Nominations

📢 Cloudbeds, a hospitality management technology leader, announced Linda Vallner as Vice President for EMEA. Vallner previously held leadership roles at Oracle and Protel, including as Director of OPERA product suite. Cloudbeds aims to strengthen its presence in the EMEA region, with Vallner's expertise expected to set new standards in the industry and enhance hotel operations and guest experiences. Cloudbeds' CEO, Adam Harris, recognizes Vallner as a pioneer in Property Management Systems (PMS).

🏨 Christian Clerc, with over 30 years of hotel industry experience, is set to become the President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection on September 1, 2024, succeeding Craig Reid. Clerc previously managed 127 hotels, 51 residential properties, over 50 properties in development, and 50,000 employees in 47 countries as the Global CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for 6 years. Auberge Resorts Collection currently has 27 hotels and resorts, including Domaine des Étangs in Massignac, Charente.

🏨 Victor Clavell has over 30 years of luxury hotel management experience and spent 28 years with Marriott International's luxury portfolio. While his Marriott career was mostly in Europe, in 2010 he moved to Asia as the Vice President for Asia-Pacific, overseeing The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, and EDITION, as well as 27 properties in development. In 2020, Clavell was appointed COO of AMAALA, a luxury resort owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Rosewood Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. Urban Resort Concepts, which he leads, has a portfolio including PuLi Hotel & Spa in Shanghai, RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur, and PuXuan.

🍴 Romain Henry takes over at Domaine de Verchant, Relais & Château in Castelnau-Le-Lez, Hérault, managing Marcelle, La Plage, pool offerings, room service, breakfast, wine cellar, and sommellerie. Former Assistant Director and Head Sommelier at Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme's starred restaurant, and Michelin-starred Hisbiscus (2*) and Maze Restaurant (1*) by Gordon Ramsay in London. Trained at Purple Campus Béziers, Henry was a finalist in the "Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, Maître d’hôtel du service et des arts de la table" contest in 2022.

🍽 Recrutement pour un(e) Serveur(se) F/H à la Brasserie du restaurant d'entreprise EDF CAP AMPERE à SAINT-DENIS (93) annoncé. Poste à pourvoir le 23 septembre 2024. La brasserie sert en moyenne 50 couverts par jour. L'équipe est composée de 4 collaborateurs. Horaires de travail : du lundi au vendredi, de 7h à 15h.

🏠 Ludovic Rahal, born and raised in Senegal, moved to France for a sports studies program, earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration and a Master's in Management, then gained a marketing certificate in the U.S. After five years in the U.S. and opening two restaurants in Los Angeles, he returned to Senegal as the Strategic Development and Restaurant Director at Terrou-Bi. Currently, he serves as the Director of Operations, coordinating resort activities including accommodation, dining, and quality, leveraging his international experience and hospitality insights from working in prestigious establishments like Momo’s Mayfair in London.

🏨 Christian Clerc, with over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, is appointed President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, succeeding Craig Reid who retires after a 10-year tenure. Clerc, ex-President of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (2016-2022), oversaw 127 hotels, 51 residential properties, 50+ under development, and 50,000 employees in 47 countries. He begins his new role on September 1, 2024, at the company's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

📌 Cendyn, a global technology and integrated services company for the hospitality industry, announces Jeffrey A. Cross as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cross brings nearly 40 years of senior-level experience in finance and operations, aiming to boost Cendyn's financial stance. His background includes 15 years in private equity-backed firms, with roles at Uptempo, Arena Solutions, TravelClick, and Abila. Cross, a University of Texas at Austin BBA in accounting graduate, will oversee financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting at Cendyn.

🏠 Le Groupe Annie Famose acquires Hôtel de Chiberta in Anglet, located between a golf course and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring 58 rooms, 1 restaurant, 7 seminar rooms, 2 reception lounges, a spa, and two swimming pools. The hotel will undergo renovation during the winter of 2024/2025, including lobby, meeting rooms, spa, restaurant, and terrace, with room renovations in winter 2025/2026. Groupe Annie Famose boasts a portfolio of nearly 40 establishments and is a key player in French hospitality and tourism.

📌 Younight Hospitality expands to Vendée with Vertime—Les Sables-d’Olonne, featuring 105 rooms and suites, a rooftop bar, restaurant, and seminar spaces. Spanning 4,200 m², the 4-star hotel was designed by BLOCK architects. Post-construction, operational management is led by Matthieu GUÉNÉDAL-MORICE and Béatrice Martineau, alongside department heads such as Stéphanie Guilbot (Dining Manager), Benjamin MARCHAND (Head Chef), Adrien R. (Reception Manager), Nadege Prost (Housekeeper), and Cyril Gautier (Maintenance Manager).