Nominations

💰 Avec plus de 12 ans d'expérience, Nikos Konstantinidis rejoint Highgate pour soutenir sa croissance européenne. Ayant dirigé des acquisitions chez L+R Hotels, il a travaillé sur des transactions dans le Royaume-Uni, l'Espagne, et d'autres pays. Highgate a récemment acquis le ReMIX Hotel à Paris (259 chambres) et le Hilton Porto Gaia au Portugal (194 chambres), renforçant sa stratégie d'expansion. Zach Berger, Principal de Highgate, souligne son apport stratégique.

🏨 Le Grand Hôtel de Courtoisville, a 4-star hotel in Saint-Malo, appoints Franck Louâpre as Director starting October 1, 2025, following his extensive career, including over 13 years at Groupe Barrière. The hotel, undergoing a complete transformation, is set to reopen in December 2025. Louâpre, a Brittany native, aims to revitalize the hotel while reconnecting with his roots.

📈 Odile Lacoin becomes General Director of the Real Estate and Transformation division at Bertrand Franchise in January 2025. Involved since the company's 2022 founding with Olivier Bertrand and Christophe Gaschin, she aims to enhance franchise economic models and boost openings. Lacoin, a graduate of École Polytechnique and Oxford Saïd Business School, previously worked in consulting and operated her firm for three years. Bertrand Franchise focuses on sustainable, responsible growth.

🍴 Marc De Oliveira, at 47, will become the CEO of Compass Group France starting November 5, 2025. He'll lead an organization with 16,300 employees and over 3,000 locations in France, covering sectors like enterprises, schools, and hospitals. With over 20 years of multi-sector experience, his previous roles include strategic positions in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific with ISS. Marc is an alumnus of Ecole Hôtelière de Paris and holds a Master's in Management & Finance.

🏨 Nicolas De Gols, avec des diplômes du Lycée Hôtelier Paul Augier de Nice et de l'Université de Cornell, a travaillé dans des hôtels prestigieux à Paris, Beverly Hills, et Seattle. Il a dirigé le Royal Monceau et supervisé les opérations de restauration pour Accor Europe. Maintenant, il est le Directeur général du Shangri-La Paris, combinant l'hospitalité asiatique et l'élégance parisienne. Sa mission : développer l'hôtellerie et la gastronomie du palace.

💼 Christopher Hecht, founder of PayPense and known SaaS expert, is appointed CEO of Goelett by Ziad Minkara, CEO of S4BT, to drive innovation and growth. Goelett aims to evolve into a next-gen global platform merging travel, technology, and payment solutions. Hecht's previous roles include Chief Product Officer and Chief Sales Officer at Itelya. His international vision and entrepreneurial spirit are expected to inspire teams and create lasting value worldwide.

📈 Nicolas Horvath is appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at Blent.io, strengthening its global expansion. Known for his expertise in digital transformation and hospitality technologies, Nicolas aims to enhance performance and sustainability. Blent.io, led by CEO Christopher Meignier, focuses on leveraging AI to revolutionize data use in hospitality, transforming complexity into clarity for hoteliers and restaurateurs. This strategic move highlights Blent.io’s commitment to growth and innovation in the industry.

📅 Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, with over 20 years at Hyatt, launched Park Hyatt Paris–Vendôme in 2002. In 2007, he became Director General of the first Andaz in London and opened Andaz Toranomon Hills in Tokyo in 2016. Returning to Europe, he managed 14 Hyatt hotels in the UK and Ireland. Now at Ritz Paris, his role focuses on luxury elevation, renovations, and operational excellence, maintaining its status in Parisian hospitality.

🏨 Luis Yancel Toribio, who joined Viva Resorts by Wyndham in 2016, has progressed from Sales Coordinator Europe to Strategic Director, overseeing commercial initiatives in Europe. He has a strong background with a Master's in Commercial Management from UNAPEC and expertise in Business Intelligence and Revenue Management. Founded in 1987, Viva Resorts has 9 properties in the Caribbean, offering all-inclusive experiences for over 38 years. Toribio aims to enhance brand recognition and market growth.

💻 Steve Ayalo a été promu Vice President IT Governance, Risk & Compliance chez GHA en 2023. Depuis 2015, il a aidé à établir le centre de cybersécurité et à gérer la certification ISO. Matthew Lloyd, chez GHA depuis 2018, est nommé Vice President Marketing Technology & CRM, avec 10 ans d'expérience dans le voyage. Ils superviseront la stratégie IT, la cybersécurité, et la stratégie marketing centrée sur les données clients.