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Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

October 10, 2014

Is a chain’s size enough?

Growth is imperative in order for hotel groups to reach critical size to allow economies of scale, to justify their headquarters and technological investments, to strengthen brand awareness and develop strong negotiation power with all partners. "Big is beautiful" when the choice has been made to rival the other industry giants in order to exist on the hotel planet. But when does size become a handicap due to the weight and incoherencies of the network? TYPO3SEARCH_begin

By Georges Panayotis, President & Founder of MKG Group & Hospitality ON, Hospitality ON

Press Release Markets & Performance

October 3, 2014

Deloitte - French Hotel Industry Performances - August 2014

August's results were generally good, particularly at the higher end of the scale (Midscale and Upscale). Additionally, the majority of destinations posted an increase in RevPAR, driven by higher occupancy. The coast and certain cities did, however, suffer somewhat; a stark reminder of a complex and fragile market.

In Extenso Avocats

October 2, 2014

Christophe Tanguy has been appointed as Regional Director Grill Academy EMEA South at Weber-Stephen Products LLC

Christophe TANGUY ESSEC IMHI 1998 has been appointed Regional Director EMEA South, at Weber Stephen - Grill Academy. Prior to that Christophe was General Manager for Groupe Le Duff - Brioche Dorée in China. He has spent, so far, most of his career in the retail and restaurant industry.

Press Release Development

September 25, 2014

NH Hotel Group will increase its presence in France with an exclusive hotel in Marseille

NH Hotel Group, the third business hotel chain in Europe, has signed an agreement with the group ATEMI, that act in the name of various investment funds, for the development of a hotel project that will open its doors in 2017 in Marseille, the second most important city in France. This project evidences the Group's ambition of broadening its presence in France, where the Company plans on increasing its portfolio in Paris and in other major cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Nice, Lille, Bordeaux or Toulouse as well as in the main airport surrounding areas though it's brands NH Collection, NH Hotels and nhow.

Marseille, France

Press Release Development

September 19, 2014

France welcomes its first Hotel Indigo® to Paris’ operatic heart

InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the debut of its boutique brand, Hotel Indigo®, in France, with the opening of Hotel Indigo® Paris – Opera at the heart of the capital's entertainment district. The new hotel marks a milestone for the brand as the 60th Hotel Indigo hotel globally, opening in the brand's 10th anniversary year.

September 9, 2014

Winoch Billette has been promoted to Senior Vice President at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality

Winoch Billette ESSEC IMHI 2001 has been promoted Senior Vice President JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group based in Paris; In charge of the French Hotel Advisory Department. Winoch joined JLL in 2007 as Associate and was promoted Vice President in 2011. Prior to that and from his graduation Winoch worked more than 6 years for Disneyland Paris as Project and Marketing Manager.

August 26, 2014

Vincent Poulingue has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Indigo Paris Opera

Vincent Poulingue (ESSEC IMHI 2002) has been promoted General Manager for the Hotel Indigo Paris Opera from IHG to open in September 2014. Hotel Indigo Paris Opera is the first manage hotel Indigo in Europe for IHG and the first property in France. Prior to that Vincent was Executive Assistant Manager of InterContinental Paris Le Grand for one year and of the InterContinental Tahiti Resort for four years. Previously Vincent worked for the Groupe Lucien Barrière as Hotel Normandy Director finance and business support, and in other Lucien Barriere Property in La Baule and Deauville.

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August 20, 2014

Lutgart Theuwissen has been promoted to Area Online Distribution Manager - Western Europe & North West Africa at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Lutgart Theuwissen (ESSEC IMHI) 2010 has been appointed Area Online Distribution Manager - Western Europe & North West Africa at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Prior to that Lutgart worked for more than 3 years with Expedia as Market Associate based in Paris. Prior to IMHI she hold several experiences in Sales & Marketing and Event Coordination.

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Press Release Development

August 7, 2014

IHG Receives Binding Offer for InterContinental Paris – Le Grand of €330 million

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that it has received a binding offer from Constellation Hotels Holding Limited ("Constellation") to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand (the "Hotel"). The proposed purchase price is €330 million ($442 million1), payable in cash at completion. Constellation has made a further commitment to invest over time an estimated €60 million in future hotel renovations.

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Opinion Article Markets & Performance

August 4, 2014

Excessive Outsourcing of the Hotelier’s Role: A Threat to the Trade

We can't ignore that the current situation for hotel operations is pretty morose. The profitability expected from a well-managed business is far from what it was a decade or so ago. How did this happen with the steadily increasing numbers of travelers? Where have these profit points gone that made this business one of the most interesting financially in addition to its human dimension?

