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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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Maison Heler Metz to join Curio Collection

Metz Mayor Dominique Gros, internationally acclaimed creator Philippe Starck and Hilton unveiled plans for the distinctive, Maison Heler Metz, Curio Collection by Hilton. The 14-story hotel, which will operate under Curio Collection by Hilton in a landmark agreement unveiled at MIPIM, includes a €22.5 million investment led by Yvon Gérard and a consortium of investors.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Metz, France
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OD Hotels Prepares for International Expansion with OD Côte d’Azur in 2019

Balearic boutique hotel group OD Hotels has finalized the purchase of the Cavalière Sur Plage Hotel on the French Riviera with plans to renovate and open OD Côte d"Azur in 2019. Just under 20 miles from Saint-Tropez, the property will be the group's sixth hotel and the first one to be located outside of Spain. Led by Marc Rahola, OD Hotels made the purchase for 11 Million Euros (approximately $36 Million USD).

OD Hotels
Cavalière Sur Plage, France