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Louvre Hotels Group and Pôle emploi partner to promote careers in the French hospitality industry
07/04/2023
Louvre Hotels Group and its brands (including Campanile, Kyriad, Première Classe, Golden Tulip) have signed a national partnership agreement with Pôle emploi, the French Employment Development Office. They will work together to find positions for employment-seekers, strengthen the attraction of careers in the hospitality industry and respond to the Group’s recruiting needs in France.
Talent Exchange: Louvre Hotels Group is promoting the hotel industry culture in partnership with Jin Jiang International thanks to their France-China exchanges
06/29/2023
Taking the lead from its powerful stakeholder Jin Jiang International, for the past several years Louvre Hotels Group has been organizing Talent Exchanges between France and China for the two groups’ staff. The goal is mutual enrichment and sharing of best practices.
This exchange program is for all the groups different services, at the Headquarters and the support teams as well as in the hotels.
Première Classe shares the road with drivers, launching a huge multi-channel campaign in France across the freeway network
06/22/2023
Première Classe, Louvre Hotels Group’s low-cost brand which includes 230 hotels in France, is launching a national campaign targeted towards the road traveler. This original, multi-channel campaign, strategically visible along the major highways, was created with the Change and Values Media agencies.
It highlights the differences and the brand’s low-cost positioning.
Golden Tulip opens a new French establishment in Dieppe
06/15/2023
Golden Tulip, Louvre Hotels Group's premium brand, opened its 161st hotel on 5 June 2023 in the center of Dieppe. This new establishment brings distinctive hotel offering to the area, reflecting the mischievous and resolutely offbeat spirit of the brand and its unique personality.
With a range of services tailored to both tourists and business travellers, this hotel is a sure way of attracting and supporting the tourism development in Normandy..
Louvre Hotels Group is committed to reducing plastic pollution and is becoming a partner of the Maud Fontenoy Foundation
06/13/2023
Louvre Hotels Group, which encompasses brands such as Campanile, Kyriad, Golden Tulip and Première Classe, is stepping up its commitment to reducing single-use plastic by signing a sponsorship partnership with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation.
Campanile strengthens its commitment to more responsible food choices and involves all its hotels in France during a month dedicated to sustainable gastronomy
06/05/2023
Campanile, the historic brand of Louvre Hotels Group, has been committed to responsible gastronomy for several years and is involving its employees, partners and customers to celebrate sustainable food in its hotels in France. While Sustainable Gastronomy Day is scheduled for 18th June, Campanile in 2023 has decided to intensify its message and initiatives about this topic throughout the month of June.
Golden Tulip supports its hotels in their image and sales strategies by developing a 360° marketing and experience kit
05/30/2023
Golden Tulip, Louvre Hotels Group’s premium hotel chain, has developed a 360° marketing and experience kit for all its hotels to support them in their image and sales strategies.
Louvre Hotels Group Completes Duetto Roll Out
05/23/2023
World’s #1 Revenue Management System (RMS) is now active in 250+ owned and leased hotels under the Louvre Hotels Group umbrella.
Louvre Hotels Group announces the appointment of Federico J. González as new CEO
05/10/2023
Federico J. González will continue to stay with Radisson Hotel Group as Executive Vice Chairman. Louvre Hotels Group would like to thank Pierre-Frédéric Roulot for the essential role he has played in the company's growth. This natural CEO transition is a continuation of the global strategy of the group.
Louvre Hotels Group is on site for the 1st edition of the Tourism Career Opportunities Week
04/03/2023
Next April 3-9, Louvre Hotels Group’s teams will be part of the first edition of the Tourism Career Opportunities week. This event focuses on the discovery and value of the tourism industry in France. The goal is to reinforce the attractiveness of the sector and encourage the recruiting of young people and job seekers from all over the nation.
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you a beautiful year!
22/12/2022
This year thanks to you, to your energy and your loyalty
We’ve had a beautiful year!
Together we have expanded. Together we have grown. Together we have innovated. Together we have celebrated
We wish you a 2023 that is just as beautiful. All together !
Louvre Hotels Group is committed to tourism solidarity with Solikend, a French startup that enables users to book solidarity reservations.
17/10/2022
Louvre Hotels Group, the 2nd largest European hotel group, is the first hotel group to support the growth of the Solikend startup by forming a unique partnership.
