Nominations

🏨 Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden, and Dan Clayton to report to Rasha Lababidi, Kempinski’s product and experience director. Toivanen, VP Wellness & Spa, has held leadership roles at The Savoy and Claridge's in London and The Aspen Tree in Thailand. Aurelia van Lynden, VP Experiences, brings over 13 years in luxury travel from Abercrombie & Kent. Dan Clayton, VP F&B and Hospitality, has global strategy and concept development expertise. Together, they aim to redefine modern luxury.

🏠 Jenni Benzaquen, with over 20 years in luxury real estate and hospitality, joins Rosewood to oversee its residential sector, reporting to CEO Anthony Ingham. Rosewood has 11 residential properties and plans to expand globally, integrating residences in mixed-use developments and resorts. The successful launch of Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills highlights demand for culturally connected, artisanal homes with intuitive service. CEO Sonia Cheng emphasizes residential growth as core to Rosewood’s strategy.

🏨 Val d’Isère, August 2025: Esteban Slosse was appointed General Manager of Airelles Val d’Isère, embodying the group’s warm, personalized luxury. Slosse, a graduate in culinary arts, began his career at La Réserve Genève, joining Airelles in Courchevel in 2014. Between 2016-2021, he advanced from assistant maître d’hôtel to director positions at Pan Deï Palais, Saint-Tropez, and Val d’Isère, enhancing the culinary offerings from Piaf to Matsuhisa and La Grande Ourse.

📈 Félix Laurence, a seasoned professional in luxury and lifestyle hospitality, has joined Gray Collection to boost their corporate and event market strategy in Quebec and beyond. Previously Director of Sales and Marketing at Complexe Humaniti Montréal, his experience spans roles at Loews Hotel Vogue, Bisha Hotel Toronto, and W Hotels in Montreal and Toronto. Now, as Regional Sales Director, he will develop key Gray Collection properties like Hôtel William Gray and L’Auberge du Vieux-Port.

📚 Anke Maas, with 30 years of HR experience, now leads HR strategy for Leonardo Hotels Central Europe. Since joining in 2012, she's transformed managerial culture. With degrees in public law, HR, and organizational development, Maas launched key programs like LeoDo in 2014 and Beekeeper in 2015 for digital communication. Her strategic focus includes human-centric and digital transformation. The Leonardo Academy promotes continuous training and talent development.

📄 Anne Legrand, with over 30 years in international hospitality, now leads the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, a five-star hotel with views of iconic London landmarks. Legrand, originally from France, has held various director roles at Marriott and Hilton, including at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées and St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London. In 2021, she became Cluster General Manager for Central London Marriott Hotels, overseeing several major hotels in the capital.

📚 Hein Broekhoven, with over 40 years in international hospitality, becomes General Manager at Fes Marriott Jnan Palace. His global experience spans destinations like Barbados, Haiti, Algeria, Switzerland, and Morocco, managing hotel openings and strategic repositionings. At Marriott International, he led projects like Colony Club in Barbados and Port-au-Prince Marriott in Haiti. He also managed independent venues like L'Amandier in Morocco. His new role coincides with a pivotal renewal phase for the prestigious Fes Marriott.

🏨 Été 2025, Groupe Noemys: Fabrice Erwan Martin de L.K., avec une carrière dans des établissements 4 et 5 étoiles, devient directeur du Manoir de Beauvoir près de Poitiers. Ludovic Guillemain, avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience, prend la direction de l'Abbaye de Sainte-Croix à Salon-de-Provence. Ces nominations visent à valoriser l'héritage et à créer des expériences authentiques pour les voyageurs.

📈 Anke Maas, DRH de Leonardo Hotels depuis 2012, booste l'attractivité de l'employeur en Europe centrale. Elle met l'accent sur la fidélisation du personnel et l'intégration numérique. Depuis 2014, elle a lancé "LeoDo" pour des activités sociales et en 2015, l'application Beekeeper pour améliorer la communication. Elle est la force motrice de la stratégie RH, alignée sur les objectifs à long terme de l'entreprise.

📍 Inaugurés en 2017, les hôtels Novotel Sétif et Ibis Sétif, situés en Algérie, comprennent 240 chambres et un centre de conférences. Un homme d'affaires local a récemment repris ces établissements pour dynamiser le secteur. L'identité du nouveau propriétaire reste inconnue. Il est incertain si les hôtels garderont les marques Accor, illustrant une tendance vers la relocalisation de l'hôtellerie en Algérie.