Miscellaneous

🏨 Emmanuel Michele Martinez was born in 1882 in Palermo. In 1927, he acquired Villa Marie-Thérèse in Cannes and built a seven-storey Art Deco hotel, inaugurated on 20 February 1929. During WWII, it was requisitioned by five armies. In 1949, Martinez was acquitted of collaboration charges but never regained ownership. In 1981, the hotel was sold to Concorde, later Constellation Hotels in 2012. On 2 June 2026, the Martinez entered Atout France's Palace Collection.

📅 On 12th November 2026, the 21st HOSPACE conference will occur at the Royal Lancaster in London. This annual event by the Hospitality Professionals Association brings together industry experts for networking and discussions on crucial hospitality trends and challenges.

🍴 Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has earned recognition in the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang 2026. T’ang Court at The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, received two MICHELIN stars, after initially achieving one star in 2016. Ming Court at Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao, retained its one MICHELIN star for the seventh consecutive year. Led by Chef Tony Su, T’ang Court, and Chef Paul Qian, Ming Court, they contribute to LHG's total of seven MICHELIN stars across its portfolio.

🏖 The Hyatt Centric Ocean Front Xiamen, designed by Silverfox Studios, brings coastal charm to life on Xiamen Island’s southeast coast. Inspired by local aesthetics, the hotel features open spaces echoing Zeng Cuo An’s streets. Its three main dining areas adapt post-breakfast, while the Island Club offers event spaces with a beach house vibe. Catering to female travelers, the Standard Guestroom includes safety-focused designs. 70% of solo bookings in 2025 were reported by female travelers, highlighting the need for such accommodations.

📍 Man Wah, at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong since 1968, was revamped in 2021 during the pandemic and hailed in 2025 as a romantic dining spot by Forbes Travel Guide. The Aubrey, revealed in 2020, is a Japanese izakaya in European style, winning awards like the Kohler Bold Design Award (2021) and Asia Pacific Property Award (2022-2023). Key features include Stefano Bussi's cocktail program and an 11-meter bar. Man Wah also ranked among La Liste's Top 1000 Restaurants in 2026.