Nominations

🍹 Jonathan Della Lunga joins Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris as Bar Manager. He brings experience from prestigious venues like Lutetia and Pavillon Ledoyen, blending technical skill with creativity. At Bar Long, Jonathan aims to make it a must-visit cocktail destination in Paris, with each drink as a narrative and experience. The new menu artistically evokes iconic hotel spaces, like "Cinema" served in popcorn-shaped glasses and "Swimming Pool" inspired by the spa.

📈 Adam Oubuih became the Director General of Atout France on September 4, 2025, following his nomination by Nathalie Delattre and approval from Atout France's board, led by Christian Mantei. This appointment aims to boost France's tourism appeal. Oubuih, an ENA and ESSEC graduate, has extensive experience across public and private sectors in France and internationally, focusing on competitiveness, innovation, and ecological and digital transformations.

📖 Carine Le Saux, boasting over 20 years in high-end hospitality and events, joins the Paris Country Club as Commercial Director. Previously, she directed sales in France for Groupe Barrière, overseeing 17 luxury establishments and 50+ staff, and developed MICE offers. At Moma Event, she led growth strategy and CRM implementation. Her leadership brings new dynamism to the Paris Country Club, where she will spearhead commercial strategy.

🍯 Gurpreet Singh Khalsa has been appointed as the new Chef Pâtissier at L’Auberge du Jeu de Paume. His international career began with the Oberoi group in India and included roles at Gaggan in Bangkok, Nadodi in Kuala Lumpur, and Tres in New Delhi. He has also worked at prestigious European venues like L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris and the Château de Germigney. Known for his creative flair, Khalsa brings a unique global influence to his craft.

🏨 YOTEL aims to double its hotel portfolio to 15,000 rooms by 2030. Phil Andreopoulos, with extensive hospitality experience, joins as a key leader to strengthen revenue and loyalty programs. Talal Al Bahar, Chairman, cites YOTEL's 15-year success and future growth plans. Hubert Viriot, instrumental in YOTEL's expansion, becomes Vice Chairman to continue supporting strategic vision. The company focuses on expanding managed and franchised operations in key markets.

🏨 Andicot, with nearly 30 years in hospitality, has been pivotal for Marriott since 2006. Under his leadership, Marriott signed over 220 hotels in South Asia. Notably, in India, his team achieved a record 42 hotels encompassing 7,000 rooms in 2024. This includes a significant partnership with Concept Hospitality, linking 115 The Fern hotels to Series by Marriott. Expansions target cities like Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar, and Coorg, diversifying Marriott's residential offerings.

📀 Marriott International a nommé Kiran Andicot comme Vice-Président Senior pour l'Asie du Sud, renforçant les opérations et le développement dans cette région. Avec près de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'hôtellerie, Kiran supervisera les partenariats, accélérera les conversions et ouvertures, et dirigera l'équipe régionale. Il a rejoint Marriott en 2006, contribuant à sa croissance soutenue.

🏨 Vincent Pimont, appointed as General Manager of The Peninsula Hong Kong, will commence on January 26, 2026. Previously, he held various roles since joining the group in 2007, including Director at Peninsula Beijing and Peninsula Paris. Under his leadership, Peninsula Beijing underwent a significant renovation, becoming the only all-suite hotel in the portfolio, earning accolades such as a Michelin star for its restaurant, JING. As of 2022, Pimont is the GM at Peninsula Paris, where he executed a strategic repositioning.

💸 Sloser, with over 20 years of leadership in hospitality, restaurant, and travel sectors, will oversee Choice Hotels' commercial strategy under CEO Pat Pacious. His previous role at McDonald's involved leading innovations for 40,000 restaurants. Sloser's expertise spans digital, commercial, and customer experience, crucial for accelerating global expansion and enhancing market share. His leadership at Hilton, America West Airlines, and other companies supports his new role as Chief Commercial Officer to drive growth and innovation.

🏨 Delphine Morant appointed Director of Maison Boissière – BARNES Residences, a luxury hotel in Paris's 16th arrondissement. With 20+ years in high-end hospitality, she previously served as Director at the Canadian Embassy's Official Residence in Paris. Maison Boissière achieved a 5-star certification in May 2025, under a year post-opening. Morant will enhance its reputation for elegance and excellence among French and international clients.