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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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Stabilizing performance while scaling: Minor reinforces MEA operations

🌍 Amir Golbarg's career includes leadership roles since 2012 at Minor Hotels in Bangkok, Doha, and Dubai. In March 2019, he was appointed Vice President Operations for the Middle East, later becoming Senior Vice President in September 2021, managing 38 hotels with 7,000 keys and a 30-hotel pipeline. His leadership drives growth across Middle East & Africa, contributing to Minor Hotels' goal of 300 new hotels by 2027, enhancing brand equity and performance in luxury segments.
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Mag HON 362-363: The Peninsula Hotels grow step by step to keep the exclusiveness

📁 The Peninsula Hotels follows a strategic approach focusing on four pillars: location selection, guest experience, technological innovation, and sustainability. It emphasizes prestige markets and slow development, with the Kadoorie family meticulously selecting sites and partners. Recent openings in London and Istanbul exemplify this process. Despite challenges, all properties have earned Forbes Travel Guide’s "Five-Star" rating. Technology plays a crucial role, with the Shiji Enterprise Platform enhancing digital maturity and personalization.
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Mag HON 362-363: Kerzner International, the multi-brand luxury operator

🏨 One&Only boasts 14 ultra-luxury properties worldwide, catering to affluent travelers. Atlantis features 3 extravagant resorts in Dubai and Sanya, China, with a focus on entertainment and leisure. SIRO targets wellness and lifestyle enthusiasts, with locations in Dubai and Montenegro. Rare Finds, still growing, aims for culture-oriented experiences. Kerzner offers crafted, immersive hospitality, emphasizing personalization and authenticity, and maintains a controlled growth policy with geographic diversification and future trend orientation.
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Mandarin Oriental targets island leisure demand with a 2026 resort opening

🌴 Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra will open in Calvià, Mallorca, in July 2026. Located on the iconic Punta Negra peninsula, this luxury resort will feature 131 rooms, including casitas and bungalows. Focusing on local culture and modern luxury, it will offer unique dining experiences with venues like Matsuhisa and Leña. The resort aims to enhance appeal through destination-specific design and diverse revenue streams.
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