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Susan Sarandon has been named Global Brand Ambassador at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new Global Brand Ambassador - the Oscar-winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Susan Sarandon. In this unique role, Ms. Sarandon will star in a global brand campaign that will portray the transformative power of travel, connecting Fairmont's history and majestic hotels with modern sensibilities and the dreams of a new generation of travelers. The campaign is expected to be revealed in key markets around the world in Spring 2020.

Accor
Paris, France
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Luc Vicherd has been appointed as Regional General Manager at Cycas Hospitality, France

France is now a major focus market for Cycas and, as RGM for France, Luc Vicherd will lead Cycas's growing operations in the country. Luc joins Cycas from the successful French operator OLETIS, where he was Director of Operations for 12 properties, and brings 15 years' experience working with Accor, IHG and Marriott. Based in Paris, Luc will oversee Cycas's fast-growing French business, currently five hotels, including Hyatt's first European dual-branded hotel: a Hyatt Place and Hyatt House development due to open by Charles de Gaulle airport in late 2020.

Vertiq Hospitality
Paris, France
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Hilton Debuts Tapestry Collection in Paris, France

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Dokhan Luxury Hotels Group to open the 46 guest-room Le Belgrand Hotel Paris Champs Elysées, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the first Tapestry-branded hotel to open in France. The hotel will open in the first quarter of 2020. Located in the central Paris neighbourhood of the 16th district, this upscale Tapestry Collection hotel is close to the city's visitor attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées Avenue, two of the world's most visited landmarks.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Paris, France
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Say Hello to Mama Paris West!

A grand plan of architectural masterworks and lush with trees, Porte de Versaille Expo is hardly what you expected. The exhibition centre itself is almost a city within a city. So much so that it's quite easy to stroll amidst the exhibitors' many stands and become lost in the vast space of Paris' largest exhibition centre. And after a long day of work or a walk, your Mama will be there to take care of you.

MAMA Shelter
Paris, France
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Omnam Group & Marriott International sign development deal fordual Sheraton and Moxy Hotels in Paris

Omnam Group and Marriott International today announced the signing for the development of two Marriott International branded hotels, a Sheraton Hotels and Resorts and a Moxy Hotel in Bagnolet, in the eastern suburbs of Paris. Scheduled to open in a couple of years, the hotels are owned by Omnam Group and managed by Marriott International, and will cover a total area of 37000 square meters. The emerging neighbourhood of Bagnolet, close to the centre of Paris, offers easy access in to the city via Metro line three in just over 10 minutes.

Sheraton
Paris, France
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Canopy by Hilton Says Hello to Paris’ Latin Quarter

Canopy by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, today announced the signing of a development agreement and a long-term lease between Novaxia Investissement and Dutch hotel operator Borealis Hotel Group for the 150-room Canopy by Hilton Paris Quartier Latin. The hotel, which is expected to open at the end of summer 2022, will be located on rue Lacépède, near Place Monge, Jardin des Plantes and in the heart of the Latin Quarter, one of Paris' most diverse and culturally rich districts.

Canopy by Hilton
Paris, France
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Katherine Doggrell has been appointed as Editor in Chief EMEA region at Questex Hospitality

Previously Perspectives Editor at Hotel Analyst, Katherine is a highly respected journalist and author with over 15 years' experience in the hotel sector. During her career she has worked for publications including the Financial Times, The Guardian, Q, Mojo and Business 2.0. She is the author of Checking Out: What the Rise of the Sharing Economy Means for the Future of the Hotel Industry, published by Bloomsbury in January 2020.As Editor in Chief, Questex Hospitality, EMEA, Katherine's role will include reporting and analysing breaking news from across the hospitality industry, interviewing senior figures for insight and intelligence and providing commentary and thought leadership on sector trends, movements and transactions. In addition, Katherine will provide in-depth insights from and lead panels at Questex's prominent European portfolio of events including the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), the recently held Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H), the Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), the Israel Hotel Investment Summit (IHIS) as well as the bold new pop-up event for hospitality's evolution into other real estate classes - Adjacent Spaces which will be launching at IHIF Berlin on Tuesday, 3rd of March 2020.

