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Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel Relaunches Following Theatrical Renovation

On the heels of the brand's annual Global Day of Discovery, Renaissance Hotels today officially unveiled the Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel following a multi-million dollar transformation of its guest rooms and public spaces. Reimagined by Didier Gomez Interior Design, the 97-room intimate hotel evokes its enviable location in the heart of the historic 1st arrondissement. The dramatically designed Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel serves as an impressive example of the brand's reinvigorated momentum to evolve and grow its global portfolio of hotels around the world - with openings planned this year in the United States, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Taiwan. 

Renaissance
Paris, France
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Quang Thai has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Jin Jiang Europe, holding company of Louvre Hotels Group

Appointed as Chief Strategy Officer of Jin Jiang Europe, the holding company of Louvre Hotels Group, Quang Thai oversees the creation of the new "Strategy, Innovation & Activation" department of the world's n ° 4 hotel industry.In this role, he will be in charge of developing the strategy, setting up innovative solutions in terms of process, operational model and technology within the group, and this, in order to strengthen his ability to cross levels in terms of performance and value-added services to customers, group employees and investors.

Louvre Hotels Group
Paris, France
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Emmanuel Perrotin has been named Rosewood Curator at Rosewood® Hotels & Resorts

Rosewood® Hotels & Resorts, the ultra-luxury hotel group that currently manages 23 properties worldwide, today adds renowned art expert Emmanuel Perrotin to its Rosewood Curators program, a carefully selected group of luminaries and leaders who share travel recommendations and insider tips for Rosewood destinations around the world. Perrotin joins Rosewood Curators on behalf of Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, the landmark Parisian hotel that reopened in 2017 following an extensive four-year transformation.

Rosewood Hotel Group
Paris, France
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Nicolas Combes has been appointed as Directeur de la restauration (F&B Manager) at The Peninsula Paris

At 42, Nicolas Combes is entrusted with the Food and Beverage Department at The Peninsula Paris and becomes the custodian of its gastronomic offer. Born in Poitiers, graduated in Marketing and Hotellière Management in La Rochelle, Nicolas has been working for more than fifteen years in the international luxury hotel industry. He climbed the stairs one by one, multiplying his experiences in renowned institutions in New York, Bora Bora and Paris where he served as Assistant Director of Restoration at Four Seasons George V for more than two years. In contact with the greatest stars - Philippe Legendre, Eric Briffard, Christian Le Squer or Joel Robuchon ... he shows tenacity in his managerial functions to rise to the top. Throughout his career, Nicolas develops a significant interest in various cultures. Working in Europe, the United States and the Pacific Islands has given him a solid cultural experience, helping him to understand the desires of the most demanding high-end travelers from all over the world, as well as his collaborators from diverse backgrounds. Man of the field and public relations, guarantor of the culinary image of the establishment and the osmosis between the various points of restoration and the Direction, he will be the new conductor of an inspiring symphony of a hundreds of talented employees, sharing its strategic vision of the business, adapted to the creative line of each restaurant of the hotel and their image and financial objectives.

Peninsula
Paris, France
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Jean Claude Wietzel has been appointed as Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

From June 2018, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris welcomes Jean Claude Wietzel as Regional Vice President and General Manager. ollowing a 16-year long career with Four Seasons, Wietzel makes the move from his most recent post as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii to Europe to oversee his new region from the iconic Parisian hotel.After a Master of Business Administration in International Hotel Management in France at IMHI (Cornell University - ESSEC) and an international career, Wietzel joined the Four Seasons family in 2002 as the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel New York. He soon was appointed to the same position at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, where he gained the respect and care of the 600 talents working at the Hotel, offering the most unique experiences to Hotel guests during his four year tenure.In 2007, Jean Claude was promoted to General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, followed by Four Seasons Resort Marrakech where he served as the opening General Manager. He then embraced the alohaspirit when he joined Four Seasons Resort Maui, a 380-room resort, where he managed a staff of more than 900 employees and built a strong commitment to the local community. He has also completed with his team a floor-to-ceiling transformation of the Resort's guest rooms and suites, along with numerous enhancements in the public areas. He was promoted to Regional Vice President in 2017 before coming back to Paris and his beloved George V, where the enthusiastic staff warmly welcomed him back after 11 years."During those 16 significant years within Four Seasons, the four years I spent at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris truly filled me with unforgettable memories. This Hotel strikes me with its perfect combination of the highest refinement and a rare human signature. I have to admit I always cherished the idea that I might one day come back to this iconic Palace I call home," says Wietzel.The legendary Hotel, which celebrates its 90 year anniversary in 2018, features 244 rooms, suites and a collection of private apartments boasting spectacular views of the City of Light and Eiffel Tower. The Hotel paved the way to culinary excellence in 2017, earning 5 Michelin stars across its three restaurants - an unprecedented achievement among European Palace hotels. Jean Claude Wietzel will now be piloting exciting additions to the Hotel, such as the reveal of two new ballrooms filled with natural light, a new marble courtyard or the highly anticipated new Spa opening in June 2018.

