La Tribune de l’Hôtellerie, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 166

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Ouverture, Arabie Saoudite | Le Mövenpick Wa’ad Al Shamal a ouvert ses portes

🏛 Mövenpick Wa’ad Al Shamal offers 245 rooms and suites, including two presidential suites with modern comfort and design. The hotel features 18 cutting-edge meeting rooms and large banquet halls, ideal for conferences, corporate meetings, and special celebrations. It provides five culinary experiences, among them Yasmeen restaurant with Saudi and international cuisine, and Zafaran restaurant showcasing Turkish traditions. Over 55% of the staff are Saudi nationals, supporting the national goal of workforce empowerment.

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Japon | IHG relance sa relation avec Berjaya Land Berhad avec le premier accord hôtelier au Japon

🏛 IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan partners with BHR Okinawa Management GK, 100% subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, to rebrand ANA Crowne Plaza in Okinawa. The ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills, with 123 rooms, will join IHG system in early 2025 and undergo a renovation. The rebranded resort, ANSA Okinawa Resort, marks the first hotel agreement between IHG and Berjaya in Japan, building on their successful partnership in Vietnam. Abhijay Sandilya, CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, aims to double IHG's portfolio in Japan.

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Ethiopie | Avec 4 nouveaux hôtels, Aleph Hospitality consolide son leadership sur le marché éthiopien

🏨 In 2024, Aleph Hospitality expanded its portfolio by 13 hotels and now has an active pipeline of over 30 properties in the Middle East and Africa. Over 60% of hotel owners entrusted Aleph with managing multiple establishments, reflecting in new hotels in Ethiopia. Bani Haddad, founder and MD, emphasizes readiness to manage four new Ethiopian hotels and contribute to local employment and tourism growth. The five-star Elilly International Hotel in Addis Abeba's business district features 154 suites and diverse amenities, while the under-construction Elilly Bishoftu will offer a premium four-star, 172-room experience by a lake.

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Cambodge | Ouverture progressive du Shangri-La Phnom Penh !

🏦 Shangri-La Phnom Penh, a highly anticipated waterfront landmark in Cambodia, opens its doors today. Official guest reception starts on December 28, 2024, offering emblematic Asian hospitality, numerous rooms, and dining options. General Manager Ody Odayappan emphasizes the hotel's blend of modern sophistication with Cambodia's cultural heritage. Phase one, commencing December 28, 2024, includes room bookings and dining experiences at Kommune Dining & Social Space, Mekong Lounge, and The Atelier.

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Ouverture été 2025, EAU | Marriott signe un accord avec API pour ouvrir un hôtel Moxy de 480 chambres à Dubaï

🏨 Moxy Hotel is set to open in summer 2025 in Dubai, marking the brand's debut in the UAE. The Moxy Al Barsha Dubai will undergo brand positioning and renovation before its opening. The hotel aims to bring a playful and lively experience to Dubai's dynamic hospitality landscape, meeting the demand for stylish yet affordable hotel stays. This project also signifies increased conversion opportunities in the region, according to Chadi Hauch, Marriott International’s Vice President of Lodging Development for the Middle East. Moxy Hotels, known for breaking traditional hotel stay norms, has grown to over 135 active establishments in more than 25 countries in ten years.

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Nomination, Vietnam | Le groupe Fusion Hotel présente Mario Mendis, Directeur Général du Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang

🏨 Mario Mendis, an experienced international hotelier with over 25 years in the industry, is now the General Manager of the newly opened Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, which welcomed guests this summer. The resort, nestled between Da Nang city and UNESCO World Heritage site Hoi An, features 85 private villas, a 157-room hotel, proximity to Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, and two internationally-renowned golf courses. Mendis, with a tourism degree from Australia (2001), has led prestigious properties, including Sofitel Saigon Plaza.

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Transaction, USA | À NYC, l’hôtel Ink48 repris par le canadien Leyad

🏨 Canadian company Leyad entered the New York hotel market by acquiring Ink48, located in Hell's Kitchen, for $62.15 million in collaboration with Capstone Equities. The deal breaks down to approximately $275,000 per room, marking one of the most affordable prices for a renovated hotel in Manhattan in recent years. The partnership aims to boost hotel performance amid New York's dynamic post-pandemic recovery, reflecting Leyad's urban market expansion strategy and the growing hotel sector potential.

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Transaction | À Saint-Tropez, le Yaca change de main !

🏦 Founded nearly a century ago, the Yaca was a family-run establishment by Laurence and François Huret. In the 1950s, it hosted cinema stars and scenes from Roger Vadim’s movie starring Brigitte Bardot "Et Dieu créa la femme" (1956). Recently acquired by Rodolphe Saadé, owner of CMA CGM, the five-star Yaca, with 32 keys, is located in the heart of old Saint-Tropez, near the citadel. Saadé, 54, joins billionaires like Franck McCourt, Stéphane Courbit, Bernard Arnault, and Alain Weill in owning luxury hotels in Saint-Tropez.

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Nomination, Malte | Chadi Antoine Hachem nommé Hotel Manager du futur voco Malte, St. Julian’s

🏨 Chadi Antoine Hachem, with over 20 years in the hotel industry and a 2001 graduate of Ecole hôtelière de Paris – Jean Drouant, has been appointed Hotel Manager of the upcoming voco Malta, St. Julian's, set to open late March/early April 2025. Previously holding the Director of Rooms position at InterContinental Marseille – Hôtel Dieu for three years, Hachem is known for his customer service, managing multinational teams, and optimizing hotel operations. His international experience includes key roles at HMH – Hospitality Management Holding in Dubai and Golden Tulip Al Jazira in Abu Dhabi.

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Nomination, Indonésie | Hervé Mazella promu ‘Area Vice President Luxury’ Asie Pacifique pour Hyatt

📍 Experienced industry leader Hervé Mazella promoted to Area Vice President Luxury Asia Pacific at Hyatt after over 12 years with the company. Concurrently holds the position of Managing Director at Andaz Bali and Hyatt Regency Bali since December 2022. Previously served nearly seven years as General Manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo, which is undergoing renovations and set to reopen in October 2025. Mazella's hospitality career began post-2000 from Lycée d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Augier, Nice, with roles at Michelin-starred establishments like Waterside Inn and Château du Domaine Saint Martin.

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