Stephanie Clarke has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris has appointed Stephanie Clarke as its new director of sales and marketing.
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Global Lodging Forum – Round Table on the Franchise model | hospitality-on.com
On Monday, April 10, the 21st edition of the Global Lodging Forum will begin. this year it will adopt a more participatory format through presentations, round tables and workshops. The global theme will be: "Where will you be the day after? Actor or victim of the restructuring of the Hospitality Industry?", a specific round table will cover the economic model of the franchise, early afternoon in the rooms of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris becomes the First Hotel in Europe to house Three Restaurants Recognised by the Coveted Michelin Award for a total of five Michelin stars
Following the announcement of the 2017 Michelin Guide, the restaurants Le Cinq, Le George and L'Orangerie at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have collectively been crowned with a total of five Michelin stars, making the acclaimed Hotel one of the first luxury Hotels in Europe to be home to three Michelin-starred restaurants.
New Meridien Etoile shines in Paris
French hotel group Le Méridien has opened a new 4-star hotel in the country's capital. Paris itself has been a clear influence on the 1,025 room development, with "etoile" meaning star in French, possibly a reference to Paris' nickname, The City of Lights.
New Yotelair Hotel Opens At Paris, Charles De Gaulle Airport
YOTEL, the affordable luxury hotel group, has announced the opening of its newest location in Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. The opening, which coincides with the rebrand of YOTEL airport locations to YOTELAIR, will be specifically designed to cater to the needs of busy travellers. Whether on an early flight, sleeping during a layover, or refreshing after a red eye, YOTELAIR locations in Paris and around the world will offer a convenient experience for air travellers.
STR: Paris hotels continue to struggle from terrorism concerns
Still feeling the effects of three major terrorist attacks in France, Paris' hotel industry saw a 15.1% decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) through the first three quarters of 2016, according to STR.
The Hoxton announces two hotels
The Hoxton has announced that it will open The Hoxton, Paris and The Hoxton, Williamsburg in 2017. The Hoxton, Paris is set to open in late Spring and will be the brand's 4th hotel and second in Europe, whilst The Hoxton Williamsburg will be the brand's first hotel in North America.
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association To Hold First Ever Paris Conference at EquipHotel Trade Show
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) will host the association's first ever Paris Conference on November 9, staying true to its mission to provide opportunities for global recognition and connections for the world's best in hospitality. BLLA is the official organization to the world's premiere boutique hotels, dedicated to connect independent, upscale hoteliers with fellow industry innovators. BLLA's Paris Conference, which will be held at the travel industry's premiere trade event, EquipHotel, will create an intimate networking environment for leaders in the hospitality industry, as well as opportunities to learn from the field's revolutionaries.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Debut in the Fashion Capital of Paris
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open the first Kimpton® hotel in the home of European fashion and design - Paris. Situated in one of the city's most sought-after districts, near the famous Paris Opéra, the luxury hotel is set to open its doors in 2020.
Le Meridien Crown Jewel Shines in the City of Light: Brand Reintroduces Its First-Ever Hotel to Paris
From the birthplace of the brand, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) – today marked a milestone as its first-ever hotel and celebrated flagship in Paris revealed the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation. Following the hotel's transformation, Le Méridien Etoile now boasts reimagined guestrooms, suites and the transformation of the hotel's public spaces, including the legendary Jazz Club Etoile and brand's signature lobby concept: Le Méridien Hub.
Hotel rates in Paris halved as visitor numbers slide | telegraph.co.uk
Hotels in Paris are offering discounts of up to 56 per cent in a bid to entice tourists back to the city.
The recent terror attacks in France have had a devastating impact on the country’s tourism industry. According to Matthias Fekl, the junior minister for tourism, hotels in Paris had an occupancy rate of just 32 per cent in the second half of July, compared to 77 per cent for the same period in 2015.
AccorHotels announces leadership changes, Vivek Badrinath joins Vodafone
After nearly three years with AccorHotels as Deputy CEO, Vivek Badrinath has decided to join an international telecommunications group as head of emerging countries and the Pacific, starting mid-October 2016.
Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants to Debut in the Fashion Capital of Paris
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open the first Kimpton® hotel in the home of European fashion and design - Paris. Situated in one of the city's most sought-after districts, near the famous Paris Opéra, the luxury hotel is set to open its doors in 2020.
AccorHotels General Meeting July 12, 2016: approval of FRHI transaction and new directors appointed
During the General Meeting that was held today, shareholders representing 73.13% of the total were present or represented by proxy. The shareholders of the Group approved the resolution finalizing the acquisition of FRHI Holdings Limited (FRHI) and the corresponding share capital increase reserved for the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), as well as their representation on the Board of Directors.
Katja Henke has been appointed as General Manager at The Peninsula Paris
Katja Henke began her new post at The Peninsula Paris on 27 June 2016. Prior to joining The Peninsula Paris, Ms Henke was General Manager at The Peninsula Bangkok for three and a half years.
French Hotel Industry Performance - May 2016
Following a month of April when all regions recorded losses, the contrast in May's performance from one zone to the next was striking. Unfortunately, Ile-de-France continued to pay the heavy price of the terrorist attacks of early 2015 and in Brussels. All client segments were affected and while recovery should be on the cards, it has yet to make itself known. The situation was noticeably different in regional France: somewhat mixed on the Côte d'Azur, but very encouraging in regional France.
French Hotel Industry Performance - April 2016
March's generally positive results led us to believe there was some hope for recovery. Unfortunately, April's performances dropped in the majority of categories and throughout most of France. The attacks in Brussels at the end of March reminded international visitors of the ongoing security threat in this part of Europe. The school holiday and events calendars were also somewhat unfavourable in April, which accentuated the weak trading activity during this period.
Luca Allegri has been appointed as General Manager at Le Bristol Paris
Frank Marrenbach, CEO Oetker Collection, has announced the recent nomination of Luca Allegri in the position of Managing Director of Le Bristol Paris, the award winning Parisian palace, effective August 2016. He will take over from Philippe Perd who has been assigned this function temporarily on top of his role of Managing Director of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
UEFA Euro 2016: Hotel Prices, Alternative Accommodation & Travel Interest
With just over three weeks until the first match of the 2016 UEFA European Championship, hotel search website trivago.co.uk has analysed travel trends related to the event. Our data compares the average hotel price of each match day to the price during the same period last year, demonstrating increases of up to 471 per cent. In order to help travellers who have yet to book accommodation, we've put together a list of ten alternative towns – all within two hours' drive of their respective stadium and with savings of up to 298 per cent. Finally, we've looked at travel interest to each match, highlighting the most interested nationalities, the most popular matches and even which country is most confident for the final.
HomeAway® invites guests to sleep in the Eiffel Tower for the first time
HomeAway, the world leader in vacation rentals, is giving guests from around the globe a chance to make history as the first to ever sleep over in the world's most iconic landmark: the Eiffel Tower. Starting today, travelers can enter a contest at homeaway.com/eiffel-tower to win an extraordinary vacation to Paris this summer, including the opportunity to stay in the exclusive, custom-built accommodation inside the Eiffel Tower during the UEFA EURO 2016™ football tournament by answering the question: What would you do if the HomeAway Eiffel Tower Apartment was all yours for a night?