Nominations

🛳️ Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique launched the industrial phase of Orient Express Olympian, a luxury sailing yacht. Key dates: keel laid in Nov 2025, launch in April 2026, sea trials early 2027, and final delivery in April 2027. Orient Express Corinthian has sea trials in Dec 2025, with routes starting May 2026. The expansion includes Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice opening April 2026, and Orient Express Minerva in Rome opening in 2025. Agnès Roquefort leads this luxury diversification strategy.

📈 Antoine Louis-Tramoni joins as Director of Development for France and Benelux, supporting brand expansion and investor projects. He joins Alexandra Goguet, Vice President Development, and Anahita Perineau, Development Director, to strengthen the team. With over 10 years in hotel real estate, he has experience from Cushman & Wakefield and IHG. Louis-Tramoni is a graduate of the École hôtelière de Lausanne and aims to enhance Marriott International's presence in these key regions.

💼 Graham Dodd, with 20 years in hotel real estate advising and multi-brand development, graduated from Birmingham City University. His career started at Christie & Co as Director for 10 years, then he spent 7 years at Hilton as Development Director UK & Ireland and Managing Director. Now at Accor, he leads UK and Ireland development for Premium to Economy portfolios, focusing on brand expansions like Mercure and TRIBE, with flexible operating models and conversions.

🏨 Janina Bachmann-Graffunder, General Manager of nhow Berlin, has excelled since 2022. Under her leadership, customer satisfaction (OSAT) reached 8.9, GRI climbed to 90.5, and NPS increased by 24 points. Her focus on empowerment and training boosted employee engagement, reducing turnover. Initiatives like nhow Gaming Studio and "dance nhow, change nhow" positioned the hotel as a Berlin cultural hub. With over 25 years in hospitality, Janina blends operational excellence and emotional intelligence.

🌍 Edgar Suites is taking its high-end aparthotel model to Spain, starting in Valencia, led by Casilda Mulliez since 2025. With 26 residences and 1,400 rooms in France and a 30M€ revenue, they achieve over 90% occupancy with an average rate of 140€. The company plans further expansion in Portugal and Italy, capitalizing on favorable market conditions and increased demand. Operating since 2016, they transform existing properties into mid-sized hotel residences.

🍴 Andy Goss, with 25+ years in hospitality, joins Clermont Hotel Group after his role at HMSHost International, overseeing 20+ F&B concepts across UK transport hubs. At Clermont, he'll lead F&B strategy for venues like The Soak and Vicinity, aiming to diversify the group's dining offerings. Goss is drawn by Clermont's strong London presence and F&B investments, eager to enhance each venue's identity. His experience spans 16 years in high-volume environments and management roles.

💰 Alexandra A. Jung, avec 20 ans d'expérience en finance internationale, rejoint le conseil d'administration de Wyndham. Fondatrice d'Amateria Investments, elle a dirigé chez Elliott Management et Goldman Sachs. Stephen P. Holmes, président du conseil, souligne sa maîtrise dans la gestion de portefeuilles mondiaux. Cette nomination accompagne l'expansion stratégique de Wyndham, qui renforce sa division financière pour une croissance durable et accessible.

🍯 Anthony Coquereau has been appointed as Chef Pâtissier at Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel. His career includes stints at prestigious locations like Ladurée, Fauchon, and Fouquet’s Paris. Coquereau is recognized for his technical expertise and collaboration with artisans. He emphasizes using local, seasonal ingredients, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean terroir. Coquereau's approach combines tradition with modernity, focusing on innovative interpretations of classic desserts.

🏨 NH Collection Sliema, a new urban resort, will feature a spa, wellness center, rooftop bar, pool, and restaurant to attract global tourists and local demand year-round. This franchise aligns with Minor Hotels' "asset-right" strategy to expand geographically and strengthen local partnerships, focusing on the Balkans and CIS regions. Sandra Cremesini boosts franchise operations as Senior VP for Europe and the Americas. Minor Hotels plans to delist from the stock exchange by mid-2025 for greater financial agility.

🏖 David Letellier, ex-leader de Slow Village, a vendu l'entreprise en 2024 et initie une nouvelle aventure avec sa holding Convergences. En 2026, deux campings seront transformés en vitrines BonjourSauvage : Interplages à Saint-Jean-de-Luz (60 bungalows) et Domaine des Deux Étangs à Seignosse (70 bungalows), visant un confort 4 étoiles. Convergences prévoit d'ouvrir 2 à 3 sites par an, pour atteindre 15 établissements en 2030, sur l'arc Atlantique et la Méditerranée.