Nominations

📅 Greg Webb will step down as CEO of Travelport on March 31, 2026, but remain on the Board. John Mangelaars, current COO, will succeed him as CEO on April 1, 2026. Travelport highlights continuity, with Webb having led since 2019. Chairman John Swainson praised Webb for elevating Travelport among global travel distribution leaders. Mangelaars joined Travelport recently, following roles at Skyscanner and Microsoft, and will leverage his tech expertise to further the company's progress.

📜 Accor, a global hospitality leader, appoints Karelle Lamouche as CEO for Europe and North Africa for its Premium, Midscale, and Economy brands. She will manage over 3,000 hotels across 40 countries, representing 40% of Accor's global network. Karelle joined Accor in 1998, has 30 years of experience, and was previously Director of Operations for Europe and North Africa.

Le Groupe Duval annonce la nomination de Pauline Duval à la présidence du Groupe Magora, acteur majeur des résidences gérées en Europe. Elle succède à Laurent Dusollier et pilotera la…

🏨 Thomas Esnée is the third generation of a family hotel group established over 45 years ago. It began in 1981 in Rouen and was among the first Accor franchisees. The group continues expanding through franchising and has created its own brands, like YOU, and diversified into viticulture and third-party management. Thomas has been involved since childhood, joining the business full-time after completing his hotel studies, and started working at 22 or 23 years old.

🏨 Todd Williams, with over 20 years in premium hospitality, becomes General Manager at Peppers Seminyak, Bali's only Peppers resort outside Australia and New Zealand. The resort, featuring 52 private villas totaling over 160 rooms, each with a pool and terrace, is located in a tranquil yet vibrant area of Seminyak. Starting January 2026, Todd will lead a comprehensive enhancement program, renovating all villas and introducing a new concept to elevate guests' experiences.

📈 Arash Azarbarzin is appointed CEO of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, driving the brand's global transformation with a luxury-focused vision. Strategic growth includes partnerships with African Bush Camps in Zambia and Botswana and the Viceroy at Ombria Algarve in Portugal. A U.S. resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, is planned for summer 2026. New projects are set for Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Waikiki Beach, Puerto Rico, New York, and Hudson Valley. Four executives join the team to support this phase.

📈 David Beers, over 18 months, aimed to enhance Choice Hotels' international presence by strengthening franchise relationships in EMEA. Key developments include focusing on high-value deliverables and expanding in France, Spain, and Eastern Europe. Choice Hotels operates 22 brands across 1,400 hotels outside the U.S., with 150,000 rooms in 46 countries. Priority markets include France, with 107 hotels after a deal with Zenitude, Spain, Eastern Europe, and new entries in Poland and Kenya by 2026.

🏨 Nicolas Mercier, avec 20 ans d'expérience en hôtellerie de luxe, a débuté chez Swissôtel à Genève. En 2018, il rejoint IHG comme Hotel Manager au Vietnam, avant de gérer plusieurs hôtels à Jakarta. En 2024, il devient Directeur Général de l'InterContinental Khao Yai Resort en Thaïlande. En 2023, il est à Lyon, appuyé par Christophe Laure, chef de la division luxe d'IHG en France. Il apprécie particulièrement Lyon pour son histoire et sa gastronomie.

🏨 Tamara Lohan joins Hyatt with over 30 years of luxury brand management experience to enhance strategic alignment for Park Hyatt, Andaz, Alila, Miraval, and The Unbound Collection. Marc Jacheet, as President EAME, is tasked with boosting brand performance and growth in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The governance shift aims to improve luxury market differentiation, with plans targeting premium destinations, wellness, and high-end design before 2026.

🏨 Guillaume Robert will become the General Manager of MGallery Balthazar Hotel & Spa Rennes on December 1, 2025. He joined the hotel in 2018, previously holding various operational roles, including Deputy Director. Robert's extensive luxury hotel experience spans prestigious locations like Courchevel, the Côte d’Azur, Paris, and Monaco. He succeeds Pierre Ferreira-Leal, who moves to a new role in Lyon. Located in central Rennes, MGallery Balthazar combines contemporary elegance with timeless charm.