La Tribune de l’Hôtellerie, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 95

Nomination | Damien Buisson rejoint SOHOMA en tant que Directeur Général Adjoint

🏦 Damien Buisson, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality, joins the executive team of SOHOMA to support its strategic and operational development. A graduate of EM Normandie, Université Paris Dauphine, and ESSEC Executive Education, Buisson started at Accor, advancing from marketing analyst to web marketing manager, overseeing the strategy of the group's economy brands. Later, he held marketing director roles at Adagio (Accor and Pierre & Vacances joint venture) and Pierre & Vacances City. At AccorHotels, he managed operations for ibis, hotelF1, Novotel, Mercure, and directed marketing and customer experience for Southern Europe, leading 240 low-cost hotels and Thalassa Sea & Spa. In 2021, he enhanced his expertise in hotel investment at Atream, gaining knowledge in private equity, tourist asset management, and hotel investments. Buisson's move to SOHOMA aims to structure and boost the company's growth.

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Ouverture, Italie | ✨ Rome accueille le tout premier hôtel Orient Express : bienvenue à La Minerva

🏦 Orient Express unveils its first ever hotel, La Minerva, in the heart of Rome, located at Piazza della Minerva near the Pantheon in a 17th-century palazzo. The hotel features 93 rooms, including 36 suites, each uniquely designed with attention to detail. Architect-artist Hugo Toro brings a mix of historical heritage and subtle modernity to the space, with bespoke furniture and hand-painted headboards reflecting Rome's ever-changing sky.

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Escroquerie | À Toulon, un père et son fils réinventent la gastronomie à crédit (sans jamais rembourser)

🍴 In Toulon, on April 3, a father-son duo was arrested for dining and dashing at around 100 restaurants over three years, incurring unpaid bills of €80-€150 per restaurant. Their scam involved scouting nice restaurants on Google, enjoying lavish meals, and then claiming card issues at payment time, leaving an ID or health insurance card as collateral, which they never reclaimed.

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Rapport, W Hospitality Group | ???? Afrique, une dynamique inédite pour le développement hôtelier en 2025

📈 Trevor Ward annually reviews hotel development across Africa, noting a 13.3% increase to 577 hotels and 104,444 rooms in the pipeline. Egypt leads with 143 hotels and about 34,000 rooms, quadruple Morocco in second place. Cairo alone anticipates over 17,700 rooms. The project realization rate jumped from 21% to 38% in one year, with over 50,000 rooms expected to open by 2025 and 2026. North Africa, especially Egypt, saw a 23% year-on-year growth, outpacing Sub-Saharan Africa's 6%.

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Nomination, Rouen | Céline Moulin, nouvelle Directrice Générale de l’Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde

🏨 Céline Moulin appointed as General Manager of the 5-star Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde in Rouen, part of Marriott Autograph Collection. With a background including a successful tenure at Ibis Styles Romans-Valence TGV and experience in strategic management and commercial development, Moulin aims to enhance customer satisfaction and create unique experiences. Her focus includes revenue management and continuous service improvement at this prestigious establishment.

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Deal | La SCPI Atream Hôtels acquiert « The Ruck Hôtel » à Lyon, au cœur de Gerland

🏨 SCPI Atream Hôtels acquired The Ruck Hotel in Lyon, which features 134 rooms, coworking spaces, and a bistronomic restaurant. Managed by GL Events, the hotel is in Gerland near the Gerland stadium. The property is under a 16-year lease, indicating a long-term partnership with GL Events, catering to both leisure and business clientele, thereby significantly enhancing Lyon's hotel offerings.

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Enchères, Martinique | Hôtel La Batelière, une vente aux enchères avant 3 années de travaux !

💰 Auction of La Batelière hotel's furnishings started on April 6, 2025, in Schoelcher, lasting until April 27. Following the hotel's liquidation confirmed in January 2025, items like bedding, IT equipment, crockery, and appliances are up for sale. Former employees, laid off since February 2025, are receiving final payments. The new owner, Société Hôtellerie Karukéra, aims to rebuild within 24-36 months.

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Ouverture T1 2029, Inde | IHG annonce l’ouverture prochaine de l’InterContinental Kasauli, un complexe de luxe au cœur des collines de l’Himalaya

🏖️ IHG® Hotels & Resorts announced a management agreement with So Hotels LLP for the development of the InterContinental Kasauli, set to open in Q1 2029. The luxury resort in North India's Shivalik hills, near Chandigarh and Shimla, will offer Himalayan views and cater to leisure travelers and corporate events, including MICE. It aims to become a preferred destination for weddings and upscale events. Sudeep Jain, IHG's Southwest Asia Managing Director, highlighted the strategic location and world-class amenities.

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Deal, France | À Annecy, Turenne Hôtellerie intègre l’Hôtel Novel à son portefeuille

🏨 L'Hôtel Novel, établissement 3 étoiles à Annecy, possède 70 chambres et lancera une rénovation fin 2025 pour moderniser ses infrastructures et améliorer l'expérience client. Turenne Hôtellerie, qui a acquis l'Hôtel du Palais de l'Isle il y a 8 ans, vise à offrir une expérience hôtelière authentique et moderne en adéquation avec les nouveaux usages du voyage. Objectif : montée en gamme et diversification de la clientèle.

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Nomination, Lifestyle, Bahreïn | Mohamed Al Kayed revient chez Sevens Holding en tant que COO et membre du conseil d’administration

🏖️ HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa presides over Sevens Holding which welcomes back Mohamed Al Kayed, a talent known for reshaping Bahrain's tourism and gourmet scene. A pivotal figure during his time with Gulf Hotels Group, Al Kayed secured deals with Marriott International and Accor and partnered with Solutions Leisure Group. Recognized by Business Elite’s 40 Under 40, he's influential in making Bahrain a culinary destination, mixing international brands with local flavors.

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