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📈 Selman Marrakech appoints Adam Holger Frehde as general manager, following a 21-year career with Four Seasons Hotels. He managed marketing and commercial operations for hotels in North Africa, including Marrakech and Casablanca. Frehde aims to enhance the hotel's legacy and guest experiences. Selman Marrakech, opened in 2012, is owned by the Bennani-Smires family, designed by Jacques Garcia, and located near Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.

💰 L'oscar London, a five-star boutique hotel in Holborn, London, secured a senior debt facility to refinance its operations. The financing, arranged by RCP Finance and provided by Alpha Property Lending, was completed in 10 weeks. Owned by Aevis Victoria since 2022, the hotel features 39 rooms and suites designed by Jacques Garcia. It attracts guests from leisure, cultural, legal, and financial sectors. The facility's amount remains undisclosed.

📈 Stephan Schupbach has been appointed as the new president and group chief executive of Chedi Hospitality, marking a new phase of international growth for the company. With over 30 years of experience in luxury hotels across Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia, Stephan will lead long-term strategy and brand development. Key initiatives include launching a boutique brand and a food and drink business vertical, focusing on authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. Further updates are anticipated in the coming months.