Nominations

🏨 Amir Mustafa appointed as General Manager of B&B HOTELS USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini, now General Manager for Western Europe. Mustafa brings leadership from roles at Extended Stay America and as Senior Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. With a strategic vision, B&B HOTELS aims to expand in the growing American market, renovating 5 hotels to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Mustafa, 57, holds degrees from Ain Shams University and Harvard Business School and has over 25 years of hospitality experience. B&B HOTELS, founded in Brest in 1990, is a leading budget hotel chain in Europe.

🏨 Amir Mustafa named Chief Executive Officer of B&B HOTELS USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini. Mustafa, aged 57, a graduate of Ain Shams University and the Harvard Business School executive education program, brings over 25 years of hospitality experience from roles at Extended Stay America and as Senior Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. His appointment aims to drive growth in the US market and enhance customer satisfaction through the renovation of the Group's 5 hotels.

🎭 Héléna Soubeyrand joins Le Grand Mazarin's "La Grande Manufacture" project from April 25, displaying her creativity for three months. Her work, visible in the Marais via rue de la Verrerie, features ambidextrous, symmetrical portraits celebrating femininity and universal love, using acrylic and ink. The displays form a triptych symbolizing the creative cycle, light, and unity, with a focus on women as humanity's source.

🏆 Pascal Visintainer, with 30 years in hospitality and tourism, is appointed Global Chief Sales Officer for Accor's Luxury & Lifestyle divisions. His career includes being a Sales Engineer at MERLIN GERIN LIMITED (1983-1986), a Mission Officer at Conseil Général de la Savoie (1986-1995), Marketing Director at Maison de la France for 13 years (1995-2008), VP roles at Groupe Barrière (2008-2016), and several VP positions at Accor since 2016.

📈 MAGORA, known for diversifying activities and mastering the value chain from design to property management, appoints Geoffrey Lavielle as CEO and Laurent Dusollier as President. Dusollier, shifting from CEO since 2015 to President, focuses on global strategy, international growth, and new opportunities. Lavielle aims to structure activities and operational excellence, bringing expertise from various sectors to support performance development and strategy implementation. The governance change underscores MAGORA's growth and diversification efforts.

🏡 Gabriele Seidel appointed as Vice President Operations & Commercial for Lindner Hotels & Resorts | Part of JdV by Hyatt in April 2025. Seidel, with a robust background in German and European hospitality, previously held roles at NOVUM Hospitality for over 4 years, overseeing a portfolio of 120+ hotels. Her expanded role aims to align commercial goals with operational demands to enhance group performance amidst a rapidly changing industry.

🏨 Hoda Tahoun appointed as Chief Talent Officer at Kempinski Hotels on April 7, 2025. Tasked with leading the global talent strategy, Tahoun will focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top industry talent, reporting to Chief Human Resources Officer Karin Raguin. The new role aligns with Kempinski's growth and brand repositioning efforts under CEO Barbara Muckermann. Tahoun brings over 27 years of experience, including leadership at Russell Reynolds Associates' global Leisure & Hospitality division.

📌 Geoffrey Lavielle is appointed as the new CEO of MAGORA, a major managed accommodation and real estate services company, as part of a governance change. Laurent Dusollier, serving as CEO since 2015, is now the President of MAGORA. These strategic appointments aim to strengthen the company's growth dynamics both in France and internationally and to explore new diversification opportunities. Dusollier will focus on defining and leading the group's overall strategy, accelerating international development, and considering external growth avenues, leveraging his acknowledged expertise and bold strategic vision.

🏡 Immovation, led by Alain Fournier, expands in the Loire Valley hotel scene with strategic acquisitions in Chinon: Le Plantagenêt, Le Lion d’Or, and Le Bistrot du Marché. Following the notable purchase of Hôtel des Châteaux in Azay-le-Rideau two months prior, Immovation targets to modernize these emblematic hotels while respecting local heritage. The expansion includes partnerships with Transaxio Hôtel and Fan Worldwide France. Fournier aims to meet contemporary client expectations while honoring Chinon's strong identity.

💰 Laurent Dusollier becomes President of MAGORA, a major player in managed hosting and real estate services, as it experiences strong growth and internationalization. Geoffrey Lavielle is appointed as CEO to drive operational activities and strategic excellence. MAGORA is restructuring its governance to enhance agility and operational efficiency amid societal changes, evolving customer expectations, and sustainability challenges. Dusollier has been leading the group since 2015 and will now focus on global strategy and international expansion.