vendredi 16 février 2007
jeudi 15 février 2007
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Hôtel Balzac Paris 8ième 4 star hotel located in the Champs Elysées area
www.jjwhotels.com/balzac/
www.hotels-paris.fr/fr/hotel/JJW-Luxury-Balzac.htm
www.tripadvisor.fr/Hotel_Review-g187147-d194305-Reviews-Hotel_Balzac-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
www.summithotels.com/hotel_horizontal.cfm?id=16466
www.francehotelreservation.com/fr/paris/francehotelhotel-7714_3-hotel-balzac-a-summit-hotel-hotels.html
www.hotel-paris.fastbooking.fr/hotel/FRJJ643_jjw-luxury-balzac.htm
www.francehotelnetwork.com/fr/paris/hotel-7714_3-hotel-balzac-a-summit-hotel-hotel.html
www.aboutparis.info/3/151/hotel-luxury-balzac.aspx
www.A1-Discount-Hotels.com
www.hotels-paris.fr/es/hotel/JJW-Luxury-Balzac.htm
First site www.jjwhotels.com: english website; really simple to use; not a fancy website but nice pics of Paris flashing at the same time that I was doing my research; easy to use as you go straight to the reservation part; they don't really give you information concerning the rooms just the availabality at the beginning then you put your information they would give you a small description of the services; really simple to use!
Second site www.hotels-paris.fr: describes the hotel very well... give all the info concerning the services, the area with a map, the credit cards accepted and pics of the hotel. The good point is that it is translated int different languages. funny thing... it is linked to the same reservations center than jjwhotels.com.
Third site www.tripadvisor.com: gives you some info about the hotel and the price range but the main attraction of this site is the travelers reviews. In fact everybody can give his opinion regarding the Balzac Hotel. Tripadvisor compares the rates for the Balzac on three different websites such as sncf, expedia and hotels.com.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Grows Thailand Portfolio With New Luxury Resort In Hua Hin
INTERCONTINENTAL will be opening in 2008 a new resort in Hua Hin, Singapore. This new resort will be located in the beachfront along Petchkasem Road and composed of 120 luxirious rooms and 3 beachfront villas with private plunge pools. Each room will feature either private gardens or direct pool access. The resort will include a Spa InterContinental with outdoor garden treatment pavilions, five different pools and also five different contemporary innovative restaurants. Intercontinental group decided to develop their presence in Thailand, especially in Hua Hin because it is becoming a popular vacation destination for international and domestic travellers but it is a world paradise for excellent beaches, historical attractions and golf courses.
These kind of resorts around the world is growing because most of the travellers are looking for luxurious, quietness and well-located places to stay. They want to have both relaxing vacation but also discovering the culture of the country. Intercontinental group is developing its presence in Asia as it is actually a key destination for tourism. The Hua Hin resort will complement the other hotels already present in Asia as far as quality of services but also providing of memorable resort experiences for all the customers.
These kind of resorts around the world is growing because most of the travellers are looking for luxurious, quietness and well-located places to stay. They want to have both relaxing vacation but also discovering the culture of the country. Intercontinental group is developing its presence in Asia as it is actually a key destination for tourism. The Hua Hin resort will complement the other hotels already present in Asia as far as quality of services but also providing of memorable resort experiences for all the customers.
mercredi 7 février 2007
France is the winner of the Bocuse d’Or with Fabrice Desvignes. Kitchens of La Présidence du Sénat, Paris. 2007 : Happy Birthday Bocuse d’Or !
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000622/4030180.html
For the past 20 years, young chefs from all over the world have competed for the Bocuse d’Or. The Bocuse d’Or is a competition where 24 chefs representing 24 countries transform live, a fish and a piece of meat into culinary chef d’oeuvres. This year was the competition’s 20th anniversary. Paul Bocuse, the President and Founder of the Bocuse D’or, and world-known French chef, Heston Blumenthal, President of Honor and owner of the famous Fat Duck Restaurant in London, were there to present the awards to the winners and try all the delicious and creative dishes. The competition took place on January 23-24, part of the International Hotel Catering and Food Trade Exhibition in Lyon Eurexpo. Fabrice Desvignes, French chef from the kitchen of the Sénat won the €20000 for his creations made from Norwegian holy fish, Norwegian white halibut accompanied with Norwegian red king crab and Bresse chicken PDO.
