Nominations

🏨 Eduardo Bosch, with over 20 years in the international tourism industry, is now CEO of Louvre Hotels Group, tasked with executing their 5-year strategic plan to transform brands and enhance revenue. Federico J. González, of the Board, will supervise this plan. The aim is to lead the midscale hotel sector in France, Europe, and globally. Bosch continues as COO, and both leaders are focused on accelerated strategic implementation.

📈 Eduardo Bosch has been appointed CEO of Louvre Hotels Group alongside his current role as Chief Operating Officer. This decision, announced in December 2023, supports the execution of the group's five-year strategic plan. Bosch brings over 20 years of international tourism industry experience to oversee brand transformation, revenue optimization, system implementation, and operational excellence. Federico J. González remains on the board to ensure alignment with stakeholders.

🏨 easyHotel appoints Charley Le Peillet as Development Director for France and Belgium, aiming to expand its low-carbon, budget hotel chain. By late 2024, easyHotel Marseille Euromed will open, followed by a new branch in Ferney-Voltaire in 2027, targeting the Geneva area. Le Peillet, an École Centrale de Lille graduate with international experience, expresses enthusiasm for leveraging the substantial potential in these markets, emphasizing affordable, eco-friendly accommodations.

🏠 Franck Sibille, starting July 1, 2025, will be the General Manager of Park Hyatt Marrakech while continuing as Area Vice President for Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. With a career spanning luxury hotels like Grand Hyatt Barcelona and Villa Magna Madrid, Sibille has an international background, including education at the University of Denver. He is trilingual and recognized for leadership and operational excellence.

📅 Marie-Josée Denis, appointed as Director of the Centre d’expertise of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), began her role on June 9, 2025. With over 30 years of industry experience, she leads a multidisciplinary team to define strategic directions, develop business plans, and implement innovative solutions for tourism, hospitality, and public institutions. Paul Caccia emphasized her expertise as an essential asset for the ITHQ’s growth and support in the sector.

📑 Chris Stevens, avec 25 ans d'expérience, rejoint Virgin Hotels Collection après son rôle de vice-président chez Ashford Inc. et des postes chez BRE Hotels & Resorts, pour diriger les opérations et la croissance. Rayhan Arif devient directeur financier, fort de son expertise chez Virgin Mobile Latin America et Virgin Orbit, pour superviser les finances et la stratégie. Virgin Hotels Collection se renforce avec ces nominations pour une expansion mondiale.

📚 En 1964, à Madrid, un futur expert en transformations est né. En 1995, après 7 ans avec P&G, il s'installe à Bruxelles pour deux ans. Après 8 ans à Disneyland et un passage chez Radisson, il dirige aujourd'hui Louvre Hotels Group, gérant 2,000 hôtels dans 70 pays. Avec 170,000 chambres et 30,000 employés, il prône l'adaptation quotidienne, une planification claire et la collaboration comme clés de succès.

📈 Duetto, a leading hotel revenue management software provider, undergoes a leadership transition. After six years, David Woolenberg steps down as CEO but remains during the transition. Under his leadership, Duetto expanded operations, launched new products, and diversified its clientele. Effective immediately, Alex Zoghlin, former CEO of ATPCO and current board member, becomes CEO. His extensive experience in tech development for travel and hospitality sectors is expected to drive Duetto's growth and innovation.

📣 Gérald Barbier was elected as the new president of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCID 75) on June 20, 2025, succeeding Soumia Malinbaum, who served since November 26, 2021. Malinbaum will continue as the first vice-president. The election was unanimous, and Barbier aims to continue the strategic plans initiated by Malinbaum. His mandate focuses on supporting Parisian entrepreneurs and merchants in light of upcoming major elections.

📑 David García Blancas has been appointed CEO of B&B HOTELS IBERIA, enhancing the group's presence in Iberia and boosting growth. With over 25 years of experience in aviation, entertainment, and hospitality, his previous roles include CEO of PortAventura (since 2019), CCO of Vueling Airlines (2015-2019), and CEO of LOT Airlines (2013-2015). His international experience spans Spain, France, Poland, the UK, China, and Australia.