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Accor, the world's fourth largest hotel group, was on the hospitality front line during the economic crisis. However, in April the company beat expectations by posting a 3.1% rise in first-quarter sales. Gilles Pélisson, who took over the group from his uncle and Accor co-founder Gerard Pélisson, tells Christopher Kanal about the changes he has implemented and the positive effects they are having on the hotel group
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Virgin Territory
Sir Richard Branson, the 59-year-old billionaire chairman of Virgin Group, is notorious for his record breaking attempts...
Sir Richard Branson, the 59-year-old billionaire chairman of Virgin Group, is notorious for his record breaking attempts...
Family Values
Celebrating its 100th year, the Goring has distinguished itself as one of the world's leading family-owned and operated...
Celebrating its 100th year, the Goring has distinguished itself as one of the world's leading family-owned and operated...
The Philosophy of Travel: Alain de Botton
Philosopher Alain de Botton was born in Switzerland in 1969 and educated at Cambridge University in the UK.
Philosopher Alain de Botton was born in Switzerland in 1969 and educated at Cambridge University in the UK.
The Holiday Inn Recovery
Profits may have fallen by a third in 2009 but IHG still managed to open a record 439 hotels, and continue the $1bn...
Profits may have fallen by a third in 2009 but IHG still managed to open a record 439 hotels, and continue the $1bn...
Food for Thought
Architect-turned-chef Fergus Henderson is the pioneer of modern British ‘nose to tail’ cooking.
Architect-turned-chef Fergus Henderson is the pioneer of modern British ‘nose to tail’ cooking.
The Insider: Herbert Ypma
Herbert Ypma, creator of the Hip Hotels series of travel books, grew up on three continents.
Herbert Ypma, creator of the Hip Hotels series of travel books, grew up on three continents.
Ace in the Deck
Christopher Kanal meets Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood, a new breed of hotelier.
Christopher Kanal meets Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood, a new breed of hotelier.
The Insider: Camilla Rutherford
Camilla Rutherford, 32, is a model, actor and mother of two.
Camilla Rutherford, 32, is a model, actor and mother of two.
Sold on Spas
EHMA president Johanna Fragano found new inspiration for profit-making at the Cosmoprof Spa conference in Bologna.
EHMA president Johanna Fragano found new inspiration for profit-making at the Cosmoprof Spa conference in Bologna.
One Careful Owner
In a rare interview, Rogerio Fasano of the Fasano Group meets Luciana Stein at the company's world-renowned São Paulo...
In a rare interview, Rogerio Fasano of the Fasano Group meets Luciana Stein at the company's world-renowned São Paulo...
The Insider: Tremayne Carew Pole
Tremayne Carew Pole is the managing editor of the Hedonist Guides, a unique and innovative range of travel guides that...
Tremayne Carew Pole is the managing editor of the Hedonist Guides, a unique and innovative range of travel guides that...
A Different Class
Boutique brand Malmaison has built its name on differentiating itself from the typical mid-market hotel experience.
Boutique brand Malmaison has built its name on differentiating itself from the typical mid-market hotel experience.
Marathon Man
Starwood's new CEO Frits van Paasschen talks branding, recession and marathon running.
Starwood's new CEO Frits van Paasschen talks branding, recession and marathon running.
The Insider: Tony Wheeler
With his wife Maureen, Tony Wheeler launched Lonely Planet with the publication of Across Asia on the Cheap in 1973.
With his wife Maureen, Tony Wheeler launched Lonely Planet with the publication of Across Asia on the Cheap in 1973.
Lessons in Luxury
As CEO of Kempinski Hotels and with decades of experience behind him, Reto Wittwer knows a thing or two about luxury.
As CEO of Kempinski Hotels and with decades of experience behind him, Reto Wittwer knows a thing or two about luxury.
The Insider - Anthony Bourdain
New York author and Chef Anthony Bourdain, 52, is best known for his 2000 book, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the...
New York author and Chef Anthony Bourdain, 52, is best known for his 2000 book, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the...
The Insider - Chris Patten
As the final governor of Hong Kong, Lord Chris Patten was afforded a unique insight into the workings of modern China.
