DELPORTE HOSPITALITY MAG

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The Digital Transformation of the Hotel Industry

The Importance of Digital Technology at Accor I met with Julie Grégoire when she was the General Manager of Sofitel, Pullman and M Gallery France, to discuss the ways in which the Accor Group was approaching digital technology What are your views on the role of digital technology in the hotel client experience? Where are […]

Fairmont Hotels & Resort - Raffles Singapourg

Fairmont & Raffles, Different for the same aim

Fairmont Hotels & Resort I’ve meet Samir Nasser, Senior Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Africa & India about Fairmont & Raffles brands. What is the difference between Fairmont and Raffles ? Positioning ? Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, fall within the FRHI portfolio which aims to become […]

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Fairmont & Raffles : Construction & Design

Construction and Design I’ve meet Samir Nasser, Senior Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Africa & India about hotel style and design for Fairmont & Raffles. What is our difference in term of construction and Design ? How do we select our Designer, architect to build our hotels ? who are they ? How to they […]

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Discover JW Marriott

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 is JW Marriott guarantee in term of Service and how do we differentiate from competition? JW Properties are where world travelers feel at home. Everything we do is meant to make our […]

Ralph radtke and his team

Taking care of your staff

Staff is very important An interview of Ralph Radtke, Cıragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul General Manager & Kempinski Area Director for Turkey & Bulgaria. Each employee is an ambassador of his hotel and the promise of expected services. What actions do you put in place to involve your team in the success of the customer experience? How do […]

GOCO hospitality

Personalized Welcome by Josephine Leung

Interview with Josephine Leung, Architect of GOCO Hospitality: Personalized Welcome Art of welcoming at GOCO Hospitality What is your business approach to “the art of welcoming ”?  Providing unpretentious natural wellness hospitality to our guests is our highest mission and we deliver this through our personalized welcome experience. At the heart of GOCO Hospitality is […]

Melia

The Opening of the Melia La Défense Hotel

The Challenges Involved in the Opening of the Melia La Défense Hotel I recently visited the Melia Paris La Défense Hotel, where I was able to meet Monsieur Jorge Roll. As the regional manager of the Melia Group, Monsieur Roll shared his thoughts on the renovation, the opening of the hotel, and the choice of […]

Park Hyatt

Are you familiar with Park Hyatt Hotels?

Park Hyatt Hotels Park Hyatt offers an unmatched experience of elegance and contemporary luxury. The Park Hyatt’s most eminent clients receive a highly attentive personal service in an intimate and refined setting. Located in many of the most important cities around the world and in premium destinations, each Park Hyatt is uniquely designed to marry […]

Relais & chateaux

Relais & Châteaux and their Values

The Values of Relais & Chateaux I invite you each day of this week to discover my interview with Philippe Gombert, President of the brand Relais & Châteaux, around the French art of welcoming and Relais & Châteaux.  Over the years, Relais & Châteaux has developed an international brand presence in order to export its expertise […]

Plaza Athénée

100 years of history at Plaza Athénée

*Old terrace of Plaza Athénée in 1960 100 years of history at Plaza Athénée : A HISTORY, WOMEN & MEN Plaza Athénée On 20 April 1913, the avenue Montaigne was all astir as the Plaza Athénée opened its doors at number 25 with sixteen guestrooms per floor, apartments on the top floor and a restaurant […]

Mark Kirk at Shangri-La

Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah, Oman

Interview with Mark Kirk, GM of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah, Oman What is your business approach to Shangri-La’s hospitality? Our philosophy “Shangri-la hospitality from the heart” is evident in our day to day business with both our guests and staff. This philosophy, supported by our core values, guides us. Guests like to stay where they […]

Suite Six Senses architect

French Art of welcoming

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 […]

Ciragan Palace: His best memory

Ralph Radtke: his best memory in Ciragan Palace An interview of Ralph Radtke, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul General Manager & Kempinski Area Director for Turkey & Bulgaria. What is the most beautiful memory as Hotel General Manager? Can you tell us an anecdote that you have experienced?  I would like to tell the story of a […]

Palazzo

The Palazzo in Las Vegas

The Palazzo in Las Vegas At the occasion of my invitation to participate in IMEX LAS VEGAS as a Hosted Buyer, I was lodged at the Palazzo Hotel, one of the expansions of The Venetian Hotel. The Palazzo reprises the theme of Italy. Located on the legendary Las Vegas Strip, to the south of Wynn […]

Park Hyatt by Katherine Melchior Ray

Katherine Melchior-Ray, Vice President of Luxury Brands In this newly created role, Katherine Melchior-Ray will lead the development of the brand experience and marketing strategy for Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt, ensuring that the culture of both brands is vibrant, alive and drives brand preference. What characterizes your hotels in terms of construction and design? How do […]

PL Renou : His best memor

PL Renou: His Best Memory

Best Memory Hotel manager What is the most beautiful memory as Hotel General Manager ? Can you tell us an anecdote that you have experienced? I remember that one of our guests, while visiting a museum around the city, didn’t have the chance to pick up a sprig of lavender. She was very disappointed at not […]

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Art of welcoming by Supercraft

New concept, New Idea I recently attended the Maison & Objet Salon, where I met Romain Chauveau and Young Paul Jo, the founders of Supercraft Studio. As part of the salon, they were responsible for arranging the conference spaces and the ELLE Déco Café. I asked them about their view of the art of welcoming […]