Four Seasons
Paris, France
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Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed as “Membre d’Honneur” at Les Clefs d’Or

Forbes Travel Guide CEO Jerry Inzerillo, world- renowned visionary and innovator in tourism, hospitality, and entertainment, has been presented with a "Membre d'Honneur" Certificate to Les Clefs d'Or, the world's premier association of hotel concierges. The certificate was presented during the 65th Union Internationale des Concierges d'Hôtels Les Clefs d'Or Congress currently taking place in Seoul, Korea April 5th through 10th 2018, where Mr. Inzerillo is a featured speaker. "Forbes Travel Guide has always understood the value of outstanding service and the role the hotel concierge plays in creating exceptional guest experiences," says Robert Marks, President of Les Clefs d'Or USA. "We look forward to building on the partnership between Forbes and Les Clefs d'Or as we help to set the standards of true luxury service in the hospitality industry."

Forbes Travel Guide
Paris, France
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Laetitia Elmaleh has been appointed as General Manager at Hôtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Graduated from the Vatel Institute, Laetitia Elmaleh has a rich and prestigious career in the fields of luxury hotels and gastronomy. After being Director of Sales and Marketing of several renowned institutions such as the Hotel du Louvre (5 stars), the Concorde Opera & Ambassador Hotel (4 stars) and the Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel (4 stars), Laetitia Elmaleh joined the team of Alain Ducasse and takes the direction of his cooking school from 2009 to 2013. She then returned to the world of hospitality at the end of 2013, becoming general manager of the Pont Royal Hotel and Hôtel de Sers, two five-star Parisian hotels.She is now in charge of the Hôtel de Berri, a luxury collection hotel, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, scheduled to open on May 15th!Celebrating the great names of the decorative arts of the twentieth century, the Hôtel de Berri spreads the aesthetics of a Parisian home offering a warm and elegant experience.

Marriott
Paris, France
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Jean-Luc Naret has been appointed as CEO at La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

Last month, Jean-Luc Naret was appointed CEO of La Réserve and General Manager of La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa. Jean-Luc has more than 35 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Before joining La Réserve, he was General Manager at One&Only Reethi Rah, a role he held since 2015. Prior to that, he spent eight years as General Director of the Michelin Guides Worldwide. Jean-Luc is a graduate of the École Hotelier de Paris and the Cornell University General Management Program. In 2007 he was knighted by the Prime Minister of France as Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, the country’s highest honor. In his new role, Jean-Luc will oversee the brand’s four properties. Located amid 10 acres of parkland on the shores of Lake Geneva, La Réserve Geneva is the brand’s flagship property and home to the largest spa in the city and the first NESCENS destination spa in the world. Just 15 minutes from St. Tropez, La Réserve Ramatuelle is designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and tucked within a Mediterranean Garden overlooking the Côte d’Azur. La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa opened in a Haussmann-style mansion in 2015 and is designed by Jacques Garcia, who lent his signature touch to the décor, with silk damask walls, velvet drapery, and herringbone parquet floors. The La Réserve Paris Apartments, of which there are 10, are located in the city’s 16th arrondissement and enjoy all of the services available at the hotel just two miles down the road.

LHW
Paris, France
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Jérôme Billy has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Westminster

Since July 3, 2017, Jérôme Billy has headed the Westminster Hotel, the jewel of the Warwick Hotels and Resorts Group, located on the famous Rue de la Paix. Jérôme Billy graduated from the Ecole Supérieur de Sales in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He began his career in the hotel business at the Le Meridien Montparnasse Hotel before moving to Dakar for three years as Sales Director and Marketing then two years in Mauritius where he held the same position at the Hotel Mövenpick Resort, Spa & Golf Mauritius. In 2014, he joined the WHR Group and became Managing Director of the Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon after three years as Managing Director of Hotel Villa Massalia in Marseille.

WIH
Paris, France
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3rd citizenM property to open in Paris at the Gare de Lyon.

The citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon Hotel, which is to open today, is the 3rd citizenM hotel in France and is located a short walk away from the Gare de Lyon station. It features 338 rooms and as with its sister properties the hotel is home to innovative tech amenities including; self check-in; completely customizable guest rooms via touchscreen MoodPads; communal workspaces; meeting areas fitted with Smart TV"s; furniture by the renowned Swiss brand Vitra; canteenM - the 24 hour grab & go style canteen that has a full service cocktail bar, and outdoor space such as an open air patio and cloudM - a rooftop bar offering stunning views of the river Seine and the city. The property also features a selection of specially commissioned art works by popular Dutch artists Jetske Visser & Michiel Martens who have created a install called "Reflecting Holons" which combines bubbles and light that continually shine, move, and dance in the entrance area creating a visually interactive arresting spectacle. In addition to this the hotel also houses a bespoke mural by French street artist Mast Cora, and a fresco by Romain Froquet to name a few.

citizenM
Paris, France
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Guy Bertaud has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

With twenty-five years dedicated to luxury hotels, Guy Bertaud brings an international experience and an undeniable sense of service. A graduate in management and tourism, Bertaud began his career in the hotel industry in 1988 at Le Meridien London. He then joined the InterContinental Paris catering business in 1992, where he spent 4 years before heading to the Middle East for Le Royal Meridien Bahrain. Bertaud returned to Paris in 1999 at the Hotel Prince de Galles as Director of Catering before joining the teams of the prestigious Hotel Plaza Athénée in 2004 where he practices Function of Deputy Director. This is followed by new experiences abroad, in Lebanon, Monaco and the United Arab Emirates. Guy Bertaud is once again called to be the General Manager of the InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel in 2016.

Shangri-La
Paris, France