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Thomas Bourdois has been named General Manager at Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel

Thomas Bourdois, 40, has just been appointed General Manager of the InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hôtel - the reference of luxury hotels in the Gironde capital. Thomas Bourdois had previously held the InterContinental Marseille - Hôtel-Dieu for five years in Marseille, as Director of Operations for the most magnificent 5-star hotel in Marseille. In this capacity, he had, among other things, prepared the opening (in April 2013) of this 194-room establishment, leading the recruitment of its 200-strong team and contributing to its positioning on the market.

The first Light Human Hotel prepares to open in Corsica French Island

Hotel E Caselle Corsica by Light Human Hotels is located in the vibrant Venaco neighborhood. In the heart of Corsica it's Natural Regional Park, classified as a UNESCO' World Heritage, Hotel E Caselle is remarkably located on the banks of the River Vecchio, surrounded by lush nature. The unique location takes you to all the places of "L'Île de Beauté". Close to Venaco and Corte, this cozy boutique hotel with 67 rooms welcomes you in a pleasant ambience to discover the charms and secrets of the mountains and of course enjoy the most beautiful beaches in the world. A hotel in full transformation that offers you the comfort of today and the authenticity of old time. In 2018 Hotel and Caselle will become a Light Human Hotel.

Slo Living Hostels and 1 Hotels arrive in Paris

Slo Living Hostel, a new generation youth hostel, and the eco-friendly 1 Hotels group will settle in the 13th district of Paris as part of the "Aurore" project developed by the real estate company La Compagnie de Phalsbourg. Located near the François Mittérand Library, the two properties will be part of a 12,700 m2 building with atypical architecture mixing wood, bronze and greenery and designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Marchi architects. The latter will also house a new cabaret concept as well as a co-working coffee house. This is the first implantation of the upscale and eco-friendly 1 Hotels group in Europe. This new property will offer 140 rooms as well as a restaurant with panoramic view and a gym. As for the Slo Living Hostel, it will offer 179 beds. Launched in 2014 in Lyon, this new generation brand managed by the New Nomads group offers a hybrid and contemporary hostel model.

Giuseppe Vincelli has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Carlton Cannes

The InterContinental Carlton Cannes has announced the appointment of Giuseppe Vincelli as new General Manager. Giuseppe Vincelli, who has had a fruitful 25-year career, brings his knowledge and expertise of hospitality industry to the InterContinental Carlton Cannes. Holding a MBA in tourism management, he has built a brilliant career and held top positions around the world.

Christopher Hache has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel de Crillon, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Christopher Hache, Executive Chef. Christopher forged his style with the most illustrious French Chefs such as Eric Briffard, Alain Senderens and Eric Frechon, whom he was working under when he obtained a 3rd Michelin star. In 2010, he made a distinguished entrance as Executive Chef at the Hotel de Crillon, obtaining his first star in the Michelin Guide at 29, just one year after the reopening of the restaurant Les Ambassadeurs. As of July 5, the chef will reveal his culinary skills to the customers of the Crillon by offering them a gustatory experience inspired by his travels around the world.

Jacques Oudinot has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hotel de Crillon, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Jacques Oudinot, Director of Operations. He graduated from the Institute of Higher Studies at Glion and began his career at Meurice Paris in 1995. After several years between Paris, London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore, he finally settled in Sydney, where he held the position of Director of the Shangri-La Hotel. He accepted the challenge to open the luxury hotel Rosewood Abu Dhabi and in 2014 integrated the team of the Hotel de Crillon, which will benefit from his rich experience.

Marc Raffray has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel de Crillon a Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Marc Raffray, General Manager. After a first experience in Paris and then across the Atlantic, he returned to France in 2003 and joined Four Seasons George V where he acted as Director of Operations for 10 years. Between 2014 and 2016, he became General Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, before leading the teams at the Hôtel de Crillon in October 2016.

JO&JOE opens its first Open House in Hossegor in partnership with Quiksilver and Roxy

Unveiled in September 2016, AccorHotels' new brand took everyone by surprise by preparing to open its first address in Hossegor on May 29. Paris and Bordeaux will follow in 2018. For this first Open House, JO&JOE teamed up with Quiksilver and Roxy, the iconic surfwear brands. The aim is to propose a new and authentic experience, a place where tripsters* and townsters** get together and chill out.