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Best Talent Management Hospitality Award 2025: Flourish Programme by Kempinski Hotels

📚 June 2023, multiple countries: Kempinski's Flourish Programme offers an 18-month leadership journey. Participants gain from mentorship, cross-exposure assignments, and a capstone project. Key figures like Antony Shaw and Fauzia Omumbwa lead the programme. Locations include China, Ghana, and others. Successful candidates commit to Kempinski post-programme. Carmen Venter, Alessio Piccolin, and Amal Ali Saud Alomairi shared transformative experiences. The programme emphasizes learning, experience, and growth for future leaders.
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Interview with Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana Hotels & Resorts

📍 Rotana, led by its first external CEO, is evolving from a strong regional presence to a global contender. Operating 80 hotels across 14 countries, with plans for 35 more, the company aims for 200 hotels in five years. Key growth regions include the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. In Saudi Arabia, Rotana targets secondary cities. Integration into the Global Hotel Alliance expands access to 30 million loyalty members, reinforcing its globally connected, regionally rooted identity.
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The irresistible rise of short-term rentals in France and Europe

📅 In 2024, travelers booked 854 million nights via collaborative platforms in Europe, a 19% increase from 719 million in 2023 and surpassing 2019's 512 million. On average, 2.3 million tourists per day stayed in short-term rentals. France led with 192 million nights. In the EU, 62% of nights were international, but only 39% in France. Paris was the top city with 23.5 million nights. Q1 2025 saw 130 million nights, signaling potential growth slowdown.
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Interview with Gilles Cretallaz, CEO of Dusit International

🏠 Over three years ago, Dusit International appointed a new CEO, surprising many. The CEO oversees expansion, focusing on Europe with projects in Greece and France and regions like India, China, and the Middle East. The goal is 100 properties globally. Dusit Thani hotel opened in Bangkok's Dusit Central Park, a $1.5 billion project. Dusit targets a 15-20% annual RevPAR growth. The "Tree of Life" program promotes sustainability, and their entry into France is set for 2026.
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