A Voyage with Patrick Charvet, Chef Upon meeting Patrick Charvet, the previous head chef at the Hyatt Paris Madeleine, it struck me that he is one of the rare chefs in France to have traveled around the world in search of new culinary horizons. To me, it seems more essential than ever these days to […]
Professions in the Hospitality Industry My section on “Inspiration Journals” presents various hotel ambiances along themes that develop according to my visits, my readings, and my given mood. Today I want to turn the spotlight on those artisans who are involved in your hotel stays by examining the wide variety of careers in the hotel industry—those […]
Robert D’HENRY architects: His vision of French “Art of Welcoming” I met the architect Robert D’ Henry at the Hotel and Spa Forum organized in The George V Four Seasons Paris. It was an interesting forum where professionals from different European countries came to listen to international experts who present their knowledge and experience of […]
Interview of Giovanna Golnelli, Marketing and communication director of Fendi Casa. Could you present your positionning ? Fendi Casa is positioned on a high-end segment of the market, with a range of exclusive offers that reinterpret the aesthetics of living in a new kind of glamor-comfort. A collection of furniture that has been able to develop […]
At the Peninsula, Respect Is What Underlies Service On my visit to the Peninsula Paris, I could sense that the brand placed importance on how they treat their staff members. This sentiment was confirmed upon my exchange with the General Manager of the Peninsula Chicago and the Peninsula Hong Kong. Upon meeting Peter C. Borer, […]
At Mélia, the Art of Welcoming Begins with a Personalized Welcome At the opening of the newest Mélia Paris La Défense Hotel, I enjoyed a lengthy discussion with Jorge Roll, regional manager at the Mélia Group. I took advantage of this opportunity to ask him to introduce us to his brand. At Mélia Hôtel, what […]
Baby Food Offerings and Children’s Menus at Hotels I had the pleasure of chatting with Alain Ducasse on the kinds of dishes one should offer children. He has just recently published a book « nature, simple, sain et bon » (Natural, Simple, Healthy, and Good) which offers a wealth of easy recipes to prepare for children, with […]
Inspiration Journal My section on “Inspiration Journals” presents various hotel ambiances along themes that develop according to my visits, my readings, and my given mood. Christmas Cheer Take advantage of the magic of Christmas to enjoy a stay in a hotel with a universe out of the ordinary and open to discovery. You will come […]
Translating the DNA of the Peninsula Brand in Paris I’ve met Robert Cheng, when he was the international vice president of the Peninsula Hotel Group. Here is a man who knows the universe of luxury, having worked previously at De Beers. I met him at the Peninsula and again at the International Luxury Travel Market […]
Fête de la Gastronomie As a partner for the Fête de la Gastronomie 2016, I was able to sit down for an interview with Michel Guérard, the Michelin-star chef and sponsor of this event. Below Michel Guérard lets us in on his thoughts on the art of welcoming and the Fête de la Gastronomie. You were chosen […]
The Art of Welcoming and Butlers A couple months back, I had a discussion with Robert Mauchamp, founder of ‘Association des Majordomes d’Europe et Personnel de Maison’ (Association of European Butlers and Domestic Personnel) and the distinction ’Excellence In Butlers Services’. We engaged in a fascinating discussion, and I wanted to shed the spotlight on […]
Pop-up Hotels Pop-up hotels regularly pop up from time to time in various places around the world, often in untapped locations. To describe one as a ‘hotel,’ though, could be considered somewhat of a stretch, since it describes above all a room that comes with a few services. Nevertheless, these hotels often form unique experiences for enthusiasts. […]
The W Paris After opening back in February 2012, the W Paris, located a stone’s throw away from the Opera in Paris, has taken a strong foothold in just a matter of months among the vast panorama of Parisian hotels. The hotel features its own take on the art of living, which draws inspiration from […]
Children in Hotels: When It Comes to Restaurants While having breakfast at the Alain Ducasse Restaurant at the Plaza Athénée, I discovered the special menu suggested for children. I thought it was an excellent idea to offer an illustrated menu for children where they can choose their pastries, cereals, orange juice, etc. Luxury hotels have […]
Digital Butlers: The Evolution of the Butler’s Profession in the Face of New Forms of Technology New forms of technology have had significant impacts on various professions in the hotel industry. My meeting with Robert Mauchamp on the latest technology shows just how important it is to stay abreast of evolutions in order to be […]
ILHA, Partner of Chambre ORIGINE I am delighted to announce that the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has joined Delporte Hospitality as a partner for La Chambre ORIGINE, which will be featured at EQUIPHOTEL 2016. ILHA is a key name around the world for all those who like to stay up to date on the luxury hotel industry and […]
Fete de la gastronomie As a partner for the Fête de la Gastronomie, I was able to sit down for an interview with Anne-Sophie Pic, the Michelin-star chef and godmother of this event. Below Anne-Sophie Pic lets us in on her thoughts on the keys to success to a restaurant What is your definition of […]
“Being Away at a Hotel” With Alexis Tricoire Up until only a few years ago, clients largely sought out hotels that made them feel at home. Today, the circumstances have changed. The client, who has now become an experienced traveler and a well-informed connoisseur of hotels, is increasingly in search of being transported ‘elsewhere,’ an experience […]
The Unique Character of the St Regis Mauritius I recently spoke with Rocco Bova, when he was the General Manager of the St Regis Hotel in Mauritius, which belongs to the Starwood Group. This very fine hotel has just opened its doors, and two years in, I found the occasion to talk with Rocco Bova […]
Meet John Licence, Continental Brand Leader – Europe – Autograph Collection What characterizes your brand Autograph Collection in terms of construction and design? How do you select the hotels? How do you embody the spirit of the Autograph collection brand? Can you give us an example? The Autograph Collection marketing tag line is ‘exactly like nothing else’ and […]
Art of welcoming What is your business approach to the French art of welcoming? Do you think that the French art of welcoming is a differentiating factor for luxury hotels? What are the values that you emphasize when welcoming your customers? French elegance is at the heart of Sofitel and is also, in my opinion, at […]
