Nominations

🏨 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.

🏕 Minor Hotels, with over 560 properties across 58 countries, appointed Nicholas Smith as Vice-President of Operations for Asia, leveraging his 25+ years of industry experience. Formerly overseeing operations of 17 properties as Vice-President of Food & Beverage for the MEIA region at Shangri-La, Smith brings expertise from Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Savoy Group. His role coincides with Minor Hotels' plans to add over 100 new Asian properties by 2027.

📢 Bertrand Franchise names Vincent Berthet as General Manager of Au Bureau and Antoine Mortier as Director of Volfoni. Berthet, 40, ISEG Paris graduate, started as an intern at Au Bureau in 2009, became the Marketing Communication Product Manager, and then left the group in 2011. He rejoined in 2012 as a multi-brand franchisee (Au Bureau, Hippopotamus, Léon) for nearly a decade. In 2023, he was appointed General Manager at Volfoni before returning to lead Au Bureau. His role includes maintaining Au Bureau's market leadership in themed dining and driving growth.

🏦 Several prestigious hotels in Paris are currently without confirmed general management. Unexpected movements include a palace in the VIIIème arrondissement seeking a "General Manager H/F," and a flagship American brand near the Champs-Élysées facing a rejected management nomination by the property owner. Another palace in the 1st arrondissement is also searching for new leadership. Additionally, a family group has been looking for a director for two months, and another group abruptly parted ways with its director of operations last week. Extended transition periods may result from shareholder changes or strategic adjustments, potentially impacting long-term team management and service quality.