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Opinion Article Markets & Performance

August 4, 2014

Excessive Outsourcing of the Hotelier’s Role: A Threat to the Trade

We can't ignore that the current situation for hotel operations is pretty morose. The profitability expected from a well-managed business is far from what it was a decade or so ago. How did this happen with the steadily increasing numbers of travelers? Where have these profit points gone that made this business one of the most interesting financially in addition to its human dimension?

By Georges Panayotis, President & Founder of MKG Group & Hospitality ON, Hospitality ON

Press Release Development

August 4, 2014

200-Room The Peninsula Paris Opens its Doors

Following an extensive four-year restoration and marking the debut of The Peninsula Hotels into Europe, the newest hotel in The Peninsula Hotels' portfolio, The Peninsula Paris, opened today and welcomed its first guests. The Peninsula celebrated its opening with a speech by guest of honour Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, followed by an early- afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony and traditional Chinese lion dance honouring The Peninsula Hotels' Asian heritage. Cutting the ribbon to launch the hotel was guest of honour Fleur Pellerin, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, the Promotion of Tourism and French Nationals Abroad, together with Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality, Clement Kwok, CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) and Nicolas Béliard, General Manager of The Peninsula Paris.

Press Release Markets & Performance

August 4, 2014

Deloitte - French Hotel Industry Performances - June 2014

June finished on a negative note, with the French hotel industry posting a decline in RevPAR. The reason? The seemingly never-ending difficult economic situation that is impacting the hotel industry, coupled with an even-numbered year with fewer MICE(*) activities: the latter illustrates how a destination's events calendar has become highly strategic for many tourism actors.

In Extenso Avocats

July 21, 2014

Eric-Michel Omgba has been promoted to Director of Operations at ACCOR

Eric-Michel OMGBA H05 has been promoted to Director of Operations for 23 Accor Hotels. He will supervise the daily operations of owned or managed properties. He becomes the youngest French DOP of Accor France. Prior to that Eric-Michel was General Manager Ibis Paris Berthier; one of the largest Accor property in the world and previously Regional General Manager supervising 25 Hotels for the Louvre Hotels Group.

July 18, 2014

Eric Vincent has been appointed as Managing Director at Groupe Bertrand Restauration

Eric VINCENT IMHI 1990 has been appointed Managing Director for Groupe Bertrand, major actor in the French catering field. Prior to that Eric was CEO at Fauchon Group worldwide. Throughout his career, Eric Vincent has managed Potel and Chabot in Russia, joined the international management of Sogeres and then of the Group Flo before managing Hippopotamus and being Groupe FLO COO during five years.

Press Release Development

July 10, 2014

Hilton Paris Opera Undergoes Significant Restoration Ahead Of Official Launch

Joining the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio in September 2014, the Concorde Opera Paris hotel has begun a significant $50 million restoration and enhancement programme ahead of its much anticipated re-launch as Hilton Paris Opera.

July 10, 2014

Martine Gerow has been appointed as Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Martine Gerow has been appointed executive vice president & chief financial officer. Gerow will take up her position in September of this year.

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July 8, 2014

The Astotel Group Renews with Pegasus Connect+ Premium

The Astotel Group, created in 1971, has renewed its agreement with Pegasus Solutions for global sales and marketing support of its full portfolio through Pegasus Connect+ Premium. Paris' number one independent hotel group will continue to offer its 15 three- and four-star hotels in the global distribution systems (GDSs) under the Pegasus Connect+ "UI" chain code, as well as through a thousand Pegasus-connected online channels.

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Press Release Markets & Performance

July 8, 2014

French Hotel Industry Performances - May 2014

After a slight upturn in April (leading to great hopes for a recovery), May finished on a negative note, with most destinations recording a drop in performance. Trading was affected by an unfavourable agenda for business tourism. The numerous bank holidays reduced business demand, and the leisure segment – still cautious given the economic climate – remained insufficient to offset this decline.

