Our leaders of this week: Eric Viale, VP & Managing Director of IHG Southern Europe, Karine Sebban-Benzazon, President of the Vatel Group

What a week for luxury hospitality professionals! Our team took advantage of ILTM this week to gather the latest news from the sector, and meet with international leaders, and we have some exciting stories lined up for you in the weeks ahead.

Meanwhile, this week we bring you your cocktail of positive news, starting with an interview with Eric Viale , head of IHG in Southern Europe, who talks about the group's exceptional growth. Next up is an interview with Karine Sebban-Benzazon , who plays a key role in the hospitality industry by training future generations of hoteliers. She talks about the Vatel model and the evolution of hospitality education. Articles from the journalists at Journal des Palaces, along with announcements and news from the luxury hospitality industry.

We published 60 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 - éric Viale, Managing Director of IHG Southern Europe: For IHG, France remains the priority market in which we want to grow

The 洲际酒店集团 Group is keeping to the course it set itself after the Covid crisis, opening properties, developing new markets in which it was not previously present and creating new brands. All against a backdrop of rising growth. Read this article by Guillaume Chollier

Interview - Karine Sebban-Benzazon, President of the Vatel Group: Favour internships in luxury hotels

The new president of Vatel International Business School - Hotel & Tourism Management has taken up the torch of a family adventure begun by her father, Alain Sebban, in 1981, and intends to continue the international transmission of French-style hospitality. Read this article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine

Hyatt strengthens luxury portfolio with 35+ planned hotels and resorts to open through 2025 in highly sought-after destinations across the globe

Driven by care for today’s luxury traveller and their wellbeing priorities, 凯悦 elevates its leadership position with an intentional growth strategy across its luxury Timeless, Boundless, Independent, and Inclusive Collection brands. Read more

Belmond unveils blueprint for a year of transformation

Belmond , leader in luxury travel forges ahead with long-term strategy encompassing selective expansion, exceptional experiences, and a laser-focus on its brand, environmental and social initiatives. Read more

The Hottest new hotel openings announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts , the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. Read more

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit: first look into Thonglors newest luxury hotel

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit : Marrying traditional Thai craftsmanship and contemporary design to appeal to the new curious modern traveller. Read more

Janu Tokyo to open in March 2024

Visionary hotel, residence, and lifestyle brand, Janu , unveils its first destination. Read more

Minor Hotels announces upcoming debut of luxury Anantara brand in Austria

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel to join the Anantara Hotels & Resorts European portfolio in March 2024. Read more

W Hotels debuts W Edinburgh, marking the iconic brands expansion in the United Kingdom

In the vibrant heart of the St. James Quarter, W Edinburgh encapsulates Scotland’s capital city. Read more

IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts growth in Türkiye with six signings across six cities

Signings across Essentials, Premium and Luxury & Lifestyle segments demonstrate appetite from owners and guests. Read more

PIF enters into definitive agreement to acquire significant minority stake in Rocco Forte Hotels

The Forte family will retain majority ownership and control of Rocco Forte Hotels . Read more

Meliá Hotels International announces ambitious global expansion for its luxury portfolio, with one in three new openings a luxury hotel

From Europe and Africa to Central America, Meliá Hotels International brings its signature Spanish hospitality to some of the world’s most captivating locations, with each development offering luxury experiences responsibly. Read more

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh achieves prestigious Great Place to Work certification

This significant certification underscores Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh's success in meeting the stringent criteria essential for establishing an environment conducive to employee growth. Read more

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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid welcomes Alejandro Bernabé Navarro as new General Manager and Regional Vice President Read

雅高 today announces appointments within its luxury & lifestyle division Read

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希尔顿全球酒店集团 expands in Türkiye with more than 1600 rooms planned under five of its brands Read

Hotel Toranomon Hills - Unbound Collection by Hyatt debuts as Tokyo's first hotel within the Unbound Collection by Hyatt Portfolio Read

Six Senses Xala to offer a restorative coastal haven along Mexico's Pacific Coast Read

Banyan Tree Dubai opens on Bluewaters Dubai to offer island retreat living in group's Read

Minor Hotels signs deal for visionary safari experience in Zambia Read

Curio Collection by Hilton celebrates 150th hotel milestone: showcasing a year of exceptional global expansion Read

City of the Future: 凯宾斯基 signs management agreement for luxury hotel and residences in Xiong'an, China Read

Inside the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: latest 2025 itineraries revealed Read

Aman launches Aman Interiors Read

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