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Boris Simm has been appointed as Managing Director of Primestar Group

Following the recent announcement of Uta Scheurer as Chief People Officer, Primestar Group is further strengthening its Management Board with the appointment of Boris Simm as Managing Director, effective 1…

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Mag HON 362-363: Cheval Blanc & Louis Vuitton Hotel : the LVMH luxury hospitality revisited

🏨 Cheval Blanc and Louis Vuitton Hotel, part of the LVMH group, serve as strategic growth pillars in luxury hospitality. Cheval Blanc focuses on craftsmanship and hyper-personalized service through "destination houses," while Louis Vuitton Hotel introduces an ultra-premium, urban, and experiential hotel experience.

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Meliá reinforces leadership structure to deliver its 2025–2027 roadmap

🏨 Meliá Hotels International has appointed José María Dalmau to oversee global expansion and Manuel Riego to lead Sales & Marketing. This strategic shift aims to bolster governance in development and commercial execution as the company progresses with its 2025–2027 strategic roadmap.

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Mag HON 362-363: Taj Hotels : a heritage luxury that is difficult to translate outside India

🏨 Flagship brand of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), under Tata Group, Taj focuses on luxury with three pillars: heritage, Indian hospitality, and selective growth. The strategy emphasizes expanding within India and maintaining a presence in key international spots.

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Mag HON 362-363: Belmond and the art of cultivating timeless icons

🏨 Belmond joined LVMH in 2019 to enhance ultra-luxury in hospitality. The strategy focuses on preserving heritage assets, creating immersive cultural experiences, and enhancing brand value via exceptional craftsmanship.

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Belmond expands lodge platform as Slow Luxury strategy gains momentum

🏝️ Steve Mitchell will lead Belmond's lodges globally, focusing on Botswana's Eagle Island and Savute Elephant Lodge. Reporting to Iain Langridge, he aims to enhance guest experiences and community impact. Previously, Mitchell scaled Angama into a notable safari brand in East Africa over 12 years. Under CEO Dan Ruff, Belmond strengthens its executive team and European presence, opening Villa Beatrice in Italy. Laura Magnon Pujo will join as senior VP of HR in 2026.

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Mag HON 362-363: Shangri-La Hotels: Asian precision in the service of ultra-luxury

📈 Shangri-La Group is enhancing customer engagement with its Shangri-La Circle loyalty program. By 2024-2025, they plan to expand in Asia and the Middle East, including openings like JEN Kunming and Shangri-La Nanshan Shenzhen. In 2022, Shangri-La Jeddah opened on the Red Sea. Their ESG initiatives reduce plastics and carbon emissions, with local actions in Paris. By 2024-2025, they expect revenue growth and financial discipline, focusing on management and mixed-use projects.

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Mag HON 362-363: Oetker Hotels, a Collection of heritage masterpieces

🏨 Oetker Hotels is a division of Oetker Collection KG, a German family-owned conglomerate. Brothers Ferdinand and Alfred Oetker prioritize organic growth to maintain the group's independence. The conglomerate is also active in chemicals, wines & spirits, food, and real estate.

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Leadership transition signals Sommet Education’s ambitions

🏫 Sommet Education appoints Spencer Coles as CEO, effective early 2026, to enhance academic delivery and industry-aligned talent growth in hospitality and culinary education.

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Leadership transition signals Sommet Education’s ambitions

📈 Spencer Coles becomes CEO of Sommet Education on 16 February 2026. With over 25 years in international education, he previously led MPW's four-fold growth over five years. Sommet Education, serving 20,000 students across 10+ countries, offers 400+ programs. The group has strengthened industry ties, focusing on hospitality talent and leadership. Coles' appointment aims to enhance governance, boosting employability and skills relevance in hospitality education.

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Boris Simm has been appointed as Managing Director of Primestar Group

Mag HON 362-363: Cheval Blanc & Louis Vuitton Hotel : the LVMH luxury hospitality revisited

Meliá reinforces leadership structure to deliver its 2025–2027 roadmap

Mag HON 362-363: Taj Hotels : a heritage luxury that is difficult to translate outside India

Mag HON 362-363: Belmond and the art of cultivating timeless icons

Belmond expands lodge platform as Slow Luxury strategy gains momentum

Mag HON 362-363: Shangri-La Hotels: Asian precision in the service of ultra-luxury

Mag HON 362-363: Oetker Hotels, a Collection of heritage masterpieces

Leadership transition signals Sommet Education’s ambitions

Leadership transition signals Sommet Education’s ambitions

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Quicktext becomes Quinta. Tomorrow, your bookings will go through AI agents. Are you ready?

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