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🏖️ Launched in the late 50s and named Yachtman since 1972, managed by chef Jacques Le Divellec for 35+ years. Sold in 1983, became a Mercure franchise in 1987. Le Divellec repurchased it in 1997, owned it until 2011, succeeded by Christian Legendre. The La Rochelle hotel has 46 rooms, recently renovated, including most rooms and the pool area, earning a 4th star. LFPI Group acquired the Yachtman facilitated by Tourny Meyer, with Nicolas Hagnéré directing the sale.

🏨 Elanor Investors Group appoints 1834 Hotels to manage 18 hotel assets under the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund for operational efficiency. This strategic agreement will enhance asset value for orderly portfolio divestment. The coalition leverages 1834's resources for economies of scale while maintaining high quality standards, with key Elanor team members transitioning to ensure management continuity. Elanor's CEO Tony Fehon and 1834's CEO Andrew Bullock express positive outlooks on the collaboration for asset performance and investor returns.

🏦 Vincent Prioult, graduated from the International Concierge Institute in 2001, swiftly advanced in Sofitel, starting as Front Office Manager at Sofitel Wanda Beijing (2007-2008), then Director of Guest Services at Sofitel Philadelphia (2002-2007), and Manager at Sofitel Saigon Plaza (2008-2012). He joined The Peninsula Hotels in 2012, served as Executive Assistant Manager at Peninsula Tokyo for nearly 4 years, Resident Manager at Peninsula Chicago (2016-2018), Hotel Manager at The Peninsula Shanghai (2018-2020), and Director, Operations at The Peninsula Hong Kong (July 2020-February 2022). Prioult was promoted to Vice President, Rooms Operations & Quality in February 2022, before becoming Hotel Manager in Bangkok, marking a significant step in his luxury hospitality career.