AMFORHT (World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education & Training) which is an NGO recognized by the United Nations for training and Education in hospitality, gastronomy and tourism industry has chosen Paris to celebrate its 50th anniversary - President Philippe FRANCOIS announces the color: "Hotel training must lead its educational revolution"!
A proverb states that prudence does not avoid all misfortune, but a lack of prudence never fails to attract it. This is why due diligence is a vital step in buying a hotel. In a hotel acquisition context, the term "due diligence" refers to the investigations carried out by the prospective buyer. These investigations focus both on the hotel assets (i.e. the operating building as a whole) and the company that owns these assets or operates the hotel. Due diligence must also enable the buyer to fully appreciate the hotel's business, understand its structure, environment and market, and analyse the long-term viability of their project.
Design has long been important to the hotel industry as a way to attract new guests and turn them into repeat visitors.
Canopy by Hilton Bordeaux Chartrons is expected to open in early 2021. The new-build property will be constructed in the Chartrons neighbourhood, overlooking the Garonne River. Chartrons is famous for its waterside bars and dining, antique shops and vintage boutiques.
The 123-room Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero is scheduled to be the first Canopy by Hilton to open in France. Slated to open in mid-2020, the hotel is located in sight of the place du Trocadero and Palais de Chaillot in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, a cultural hotspot with several galleries and attractions such as the Palais Galliera and Palais de Tokyo museums.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) rapid expansion in France is set to continue, following franchise agreements to introduce five new properties under its focused service Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands. The five new hotels mean that Hilton's portfolio in France is set to triple in the next five years.
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.
It's almost impossible to read through a hospitality or travel publication these days and not find the latest jaw-dropping statistic on the Chinese traveller market. Here's one: according to The China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), the number of overseas trips made within a year by Chinese tourists will exceed 400 million by 2030. And, another: in 2017, China led the world in its investments toward travel abroad, investing a total of US$258,000 million, according to the UNWTO.
Spaces and design have been revamped by famed British designer Tom Dixon for a distinctly unique experience.
Meliá Hotels International, Spain's largest hotel brand, unveils the new INNSiDE Charles de Gaulle located at Paris' international airport.
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.
Louvre Hotels Group, subsidiary of the 2nd hospitality group in the world, is proudly announcing the opening of more than 12 hotels, in 12 cities and 800 Kyriad Direct rooms in France, by early 2019. Launched in April 2018, the Kyriad Direct brand is transforming 2-star hospitality by offering a personalized experience.
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.
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Resort Sangatte Blériot-Plage in France. It marks the Radisson brand's debut in the country, where it will become part of a portfolio that boasts 16 hotels and more than 2,800 rooms in operation or under development.
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.