La Tribune de l’Hôtellerie, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 128

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Suisse, 2024 | Les nuitées hôtelières ont frôlé les 43 millions en 2024 !

🌟 In 2024, Switzerland's hotel overnight stays increased by 2.6% to 42.8 million, with foreign visitors up by 5.1% at 22 million stays. Zurich (+4.9%) and Geneva (+6.6%) led growth, benefiting from business tourism and conferences. Swiss clientele remained stable at 20.9 million stays (+0.1%). Room occupancy rate slightly rose to 55.1%. Despite high U.S. inflation, American demand stayed strong, aided by a strong dollar.

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Board | Accor propose le renouvellement anticipé du mandat de Sébastien Bazin

💰 Accor's Board of Directors unanimously plans to renew Sébastien Bazin's term as Chairman and CEO ahead of schedule—originally set to end in 2026, now proposed for an additional three-year term, pending shareholder approval at the general meeting on May 28. The decision, tied to the strategic importance of Accor's 2027 goals, reflects the Board's confidence in the current leadership and a desire for continuity as Accor expands globally. Bazin has been leading Accor since 2013.

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France | Mathieu Sauvestre nommé Directeur du développement chez Eklo Hotels

🏨 Mathieu Sauvestre, with 16+ years in hotel project development, is appointed as the Development Director at Eklo Hotels. An HEC graduate (2009), he began at Club Med, restructured their portfolio in Africa and the Middle East, and led North American development from 2015, focusing on US/Canada mountain markets and Caribbean beach destinations. Returning to Europe in 2019, he enhanced Club Med's offerings in France and Switzerland. Eklo's values and dynamic entrepreneurial structure allow for a flexible, partnership-based growth strategy, complementing Sauvestre's expertise.

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USA | DiamondRock Hospitality finalise la vente du Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

🏦 DiamondRock Hospitality Company sold the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center for $92 million on February 19, 2025. The 410-room hotel traded at an 11.2x EBITDA multiple and a 7.5% capitalization rate based on 2024 figures, adjusting to 5.6% with capital expenditures. Excluding exceptional tax credits and temporary franchise fee reductions in 2024, the sale reflects an 11.9x EBITDA multiple and a 7.0% cap rate, dropping to 5.2% post-projected capital expenses. The sale aligns with DiamondRock's long-term revenue enhancement and per-share cash flow growth strategy.

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Thaïlande | Tarek Beheiry prend les rênes de l’INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

🏨 Tarek Beheiry, a hospitality industry veteran with over 20 years of experience across Asia, Africa, and Australasia, was appointed to lead INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit. The 208-room hotel spans 34 floors in Bangkok's trendy On Nut district, featuring a high-rise transparent infinity pool, a rooftop tapas bar, and integrated coworking spaces. Beheiry's role at Meliá Hotels International marks his first collaboration with the Spanish hotel group, known for its global presence and expanding footprint in Asia. Previously, he managed the Mondrian Seoul Itaewon in South Korea, W Koh Samui, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G in Thailand, and held operational roles at Sofitel in Egypt, Australia, and Singapore for a decade. Beheiry, a Helwan University Cairo graduate in tourism and hotel management, began his career at Sofitel and became General Manager of Hotel G Singapore in 2017.

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Fin de partie | Coya à Paris, c’est fini !

🍴 In Paris, Coya restaurant, part of the Turkish group D.ream and specializing in Peruvian cuisine, suddenly closed, leaving 30 employees jobless—down from 75 at its opening. Opened in 2019 in the Beaupassage district, the 300-seat venue known for its festive atmosphere shut down without notice during a staff meeting. Closure reasons included neighborhood issues, high rent, and decreased weekday patronage. Coya Global, with about a dozen restaurants worldwide, plans to focus on the Côte d’Azur. The business was unsuccessfully offered to investors by D.ream's CEO, Frenchman Jean-François Casanova.

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Développement | Radisson, cap sur la péninsule ibérique

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group expands in the Iberian Peninsula with the opening of Radisson RED Malaga in Spain and Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife; announces the upcoming Radisson RED Porto Gaia in Portugal and a major renovation of Radisson Blu Hotel Lisbon starting in 2025. The growth strategy is to bolster the brand's presence in popular tourist destinations and key urban centers in Spain and Portugal, building on recent openings like Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia.

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Ouverture, Mexique | Las Brisas Mérida, boutique hôtel exclusif situé au cœur de la péninsule du Yucatán

🏡 Grupo Brisas expands its hospitality portfolio with the addition of Las Brisas Mérida, an exclusive boutique hotel in the heart of Yucatán, Mexico. The group now operates 13 properties under the Las Brisas, Galería Plaza, and NIZUC Resort & Spa brands. Las Brisas Mérida features 50 spacious suites and is the first hotel in the city to earn LEED certification for sustainability. CEO Antonio Cosío Pando emphasizes the investment strengthens the group's high-end lodging offerings in southeast Mexico and positions the chain as a fast-growing, 100% Mexican hotelier. Located on Avenida Colón, near the International Convention Center, Paseo de Montejo, and the international airport, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers.

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Deal, USA | Centurion acquiert les résidences Mandarin Oriental à Beverly Hills

🏦 Centurion Real Estate Partners, a Texas-based firm, acquired Mandarin Oriental Residences in Beverly Hills post a loan default of over $200M in September. The block-wide complex, completed in May, sold ten units for $69.7M, followed by a bulk sale of 44 units. The vertically integrated firm has over $2.5B in real estate investments. Founder Michael Shvo bought the property for $130M in 2019. Mandarin Oriental CEO Laurent Kleitman trusts Centurion to maintain quality and service standards.

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Thaïlande | Meliá Pattaya Hotel a ouvert ses portes

🏖️ On February 15, 2025, the Meliá Pattaya Hotel, featuring 234 rooms, opened in Pattaya, Thailand. It's a 5-star complex with a rooftop restaurant, spa, kids' club, coworking spaces, and views of the Gulf of Thailand. Ignacio Martin, Meliá Hotels International's APAC Director, emphasized sustainable tourism, service, and hospitality. Javier Gimeno, hotel manager, is committed to offering Spanish hospitality and customer well-being. The hotel design reflects local history and features Cantonese cuisine and seafood, with room sizes ranging from 27 to 125 square meters.

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