La Tribune de l’Hôtellerie, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 90

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Indonésie | À Labuan Bajo, Jean-Philippe Lovotti prend la direction de l’AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach

🏨 Jean-Philippe Lovotti appointed as General Manager of AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, effective 14 April 2025. Lovotti, a Vatel France graduate with an MBA in International Hotel Management, has over 25 years of international hotel industry experience, including leadership roles at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Pullman Phuket Arcadia, and Caravelle Saigon until January 2025. He's known for operational excellence, transformation projects, and integrating local values in global hospitality.

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Nomination, USA | Amir Mustafa nommé Chief Executive Officer de B&B HOTELS USA

🏨 Amir Mustafa appointed as General Manager of B&B HOTELS USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini, now General Manager for Western Europe. Mustafa brings leadership from roles at Extended Stay America and as Senior Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. With a strategic vision, B&B HOTELS aims to expand in the growing American market, renovating 5 hotels to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Mustafa, 57, holds degrees from Ain Shams University and Harvard Business School and has over 25 years of hospitality experience. B&B HOTELS, founded in Brest in 1990, is a leading budget hotel chain in Europe.

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Développement | Vertell renforce son équipe de direction pour accélérer la croissance de ses investissements dans l’hôtellerie

💸 Vertell Asset Management appoints Vincent Rime as Chief Financial Officer and Guillaume Bott as Head of Hospitality Operations, following acquisition of hotel projects in Gstaad and Wengen, Switzerland. Rime previously served as CFO for Faern Hotel & Resorts, overseeing 500 rooms, where he led financial restructuring and asset management, transitioning the finance department to a data-centric organization. Earlier, he developed the finance department for Reliva AG, growing from 10 to 350 employees in 5 years.

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????️ Parti pris | Directeur Général d’Hôtel : la fin d’un règne, le début d’un numéro d’équilibriste ?

🛒 The General Manager (GM) of a hotel, once the embodiment of elegance, diplomacy, and benevolent authority, acted as a Goodwill Ambassador and the soul of the hotel, ensuring unique experiences for visitors while balancing hospitality and profitability. With the advent of American hotel groups and management agreements, the GM role shifted to fulfilling the brand's values and satisfying the owner, even amidst concerns about costs and standardization rigidity. The brand used to have control over GM recruitment, standards, communication, pricing, and procurement. Now, there is a paradigm shift with the owner regaining influence, especially as management contracts become more fragile and the franchise model grows.

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Inde | Accor fait rayonner l’hôtellerie de luxe entre ville et nature dans la région à la riche culture du Rajasthan

🏡 Accor, in partnership with Sukhani Ventures, is set to unveil Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Sofitel Legend in Rajasthan, India. Raffles Ranthambore, an ultra-luxurious 63-villa complex in Ranthambore National Park, known for its Bengal tigers, is scheduled to open mid-2027. The design by IDEAS Architects and Jeffrey Wilkes features luxurious villas, including 15 luxury tents, family suites, and a grand honeymoon suite, with legendary butler service and iconic Long Bar.

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Nomination | Accor : Pascal Visintainer nommé Global Chief Sales Officer pour les marques Luxe & Lifestyle

🏆 Pascal Visintainer, with 30 years in hospitality and tourism, is appointed Global Chief Sales Officer for Accor's Luxury & Lifestyle divisions. His career includes being a Sales Engineer at MERLIN GERIN LIMITED (1983-1986), a Mission Officer at Conseil Général de la Savoie (1986-1995), Marketing Director at Maison de la France for 13 years (1995-2008), VP roles at Groupe Barrière (2008-2016), and several VP positions at Accor since 2016.

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Asie, RSE | ???? IHG a amélioré la vie de plus de 334 000 personnes en Asie-Pacifique en 2024 : un impact communautaire XXL

💬 IHG Hotels & Resorts' initiatives in East Asia and the Pacific will impact 334,000 lives by 2024. As stated in the IHG Communities report for EAPAC published on April 14, 2025, the hotel network's collective efforts include nearly 12,000 employees participating, over 32,000 volunteer hours, and 382 active partnerships across 18 countries. The RSE strategy aims to improve 30 million lives by 2030, emphasizing "genuine hospitality for the common good." Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President and General Manager for EAPAC at IHG, takes pride in the positive impact on communities.

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Développement, Inde | ???????? Ascott double la mise en Inde : cap sur les 12 000 clés d’ici 2028

📈 Ascott Limited, part of CapitaLand Investment, at HICSA in Mumbai, announced plans to double its India portfolio from 5,500 units by end of 2024 to 12,000 by 2028. CEO Kevin Goh cited India's growing middle class, rising disposable incomes, and improving infrastructure as key growth factors. Ascott signed three new projects in Q1 2025, adding 600 units, totaling around 6,100 units across 22 properties. New projects include Oakwood Sensation Dona Paula Goa with 150 units and Oakwood Thanjavur with 100 units.

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Allemagne | Gabriele Seidel nommée VP Operations & Commercial de « Lindner Hotels & Resorts | Part of JdV by Hyatt »

🏡 Gabriele Seidel appointed as Vice President Operations & Commercial for Lindner Hotels & Resorts | Part of JdV by Hyatt in April 2025. Seidel, with a robust background in German and European hospitality, previously held roles at NOVUM Hospitality for over 4 years, overseeing a portfolio of 120+ hotels. Her expanded role aims to align commercial goals with operational demands to enhance group performance amidst a rapidly changing industry.

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Transaction | Immovation s’offre un triplé gagnant à Chinon après Azay-le-Rideau !

🏡 Immovation, led by Alain Fournier, expands in the Loire Valley hotel scene with strategic acquisitions in Chinon: Le Plantagenêt, Le Lion d’Or, and Le Bistrot du Marché. Following the notable purchase of Hôtel des Châteaux in Azay-le-Rideau two months prior, Immovation targets to modernize these emblematic hotels while respecting local heritage. The expansion includes partnerships with Transaxio Hôtel and Fan Worldwide France. Fournier aims to meet contemporary client expectations while honoring Chinon's strong identity.

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