La Tribune de l’Hôtellerie, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 214

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Nomination, Europe | Lydia Zuurbier promue « Regional Vice President Human Resources – South » pour Hyatt

🏢 Lydia Zuurbier, a "pure Hyatt talent," joined Hyatt in 1998 as a management trainee during her studies at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden (1999). Experienced roles in Paris, Casablanca, and Doha, becoming Director of Rooms at Grand Hyatt Doha (2008-2010). Shifted to HR at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, first as Training Manager, then HR Director (2012-2014). Appointed regional role in Abu Dhabi and Dubai (2016-2017), returned to Europe as Cluster Director of HR in Amsterdam (2018-2024), extending to Switzerland and Sweden in 2022. Currently Vice President of Regional HR – Southern Europe, overseeing HR operations and strategy across over 70 Hyatt hotels in 11 countries in Southern Europe and North Africa.

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Rebranding, Argentine | À Buenos Aires, Meliá ajoute deux établissements contemporains « Affiliated by Meliá »

🏦 Meliá Hotels International expands in Argentina by adding Almarena Puerto Retiro and Almarena Madero Urbano to its portfolio, opening on November 1st under the Affiliated by Meliá brand. Located in Buenos Aires’ avant-garde neighborhoods of Puerto Madero and Retiro, the hotels offer unique architectural designs. Almarena Puerto Retiro boasts 73 fully-equipped apartments, an outdoor pool, spa facilities, and meeting spaces, while Almarena Madero Urbano features 78 modern apartments, extensive wellness facilities, and meeting rooms. Meliá strengthens its presence in Argentina with these openings.

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Rebranding, Abu Dhabi | Arrivée du Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa (Edge by Rotana)

🏖 Le Beach Bay Hotel – Mirfa, septième établissement Edge by Rotana depuis mai 2022, offre 76 appartements avec services hôteliers. PDG Philip Barnes annonce l'ouverture aux Émirats arabes unis, marquant la croissance de Rotana, qui détient désormais 4 768 chambres sur 17 propriétés à Abu Dhabi.

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Panorama, Étude C9 Hotelwork | Zanzibar, nouveau spot touristique mondial !

🏖️ Zanzibar's tourism sector surpassed pre-pandemic visitor levels in 2022, welcoming over 638,444 tourists in 2023 and projecting a further 9% growth for 2024. C9 Hotelworks, established in 2003, boasts over 700 projects across 110 locations, offering bespoke solutions for the hospitality industry. The Zanzibar government's recent opening of Terminal 3 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport supports tourism. Key statistics include Europeans making up 60% of visitors, a 62% average occupancy rate in 2023 with peaks from January to May, and 94.4% of visitors traveling for leisure. Upcoming hotel openings by Anantara, Four Seasons, Meridien, Tribute, and Canopy by Hilton signal a luxury market shift from 2024 to 2028.

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Hommage | Bob Gilbert, ex-Président et Directeur Général HSMAI s’en est allé

💜 Bob Gilbert, the iconic President and CEO of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation, and HSMAI Global, passed away on September 19, 2024. Gilbert accelerated his retirement in July 2024 due to a serious health issue after 30 years at the helm. A respected friend and mentor, his leadership will continue to influence HSMAI. He also served as a knowledgeable professor at Cornell and George Washington University.

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Thérapie du rire | Management « Au secours, les fayots* reviennent » ! par Paul H.

😆 A seasoned F&B Director with two decades of experience in prestigious establishments in France and internationally, encountered flatterers, known as "fayots" in French. However, their presence was negligible in English and Australian hotels of groups like Accor or IHG. The phenomenon was notably more prevalent upon returning to continental Europe, including Spain and France, in 2017, where interpersonal relationships often dictate one's career trajectory. Flatterers are recognized for creating discord and self-promotion at the expense of colleagues.

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Le futur de l’hospitality ? | Médecine préventive, IA et longévité, le pari à la « Elon Musk » de Sam Nazarian, fondateur de SBE

🏨 Sam Nazarian, Tony Robbins, Marc Anthony, and Richard Attias create a luxury hotel platform, launching four The Estate hotels and residences in 2026 in St Kitts, the UK, Trento (Italy), and Montreux (Switzerland), with more in Miami and the Gulf. A preventive medicine and longevity center opens in Los Angeles in 2025. Partnership with Fountain Life aims to build the largest longevity-focused global network, reaching 15 hotels, residences, and 10 urban centers by 2030.

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Nomination, USA | À Tampa (Fl), Dan Peek nommé Président ‘JLL Americas Hotels & Hospitality’

🏩 Dan Peek joins JLL in Tampa under Mark Gibson, alongside Kevin Davis, CEO of Americas for JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group. Peek will focus on client relationship management, investment sales, financing, tax, and asset management strategies. Previously, Peek was President and COO at Hodges Ward Elliott and a Senior Managing Director at HFF, where he established the company's dedicated hotel platform. He co-founded Regent Street, a subsidiary of The Plasencia Group, offering sales, financing, and advisory services for distinctive hotels in the Americas.

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Tendances | ibis (Accor) dévoile les intentions de voyage des générations Y & Z

🏖️ Ibis, the world's most renowned budget hotel brand, in collaboration with trend forecasting agency Globetrender, surveyed 9,000 consumers across eight key markets (UK, USA, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Australia, and China) revealing current travel intentions, especially among generations Y and Z. The study found that 58% believe "experiences are more important than material possessions," highlighting a trend towards personal fulfillment, cultural connection, and community belonging. The findings coincide with Ibis's "Go get it" campaign, anticipating travel behaviors toward 2025.

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Développement, Espagne | 4 signatures pour IHG Hotels & Resorts en Espagne

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Spain with four hotel signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach, and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria. These additions follow 500 rooms earlier added to IHG's Spanish portfolio, totaling nearly 13,000 rooms in the country. The Vignette Collection Jerez becomes the second Vignette property in Spain. Vignette Collection Mallorca, opening in the first half of 2025, will be the first Vignette Collection in Spain with 45 rooms.

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