Since Paul Bocuse’s great idea to create this competition to discover and promote young chefs from all over the world, we now see many renowned chefs doing the same or try to be more involved with culinary schools in order to help those young chefs be more popular through competitions, partnerships or associations. Such competitions are also great venues for the public to get to know these chefs and try their creations, and possibly follow their future endeavors. Furthermore, such competitions are very inspirational for young people who want to become future grand chefs.
For the past 20 years, young chefs from all over the world have competed for the Bocuse d’Or. The Bocuse d’Or is a competition where 24 chefs representing 24 countries transform live, a fish and a piece of meat into culinary chef d’oeuvres. This year was the competition’s 20th anniversary. Paul Bocuse, the President and Founder of the Bocuse D’or, and world-known French chef, Heston Blumenthal, President of Honor and owner of the famous Fat Duck Restaurant in London, were there to present the awards to the winners and try all the delicious and creative dishes. The competition took place on January 23-24, part of the International Hotel Catering and Food Trade Exhibition in Lyon Eurexpo. Fabrice Desvignes, French chef from the kitchen of the Sénat won the €20000 for his creations made from Norwegian holy fish, Norwegian white halibut accompanied with Norwegian red king crab and Bresse chicken PDO.
Since Paul Bocuse’s great idea to create this competition to discover and promote young chefs from all over the world, we now see many renowned chefs doing the same or try to be more involved with culinary schools in order to help those young chefs be more popular through competitions, partnerships or associations. Such competitions are also great venues for the public to get to know these chefs and try their creations, and possibly follow their future endeavors. Furthermore, such competitions are very inspirational for young people who want to become future grand chefs.
mercredi 31 janvier 2007
Lodging interactive launches hotel cast 2.O: monthly educational podcast series for hoteliers
The lodging interactive launched hotel cast 2.0, the first monthly podcast educational series for hotel managers in the hotel industry. Hotel cast 2.0 is the latest internet marketing news and information to empower their online revenue potential. They will also get a free monthly audio magazine which will inform them on the fast moving internet marketing industry. Hotel Cast 2.0 can be downloaded in IPOD too.
Revolution in the hotel industry! It is a great tool as far as marketing in the hotel industry! Managers will be aware daily of the latest news in the industry to improve their onlive revenue! Now, there is only a need to train managers to new technologies. Still a long way to go...
Revolution in the hotel industry! It is a great tool as far as marketing in the hotel industry! Managers will be aware daily of the latest news in the industry to improve their onlive revenue! Now, there is only a need to train managers to new technologies. Still a long way to go...
Middle-East hotels enjoy third year of double digit growth. Deloitte report.
The Middle-East is recording for the third consecutive year a double-digit revenue per available room growth. It is the fastest growing place on earth (16.7% increase revenue per average room). Dubai is even ahead of Paris and London as far as occupancy but also average room. Hoteliers are selling rooms for about $249 (average) a night. Abu Dhabi is also recording a strongest room rates of any market in the Middle-East. It is the only country which owns its own airline and tourist board. The growth is still really impressive but is going a little bite down compare to 2005. If these kind of aggressiv investments continue, tourist numbers will be growing more as well as hotels’ performances. But the market starts changing! The Middle-East used to be knowed for its luxurious resorts and hotels but right now they are building Premier Travel Inn and Easy Hotel and Youth. Revolution!
I think that right now, the Middle-East with Dubai is of the main touristic destination in the world. Despite the crisis and the continuing threat of terrorism, business is doing well overthere. They know how to create spectacular facilities and how to target the right people and it is not gonna be over soon!
