La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏨 Peter Haaber's company, Core Hospitality, partners with Marriott International to rebrand 14 Zleep Hotels in Denmark to Four Points Flex by Sheraton, majority by December 2023 and the rest by early 2025. The mid-range hotels will emphasize reliable, simple, value-for-money experiences with free breakfast and Wi-Fi for practical, budget-conscious travelers. The rebranding aims to unlock new value potential by leveraging Marriott Bonvoy's established brand recognition.

📌 Frédéric Vidal, a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the luxury hotel industry across five continents, is appointed the General Manager of Jumby Bay Island, part of Oetker Collection. Vidal, with over a decade at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, served as General Manager of Las Ventanas al Paraíso in South America since 2014, overseeing 61 suites, 15 villas, and 74 private residences. In 2019, he expanded his role to Regional Vice President, managing five properties across the continent. In 2022, while still General Manager, he was named Vice-President of Operations for the Americas, supervising 14 properties in five countries. Previously, Vidal managed MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa in Seychelles for seven years and was the General Manager at Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo in Monaco for three years.

🏨 Patrice Landrein, with nearly 30 years in luxury hospitality, has worked at Parisian palaces like the Ritz and Hôtel de Crillon. Career highlights include positions at The Savoy in London, Plaza Athénée in New York, and prestigious Asian hotels. At 26, he joined the management team of the five-star Manapany in St Barth. Led Pimalai Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta to top luxury hotel ranks in Thailand and globally on TripAdvisor. Advocates for sustainability, achieving Green Globe certification for Pimalai. Now helms Royal Palm in Mauritius, a Leading Hotels of the World member.

🏨 Since October 1, 2024, Bernard Krabbenhöft leads the operational management of Moxy Rapperswil and Modern Times Hotel in Vevey, two major Swiss properties of the RIMC group. Previously gaining experience at Four Points Hotel in Zurich, Krabbenhöft's expertise and leadership have prepared him to advance the future of these hotels. RIMC's operations director, Ingo Sierich, acknowledges Krabbenhöft's embodiment of the group's values and passion, contributing to the growth and success of their Swiss hotels. Krabbenhöft prioritizes employee satisfaction, customer happiness, and sustainable operations for continual improvement.

🏠 Thomas Peruzzo, with a history of leadership roles in prestigious establishments across Europe and the Middle East, notably managed Armani Hotels & Resorts in Dubai and Milan. He contributed to the operational excellence of Armani Hotel Dubai and supported the development of the upcoming Armani Hotel Diriyah Gate in Saudi Arabia. Now at Kerzner International, Peruzzo leads One&Only One Za’abeel and SIRO One Za’abeel, pushing luxury hospitality boundaries by creating distinctive, customized experiences for discerning travelers.

🏨 Diego Stembert began his hospitality career after graduating from Le Roches Global Hospitality Education in Marbella, Spain. He honed his skills at prestigious Spanish properties including Westin La Quinta Golf Resort in Marbella, Westin Palace in Madrid, and Alfonso XIII Hotel in Seville. His journey led him to Mauritius as the director of rooms and then director of operations at the Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa. By 2010, Diego joined the Four Seasons Resort Nevis as director of rooms and within three and a half years, ascended to executive assistant director and resort director. His career growth continued with general manager positions at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora and Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, and hotel director at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Diego enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Loubna.