Our highlights this week: Hein Dames, VP Human Resources (MEIA), Shangri-La Group, Young Hospitality Summit, J?drzej Król, World's Best Receptionist

As the EHL Hospitality Business School prepares to host the Young Hospitality Summit, this week we shine the spotlight on Hein Dames, who talks about the Shangri-La Group's team recruitment and retention strategy, and J?drzej Król, who has just won the title of World's Best Receptionist. Finally, we unveil an alternative hospitality model, with Anthénea and its floating suites. Positive news from the journalists at Journal des Palaces, rounded off by the essence of luxury hotel news from France and around the world.

Overall, 70 news highlighting the quintessence of luxury hotels have been published on Journal des Palaces this week, and here's a digest just for you!

Hein Dames, Vice President of Human Resources (MEIA), Shangri-La Group: “It's about setting new benchmarks for excellence, innovation, and stewardship”

Human Resources veteran, Hein Dames , shares the Shangri-La Group 's recruitment strategy, and how to build a loyal team in the long run. Read this article by Sonia Taourghi

Young Hospitality Summit: leaders and students from around the world engage in dialogue at EHL

Students from more than 25 schools around the world come together at EHL in Lausanne for three intense days. Read this article by Sylvie LEROY

J?drzej Król wins the title of World's Best Receptionist

The Polish candidate J?drzej Król beat off 16 other competitors who came to Nice to compete in the 29th edition of the World's Best Receptionist Competition, which took place during the international congress of the AICR International . Read this article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine

Anthénea creates a floating suite "For your eyes only”

The concept of ANTHENEA ?? 漂浮酒店套房 , based in Lannion in the C?tes-d'Armor region of France, which markets fully-equipped, 100% autonomous, zero-impact, zero-emission floating suites, has won over a number of luxury hotels. Read this article by Guillaume Chollier

Red Sea Global and Four Seasons announce new luxury wellness resort and residences at AMAALA

Triple Bay Four Seasons is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality partners at AMAALA, introducing the brand’s legendary service to Saudi Arabia’s new beachside development. Read more

Regent and InterContinental hotels to open in the King Abdullah financial district (KAFD)

Set to open in January 2027, Regent Riyadh KAFD and InterContinental Riyadh KAFD will add to 洲际酒店集团 's luxury portfolio in KAFD. Read more

Accor and Courbet sign a Sofitel Legend in Prague

雅高 , a world-leading hospitality group, and Courbet Heritage , chaired by Jean-Francois Ott , today announced an agreement that will see Accor assume management of The Mozart Prague hotel. Read more

Now open: Four Seasons Hotel Dalian introduces luxury style and personalized service to Chinas Northeast

Making its mark as the first international luxury brand to open in the city in the past decade, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dalian stands as a beacon of style and sophistication in the Donggang harbour district in the city centre. Read more

Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Zanzibar Resort

Anantara Hotels & Resorts to continue its expansion in Africa, adding Tanzania to the pipeline. Read more

Life House expands into Oaxaca with the management of Casa Yuma in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Life House has expanded its footprint to Oaxaca, Mexico with the management of Casa Yuma, a beachfront boutique hotel and restaurant set to open in March 2024 in Puerto Escondido. Read more

Sustainability

文华东方酒店集团 attains Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) -committed status Read

Ecolodge in Cambodia joins elite global conservation group Read

Appointments

Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train , Southeast Asia returns with new culinary curator and enthralling journeys through Malaysia Read

Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives welcomes award-winning Joachim Textor as the luxury resort's new executive chef Read

Minor Hotels celebrates appointment of Estelle Vassallo as general manager of Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel Read

Cycas Hospitality announces senior appointments Read

希尔顿全球酒店集团 strengthens Asia Pacific development leadership with key executive appointments for Greater China and South East Asia Read

More news

Rotana Hotels & Resorts showcases global expansion plans at ITB Berlin 2024 Read

Meliá Hotels International : Annual results 2023 Read

Global Hotel Alliance partners with Plum Guide to offer 38,000 remarkable homes in 700 locations worldwide Read

Belmond and Galleria Continua present third edition of Mitico featuring Daniel Buren Haltes Colorées, Travaux in situ pour Mitico, 2023-2024 Read

Travel + Leisure Co. acquisition of Accor Vacation Club successfully closes Read

A journey into the untold: 四季酒店 invites travellers to explore a new with immersive experiences throughout the Middle East and Africa this year Read

Loyalty meets experiences with Brilliant by Langham Read

Breaking Barriers: Egypt's first wave of graduates from game-changing youth employability programme Read

HAMA announces 18th annual student case competition winners Read

ITB Berlin convention 2024: trends, best-practices and top innovations at first hand Read

ITB Berlin 2024 opens with excellent bookings – global B2B platform under the heading #ITBTOGETHER Read

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