The Set Hotels has announced the appointment of François-Xavier Schoeffer as General Manager of the Hotel Lutetia, having previously held the role of Hotel Manager at London's Hotel Café Royal.
Since our previous article in April 2018, the business environment in France has experienced positive change with a decrease in unemployment rate and an increase in purchasing power, following the 'gilets jaunes' disruption. The Economist Intelligence Unit forecasts modest GDP growth to pick up to around 1.5% for the foreseeable future. In terms of tourism, Paris enjoys an exceptionally well-balanced mix of business and leisure demand, which allows the City of Lights to have both a broad seasonality and strong average rate. Paris has remained, alongside London, one of the two most desirable destinations for hotel investment for more than a decade.
Leading French hospitality group EVOK is delighted to announce the launch of Sinner, joining Nolinski and Brach as the third addition to its hotel portfolio in Paris. The 43-key Tristan Auer-designed property is located in the eccentric Le Marais district, launching with a destination restaurant, bar and spa. Conceived to push boundaries and break rules, Sinner is both elegant and provocative, capturing irreverence without compromising on the luxury expected from one of the French capital's finest hotels.
Dorchester Collection's Le Meurice hotel unveils 29 newly-restored rooms and suites including a spectacular penthouse suite, and begins an exciting new chapter in its rich history inspired by its artists and thinkers.
After months of anticipation, the Direct Booking Summit EMEA opened its doors this morning - and if the first day is anything to go by, this could very well be the best event yet. Hundreds of innovation leaders gathered in the heart of Paris for the biggest event in hospitality, with 25 influential figures within the industry presenting keynotes, panels and debates across a wide range of fascinating topics. With many common themes including cultivating brand loyalty, optimizing the customer experience and the importance of prioritizing long-term success, there was an abundance of valuable, engaging and practical advice for hoteliers to apply to their own organizations.
The Direct Booking Summit: EMEA 2019 will be touching down in Paris on June 12-13.
Were you planning a short visit to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles this summer? Now there's the opportunity to stay at our new address, the Mama Shelter Paris West, which will open its doors in August 2019 only 15 minutes from the center of Paris. Since our Group is expanding its services toward "Augmented Hospitality", this new Parisian location will also provide a co-working space called "Mama Works" that spans 400 m2 (4305 sq. ft.).
The hotel will be the fifth property to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Europe.
The Direct Booking Summit: EMEA 2019 will be touching down in Paris on June 12-13.
With more than 34 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Governato's most recent position began in 2015 when he was named Senior General Manager for both the Four Seasons Hotel Milan and the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis - following a brief stint at Rocco Forte Hotels' Hotel de Russie in Rome, which began in early 2014. Prior to this appointment, Governato had spent seven years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, holding General Manager positions at the Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, and Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche.
Sebastien counts over 20 years' experience in hospitality, primarily with ACCOR, in senior management positions across Europe, Middle East, Africa and most recently Latin America.
The Direct Booking Summit is so much more than a platform for discussing your hotel's challenges. It is also a place for hoteliers like you to share your direct booking strategy tips, discuss your experiences, and get to know your fellow hoteliers. That's why Day One, filled with streamed talks and panel discussions, will culminate with one of our legendary parties!
Mandarin Oriental, Paris will launch a 430 square-metre Parisian Apartment suite, one of the largest suites in Paris, this summer.
AMFORHT (World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education & Training) which is an NGO recognized by the United Nations for training and Education in hospitality, gastronomy and tourism industry has chosen Paris to celebrate its 50th anniversary - President Philippe FRANCOIS announces the color: "Hotel training must lead its educational revolution"!
The 123-room Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero is scheduled to be the first Canopy by Hilton to open in France. Slated to open in mid-2020, the hotel is located in sight of the place du Trocadero and Palais de Chaillot in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, a cultural hotspot with several galleries and attractions such as the Palais Galliera and Palais de Tokyo museums.
Spanish international chain Room Mate Hotels keeps growing with the inauguration of its first hotel in France, Room Mate Alain. To the 25-existing hotels, the chain will add 11 new signed projects, doubling its size from 1,800 to 3,600 rooms in the next 18 months.
Spaces and design have been revamped by famed British designer Tom Dixon for a distinctly unique experience.
This annual event aims to bring together around 130 participants worldwide: hoteliers, restaurant owners, tourism professionals, schools, universities, tourist institutions, international tourism experts. To pay tribute to the educational know-how of one of the first economic sectors focused on human capital, the 23rd AMFORHT World Forum will be held in Paris from 14th to 16th March 2019. As it coincides with the Organization's 50th anniversary, the event will be exceptionally welcomed at the French National Assembly on 15th March.