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Press Release Markets & Performance

April 7, 2011

French Hotel Industry Performances (February 2011) | Deloitte

The growth observed in January was confirmed in February. Business destinations, particularly in regional France, benefitted from the staggering of winter school holidays, unlike in 2010. In 2011, school holiday periods in regional France fell in February and March, rather than purely in February, as was the case last year. Given this, business guests were more present in February of this year.

Supplier News Technology

March 29, 2011

Hotel de Crillon selects Quadriga to respond to guest requirements for more flexible TV content

Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, has selected the tools and applications within Quadriga's Sensiq solution to create a guest communications portal that fully reflects the needs of its discerning guests. A key requirement was a superb choice of TV content to satisfy the needs of the global traveller. Additionally, to further enhance the guest experience, the wealth of content offered to guests is now available via state-of-the-art Samsung TV screens.

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

March 24, 2011

Availpro presents its hotel booking engine for Facebook

On March 1st, 2011, Availpro officially presented its booking engine for Facebook at a press conference entitled "Make Facebook a true sales channel for your hotel". Facebook's Sales Manager, David Zanazaka, was present at the conference, attended by more than 100 hotels. From March 14, 2011, internet users will be able to directly book on the hotel's Facebook page, using Availpro's booking engine

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Press Release General Management

March 16, 2011

ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management ranked number one in France

For the ninth consecutive year, the ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) has been ranked first among Hotel and Tourism Postgraduate degrees in France by leading educational consulting group SMBG. This independent classification is a key decision making tool for French students wishing to find appropriate programs to further their education. Three criteria are used to determine placement in the ranking: recognition of the programme, salary on graduation, and satisfaction of the graduates.

ESSEC IMHI

Press Release Markets & Performance

March 14, 2011

Deloitte's January 2011 - French Hotel Industry Performances | An encouraging start to the year.

The new year saw hoteliers hit the ground running. In Paris and throughout France, RevPAR increases in January were substantial, thanks to the combined effects of higher occupancy and average rates. However, these increases should be put in perspective. On the one hand, and with the exception of Paris and several large regional cities, business activity remained modest, with occupancy not quite hitting the 50% mark in the upscale and midscale segments. On the other hand, economic recovery in January 2010 had not yet begun, with year-on-year hotel performances significantly decreasing, even.

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Press Release Markets & Performance

March 11, 2011

An Encouraging Start To The Year - French Hotel Industry Performances (January 2011)

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Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

March 1, 2011

Paris hotels and social media: some lagging behind, others at the forefront

While in London this month, I couldn't resist hopping on the Eurostar to visit Paris, where I spent four months in Paris in 2009 on a writing sabbatical. Like so many others, I fell in love with the city. But my next sabbatical will take place somewhere with fewer distractions-like an iceberg adrift in the Arctic Ocean.

By Daniel Craig, Founder & Chief Strategist, Reknown, Reknown Marketing

Supplier News Operations & Strategy

February 18, 2011

Kyriad Rabatau Selects Signature RFID by VingCard For Security and Comfort

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, recently completed installation of its Signature RFID by VingCard contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Kyriad Marseille Centre-Rabatou in Marseille, France. Located a few steps from the Congress Palace and the city's Stadium, the 88-room Louvre Hotels property is conveniently located close to the city's main attractions, public transportation stops and superb beaches, making it an attractive location for both leisure and business travelers.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

Marseille, France

Press Release Development

February 11, 2011

Courtyard by Marriott Opens Fifth Hotel in France

Courtyard by Marriott has opened its fifth hotel in France, the Courtyard Paris Arcueil. Located in Arcueil, a suburb just south of Paris, the hotel is conveniently located close to the headquarters of many French corporations and situated near numerous public transportation options allowing guests to reach the heart of downtown Paris in just 20 minutes.

Marriott

Report Markets & Performance

February 7, 2011

French Hotel Industry Performances | December 2010

2010 ended with improved rooms revenue indicators. Four star hotels took the lead, recording growth of 8.3%. Although this does not make up for the losses recorded last year, it could mark the beginning of an upswing. Compared with 2009, the 3 star category recorded significantly improved performances. This is even better news considering the midscale segment was one of the hardest hit last year. Despite these good results, budget and 2 star hotel year-end performances still remain rather fragile.

