Our leaders of this week: Alison Gilmore for ILTM, Pierre-Yves Rochon, Emilia Delgado for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Another week of inspiring interviews with industry leaders! While Alison Gilmore spoke to us about the 22nd edition of ILTM, which takes over Cannes next week, Pierre-Yves Rochon took us into a world where hedonism is the rule, and Emilia Delgado shed light on one of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's training programmes.

Articles from the journalists at Le Journal des Palaces, along with announcements and news from the luxury hospitality industry, to be found in this week's vitamin-packed news cocktail.

We published 66 news this week, and these are some of the stories that caught our attention this week, among the gems of information that you can discover right here.

Interview – Alison Gilmore, Portfolio Director, ILTM : “It is the industry's flagship event”

For the Journal des Palaces, the emblematic organizer of the ILTM events, Alison Gilmore , highlights the key moments of the 22nd edition, to be held in Cannes from 4 to 7 December. Read this article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine

Interview - Pierre-Yves Rochon, founder, Agence Pierre-Yves Rochon: As an interior designer, you have to live volume and express it

The world-renowned Breton interior designer, Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) , has made volume and light the pillars of his quest for beauty, comfort and simplicity in the luxury hotel landscape. Read this article by Christopher Buet

Interview with Emilia Delgado, head of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's MOve ahead programme

The Senior Director of Learning & Development for Mandarin Oriental , who designed the training programme for the group's supervisors, explains how it works and its benefits. For the Journal des Palaces, Emilia Delgado, CPLP, CHT agreed to go behind the scenes of the programme that she has shaped into a powerful team development tool, implemented in 2020. Read this article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine

Meet the six newest members of Design Hotels

Locally rooted retreats on the soft shores of Lombok, Mauritius, and Mykonos, an earthy oasis in the fir forests of the Peloponnesian highlands. Read more

Elewana Collection launches new explorer brand with first lodge to open in the Serengeti in March 2024

Serengeti Explorer will offer a central, yet private location with panoramic views, extensive facilities and a competitive price point catering to an underrepresented market between budget and full luxury. Read more

Now accepting reservations: rich history meets modern luxury at the new Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts arrives in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property. Read more

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces third Vignette collection property to Thailand

Dinso Resort & Villas, Koh Chang will be the second collaboration between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Dinso Resort Co., Ltd. Read more

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes launches first property in Thailand

Villa Mayavee, a tropical mountainside retreat in Phuket, is Thailand’s first Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home. Read more

BD200 million investment Project, “Bahrain Marina”, launched in Manama

Unique tourist destination extending over an area of 256,000 square meters. Read more

Regent takes delivery of the highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur - a heritage of perfection

The sixth ship of the world’s most luxurious fleet, Regent Seven Seas Cruises , to welcome first guests on November 18, 2023. Read more

Hotel Lutetia Paris named hotel of the year, Capella voted leading luxury hotel brand, Japan shines as most popular holiday hotspot and Portrait Milano recognised as best new hotel, while Dubai wins multiple airline and airport accolades

The world’s leading hotels, destination, airline, airport and cruise line, as voted for by the 25 million globetrotting members of the Global Hotel Alliance GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were unveiled at the 17th edition of luxury travel awards ceremony, the ULTRAs, on Monday 20th November 2023. Read more

Forbes Travel Guide engages Freestyle+ to bring principles of improvisation to hospitality training

Forbes Travel Guide - the global authority on luxury hospitality – is adding a playful dimension to online training through a special engagement with freestyle+, a performance-based organization that helps build resilient and happier teams through the science of improvisation and musicality. Read more

Luxury Tour Operator, Scott Dunn launches a new French portfolio

Luxury tour operator Scott Dunn introduces exclusive new destinations, hotels and experiential offerings throughout France, launching for 2024 travel. Read more

Langham Hospitality Group celebrates greater China Michelin Guide leadership with 7 Stars across Cantonese restaurant portfolio

Langham Hospitality Group today earned two coveted stars in the Michelin Guide Shanghai 2024 in what was a key milestone in its mission to take elevated Cantonese cuisine to the world. Read more

Sustainability

Meliá Hotels International presents “Road to net zero events”, an initiative to measure, reduce and offset the carbon footprint of events Read

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Six Senses Laamu celebrates winning multiple awards for sustainability and community engagement Read

Hotel Sustainability Banyan Group : Banyan Tree Samui Goes Platinum Read

The University of South Carolina partners with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to drive net positive hospitality Read

Appointments

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit welcomes executive chef Read

Anantara Hotels & Resorts announces senior leadership appointments in Europe Read

Hilton appoints Zubin Saxena as India country head Read

More news…

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London Read

Minor Hotels launches first Minor Hotels Europe and Americas branded hotel in China with the opening of NH Zhengzhou Jinshui Read

S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited revenue surges 18% as asset enhancement strategy drives growth Read

Hungary's first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Budapest Read

Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart opens, elevating the hospitality experience in the city Read

HOTREC – Hotels, Restaurants, Bars & Cafés in Europe Manifesto unveils key priorities for European hospitality ahead of the 2024 EU elections Read

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