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123 Sébastopol Hotel….
123 Sébastopol Hotel….Spend a Night in the World of a Cineaste These days, I devote all of my articles to the notion of being away from home at a hotel. Today I’d like to present to you the 123 Sébastopol Hotel Paris, which illustrates precisely this theme of being far from home. Clients are always […]
Accor hotel renovation project
The luxury hotel industry and hotel renovation project We pick up our conversation with Fanélie Gaffinel, Design Director at Accor Group. Last time she described to us the guiding principles that define Sofitel, and today Fanélie shares more about the cultural heritage and personal philosophies that inform her unique architectural vision. What first brought you to […]
JW Marriott & Ritz Carlton Beijing
JW Marriott & Ritz Carlton I recently came to learn about the Ritz-Carlton and the JW Marriott, where I spent the night in Beijing. These two hotels are located beside each other in the thriving commercial district of Chaoyang. It is an ideal location, whether you are traveling on business or for pleasure. The Ritz-Carlton is a traditional […]
Interview with Philippe Gombert, President of Relais & Châteaux
Interview with Philippe Gombert, President of Relais & Châteaux I invite you to discover my interview with Philippe Gombert, President of Relais & Châteaux, on the French art of welcoming in Relais & Châteaux. LD: Relais & Châteaux is a brand that was created in 1941 in France, where it draws its origin, its traditions, and its style. […]
Dining at the Plaza Athénée
Dine like King Louis XIV – Plaza Athénée The Plaza Athénée has been offered the Garden of the Château de Versailles! What an immense success for a Palace. It is a wonder that no one has thought of this before! Many hotels around the world have developed their own gardens, whether in their parks or […]
Events in the mountain
Hotel in Mountain A few months ago, I had the chance to visit the hotel Au Coeur du Village, located in La Clusaz. Allow me to take this opportunity to introduce you to this hotel. Long recognized as a family destination, the resort town of La Clusaz has just welcomed a 5-star hotel in its […]
Understated Luxury Designed by GOCO Hospitality
‘Understated Luxury’ Interview with Josephine Leung, architect of GOCO Hospitality’s design As both a consulting and operating wellness hospitality company, we offer a true turn-key solution which allows us to pay significant attention to every detail in the design process. Working closely with a carefully selected team of design experts, we accomplish high-quality standards that differentiate […]
The Westin Kiearland Resort and Spa
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa : a spirit captured somewhere between desert and city At the occasion of my attendance at the professional convention IMEX America, which took place in Las Vegas, I had the chance to prolong my stay next to Phoenix in Scottsdale, where I stayed at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. This is a 5-star […]
It Has to Be the Perfect moment…Neil Jacobs
The Perfect Moment I’m delighted to share with you each day of this week an interview with Neil Jacobs, the chief executive officer at Six Senses, who offered his thoughts on the art of hospitality and the brand Six Senses. What is your vision around the art of welcoming at Six Senses hotels? What is Six Senses’ guarantee in terms […]
Alain Ducasse : ‘Naturalité,’ the Film
The Cuisine of Naturalité and Alain Ducasse I encourage you to discover my profile on the Alain Ducasse Restaurant. Ducasse himself is here to tell us about his 25-year professional journey. He presents a cuisine of ‘naturality’ inspired by the trilogy of fish-vegetables-grains. At once healthier, more natural, and more respectful towards the planet, this […]
Being Away from Home
An Encounter with Reda Amalou I am pleased to present you today an interview with Reda Amalou, architect and designer. He gives us his views on this concept from an international perspective, as well as his thoughts on the French art of welcoming, a theme that is particularly dear to my heart. Reda works with some […]
Preview for the Opening of the Four Seasons Dubai
Four Seasons Dubai The Four Seasons brand has been lying in wait for a number of years to establish itself in Dubai. The real estate crisis in Dubai certainly has not helped the situation. The Four Seasons was originally set to open a few years ago, but the crisis placed a wrench in their plans for establishing in […]
French Art of welcoming by Reda Amalou
Do you think that “French Art of welcoming” contributes to this “being elsewhere than at home” for international customers of these hotels? I think that “l’art de recevoir à la française” know-how is internationally recognized. It is a great strength, because it allows the French brands to radiate in the world. However, it is a […]
Cultural Diversity and the Luxury Hotel Industry
I happened to meet Marc Geday and Amanda Yahia while they were working on their dissertation entitled “The Impact of Luxury Hotels’ New Clientele on their Brand Image: The Case of Parisian Hotels.” I felt that this subject—a very interesting and timely one—deserved a closer examination. I thus asked them to contribute an article for the site. Below you […]
SPA for 5 senses
Robert D’HENRY architects: SPA for 5 senses 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. What characterizes your spas […]
Bill Keffer, we believe in Service Excellence
Service Excellence Interview with Bill Keffer – General Manager JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. He is leading the hotel team of 1,200 associates and more than 70 nationalities. What are the main characteristics of the service excellence you offer compared to the other hotels of the city? In JW Marriott we believe in service excellence. Our hotel […]
Ah! The Classification of Hotels……
The Hotels’s classification Hotel classifications take place every week. Each hotel is unique and answers to itself. A hotel might accumulate numerous trophies and yet, if you are not fond of its style, you may not necessarily be guaranteed to enjoy your stay. Choosing to stay in a hotel is always a question of choice according to needs, […]
Dinner in White…The French Art of Welcoming
Dinner in White in Paris Each year, the Dinner in White in Paris brings together thousands of people for one evening in the month of June. Everyone brings his own table, chairs, and food. What unfolds is an elegant picnic, a vast reunion of friends dressed entirely in white who come together once a year to a designated […]
The Living Spaces of the Plaza Athénée
A stop by the lobby of the Plaza Athénée Let there be light once more! At first glance, it may be difficult to remark any changes upon entering the hotel. As I happened to arrive in the first days of the reopening, I stayed for ten minutes to observe the lobby and take note of things, such as […]
The Authenticity of Each Wellness Project
Interview with Josephine Leung, Architect of GOCO Hospitality’s Design What characterizes your spas in terms of construction and design? How do you select materials to create your spas? How do you embody the spirit of the spa brands ? GOCO Hospitality is a wellness hospitality consulting and management company that creates luxurious spas and wellness […]
Sami Nasser, SVP Fairmont & Raffles brands
Sami Nasser I’m very happy to share with you an interview of Sami Nasser, Senior Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Africa & India about the Art of hospitality and Fairmont & Raffles brands. Sami Nasser was appointed on the 14th of July, 2013 as Senior Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Africa and India, FRHI. In his new […]
