Alila Villas Uluwatu
TWO Roads Hospitality, the outcome of a merger between Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels & Resorts, was unveiled today featuring a collection of independent, boutique and lifestyle hotels.
Comprising independent names such as Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels, tommie and Alila Hotels & Resorts, the new company has a portfolio of over 95 properties in eight countries, and approximately US$2 billion in total property revenues under management.
With its positioning as a hospitality company, Two Roads will go beyond hotels and resorts and highlight its restaurants and bars, vacation residences, golf courses, and spa and wellness offerings.
Jamie Sabatier, former CEO of Destination Hotels, and Niki Leondakis, former CEO of Commune, will lead the newly established entity as CEO of Two Roads Hospitality and CEO of Commune Hotels and Resorts respectively, focusing on the financial, operational and cultural aspects of the new company’s performance.
Sabatier will oversee the company’s operating and financial performance, global development and growth strategy, human resources and technology; while Leondakis will be responsible for hotel property financial performance, sales and marketing, operations including guest experience, food & beverage programming, and interior design strategy, with a focus on elevating the overall portfolio’s lifestyle experiences.
On the merger, Sabatier said: “We have already witnessed the numerous benefits of our merger from an operational and financial standpoint, and we only anticipate continued success ahead.
“Together, we have expanded and strengthened opportunities for our owners, driving profitability while still providing new and distinctive offerings to travellers across our collection of independent hotels, resorts and restaurants.”
Pre merger, Destination and Commune had over 40 years of combined expertise exclusively dedicated to the boutique and lifestyle space, sharing similar philosophies and complementary property locations.