Crillon le Brave (Provence), France

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January 27, 2011

Christian Delteil has been appointed as Hotel Director at Hotel Crillon le Brave

Christian Delteil has been named Director at Hotel Crillon le Brave, one of France’s most notable boutique hotels. A former chef, Christian will also serve as the leader of the hotel’s restaurant team.

Hotel Crillon le Brave

Press Release Development

January 25, 2011

Rezidor announces the Park Inn Lille Grand Stade in France

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces a new flagship for the young and dynamic mid market brand Park Inn by Radisson in France: The Park Inn Lille Grand Stade featuring 127 rooms will open in 2012. It is Rezidor's 8th Park Inn Hotel in France.

Radisson Hotel Group

Lille, France

Press Release Sales & Marketing

January 21, 2011

MKG announces 15th Global Lodging Forum | Early bird registration ends January 31st

Dear friends, For a few months, the upturn in Europe has become a recognized fact, a positive reversal sign of the hospitality cycle, but is this a lasting and solid upturn confronted with economical and geopolitical uncertainties ? In order to think collectively and gather experts’ opinions over that matter, attend the Global Lodging Forum on March 1st & 2nd 2011.

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Press Release Sustainability

January 17, 2011

Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris wins Green Globe 2011 World Summit

Green Globe Certification today announced, Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris has won the bid to host the Green Globe 2011 World Summit. Located in the heart of Paris, France, Hotel Concorde Opéra Paris was selected on the strength of its commitment to cultural heritage.

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Press Release Sales & Marketing

January 13, 2011

UNWTO and Principality of Andorra launch the 7th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism

Snow and mountain tourism experts from around the world will gather at the 7th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism Andorra to pool and acquire knowledge and monitor relevant trends in this major tourism market (Grenoble, France, 28-29 April).

UN Tourism

Grenoble, France

Press Release Finance

January 13, 2011

Accor Sells Its Stake in Groupe Lucien Barrière for €268 million

Accor has signed an agreement with Fimalac and Groupe Lucien Barrière for the sale of its 49% stake in Groupe Lucien Barrière for €268 million. In addition, Accor will receive the 2010 dividend on its Groupe Lucien Barrière shares, representing a total of €7.35 million.

Accor

External Article Development

January 7, 2011

Paris's luxury hotels brace for new Asian rivals | reuters.com

Luxury Parisian hotels are entering 2011 knowing they need a combative spirit and ambitious initiatives to protect their turf from the arrival of powerful Asian chains such as Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula.

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Report Markets & Performance

January 3, 2011

Deloitte - French Hotel Industry Performances (November 2010)

Once October’s strikes were over and done with, trading picked up in November. However, in regional France, growth rates remained moderate, considering the sharp drops already recorded last year over the same period. As in October, 2 star hotels recorded mixed results. The Côte d’Azur market saw occupancy drop, whilst Paris stagnated. Budget hotels performed better than in October when all indicators were down. Regional budget hotels posted rooms revenue growth of 1.5% in the south-west and 3.4% in the south-east.

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December 21, 2010

Christophe Saintagne has been appointed as Head Chef at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée

Christophe Saintagne has been appointed Head Chef of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris. The move to the Michelin three-star restaurant at Hôtel Plaza Athénée follows two years as Chief Executive of Alain Ducasse Enterprises. Saintagne’s relationship with Ducasse goes back 10 years to when he joined the kitchen staff of 59 Poincaré at Hôtel Plaza Athénée. In 2002, he departed to become Head Chef of Aux Lyonnais in Paris and then moved on in 2005 to become Assistant to Jean-François Piège at Hôtel de Crillon. In 2008, Saintagne returned to take the helm at Ducasse’s restaurant group, with focus on supervising restaurants throughout France, Japan and the UK. He also shared authorship with Ducasse on ‘Nature, Simple, Healthy and Good,’ published in 2009. Born in Normandy, Saintagne studied at Auberge du Logis in Conteville, France, working with acclaimed Chef Guillaume Louet. “I’m proud Alain Ducasse has put his confidence in me and delighted to be back on a team whose sole objective is to satisfy its clientele,” noted Saintagne of his appointment.

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée