Nominations

📍 François Gauthier is appointed Vice-President of the Executive Bureau of GHR, joining forces with President Catherine Quérard to strengthen strategy against economic, fiscal, and technological challenges. Isabelle Leganne, boasting over 15 years in hospitality, succeeds him as head of the Hotels & Hébergement marchand branch while keeping her role as Vice-President of the Digital Issues Commission. Together, Gauthier and Leganne aim for a governance model that prioritizes listening, innovation, and effectiveness.

🌌 Jean-Pierre Fourcade, after 33 years, officially passed the presidency of Brasserie de Tahiti to Tutehau Martin on July 1, 2025. The company, which acquired Vahine Island in Tahaa in June, plans renovations and upgrades. Tutehau, part of the founding family, is seen as a natural successor with over 10 years of leadership in the maritime subsidiary SNP. Brasserie de Tahiti aims to elevate French Polynesia in the global luxury market.

🏠 Quorum Hospitality, based in Newport Beach, CA, announced on July 16, 2025, the appointment of Chris Dobbins as Chief Development Officer. Dobbins brings over 35 years of hotel industry experience, having worked with Starwood, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott. He helped develop 130+ hotels at Hyatt and expanded Starwood in North and Latin America. His role will focus on expanding Quorum's strategic growth, utilizing his extensive industry network.

📈 Capella Hotels & Resorts, crowned "Best Hotel Brand in the World" for three consecutive years, announced the departure of President Cristiano Rinaldi after a transformative five-year term. Rinaldi, who joined in 2020, expanded Capella from four to ten properties and integrated Patina Hotels & Resorts, aiming to double the portfolio by 2030. Neil Jacobs, former Six Senses CEO, joins Capella as Senior Strategic Advisor to support its growth.

📈 Raki Phillips, current leader at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will join Accor in November 2025 as Regional President for the Premium, Midscale & Economy division in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. Based in Dubai, he will oversee over 250 hotels across 27 countries and a pipeline of 85 hotels in development, reporting to Duncan O’Rourke. Raki has over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at Universal Studios Orlando and The Ritz-Carlton.

🛫 Antoine Richard, co-founder of Double Sens, will step down on August 1, 2025, after 19 years. Founded in 2006 with Aurélien Seux, Double Sens pioneers participative and solidarity-based travel built with local communities. It serves thousands of travelers in 30+ destinations, employs 22 staff, and uses a unique social impact measurement tool. The agency, labeled ATR since 2016, integrated into FairMoove in 2023 for broader reach through networks like Leclerc Voyages.

📈 Éric Gervy, diplômé en gestion hôtelière de Valencia College et l'Université de Californie, Berkeley, possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans des hôtels de luxe. Ayant travaillé aux États-Unis, Monaco, Genève, Prague, Hong Kong et maintenant Paris, il a été stratégique chez Hyatt, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, et Mandarin Oriental. Co-dirigeant avec Marcel Ravin, il a contribué à l'obtention de 2 étoiles Michelin pour Le Blue Bay.

📈 Rachael Nicholson rejoint l'équipe de direction commerciale régionale d'Accor sous la responsabilité d'Anne Gill, vice-présidente de la stratégie commerciale dans le Pacifique. Avec 18 ans d'expérience chez Air New Zealand, elle a contribué aux stratégies de vente mondiales et à l'introduction de vols vers Chicago et New York. Avant Accor, elle a dirigé le redressement post-COVID de 10 établissements chez Heritage Hotel Management, axée sur la croissance des revenus et la satisfaction client.

🌎 1834 Hotels will take over managing Kingfisher Bay Resort and K’gari Beach Resort on K’gari Island, Australia, owned by SeaLink and Kelsian Group, starting August 1, 2025. This is part of a strategic asset enhancement plan. K’gari, a UNESCO site known for its natural beauty, attracts ecotourism. SeaLink will continue maritime services. 1834 Hotels, expanding beyond 4,000 rooms, strengthens its national presence by partnering for sustainable asset optimization.

🏖 Le Mercure Danang Bana Hills French Village, situé dans les montagnes de Ba Na à une altitude de 1,400 mètres, compte 461 chambres dans 15 bâtiments pittoresques. Accessible uniquement par téléphérique, il offre une expérience immersive unique. En juillet 2025, Antoine Weinstein deviendra le nouveau Directeur Général. Il a plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'hôtellerie de luxe, ayant occupé divers postes de direction en Asie, notamment à Jakarta, Phan Thiet, et Manille.