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.
Cushman & Wakefield's EMEA Hospitality team continues its strategic expansion with the appointment of Katell Bourgeois, to lead the newly formed hospitality team in France.
CapitaLand's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris in France, its third property under The Crest Collection - a prized selection of some of Ascott's most prestigious and unique luxury serviced residences. Located in the heart of Paris' most iconic 8th arrondissement, housed in a building steeped in history, the new La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris residence offers discerning travellers extraordinary experiences with a sense of home.
Anne Dugenétay recently joined the Peninsula Paris as Sales and Marketing Director in December 2018. Anne has extensive experience in the luxury industry, including eleven years in London where she has worked for hotel groups such as Maybourne Hotel Group, Sofitel and the Westbury Mayfair Hotel. Born in France, Anne has a Master's degree in International Business and Business. She is passionate about travel and adventure and has already traveled the world, crossed some oceans sailing and lived in many countries such as China, Taiwan, Brazil, New Zealand and recently the United Kingdom. Driven by her passion for art, Anne is constantly looking for creativity, visiting art galleries and museums. She studied art and painting in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Saatchi Gallery in London.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the grand opening of Hôtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris. Owned by the Dokhan family, Hôtel de Berri offers eclectic, bold and refined designs devoted to the Parisian way of life. Meticulously styled by designer and artistic director Philippe Renaud, Hôtel de Berri features 75 guestrooms, including 35 suites, as well as Italian restaurant Le Schiap and cocktail bar Le Bizazz. The hotel's preserved 3,000 square metre landscaped garden is a precious legacy of the building's illustrious past.
Courtyard by Marriott has welcomed a new property in the heart of Paris, ideally situated opposite the Gare de Lyon train station, which serves as both a domestic and international travel hub for millions of passengers each year. This dynamic area of the city is also home to numerous co-working spaces and start-up incubators, making the hotel the perfect choice for business travellers.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announces the appointment of Philippe Mettey as Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe.
Radisson Hotel Group announces the appointment of Thomas Robet as Business Development Director France, and thus reaffirms its commitment to accelerate its growth in Western Europe. In this position since October 24, 2018, Thomas Robet is in charge of the expansion and development of the group and its brands in France. Radisson Hotel Group now has 15 hotels in operation and 1 hotel in development in France. Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group, Thomas served as Associate Director Hotel Transactions at CBRE Hotels since 2015, where he completed several major transactions in the French, Belgian, Luxembourg and Swiss markets. Previously, Thomas worked for JLL Hotels & Hospitality as a transaction consultant for the French and Belgian markets.
The second Aiden Hotel is set to open in mid-November of this year just north of Paris, France . The 90-room boutique hotel will offer a variety of amenities for guests to enjoy, including a multi-functional space, bar, restaurant, pool, and three meeting rooms for business travelers. Guestrooms will feature local designs with chic and sophisticated décor.
AccorHotels and Nextdoor join forces to offer you the perfect blend of coworking and hospitality. A bright and spacious environment perfect for working differently: that's what awaits you in the first Nextdoor in-hotel coworking space. To be discovered at the Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Cœur!
Brach - the second Paris property from emerging French hospitality group Evôk Hotels Collection - officially opened its doors today in the 16th arrondissement (neighboring the trocadero).
Famed Parisian hotel, Maison Astor Paris, joins the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, a collection of more than 50 upper upscale, one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, all celebrated for their individuality and appeal to travelers seeking local discovery.
Eric Viale was previously the Area General Manager for Portugal and brings a wealth of experience to this new role from his 23 years in the hotel business. Over the last 15 years, he has worked in a multitude of positions within IHG, spanning commercial and operations leadership roles both in corporate offices and hotels. Viale will be responsible for driving commercial and operations performance across the Southern Europe franchised hotel estate, including key markets such as France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Turkey. Both roles report to IHG Managing Director Europe, Karin Sheppard.
Novaxia has completed the acquisition of 61 rue Buzenval and is beginning construction of a new hotel concept, the first JO&JOE Open House within Paris itself. Located in the heart of a young and vibrant district, this is one of 8 "Reinventing Paris" projects that have already begun work. Its aim is to promote mixed-use urban locations in order to better respond to changing trends in travel behavior, as well as offering public spaces open to all Parisians.
On Wednesday, July 11th, Jean-Virgile Crance, Director of Investor and Corporate Relations at Louvre Hotels Group, was elected by his peers to be president of the GNC (National Hotel Chain Organisation). His term will be dedicated to promoting the tourism sector, a huge employment provider representing 2 million employees and 350,000 companies. He plans to lobby for the creation of a fully empowered Minister of Tourism who can champion a proactive policy to defend the attractiveness of France and sustainable management of the sector's economy. Representing 7.4% of French GDP, tourism is a powerful growth driver and a sector with a strong future.
BridgeStreet introduced an innovative, new aparthotel experience this month in Paris called Mode Aparthotel. This unique concept combines the space and freedom of apartment living, together with exceptional 24/7 hospitality and facilities - alongside the advanced technology and comfort demanded by today's business traveler. Mode is a concept that is redefining the extended stay model by inviting guests to feel like they're a part of a local community and treating them as if they were home - wherever they are.
It sure is going to have one heck of a minibar.
The name, FAUCHON, has long been associated with fine foods, patisserie, and other French delicacies, and in just a few months, the brand will mark its entrance into the hospitality industry with the much-anticipated September 1 opening of its first luxury boutique hotel: FAUCHON L'Hôtel Paris. The 54-room, five-star property is situated on the Place de la Madeleine, the home of the FAUCHON brand since 1886, and is already a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.