Located in the arrondissement de Reuilly, on the northeastern bank of the Seine, this newest member of the citizenM family is a must for sightseers, pleasure seekers and business-doers alike.
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel re-opens today after undergoing an extensive four-year restoration. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic treasure is decidedly reborn as a luxury hotel for 21st century travellers. Located in the heart of Paris at 10 Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de Crillon"s past provides a rich backdrop for its modern-day story. During the hotel"s closure, master craftsmen, artisans and designers worked tirelessly to strike a deliberate and delicate balance between conservation and transformation, and today the hotel emerges as an elegant expression of the spirit of Paris and a celebration of the French art de vivre.
At the beginning of the summer season, tourism professionals have noticed a sharp rise in the amount of vacations booked by French travelers. This is a recovery that mainly benefits the foreign destinations.
According to tour operators and other tourism stakeholders, the number of French travelers leaving for summer vacation will be bigger than last year and they will be traveling more abroad, mainly to Southern Europe and Maghreb. “There has been a sharp rise in the number of vacations among French tourists this summer. It is very clear and very significant since we have not seen this level of intention since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008,” Jean-Pierre Mas said; Jean-Pierre Mas is President of “Entreprises du Voyage”, a professional federation which monitors the reservations made with 850 French travel agencies.
Opening today, the Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton was handpicked as another remarkable destination for the brand"s latest upper upscale hotel and the brand"s first property opened in France. The hotel joins a collection of more than 35 distinctive, upper upscale hotels and resorts around the world. Situated in a historic 19th century building, Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage is perched above the breathtaking beach of Les Sablettes in the coastal city of La Seyne sur Mer.
Like it or not, politics necessarily enter the world of tourism, and President Trump's recent decisions to limit access to the United States are another demonstration of this. But Tourism, as an economic sector, cannot possibly flourish without political implication at the highest level. In this regard, French professionals are suspended in an uncertain void. There is no recent declaration, no evidence from the "Supervisory Minister" that would support our sector a "national priority".
The trail-blazing Dutch hotel group citizenM will open two exciting new hotels in Paris this summer including a hotel in the heart of Paris"s business district, La Défense and a flagship property opening in August in central Gare du Lyon. With its existing hotel at Charles de Gaulle airport, citizenM will now have three hotels in Paris all offering affordable luxury, smart technology and clever design.
Francois Arrighi has been named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Megève. Opening in time for the 2017/18 ski season, the all-new hotel will be the company’s third in France, and its fifth mountain destination. Arrighi arrives in Megève from Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, where as Hotel Manager he was responsible for day-to-day operations and was also closely involved in the wildly successful launch of two new Michelin-starred restaurants. Before joining Four Seasons, he spent several years in the French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel following positions in Paris, Geneva and the French Riviera.
Yooma Hotel has opened its doors on the Seine, in Paris. Introduced as an 'urban lodge', this new hospitality concept aims at competing with AirBnB and other alternative accommodating options by offering 2 to 6-people rooms. "Yooma is not just another hotel. This is the first of its kind, the first to be tailored to the needs of a new consumer generation, made to welcome families and city-breakers," said the concept's founder Pierre Beckerich.
Sunshine, a rediscovered morale, foreign tourists coming back after the impact of the terrorist attacks has faded, and the zest of the “Macron effect”: this is the cocktail of success that the French tourism sector experienced this spring season.
“We had a very, very, very good month of April,” said Xavier Bailly, administrator of the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel, one of the most visited cultural sites in France. Its visitation rate had suffered after the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and the July 2016 attacks in Nice. It has increased by nearly 7% since the beginning of the year.
After an economic standstill, the French economy has shown signs of recovery, with a GDP growth by 1.2% in 2016 almost at par with 2015. Following the election of Emmanuel Macron as the new President of France, economic forecasts for 2017 - 2018 are positive with strong expectations and we expect an increase of business investments.
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.
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 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.
Creative Supply is moving into a second year of collaboration with ESSEC Business School and Elegancia Hotels, a Paris based hotel company. Part of the Strategic Branding module led by Visiting Professor Alex Gibson from DIT in Ireland, the collaboration aims to bring real-life learning experience to the students of MBA in International Hospitality and MBA Global Branding of ESSEC Business School.
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.
Anne Cassoudebat, Administrative & Financial Director. Holder of an MBA in Hospitality Management from ESSEC, she has been working in AccorHotels Group for 6 years. In 2006, she joined the Hôtel de Crillon, which was then operated by Concorde Hotels & Resorts, where she oversees the entire financial analysis division.
Charles Saadoun, Technical Director. Charles began his experience at the InterContinental in 1988, where he served as Technical and Safety Director, among others at the Grand Hotel Café de la Paix.
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, 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.
Estelle Lamotte, Director of Catering. Holder of a Bachelor's degree from the Quercy-Périgord Hotel High School in Souillac, Estelle contributed to the successful opening of the Chef Alain Ducasse's first restaurant in London. With 15 years of experience abroad, she was present for the awarding of two stars on the 2011 Michelin Guide to Joël Robuchon's restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resort in New York.