Emmanuel Blanchemanche is an experienced and versatile executive with strong leadership skills, excelling in both operational and revenue aspects within the hospitality industry. With over two decades of experience, Emmanuel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Catering Management from the Ecole Hôtelière de Strasbourg, providing him with a well-rounded and in-depth knowledge of luxury hospitality.

He brings extensive experience from luxury hotels openings across France and internationally. Most recently, he served as the General Manager of Les Roches Blanches Hotel in Cassis since March 2022, where he notably supervised the affiliation to Virtuoso and received the 2 Michelin keys reward.

Just 300 meters off the coast of Bandol at the doorstep of the Côte d’Azur lies Île de Bendor, a 7-hectare fragment of land floating in the Mediterranean, measuring 700 meters long and 220 meters wide. Purchased in 1950 by visionary entrepreneur and pastis pioneer Paul Ricard, the island became his canvas for an ideal Mediterranean lifestyle; a miniature world of hedonism, art, and leisure.

In a partnership between Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels, this iconic private island is undergoing a thoughtful transformation honouring its founder’s legacy while embracing a contemporary vision. Reopening in May 2026, Zannier Bendor is set to reemerge as a year-round creative and cultural destination, capturing the imagination of a new generation of modern travellers.