Questex
Paris, France
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Matthias Kaesweber has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Peninsula Paris

Trained in brand management and marketing, Matthias worked in London and Paris where he held the position of VP Sales & Marketing for The Set Hotels Group. During this time, he was an active member of the Advisory Board of Leading Hotels of the World. Before that, Matthias was Sales & Marketing Director at Dolder Hotel AG in Zurich with his iconic hotel, The Dolder Grand. Recognized by all of Virtuoso's "Seniors Members" and internationally renowned luxury travel agents, Matthias Kaesweber will bring new energy to the Avenue Kléber palace.

Peninsula
Paris, France
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Adlène Djekiref has been appointed as Regional Manager for MEA at Airbnb Paris office

Airbnb has appointed Adlène Djekiref as the hotels & serviced apartments' regional manager for Middle East and Africa.Djekiref started his career as a revenue management consultant in Paris where he was in charge of driving revenue for a portfolio of independent hotels.Post that, he joined Airbnb in 2018, where he was in charge of Hotels in France & Belgium.Djekiref graduated in revenue management at the University of Angers (France) in 2010 and has 10 years of experience in hotel Revenue Management and distribution.In addition to these roles, Djekiref has also taught revenue management and hotel marketing courses in several schools and hotel institutes.

Airbnb
Paris, France
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Romain Meiran has been appointed as General Manager at La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

This month, Romain Meiran was appointed General Manager of La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa. Romain has over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Before joining La Réserve, Romain was General Manager of Cheval Blanc Courchevel for five years and most recently General Manager of Cheval Blanc Paris overseeing the operations of and preparation for the 2020 opening. Prior to that, he was the General Manager at Royal Mansour for three years and oversaw the opening of the property in Marrakech. Romain has experience at many Paris institutions including roles at Hôtel Le Meurice, Hôtel de Crillon, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Ritz Paris.

La Réserve Hotels
Paris, France
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Michael Bartocetti has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

Talented and creative, Michael Bartocetti is above all a committed and responsible chef. He carefully chooses his suppliers, favouring small farms that promote sustainable and responsible agriculture. Driven by a desire to create authentic fresh flavours, Michael uses seasonal produce to craft desserts that are inspired by the natural world. He experiments with innovative flavours and techniques, resulting in perfectly prepared creations. Low in sugar, his pastry is gourmet and daring.

Four Seasons
Paris, France
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Elise Masurel has joined Ecole Ducasse as Managing Director

Sommet Education, the leading hospitality management education group, became the majority shareholder of Ducasse Education alongside Ducasse Développement in June 2019.Following this agreement Benoît-Etienne Domenget, CEO of Sommet Education and President of Ducasse Education, together with Alain Ducasse, Founder of Ducasse Education and President of Ducasse Développement, have today announced their joint action plan to establish Ducasse Education as a global benchmark for culinary and pastry arts training.This shared ambition is reflected in the creation of a new brand, an enriched portfolio of programs, an exceptional new campus and the appointment.  The team will be led by Elise Masurel, who is joining École Ducasse as Managing Director. Her hospitality sector experience, customer journey and digital expertise, acquired at Club Med and Klépierre, combined with her international environment knowledge will enable the new École Ducasse brand to achieve its full potential.

Sommet Education
Paris, France
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La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, The Crest Collection

Located in the heart of Paris' 8th arrondissement, the five-star La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris is Ascott's third property under The Crest Collection, a prized selection of some of Ascott's most prestigious and unique luxury serviced residences. Situated at the crossroads of the rues de Bassano and Magellan, the property is close to the famous avenue des Champs Élysées, which extends from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. It is also a few minutes away to some of Paris's most sought-after attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais and Théâtre du Rond-Point.

The Crest Collection – A Story Behind Every Door
Paris, France