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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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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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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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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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Asia | Palladium Hotel Group Appoints Farah Jaber Managing Director, Southeast Asia
Palladium Hotel Group has appointed Farah C. Jaber to the newly created role of Managing Director, Southeast Asia, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Effective since March 2026, the appointment marks the Spanish hotel group's first structured foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, with Vietnam as the anchor point for its development.
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Appointment, USA | Auberge Resorts Collection: Clayton van Hooijdonk named General Manager of The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
Auberge Resorts Collection has announced the appointment/promotion of Clayton van Hooijdonk to the role of General Manager of The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, in Los Olivos, California. The appointment, effective since July 2026, follows a year spent by the hotelier at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Telluride, Colorado. It reflects the internal mobility strategy the luxury group is pursuing across its North American portfolio.
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Europe 🇪🇺 | Siim Karu Appointed Chief Commercial Officer Europe at Highgate
Highgate has announced the appointment of Siim Karu as Chief Commercial Officer Europe, based in London, effective from 10 August 2026. He will be responsible for driving the group's entire commercial strategy across the European region, spanning revenue management, sales, distribution, marketing and technology.
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Appointment, Portugal | Ramón Von Schukkmann Returns to Pine Cliffs Resort as Complex General Manager
Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort, located in Albufeira in the Algarve, has announced the appointment of Ramón Von Schukkmann as Complex General Manager. Taking up the role in August 2026, the executive returns to a property where he worked sixteen years earlier, now bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in international luxury hospitality.
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Appointment, Germany | Carl Artmann appointed General Manager of the Treudelberg Resort Hamburg
Treudelberg Resort Hamburg announces the arrival of Carl Artmann as General Manager, effective 1 August 2026. With more than twenty years of national and international hospitality experience, he will work closely with his predecessor, Rolf Haug, over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition as part of the property's ongoing development.
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Appointment, Oman | Nebi Ozan Ozdemir appointed Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay (Hyatt) and Alila Jabal Akhdar (Hyatt)
Alila Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Nebi Ozan Ozdemir as Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar, bringing the Group's two Omani resorts together under unified leadership. After two years leading Alila Hinu Bay, he now extends his remit to the mountain sanctuary of Alila Jabal Akhdar, recognised with the Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown Award.
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Appointment, United Arab Emirates | Ismail Alcay appointed General Manager of Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah
Rixos Hotels Gulf announces the return of Ismail Alcay to Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah, as General Manager, as the resort embarks on a new phase of growth and transformation. With more than twenty years of international hospitality experience, he brings an intimate knowledge of the property and the Rixos brand.
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🕊️ Tribute | Robert Lagerwey, renowned hotelier in Asia, has passed away
The passing of Robert Lagerwey, a well-known figure in the industry, has been announced by several hoteliers who crossed his professional path. Named GM of the Year Asia and Most Dynamic GM Indonesia during his career, he notably helped the EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur become the city's top-rated property, following a career spent across some of the world's leading luxury hotel houses, from The Ritz-Carlton to Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.
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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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