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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.

Now Open: La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa, Reims, France

La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa is exceptionally located in the historic heart of Reims opposite the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Offering just 89 rooms, including 17 suites, half of them boast breath-taking views of the Cathedral. This former fire station is part of the Art Deco architectural heritage that marks the reconstruction of Reims in the 1920s.

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.

Christel Cabanier has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle

Christel did communication studies that allowed her to do an internship in a hotel in Antwerp, where she discovered her passion for the hotel industry. At the age of 25, she was the youngest Director of Europe as a woman. Subsequently, Christel held positions as director of hotels and independent hotels such as Park Plaza Hotels. In 2008, while Christel held the position of General Manager at the Bloom Hotel, it was voted by TripAdvisor as one of the hippest hotels in the world. In 2012, Christel was appointed District Director for Radisson (France, Belgium, The Netherlands), at which time she was responsible for 13 Park in by Radisson hotels. Christel helped create the concept for the Radisson RED Hotels, as well as the opening of the first Radisson RED Hotel. Christel is passionate about travel and cooking. She participated as a jury for 3 seasons at Mijn Restaurant (a Belgian show of the same concept as Master Chef). Before joining our teams, Christel was General Manager of the New York Hotel at Disneyland Paris.

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.

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.

Citadines Toulouse, Opening 2023

Citadines Toulouse will be part of an integrated development that also comprises retail outlets, a restaurant, senior living complex, children day-care centre, and sports facilities. The 85-unit serviced residence will offer facilities such as a breakfast lounge, fitness centre, and a launderette. Toulouse is the fourth largest metropolitan city in France and home to the largest space centre in Europe - Airbus. The University of Toulouse is also the fourth largest university campus in France. The city has many buildings made of pinkish terracotta bricks, earning it the nickname la Ville Rose or 'the Pink City'.

La Clef Golfe-Juan, The Crest Collection, Opening 2023

La Clef Golfe-Juan is located in the south of France, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Cannes, home to the Palais des Festivals or the largest festival of cinema in the world. It is also situated along the French Riviera, a yachting and cruising hub. The 90-unit property is built adjacent to a newly built senior living complex and will feature a restaurant, rooftop pool, spa, and fitness facilities. Golfe-Juan is a 20-minute drive from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and a 10- minute drive away from Antibes, a resort town dotted with museums and beaches.

Citadines Connect City Centre Roanne, Opening 2023

Citadines Connect City Centre Roanne is the first property in Europe under Ascott's Citadines Connect brand of business hotels. Located in the city centre of Roanne, and 80km northwest of Lyon, Citadines Connect City Centre Roanne is part of an integrated development which also has retail outlets, a restaurant, and a senior living complex. The 65-room select-service business hotel will offer facilities such as a breakfast lounge, fitness corner, Grab & Go food and beverage bar, and launderette.

Hôtel Château Belmont Tours, The Crest Collection, Opening 2020

Hôtel Château Belmont Tours is set in the middle of a 2.5-hectare park in Tours, the medieval city of France. The historical château dates from the 17th century and is easily accessible by TGV high-speed train from Paris as well as by plane with direct flights from London, Dublin, Marseille and Porto. It will offer 65 apartments and facilities including a restaurant, bar, spa, fitness centre, as well as meeting and event spaces. Tours is not only a regional economic centre, but also an attractive tourist destination well known for its Loire river valley, historical buildings and unique wine tasting experience.

greet hotel Beaune now open!

Created in early 2019, the greet brand brings a distinctive touch to the hotel Group. Following the success of its recently launched lifestyle brands, with greet Accor is continuing its plan to expand its brand portfolio in order to stay in tune with its partners and offer memorable and ever-evolving experiences to its customers. greet was created in response to a single observation - today, more than ever before, travelers want a high-quality and affordable hotel experience, while simultaneously seeking to add meaning to their purchases and reduce their impact on the planet. The greet concept addresses this dual challenge through a flexible business model for partners, and a totally new hotel experience for customers.

The New Face Of Novotel Annecy Centre

Novotel Annecy Centre has been refurbished to create a genuine "indoor hub".The design has been completely overhauled and the hotel renovated based on one central theme - the world of sport and the mountains. Raw materials such as stone, wood and leather have been used throughout the hotel to create a relaxed, warm and imaginative space connecting the inside to the outside.