I think that right now, the Middle-East with Dubai is of the main touristic destination in the world. Despite the crisis and the continuing threat of terrorism, business is doing well overthere. They know how to create spectacular facilities and how to target the right people and it is not gonna be over soon!
mardi 16 janvier 2007
Hotel Pierre: Palace in the Sky | By Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC!
This article talks about a common phenomena in the US; hotels started selling luxurious apartments called hotel residences. These residences are more expensive than a regular condo but “long term guests” get most of the hotel amenities for free such as spa, fitness center, concierge, etc...
One of the first hotels that started this concept was the Pierre in New York in 1958 after the US depression. The Pierre was and still is a world-known hotel with European-styled elegance located on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
To escape bankcruptcy during the depression, the Pierre was sold for $2.5 million dollars. Then the hotel became a coopereative and some suites were sold to Cary Grant and Elisabeth Taylor followed by Lady Mary Fairfax, an australian media heiress who bought the penthouse, which was a former storage. This sale was a record in the history; $12 million dollars. She renovated the triplex as a French château and sold it again six years later for $21.5 million dollars.
Today, if you are looking for a place, the palace in the sky is on sale again for $70 million dollars (the highest price listed for a New York residence!). This 13,660 square feet triplex is waiting for you. You will become one of the elististe owners of an apartment in the famous Pierre Hotel owned now by Taj Hotel Group, the luxurious indian group that is making its mark in the hospitality market.
Today, many hotel groups are selling residences as part of a hotel. The demand is also growing a lot as living in a hotels is everyone’s dream. But you need to have a lot of money to be able to do it! The upcoming Ritz Carlton in Denver, CO, offers 25 apartments for sale. Future owners will get all the services of the hotel such as 24 hour concierge services and fitness center for free but won’t get housekeepers unless they pay for it.
I think it is a fantastic concept for people who like to be seen and have a highly social and life upscale! But isn’t it too expensive for such kind of services knowing that a lot of the amenities are either an upgrade or a pay-per-use service? I know that these types of accomadations are gaining popularity in the US as Americans are always looking for more convenience (the more amenities the better) and an urge to belong to an elite group of some sort, like being an owner of a hotel residence. When it comes to Europe, I am not sure yet that this concept could work.
One of the first hotels that started this concept was the Pierre in New York in 1958 after the US depression. The Pierre was and still is a world-known hotel with European-styled elegance located on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
To escape bankcruptcy during the depression, the Pierre was sold for $2.5 million dollars. Then the hotel became a coopereative and some suites were sold to Cary Grant and Elisabeth Taylor followed by Lady Mary Fairfax, an australian media heiress who bought the penthouse, which was a former storage. This sale was a record in the history; $12 million dollars. She renovated the triplex as a French château and sold it again six years later for $21.5 million dollars.
Today, if you are looking for a place, the palace in the sky is on sale again for $70 million dollars (the highest price listed for a New York residence!). This 13,660 square feet triplex is waiting for you. You will become one of the elististe owners of an apartment in the famous Pierre Hotel owned now by Taj Hotel Group, the luxurious indian group that is making its mark in the hospitality market.
Today, many hotel groups are selling residences as part of a hotel. The demand is also growing a lot as living in a hotels is everyone’s dream. But you need to have a lot of money to be able to do it! The upcoming Ritz Carlton in Denver, CO, offers 25 apartments for sale. Future owners will get all the services of the hotel such as 24 hour concierge services and fitness center for free but won’t get housekeepers unless they pay for it.
I think it is a fantastic concept for people who like to be seen and have a highly social and life upscale! But isn’t it too expensive for such kind of services knowing that a lot of the amenities are either an upgrade or a pay-per-use service? I know that these types of accomadations are gaining popularity in the US as Americans are always looking for more convenience (the more amenities the better) and an urge to belong to an elite group of some sort, like being an owner of a hotel residence. When it comes to Europe, I am not sure yet that this concept could work.
Source: http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000392/4029929.html
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