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Wilfried Morandini Appointed Director of Operations at LVMH Hotel Management, Overseeing Cheval Blanc Paris Operations

🏨 On October 12, 2026, Wilfried Morandini was appointed Director of Operations at LVMH Hotel Management, alongside managing Cheval Blanc Paris. With 30 years in hospitality, he joined Cheval Blanc in 2018. Vincent Billiard, appointed Chief Operating Officer, will manage operational strategies. They report to Olivier Lefebvre, CEO of Cheval Blanc. LVMH now oversees six properties, including Cheval Blanc Seychelles, opened in late 2024. New projects are planned in locations like Sardinia.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Fourth InterContinental in Taiwan with 347 Rooms in Taipei's Xinyi District

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts inaugurated the InterContinental Taipei on October 12, 2026, in the Xinyi district, next to Taipei Dome and Taipei 101. This marks the fourth InterContinental hotel in Taiwan, featuring 347 rooms. The hotel offers seven dining concepts, including venues by chef Akira Back. Classic rooms start at 38 sqm, while suites begin at 76 sqm. The opening aligns with the brand's 80th anniversary, enhancing IHG's presence in Greater China.

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Dubai Welcomes 869,000 International Visitors in August 2026, Best Monthly Performance Since February

🌎 Dubai welcomed approximately 869,000 international visitors in August 2026, marking its best month since February. From January to August, visitor numbers totaled 6.97 million, down 44% from 12.54 million in 2025. August’s dip narrowed to 37%, with 1.37 million visitors in August 2025. Hotel occupancy hit 66%, 89% of 2025 levels. Western Europe (20%) led visitor origins, followed by South Asia (17%) and the Gulf countries (16%). Emirates restored 97% of its network, while Air France resumed Dubai flights on August 26.

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Jeff Moore Departs Uber to Become Hilton's First Chief Technology Officer, Leading AI and Technology Initiatives

💻 Jeff Moore will leave Uber, where he was VP of Software Engineering, after seven years. He managed 2,500 engineers on projects like Uber Eats and Uber AI. Previously, he held leadership roles at Amazon, notably with Fulfillment by Amazon and device teams. With over 20 years of tech experience and three US patents, Moore will become Hilton's first Chief Technology Officer in spring 2026, aiming to enhance AI and next-gen technologies under CEO Chris Nassetta.

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Bpifrance Launches La French Expérience with Purple Rooster, Aims to Unite 1,000 Leaders by 2030

🦆 La French Expérience, a new purple rooster initiative by Bpifrance, launched with 40 ambassadors to engage companies in accommodation, catering, travel, leisure, and Tourism Tech. Serge Papin and Bruno Maltor attended the launch aiming to unify 1,000 leaders by 2030. Bpifrance will host events across France. La French Fab, since 2017, has 7,500+ members. Antoine Arvis of Madeho discussed retention challenges, highlighting a four-day work week and AI impacts on hospitality recruitment.

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Fairmont Hotels Enters Greece with New 104-Key Beachfront Resort, Expanding Southern European Presence

🏖 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, led by CEO Ömer Acar, is entering Greece with a beachfront resort in Chania. Designed by Luciano Mazza, the resort will offer 104 accommodations, split into 64 rooms and 40 suites, and feature a 900 sq m spa and six dining outlets. The project, aimed at leisure, families, and weddings, includes a private chapel and dedicated event pool. Accor's Axel Beauvais highlights this as a strategic expansion, alongside projects in Spain and Portugal.

Choice Hotels Acquires Harvest Hosts, Expanding into RV Network with Over 11,200 Sites in North America

🚗 Harvest Hosts, North America's largest private RV network with 11,200 locations, offers members free overnight stays through an annual subscription costing $99 to $179. Hosts benefit from onsite purchases. Associated brands include Escapees RV Club and Boondockers Welcome. Choice Hotels, with 7,500 hotels globally, sees overlap with its customers, enhancing growth via the Choice Privileges program. CEO Dom Dragisich emphasizes the acquisition's alignment with Choice's asset-light strategy for budget-conscious travel.

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Marriott to Expand in the Netherlands with Addition of Eight Hotels, Introducing Series by Marriott Brand

🏨 On October 6, 2026, Marriott International announced a deal with Townhouse Hotels to expand in the Netherlands. Six hotels, totaling 494 rooms, will join the Series by Marriott in Maastricht, The Hague, Amsterdam, and Breda, with the largest having 106 rooms. Tribute Portfolio will include two hotels with 225 rooms in The Hague and Eindhoven. This agreement marks Marriott's debut in Maastricht and Eindhoven, enhancing its Dutch presence.

France Hospitalité President Serge Trigano Highlights Hospitality's Economic Impact, Advocates for Industry Valuation and AI Integration

🏨 Serge Trigano, president of France Hospitalité, highlights the undervaluation of hospitality professions compared to sectors like IT and finance. Hospitality accounts for nearly 10% of jobs and 8-10% of GDP. Increasing hotel occupancy by 1% could generate €100 million and 2,500-3,000 jobs. Trigano emphasizes social mobility in hospitality, allowing entry-level workers to become hotel managers. He advocates for AI to handle tedious tasks, preserving human interaction. Climate concerns may require school holiday adjustments.

Serge Trigano Unanimously Elected President of GNC at SO/ Paris Hotel Launch Event

📰 On September 30, Serge Trigano was unanimously elected as president of the GNC, a fully independent entity since early 2023. The election took place at the Bonnie Club, SO/ Paris hotel, during an event attended by key tourism organizations including UMIH, CAT, and HOTREC. The GNC is undergoing significant changes in identity, strategy, and governance, including hiring Antoine Angeard as managing director and electing a new board of directors.

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