By Georges Panayotis, President & Founder of MKG Group & Hospitality ON, Hospitality ON

Press Release Development

August 4, 2014

200-Room The Peninsula Paris Opens its Doors

Following an extensive four-year restoration and marking the debut of The Peninsula Hotels into Europe, the newest hotel in The Peninsula Hotels' portfolio, The Peninsula Paris, opened today and welcomed its first guests. The Peninsula celebrated its opening with a speech by guest of honour Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, followed by an early- afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony and traditional Chinese lion dance honouring The Peninsula Hotels' Asian heritage. Cutting the ribbon to launch the hotel was guest of honour Fleur Pellerin, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, the Promotion of Tourism and French Nationals Abroad, together with Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality, Clement Kwok, CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) and Nicolas Béliard, General Manager of The Peninsula Paris.

Press Release Markets & Performance

August 4, 2014

Deloitte - French Hotel Industry Performances - June 2014

June finished on a negative note, with the French hotel industry posting a decline in RevPAR. The reason? The seemingly never-ending difficult economic situation that is impacting the hotel industry, coupled with an even-numbered year with fewer MICE(*) activities: the latter illustrates how a destination's events calendar has become highly strategic for many tourism actors.

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July 21, 2014

Eric-Michel Omgba has been promoted to Director of Operations at ACCOR

Eric-Michel OMGBA H05 has been promoted to Director of Operations for 23 Accor Hotels. He will supervise the daily operations of owned or managed properties. He becomes the youngest French DOP of Accor France. Prior to that Eric-Michel was General Manager Ibis Paris Berthier; one of the largest Accor property in the world and previously Regional General Manager supervising 25 Hotels for the Louvre Hotels Group.

July 18, 2014

Eric Vincent has been appointed as Managing Director at Groupe Bertrand Restauration

Eric VINCENT IMHI 1990 has been appointed Managing Director for Groupe Bertrand, major actor in the French catering field. Prior to that Eric was CEO at Fauchon Group worldwide. Throughout his career, Eric Vincent has managed Potel and Chabot in Russia, joined the international management of Sogeres and then of the Group Flo before managing Hippopotamus and being Groupe FLO COO during five years.

Press Release Development

July 10, 2014

Hilton Paris Opera Undergoes Significant Restoration Ahead Of Official Launch

Joining the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio in September 2014, the Concorde Opera Paris hotel has begun a significant $50 million restoration and enhancement programme ahead of its much anticipated re-launch as Hilton Paris Opera.

July 10, 2014

Martine Gerow has been appointed as Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Martine Gerow has been appointed executive vice president & chief financial officer. Gerow will take up her position in September of this year.

Supplier News Technology

July 8, 2014

The Astotel Group Renews with Pegasus Connect+ Premium

The Astotel Group, created in 1971, has renewed its agreement with Pegasus Solutions for global sales and marketing support of its full portfolio through Pegasus Connect+ Premium. Paris' number one independent hotel group will continue to offer its 15 three- and four-star hotels in the global distribution systems (GDSs) under the Pegasus Connect+ "UI" chain code, as well as through a thousand Pegasus-connected online channels.

Press Release Markets & Performance

July 8, 2014

French Hotel Industry Performances - May 2014

After a slight upturn in April (leading to great hopes for a recovery), May finished on a negative note, with most destinations recording a drop in performance. Trading was affected by an unfavourable agenda for business tourism. The numerous bank holidays reduced business demand, and the leisure segment – still cautious given the economic climate – remained insufficient to offset this decline.

In Extenso Avocats

Press Release Development

July 8, 2014

ESSEC-IMHI Hospitality Students Present their Capstone Strategy Project to Steigenberger Hotel Group

Students in the ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) presented the findings of their Capstone Strategy Project to executives from Steigenberger Hotel Group at the beginning of July 2014 on ESSEC's campus in Cergy-Pontoise. The 2014 Capstone Project – jointly supervised by Steigenberger Hotel Group's Executives and ESSEC-IMHI faculty – challenged students on development and branding related projects.

July 8, 2014

Sonia Papet has been named Head Concierge at Le Bristol Paris

Le Bristol Paris has announced the appointment of Sonia Papet to the position of Head Concierge. After more than 17 years' experience in luxury hotels in France and abroad, Sonia joined the very closed circle of women holding the position of Head Concierge in a prestige hotel. Already a female representative in the Clefs d'Or concierge association since 2005, she is currently the only woman to be Head Concierge in a Parisian luxury hotel.

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