more than six years at the helm of the Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt. The appointment forms part of a broader renewal of hotel leadership at the health and longevity resort, as the group accelerates its international development. It draws on a career shaped in some of the industry's leading luxury houses, spanning Berlin, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and the Tegernsee.
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Residential, United Kingdom | Rhodium appoints Diane Daudin Clavaud as Chief Development & Strategy Officer
Diane Daudin Clavaud, previously Corporate Director of Global Business Development at Nobu Hospitality, joins British firm Rhodium as Chief Development & Strategy Officer. Based in London, she will take charge of development strategy for a group whose portfolio of 40 ultra-luxury developments in London, Dubai and Athens is valued at approximately €14 billion. The appointment, effective since June 2026, comes as Rhodium steps up its partnerships with international luxury brands.
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Armenia | Hyatt Signs First Hyatt Regency in Armenia, in Dilijan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and local developer Green Rock have announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, marking the Hyatt Regency brand's entry into Armenia. The agreement was celebrated at a groundbreaking ceremony on 27 July 2026, forming part of the group's development across Europe, Africa and the Middle East and of the destination strategy driven by Green Rock in Dilijan.
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Caribbean, October 2026 | Westgate Resorts Enters the Bahamas with the Opening of Westgate Bimini Bay
US timeshare operator Westgate Resorts has announced the opening of Westgate Bimini Bay, its first Caribbean destination, on the island of North Bimini in the Bahamas, less than 80 kilometres from the Florida coast. The new property marks a strategic step in the group's development beyond North America. Bookings are open for arrivals from 1 October 2026.
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Türkiye | Hilton Istanbul Airport Opens: The Group’s 100th Hotel in the Country
Hilton has today inaugurated Hilton Istanbul Airport, a 485-room property located just steps from Istanbul Airport. The first internationally branded hotel to be built on Turkish airport grounds, it marks the group's 100th hotel in the country and underlines its growing momentum in this strategic market.
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Project, Saudi Arabia | Sports Boulevard signs third fund worth €161 million for luxury hotel in Riyadh
Sports Boulevard Development Company has signed an agreement with Rikaz Properties to establish its third real estate investment fund, worth over €161 million (SAR 700 million). The vehicle will finance a five-star hotel within Urban Wadi, a mixed-use destination of the giant Sports Boulevard project in Riyadh. The deal illustrates the growing momentum of the public-private partnership model championed by the Saudi capital under Vision 2030.
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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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