Laurent Roussin From 1 April 2014, Laurent Roussin will take over the helms as General Manager of the Hôtel Royal*****, currently undergoing renovation. He will focus all his efforts and energy into preparing staff at the Royal for resuming operations in July 2014, while bringing his valuable insight as a hotel professional. Laurent Roussin has extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry, gained during almost 20 years working at the most prestigious hotels in the Lucien Barrière Group in Deauville. The Hôtel Royal in Evian closed its doors last November for a total rejuvenation with reopening planned for early July 2014. Its aim is to be a "nature palace", a unique positioning in the world of large luxury hotels.