I attended the 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes, where I had the occasion to discover exciting developments in the luxury hotel world. I’ll present an update from Rosewood hotel. I met Robert Cheng, Vice President – Brand Marketing and Communications. Rosewood opened the iconic hotel de Crillon in Paris Hotel de Crillon […]
During my time at the latest 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes, I had the pleasure of attending LVMH’s annual announcement of the group’s latest news and developments in their hotel projects. It is always exciting to take part in a tradition that sees this heritage-bound French luxury group reveal their plans on […]
I attended the 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes. Over the course of the program, I sought out numerous hoteliers and hospitality experts to discover the latest emerging themes and challenges in the luxury hotel industry. One theme that has fascinated me over the years is the subject of digital technology. It is […]
Every so often, I get the chance to discover amazing hotel brands that draw me into their unique brand vision. Capella Hotels is one of these. With brands including Solis Hotels and the destination spa brand Auriga in addition to Capella Hotels and Resorts, Capella is hoping to have as many as forty luxury hotels […]
I attended the 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes. Over the course of the program, I sought out numerous hoteliers and hospitality experts to discover the latest emerging themes and challenges in the luxury hotel industry. One theme that has fascinated me over the years is the subject of digital technology. It is […]
Small Luxury Hotels is a collection of luxury boutique hotels around the world bound by a common desire to provide each guest with a one-of-a-kind experience. They are distinctive in the highly competitive nature with which they select the hotels that they welcome into their portfolio; every year, over 1,000 hotels apply, and only around […]
I attended the 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes, where I had the occasion to discover exciting developments in the luxury hotel world. Luxury hotel brands often play a fine gamble between maintaining a core brand identity through a historically iconic collection while seeking to reinterpret and translate that identity into new locations […]
I attended the 2017 edition of the ILTM Conference in Cannes. Over the course of the program, I sought out numerous hoteliers and hospitality experts to discover the latest themes and challenges facing the luxury hotel industry today. One challenge that emerged from the conference was how hotel groups chose to approach increasing competitive pressures […]
Traveling and Selecting a Hotel Interview with Margaux Pellegrino, Area Director of the Indian Ocean and Head of Jet Tours’ ‘Signature Collection Exception’ I recently had the pleasure of taking part in a press trip organized by Jet Tours in Scotland. I was thus able to discover all the steps involved in preparing a travel […]
Laurent Delporte A man of engagement and experience, Laurent was one of the founders of the European Youth Parliament France (PEJ-France). After graduating from HEC Paris in 2001, he became the Head of development and communication of HEC Entrepreneurs, before going on to join Accor in 2004 to work on the strategic repositioning of the […]
Rivalry Among the ‘Newest’ Palaces in Paris A little competition is always healthy and, when done right, usually leads to better client service. When I think about the situation over the last 15 years, it’s worth noting that the Park Hyatt was the first to establish itself (2002) and begin disrupting codes by offering a […]
Please find here bellow my interview with Kapil Chopra, the CEO of OBEROI hotel. Please note that he quits the company to become full time entrepreneur. How do you envision the hotel of the future, in 5 or 10 years? How are you preparing the new generation of hotels? The hotel of tomorrow is going […]
Discovering the Oetker Collection I had the pleasure of visiting the marvelous and mythical city of Baden-Baden in Germany. This is a city rich in history, tradition, and nature. It is a holiday resort and a thermal station in the middle of the Black Forest. The German word ‘Baden’ means ‘baths’ and stands in reference […]
The Plaza Athénée and Its Salons The reception rooms at the Plaza Athénée have recently been renovated, and a new ballroom has even been constructed. Upon visiting the ballroom, you will feel like it has always been there. It certainly stacks up to the image of the hotel. This room, which spans 150 square meters and […]
The Inevitable Development of Digital Technology in Hotels Since their arrival, digital technology and the Internet have transformed our ways of life and our ways of consuming, as so often happens with the arrival of such progress. It has been this way, and it remains inevitable. Luxury hotels cannot close their eyes on digital transformations […]
Is there such a thing as a French legitimacy and vision of the spa? It’s a legitimate question to ask. France has so many talents and creators. So yes, France is legitimate for creating its own vision of the spa, even if it is at the origin of this concept. France has the capacity to […]
The Art of Sublimating Luxury Hotels I’ve been lucky to discover numerous One&Only Hotels, especially two in Dubai and one in Mauritius. The One&Only Dubai Palm is a sumptuous establishment, an oasis of calm between the Palm and Dubai Harbor. This interview with Monsieur Philippe Zuber, President of One&Only Resorts will allow you to better discover […]
Well-Being at a Hotel I first grew aware of the innovative spirit and work led by the Phélippeau family following the 2014 opening of their hotel, Château des Tourelles, and its thalassotherapy center. They have reinvted the welcoming and follow-up of their clients over the course of their cares. The teams on site demonstrate a […]
Luxury Has Become France’s DNA What is luxury ‘à la française’ in the sector of high-end hotels? Is there such a thing as a French hotel tradition? Here’s a question that someone asked me recently. I now have the pleasure of sharing my answer directly with you. It was in the 19th century that the […]
Sleeping in the dark: How does one sleep well in a room? How do you prefer to sleep? In total darkness, in plain light, or in semi-darkness? In plain light, you will you will never have a problem with sleeping in hotels; any room will work fine, and you will likely be able to sleep […]
Creating spas in luxury hotels… There have been several development phases in the world of luxury hotels. After putting the spotlight on gastronomy by recruiting well-known chefs in their establishments, luxury hotels began re-centering their efforts around spas around the 2000’s. Each fine hotel must now possess a spa with prestigious cosmetic or body care brands. The spa has […]
