Nominations

💸 Omni Hotels & Resorts appointed Adam Hayashi as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for revenue optimization and market positioning. Hayashi, with over 20 years in the hospitality sector, previously served as Accor's Global VP of Revenue Management, Distribution, and Business Intelligence, managing over 120 Fairmont and Raffles establishments. He's recognized for developing strategic intelligence tools and enhancing distribution systems, and will report directly to Omni's Chief Commercial Officer, Jeff Doane.

🏦 Philippe Vignon was appointed as the new General Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education effective from June 16, 2025. Glion, founded in 1962 in Switzerland, is globally recognized for excellence in hospitality management and luxury education. Vignon, with over 30 years of experience leading international organizations in various industries, including tourism and education, is set to enhance Glion's global brand and drive its next development phase.

🎓 Philippe Vignon appointed as the new CEO of the Glion Institute of Higher Education starting June 16, 2025. Vignon, with over 30 years of diverse sector experience—including tourism, aviation, digital media, and education—aims to expand Glion's global presence and academic brand. He has held transformative roles at Geneva Tourism, Edipresse Digital, EasyJet, and L'Oréal Suisse. His role at Glion will oversee campuses in Switzerland and the UK, foster strategic partnerships, and support innovation in hospitality and luxury education.

📈 Ruby Group appoints Fabian Zerllinger as Chief Growth & Innovation Officer (CGIO) to reinforce its international growth strategy, following a partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. Zerllinger, with over six years at the company and a background on the board, will take over technical and growth-related functions. He replaces Isabell Fuss, who leaves after an 11-year tenure. CEO Michael Struck sees this as a step towards European expansion and entering new global markets, including a strategic entry into the U.S. market.

🏖️ Les Greniers du Mont-Blanc, a collection of rental chalets in Haute-Savoie, transition to new ownership after 25 years. Founders Victoria and Alain Smeyers pass on their legacy to locals Audrey and Guillaume Gaignard. Audrey brings 20 years of hospitality experience, including 14 with Emmanuel Renaut at Le Flocons de Sel. Guillaume offers expertise in general renovation. The couples share a passion for preserving the unique character of this Passy retreat.

🏨 The Hôtel Mercure Metz Centre, acquired by Heintz hôtellerie in 2019 under the Accor franchise, has completed its full renovation. Anouck Parisse, previously the Deputy Director for 3 years, has been appointed as the new Director. The renovation included insulation, facade work, a striking cladding, and the overhaul of 54 rooms, 3 of which are accessible to guests with reduced mobility, blending modern comfort with the hotel's authentic charm and local architecture.

🍴 Nicolas Amelin becomes executive chef at l'Hôtel du Collectionneur, Paris, starting Monday, April 7. With 20 years of culinary experience, including a previous stint at the Collectionneur in 2017, Amelin is known for his modern yet traditional French gastronomic approach. His new menu celebrates French culinary art with a refined, bold and creative selection, embodying his Basque origins, and offers a spring-seasonal bistronomic experience that blends French tradition with global influences.

🌱 Accor appoints Coline Pont as Director of Sustainable Development effective 1st July 2025, following Brune Poirson's departure after four years in the role. Pont brings over 15 years of experience in business transformation and sustainable operations, recently serving as AXA's Purchasing Director. Poirson, based in New York, will focus on sustainable development and innovation. The leadership shift underscores Accor's commitment to its sustainability strategy.

💻 Arnaud Vogel, seasoned with over a decade of experience at Vacances Bleues, was appointed as the new Director of Digital Transformation and Organization. He also joined the board, indicating a strategic focus on tech-driven development. Vogel's career began in press and publishing before moving to tourism, and since joining Vacances Bleues, he has played key roles in digitalization. As of January 1, 2025, he leads a team of around 20, aiming to optimize processes, enhance commercial performance, improve company management, and increase client satisfaction, with AI integration as a major upcoming challenge for competitive strengthening.

🏨 After three seasons, Audrey Brémond has been succeeded by Léa Fabrizio as director of the iconic Hôtel La Ponche in Saint-Tropez. Brémond, born in Saint-Tropez, enhanced the hotel with a 60s elegance reminiscent of Sagan and Bardot. Simone Duckstein, a previous director, is still associated with the hotel, often found at table 16. The hotel boasts a legacy of memory and modernity.