Nominations

🏡 Capella Singapore, located on Sentosa Island, appointed Paul Jackson as the new General Manager, succeeding Yngvar Stray who led the property for 9 years. Jackson, with two decades of luxury hospitality experience and a notable tenure at London's Claridge's, aims to continue the hotel's legacy, ranked among the world's top 50 hotels. Jackson's career includes positions in Australia, Bangkok, England, Hong Kong, Sanya, and South Korea.

💰 Yann Micque, an experienced entrepreneur and financing expert, was appointed as Franchise Recruitment Director at Bertrand Franchise starting January 2025. Previously, Micque spent nearly 20 years at BNP Paribas, assisting companies, including franchises, with their financing needs. Post-COVID, he became a franchisee with Bertrand Franchise and later joined CREDIPRO as General Manager, forming strategic partnerships with over 30 major brands and supporting franchise financing.

🏦 Hyatt Hotels Corporation restructures leadership, effective from March 17, 2025, with Marc Jacheet becoming President for EAME on July 1, 2025. Jacheet brings over 25 years of luxury and consumer goods experience from De Beers, Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, Evian, and Tiffany & Co., and will be Zurich-based, reporting to CEO Mark Hoplamazian. Javier Águila shifts to Chief Growth Officer from July 1, 2025, after leading EAME expansion since 2022 and recently becoming President of the Inclusive Collection on March 1, 2025.

🏠 Atmosphere Core, an Asian hotel group headquartered in the Maldives, announces expansion into Northern Hemisphere with "Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere" in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. Over the last decade, the group shifted from a single Indian Ocean resort to a major Maldives operator. In just the past two years, Atmosphere Core expanded with over 25 establishments in India and South Asia and is now scaling up globally, driven by their "Joy Of Giving" philosophy since the first resort's launch in 2013. General Manager Salil Panigrahi emphasizes creating memorable moments that transcend geography.

🏨 Effective March 15, 2025, Frédéric de Marcy Chelin is appointed General Manager of Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, succeeding Gregory Coquet, who led for over 4 years. Coquet moves to Operations Director at Riveo Limited, which manages Shangri-La Le Touessrok and Four Seasons Mauritius. De Marcy Chelin, with 15+ years in luxury hospitality and tourism, previously served as Director of Sales & Marketing, Executive Assistant Manager, and Director of Operations at the resort since 2018.

📢 Marc Jacheet joined Hyatt as President for Europe, Africa, and Middle East (EAME) effective March 17, 2025, with a full transition by July 1, 2025. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced leadership changes to emphasize brand-focused strategic positioning. Jacheet, with over 25 years of experience leading prestigious brands such as De Beers, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co., will report directly to CEO Mark Hoplamazian from the Hyatt EAME hub in Zurich.

🏩 Frédéric de Marcy Chelin named General Manager of Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius starting March 15, 2025, succeeding Gregory Coquet. Coquet, after over 4 years at the helm, moves to Riveo Limited as Operations Director. With 15+ years in luxury hospitality, de Marcy Chelin has served as Director of Sales & Marketing, Executive Assistant Manager, and Operations Director since 2018, aiming to blend authentic Shangri-La hospitality with Mauritian essence, focusing on innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces leadership changes to move towards a more dynamic enterprise model focusing on distinct brand portfolios: Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials. Marc Jacheet joins as President for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME) starting March 17, 2025, with full transition by July 1, 2025. Jacheet brings over 25 years of international experience from prestigious brands like De Beers, Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, and Evian. He holds degrees from Université Paris Dauphine and ESCP Business School and has led Tiffany & Co. in Asia-Pacific and EAME. Jacheet will be based in Hyatt's EAME hub in Zurich, reporting to CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

🏠 Najeti Hôtels et Golfs Collection expands in French cities, acquiring Hôtel Victoria in Lyon-Perrache, after Strasbourg. The 2-star Hôtel Victoria, labeled "clé verte", will see an investment of €700,000 for upgrades, including air conditioning for its 50 rooms, bathroom renovations, and IoT equipment. The existing team of 10 employees will be retained, receiving support from Najeti for efficiency and development. The hotel is near the Brasserie Georges in a district scheduled for complete remodeling by 2030.

🍰 Maxence Barbot named new Pastry Chef at Le Bristol Paris, starting May 5. He succeeds Yu Tanaka, who leaves after 7 years. Barbot, with an exceptional career in top Parisian palaces, brings talent and creativity to the prestigious Faubourg Saint-Honoré establishment. As Le Bristol nears its centennial, Barbot is honored to join and aims to enrich its legacy with his vision of sincere, indulgent, creative pastry, deeply rooted in seasonality.