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Opening 1st May 2026, Zannier Bendor Brings a New Chapter to Île de Bendor in the South of France

Zannier Bendor, one of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, is set to debut on the private French island of Île de Bendor in spring 2026, after five years of transformation. With bookings now live, Zannier Hotels has appointed Emmanuel Blanchemanche as General Manager and renowned chef Lionel Levy as Executive Chef, as the project unveils expansive dining and wellbeing programming in a combined effort of Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels to restore the isle’s legacy as a convivial gathering place steeped in old-world glamour. The Ricard family, guardians of Paul Ricard’s vision, joins forces with the excellence of Zannier Hotels to write this new chapter.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Brett Horton as chief advocacy…

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A&O Hostels appoints director of operations and integration

Kristina Golik has been appointed to the newly created role of director of operations and integration at A&O Hostels. In addition to coordinating operational processes in existing properties, her role…

Karan Mahesh Receives 2025 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR CoStar, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 22 October 2025. The award recognizes an emerging leader in the hospitality industry who has demonstrated exceptional professional growth, leadership, and impact in the Asia Pacific region.

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Focus Hotels unveils The Bedford commercial team

Focus Hotels has announced the appointment of four people to roles in the commercial team at The Bedford Hotel, set to open in 2026. The appointments include, Yvonne McIlree as…

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Corinthia London appoints new hotel manager

Corinthia London has announced the appointment of Karina Elias as its new hotel manager, effective from this month. Her appointment follows the recent additions of Jasper Anderegg as director of…

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Hilton appoints new GM for Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Hilton has appointed Juan Gonzalez Izquierdo as general manager of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. “We are pleased to welcome Juan Gonzalez Izquierdo as general manager of Waldorf Astoria…

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Salamander Washington DC welcomes new managing director

Salamander Collection has appointed Bertrand Mangeot as the new managing director of Salamander Washington DC, the 373-room hotel on the southwest waterfront of the nation’s capital. Mangeot brings more than…

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Marie-Berengere Chapoton joins Rosewood São Paulo as managing director

Rosewood São Paulo has appointed Marie-Berengere Chapoton as its new managing director, bringing over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry to her new role. “It’s an honor…

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Orient Express appoints GM for Orient Express Venice

Orient Express has announced the appointment of Bartolomeo Fusco as general manager of Orient Express Venice. Fusco will oversee the operational launch of the Venice property ahead of its opening…

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