Nominations

📈 Tensions rose between Henri Giscard d'Estaing and Club Med's Chinese shareholder, Fosun, leading to Giscard d'Estaing's dismissal after the appointment of a new chairman without his input. The change follows disputes over governance and strategy, notably over plans to relist Club Med on the Paris stock exchange by 2026, which Fosun rejected. Despite Giscard d'Estaing's willingness to ensure a smooth transition, Fosun proceeded with succession planning independently.

📍 Charline Bresse Vittoz has led Lavorel Hotels for a decade, joining at its inception. Initially, Jean-Claude Lavorel, after selling LVL Médical to Air Liquide, owned two properties and saw potential in the hotel industry. The strategy involved centralizing support functions to allow hotel directors to focus on operations, customer experience, and team management. Lavorel Hotels prioritized acquiring and owning 5-star establishments, emphasizing unique properties and strategic expansions.

🏨 Federico's arrival is pivotal for Louvre Hotels Group. With past success at Radisson and NH, he leads a new transformation aligned with the group's context, supported by a five-year plan addressing AFLH's persistent requests. Initiatives like Campanile Prime Nature and Kyriad Direct's evolution to Kyriad Éco are underway. Despite challenges in the budget hotel sector this year, clarity in contracts and trust enable mutually beneficial investor-franchisee relationships in a shifting market.

📈 Emilie Couton, with 24 years of experience at Accor and D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, becomes CEO of Accor Plus, focusing on innovation and personalization. Emilie significantly expanded Accor’s Asia-Pacific presence from 250 to 1,200 hotels across 38 brands. Accor Plus, celebrating 30 years, emphasizes delivering exceptional value, driven by a data-centric, energetic approach. Mehdi Hemici highlights Emilie's visionary leadership during a pivotal time in the travel loyalty sector.

📈 Food Service Vision, founded in Lyon in 2005 by François Blouin, appoints Michael Ballay as Deputy General Manager to enhance strategic activities. Ballay, rejoining in 2018, previously expanded supplier portfolios. The company strengthens governance and strategic activities by recruiting Virginie Pernin, Justine Duvernet, Alexandre Anne, and Justine Iochmann-Dejean in roles related to sector reviews, panel performance, data management, and marketing activation.

🏠 Niché dans la Vallée de la Loire, le Château de Beauvois, à 20 minutes de Tours, accueille à l'été 2025 trois nouveaux talents : Chrystel Clément (directrice), Teddy Ragain (chef de cuisine) et Nancie Cecillon (cheffe pâtissière). Le domaine du XVe siècle, avec 35 chambres et un parc de 40 hectares, vise l'excellence. Le restaurant Louis XIII peut accueillir 120 couverts, et Teddy Ragain, fort d'une expérience Michelin, s'engage à offrir des services d'exception.

💻 easyJet holidays has appointed Kevin Keogh as Director for Europe, overseeing operations in Germany, Switzerland, and France. With extensive experience in travel, including senior roles at NEOM Tourism and DER Touristik Deutschland, he has a proven track record in marketing, sales, and customer service. Kevin aims to enhance easyJet holidays' market position and product offerings. His deep understanding of the French market and commitment to exceptional vacation experiences make him an ideal fit.

📈 Leeny Oberg, a key leader at Marriott since 1999, played a pivotal role in boosting shareholder value and outperforming the S&P 500. Recognized for her strategic investment in growth and cost competitiveness, she significantly impacted Marriott's success, including during the pandemic. Her leadership extended to roles at Ritz-Carlton and as Global Sales and Marketing VP. As she retires, Anthony Capuano, CEO, credits her with fostering talented leadership for Marriott's future.

🛥 Four Seasons Yachts appoints Ben Trodd, with 25 years of experience, as General Manager starting July 2025. The luxury yachting division launches in 2026, co-owned by Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. Trodd offers extensive operational expertise and a customer-focused vision from his luxury hotel background. This marks a key development in Four Seasons' experiential luxury ecosystem.

📈 Catherine Beike, une ancienne étudiante en Business Administration à Paris, discute de la transformation d'AccorInvest en Essendi, un processus lancé en 2021. Ce rebranding, accompagné du départ prévu d'Accor comme actionnaire, vise une approche holistique pour créer de la valeur. Le nouveau logo symbolise ce changement stratégique et l'engagement d'Essendi à être des activateurs de valeur à 360 degrés dans le secteur de l'hospitalité.