Oetker Hotels Appoints Fabrice Moizan as Head of Bristol Paris


Oetker Hotels : Fabrice Moizan nommé à la tête du Bristol Paris - Photo C.Menard Juillet 2024

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Oetker Hotels and Eden Rock – St Barths announce several appointments within their luxury property collection. As of October 1, 2026, Fabrice Moizan will assume the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer of Le Bristol Paris, while Jean-Alexis Costa will become General Manager of Eden Rock – St Barths as of September 1, 2026.

Current Chief Executive Officer of Eden Rock – St Barths, Fabrice Moizan will thus take over the Parisian palace’s leadership and join the Oetker Hotels Executive Committee.

In a press release, the group notes that this appointment comes at a “turning point,” as Le Bristol Paris enters its second century of existence after celebrating its centenary.

Associated with Eden Rock for many years, Fabrice Moizan has worked alongside the founders of the establishment, David and Jane Matthews.

The release notably highlights the roles played by Fabrice Moizan and Jean-Alexis Costa in the reconstruction and restoration of the hotel after the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, as well as in the commercial development of the property.


Fabrice Moizan Joins Le Bristol


Jean-Alexis Costa deviendra Directeur Général de Eden Rock – St Barths dès le 1er septembre 2026. - Photo C. Menard

Before joining Eden Rock, Fabrice Moizan began his career at the Barrière Hôtel Le Normandy Deauville.

It has been an honor to lead Eden Rock, now one of the iconic brands of hospitality,” said Fabrice Moizan in the press release. “For some time, I had told Jean-Alexis and the Matthews family of my wish to return to France and to live closer to my own family. The hotel is in excellent hands with Jean-Alexis.

Regarding his upcoming role at Le Bristol Paris, he adds: “Leading Le Bristol is the dream of any hotelier, one of the most iconic hotels in the world.

For his part, Jean-Alexis Costa will therefore assume the general management of Eden Rock – St Barths after climbing the ranks within the establishment. Having arrived at Le Bristol 25 years ago, he progressed through the hotel’s Lodging and Reception departments before joining Eden Rock.

Six Hotels Join the Exclusive Circle of Palace Hotels


Six hôtels rejoignent le cercle très fermé des Palaces ! - Photo AB

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The exclusive circle of French Palaces is expanding. On the occasion of the official unveiling of the collection “Palaces of France 2026,” the Minister of Tourism, Serge Papin, unveiled the six establishments joining this designation, regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious distinctions.

The newly honored are:

– the Bvlgari Hotel Paris,

– Cheval Blanc Paris,

– Fouquet’s Paris,

– the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon near Epernay,

– the Four Seasons Resort Megève,

– the Hôtel Martinez Cannes.

With these new allocations, France now counts 33 Palaces, distributed among Paris, the Alps, the Côte d’Azur, the vineyards and overseas territories.

This new cohort is also accompanied by several departures. Since the previous list published in 2019, four establishments have lost the Palace distinction: Mandarin Oriental Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, and Byblos in Saint-Tropez.


27 establishments retain their Palace distinction

Paris (10)

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris

The Peninsula Paris

Shangri-La Paris

Hôtel Plaza Athénée

Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris

Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris

La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa

Le Bristol Paris

Le Meurice



Régions et Outre-mer (17)


Les Sources de Caudalie

Les Prés d’Eugénie

Airelles Gordes, La Bastide

Villa La Coste

Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière

Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez

Fouquet’s Courchevel

Cheval Blanc Courchevel

Hôtel Royal (Évian)

L’Apogée Courchevel

Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles

Le K2 Palace Courchevel

Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Château Saint-Martin & Spa

La Réserve Ramatuelle Hôtel Spa & Villas

Cheval Blanc Saint-Barth Isle de France


A distinction awarded after a demanding process

Reserved for establishments already rated five stars, the Palace distinction is awarded following a rigorous process led by Atout France.

The candidate hotels are assessed based on the quality of their infrastructures, the excellence of service, the personalization of the guest experience, their international reach, or their ability to embody the French art of living.

After dossier review, on-site visits, and an audition before the Palace Commission, the Commission issues a recommendation to the minister responsible for Tourism, who then decides on the award of the distinction.

Since 2024, the label is granted for three renewable years, thereby strengthening the requirements to sustain excellence.


Amelia Brille Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor
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Rwanda: The Lux Collective to Open 5 Luxury Hotels


The Lux Collective s'associe à Cleo Capital Group, Salt of Akagera, photo by SALT Resorts

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Rwanda is steadily establishing itself as a sought-after destination in East Africa, attracting both business travelers and luxury tourists.

The Africa CEO Forum 2026, held in Kigali, formalized, with the support of Cleo Capital Group, the establishment of a new hotel network.



This ambitious project rests on close cooperation between the private sector and the Rwandan authorities.

The signing of the acquisition agreement for Akagera Game Lodge by Louise Kanyonga, deputy CEO of the Rwanda Social Security Board, and the Cleo Capital Group Ltd marks the start of this partnership.

Beyond this acquisition, several hotel management contracts covering the entire circuit were signed by Arnaud Lagesse, president of The Lux Collective and CEO of IBL Group, Emmanuel Rugambwa, president of Akagera Game Lodge, and Eugene Nyagahene, founder and CEO of Cleo Capital Group Ltd.

This collective effort lays the foundations for an infrastructure designed to highlight the country’s natural riches.


The operational calendar will unfold in two major phases, designed to ensure a high-quality implementation.


The LUX* Lake Kivu will open mid-2026, with four additional openings to follow

The first phase, planned for mid-2026, involves immediately transforming two existing properties.

The Cleo Lake Kivu, in Karongi, will become The LUX* Lake Kivu, a charming 14-room lakeside retreat focused on outdoor activities and wellness by the lake.

In parallel, Akagera Game Lodge will be renamed SALT of Akagera, with a 60-room complex perched above Lake Ihema, ideal for safaris in the heart of the savannah.

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This first phase will be followed by a second stage by 2028, which foresees the construction and opening of three new hotels, thereby expanding the offering to other protected areas of the country.

The LUX* Volcanoes will offer a collection of 26 lodges near the Virunga volcanic chain, envisioned for gorilla-watching expeditions.

Additionally, The LUX* Nyungwe will unveil 26 on-stilt suites integrated into the tropical forest, while The LUX* Akagera will complete the circuit with 26 tents intended for wildlife observation in Akagera National Park.


The Lux Collective aims to draw inspiration from regenerative tourism

Beyond the infrastructures and the numbers, this project includes development goals described as regenerative, which aim to concretely reduce the ecological footprint of the sites involved.

From the design phase, construction criteria include the use of renewable energy, water-saving management systems and sourcing policies favoring local supply chains.

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On the human and social front, the two partners have announced the establishment of professional training programs for staff, strong support for artisanship and local agriculture, as well as specific initiatives to encourage female entrepreneurship in the areas of deployment.

For the leaders of the entities involved, this initiative fully aligns with the government of Rwanda’s strategy, which seeks to position itself in the niche of low-impact, high-value tourism.