As the final governor of Hong Kong, Lord Chris Patten was afforded a unique insight into the workings of modern China.
High Society
St Moritz was the glamorous Alpine setting for the 35th annual meeting of the European Hotel Managers Association.
St Moritz was the glamorous Alpine setting for the 35th annual meeting of the European Hotel Managers Association.
Last Man Standing
At 62, Kurt Ritter is the only remaining industry CEO to rise to the top solely in the hotel business.
At 62, Kurt Ritter is the only remaining industry CEO to rise to the top solely in the hotel business.
Exclusive: What Starck Did Next...
Le Meurice general manager Franka Holtmann talks to Christopher Kanal about working with the worlds’ most infamous...
Le Meurice general manager Franka Holtmann talks to Christopher Kanal about working with the worlds’ most infamous...
The Insider - Ara Starck
Ara Starck, 30, created the gargantuan canvas that hangs above the new Le Dalí restaurant at Le Meurice in Paris.
Ara Starck, 30, created the gargantuan canvas that hangs above the new Le Dalí restaurant at Le Meurice in Paris.
One Man Brand
Emily Benammar speaks to industry veteran Horst Schulze, founder of Capella and Solís Hotels & Resorts.
Emily Benammar speaks to industry veteran Horst Schulze, founder of Capella and Solís Hotels & Resorts.
The Insider - Carl Honoré
Carl Honoré has been described by Newsweek as "an international spokesman for the concept of leisure".
Carl Honoré has been described by Newsweek as "an international spokesman for the concept of leisure".
A Passion for Design
The London-based boutique collection of Firmdale Hotels was started in 1986 by Tim and Kit Kemp.
The London-based boutique collection of Firmdale Hotels was started in 1986 by Tim and Kit Kemp.
Chic and Unique
Kempinski, the distinctly European hotel group, is undergoing a period of change as it plans its future growth.
Kempinski, the distinctly European hotel group, is undergoing a period of change as it plans its future growth.
Service Restored - The Hospes Chain
Hospes CEO Antonio Pérez Navarro describes how the Spanish hotel chain's meteoric rise has confounded expectations.
Hospes CEO Antonio Pérez Navarro describes how the Spanish hotel chain's meteoric rise has confounded expectations.
Rocco Redux
A decade after the opening of Rocco Forte Hotel's first property, Sir Rocco Forte reflects on success and future plans.
A decade after the opening of Rocco Forte Hotel's first property, Sir Rocco Forte reflects on success and future plans.
Croatia Rejoins the Elite
Croatia's considerable tourism revival has left the nations hotel industry reaping the benefits. Jim Banks reports.
Croatia's considerable tourism revival has left the nations hotel industry reaping the benefits. Jim Banks reports.
A New Pair of Eyes
Having integrated Le Méridien into the Starwood Group, Eva Ziegler is now targeting "the creative guest".
Having integrated Le Méridien into the Starwood Group, Eva Ziegler is now targeting "the creative guest".
Condos Come to Europe
The condominium hotel sector is set to take the European market by storm.
The condominium hotel sector is set to take the European market by storm.
Luxury Italiana
Il Pellicano is a tranquil Italian hideaway embodying the spirit of love, adventure and exclusivity.
Il Pellicano is a tranquil Italian hideaway embodying the spirit of love, adventure and exclusivity.
Serving from the Heart
Rajul Chande talks to Simon Hirst, general manager at One Aldwych, about hotel management and what keeps him motivated.
Rajul Chande talks to Simon Hirst, general manager at One Aldwych, about hotel management and what keeps him motivated.
Luxury in Ten Square Metres
YOTEL is a fresh concept aiming to deliver a luxury hotel experience at affordable prices.
YOTEL is a fresh concept aiming to deliver a luxury hotel experience at affordable prices.
From Online to In-Room
Mac Logan, CEO of JourneyPlan, looks at how hotels can add value to their websites.
Mac Logan, CEO of JourneyPlan, looks at how hotels can add value to their websites.
From Talk to Action
Diana Bentley talks to Ricci Obertelli, global development director of the Dorchester Group.
Diana Bentley talks to Ricci Obertelli, global development director of the Dorchester Group.
