Nominations

🏢 Covivio reorganizes to enhance client experience with a new Marketing & Customer Experience Division in Europe, led by Céline Leonardi, 43, who joins the Executive Committee. Initiatives include Wellio (2017), smart building expertise (2019), Design User Experience (DUX) (2021), and operated offices (2022). This aims to create differentiated real estate products focusing on user-centric services. Leonardi, with a Master 2 in Notarial Law, started her career at Cheuvreux Notaires before joining Covivio in 2009.

🛫 Bryan Batista prendra les rênes de Skyscanner en tant que PDG le 1er juin 2025, succédant à John Mangelaars. Skyscanner, présent dans 180 pays et offert en 37 langues, compte 160 millions d'utilisateurs mensuels. Il compare les offres de plus de 1200 partenaires. L'année dernière, la croissance à deux chiffres a été enregistrée dans les secteurs de vols, de location de voitures, et d'hébergement. Mangelaars a dirigé pendant 4,5 ans.

🏠 Emma Darby, recognized wellness industry figure, brings over 20 years of hospitality experience from senior roles at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group. Recently COO at Resense Spas, she managed a global portfolio of luxury spas, oversaw openings and renovations, and established high standards of holistic wellness. Sami Nasser, Global COO of Fairmont, believes Darby's expertise will shape a new chapter in wellness for Fairmont. Darby's role will focus on aligning wellness vision, driving innovation, and boosting financial performance amidst Fairmont's global expansion, which includes 29 upcoming hotels like Fairmont Red Sea in Saudi Arabia and Fairmont Hanoi in Vietnam.

🏨 Matt Greene, with over 25 years in luxury, lifestyle, and branded residential hospitality, joins Dreamscape Hospitality as Executive Vice President of the new luxury and lifestyle division. Previously, he was Executive Vice President at Highgate, overseeing Florida and CALA operations. Greene's new role involves strategic vision definition, performance optimization, and division expansion, aligning with Dreamscape's growth. Adam Patenaude, Dreamscape's president, praises Greene's leadership and passion for unique hotel experiences.

🏨 Minor Hotels a annoncé un repositionnement stratégique pour Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, visant une offre intégrée d'hôtels, resorts et suites. Les 55 propriétés à l'échelle mondiale bénéficient d'une mise à jour incluant un nouveau logo, des couleurs vives, et des espaces communs modernisés. Les chambres proposent des équipements premium avec des articles de toilette uniques. Ian Di Tullio souligne que cette initiative renforce la position de marché, tandis que Dillip Rajakarier la considère cruciale pour la croissance durable.

📅 Mme Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk a été nommée présidente de la Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) pour 2025-2026. Elle vise à renforcer la Thaïlande comme destination clé pour les réunions MICE. Tantiprasertsuk intégrera les valeurs de Dusit Graciousness dans la stratégie MICE nationale, en collaborant avec des partenaires publics, privés et internationaux pour accroître la visibilité et l'attractivité de la Thaïlande.

🏨 Pascal Billard rejoindra l'hôtel Le Meurice à Paris en tant que Directeur Général le 4 août 2025. Avec plus de 35 ans d'expérience, il a été Directeur Général du Majestic Hotel & Spa à Barcelone pendant 12 ans. Le Meurice, bientôt bicentenaire, est le premier hôtel à obtenir le titre de « Palace » en France et dispose de trois étoiles Michelin. Christopher Cowdra, Président de Dorchester Collection, exprime son enthousiasme pour cette nouvelle collaboration.

📈 Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk will lead TICA from 2025-2026, leveraging over 30 years of experience. TICA, founded in 1984, enhances Thailand as a MICE destination. Tantiprasertsuk succeeds Sumate Sudasna Ayutthaya, who led for 16 years, aiming for transparency, professionalism, and training. Her strategy includes Dusit's pillars: attentive service, locality, well-being, and sustainability. This highlights Dusit International's commitment to Thailand's tourism and hospitality excellence.

🏨 Pascal Billard appointed as General Manager of Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris, starting August 4, 2025. Previously Deputy Director at Plaza Athénée (2009-2013), he brings over 35 years of hospitality experience, including a 12-year tenure as General Manager of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona. Billard's career includes roles at Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, and luxury hotels in America and Europe, with education from École Hôtelière Jean Drouant. His arrival coincides with Le Meurice's upcoming 200th anniversary.

🏨 Pascal Billard appointed as General Manager of Le Meurice hotel, Paris by Dorchester Collection, effective August 4, 2025. Previously Deputy Director at Plaza Athénée (2009-2013) with over 35 years in hospitality, Billard rejoins after a 12-year tenure at Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona. Le Meurice is approaching its 200th anniversary, emphasizing its cultural and gastronomic identity. Billard's career includes roles at Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, and luxury hotels in America and Europe. Christopher Cowdray, President of Dorchester Collection, welcomes Billard's return.