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Press Release Development

July 8, 2014

ESSEC-IMHI Hospitality Students Present their Capstone Strategy Project to Steigenberger Hotel Group

Students in the ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) presented the findings of their Capstone Strategy Project to executives from Steigenberger Hotel Group at the beginning of July 2014 on ESSEC's campus in Cergy-Pontoise. The 2014 Capstone Project – jointly supervised by Steigenberger Hotel Group's Executives and ESSEC-IMHI faculty – challenged students on development and branding related projects.

July 8, 2014

Sonia Papet has been named Head Concierge at Le Bristol Paris

Le Bristol Paris has announced the appointment of Sonia Papet to the position of Head Concierge. After more than 17 years' experience in luxury hotels in France and abroad, Sonia joined the very closed circle of women holding the position of Head Concierge in a prestige hotel. Already a female representative in the Clefs d'Or concierge association since 2005, she is currently the only woman to be Head Concierge in a Parisian luxury hotel.

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July 7, 2014

Béatrice Schopflin has been appointed as General Manager at Hôtel Scribe, Managed by Sofitel

Béatrice Schopflin has been named General Manager at l'Hôtel Scribe Paris managed by Sofitel. Previously, Béatrice served as general manager at Sofitel Arc de Triomphe for six years. Béatrice is an alumnus of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL).

Press Release Markets & Performance

July 2, 2014

Ramadan: the new moon eclipses the sun on palaces in France

This year Ramadan begins June 28 and will end on July 27. MKG Hospitality shows how the Muslim month of fasting and purification impacts the French hotel industry, particularly activity at luxury and upscale properties in Paris and on the French Riviera that are the predilection of Middle Eastern clientele.

Press Release Development

July 2, 2014

AC Hotels by Marriott Debuts in Paris with the Opening of 149-room AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announces the opening of its first AC Hotels by Marriott property in Paris. The sleek and modern design of the 149-room AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot aims to appeal to business and leisure travellers seeking sharp contemporary style when staying in Paris. The hotel joins two existing AC Hotels by Marriott properties in France - AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes-Juan les Pins and AC Hotel Nice in the south of France.

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July 1, 2014

Hilton Paris Opera Undergoes Significant Restoration Ahead Of Launch

Joining the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio in September 2014, the Concorde Opera Paris hotel has begun a significant $50 million restoration and enhancement programme ahead of its much anticipated re-launch as Hilton Paris Opera.

June 30, 2014

Daines Steven has been promoted to CEO Accor HotelServices for the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Switzerland, Russia & CIS at ACCOR

Steven DAINES IMHI 1994 has been promoted to CEO Accor HotelServices for the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Switzerland, Russia & CIS. Steven has worked for 20 years for Accor straight after his graduation at ESSEC and went through various positions such as Operations Director, Vice President, Ibis & Formule 1 Hotels Latin America and Senior Vice President Operations for ibis Budget & hotelF1 France.

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

June 24, 2014

Digital and profiling are just the foam on the wave of marketing

Is digital marketing turning clientele into veritable tyrants who dictate the law and do away with every new initiative? The subject deserves attention if we don't want to fall into a kind of dictatorship due to posts on community websites.

By Georges Panayotis, President & Founder of MKG Group & Hospitality ON, Hospitality ON

Press Release Development

June 24, 2014

The Peninsula Paris at a Glance

PARIS -- The Peninsula Hotels makes its grand entrance into Europe with The Peninsula Paris, setting spectacular new standards in design, luxury and comfort. The century-old classic building has been meticulously restored and modernised to create the latest example of Peninsula excellence.

June 23, 2014

Baghdassarian Stéphane has been appointed as Development Director Hotels at Lucien Barrière Hôtels & Casinos

Stéphane BAGHDASSARIAN IMHI 2001 has been appointed Development Director Hotels for Lucien Barrière Hôtels & Casinos. Prior to that Stéphane was Development Director for GLA Hotels.

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June 23, 2014

Cotasson Fauvet Céline has been promoted to Head of European Analysis at BNP Paribas Real Estate

Céline COTASSON-FAUVET IMHI 2003 has been promoted to Head of European analysis, in charge of investment, office, retail and hotels analyses within the International research department at BNP Paribas Real Estate, Paris. Prior to that Céline was Senior Analyst for investment and hotels.

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