Winner of the Golden Travel 2022, this social justice and solidarity company enables hotels and their clients to donate solidarity nights to associations.
Louvre Hotels Group continues its expansion in China with the signing of the 500th hotel in the country
09-02-2022
Louvre Hotels Group has started the construction of its 500th project in China, the Campanile Shanghai Lingang, with its local partner Jin Jang Hotels China Region.
Evaluated at 70 million RMB, this new flagship of the Chinese group will have 212 rooms and open its doors in February 2023.
Campanile, group’s iconic brand, opens in Budapest.
07-05-2022
With an already established presence in central and eastern Europe, the group is strengthening its position with the opening of the first Campanile hotel in the Hungarian market in late 2023.
Ideally situated in the heart of Budapest, this hotel, with its modern architecture, will integrate perfectly with the historical heritage of the city.
Louvre Hotels Group and its brands marques re mobilizing for a national recruitment day!
19-05-2022
You are looking for a job, or thinking about a career change, or you have questions careers in Hospitality ? Come and discover our jobs in our hotels on June 2, 2022!
Our teams will welcome you in several major French cities: Lille, Paris, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Biarritz and Marseille! Our “open day” will take place simultaneously in 8 of our hotels in France. The program includes a tour of the hotel, discussions with the teams, and discovery of our business, and we offer you a gourmet coffee !
You have the opportunity to make a career at Louvre Hotels Group, so come and meet us on June 2!
Golden Tulip celebrates 60 years in bed with you!
03-24-2022
Mingling premium with the Dutch way of fusing work and play, Golden Tulip celebrates its 60 turns around the sun this year. Let’s toast to a new era, a Golden Age to blend work and play — we will find the perfect adventure for you. A staycation into an escape, travel that transforms., Golden Tulip turns the traditional upside down as we help our guests simply have fun!
With more than 160 premium properties across 39 countries, Golden Tulip knows how to design an exclusive experience that will help you shed routines for relaxation, bland hotel rooms for whimsy and warmth. We turn everything, even a letterhead, into an occasion to play.
Interview with Joanna Kostecka, General Manager, Campanile Lodz, Poland
03-08-2022
Hospitality is an ideal industry for those looking for leadership, challenge and personal contact with customers.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Joanna Kostecka opens the door to her busy daily life as General Manager of the Campanile Hotel in Lodz, Poland.
Louvre Hotels Group launches its Kyriad Direct brand in Europe with the opening of 2 hotels in Spain
02-07-2022
For the first time since its creation in 2019, the brand -already 70 hotels strong in France-, is expanding beyond french borders and sets up shop in Spain.
The budget segment is driving recovery for the hospitality industry. Less affected by the crisis, budget hotels are posting occupancy rates much higher than other categories. That’s why, for the first time since its creation in 2019, Kyriad Direct is expanding beyond French borders. Boasting 15 hotels already in Spain, Louvre Hotels Group accelerates its development in this strategic zone to meet the new needs of tourists visiting the country.
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you...
16-12-2021
A wonderful year 2022!
Jin Jiang International and Louvre Hotels Group recognized at the 21st ceremony of the Hospitality Awards !
06-12-2021
During this ceremony, Louvre Hotels Group and its shareholder Jin Jiang International Holdings Co Ltd, the world’s second largest hotel group, won no less than five trophies recognizing their dynamism and strength of innovation of the two hotel groups.Chaud Devant, Louvre Hotels Group’s culinary university, won in the “Best Initiative in Talent Management” category.Following a pre-selection by the jury and a vote by the public, Chaud Devant, the group’s culinary university won in the “Best Initiative in Talent Management” category, presented by the Vatel Group to Christophe Macedo, the group’s F & B Director, and Aymeric Lecoq, University Enterprise Director.Despite the global health crisis, Louvre Hot...
Louvre Hotels Group launches an international internal gastronomy contest at the heart of Rungis Market!
21-09-2021
This year, the Louvre Hotels Group’s culinary university hosts this demanding one-day competition. Organised by the international hospitality leader, this purpose of this contest is to pay tribute to the Group’s many European talents.From amateur cooks to experienced chefs, the competitors entered recipes in three categories:Childhood Memories, for dishes steeped in the flavours and aromas of our favourite comfort foodObjective: Zero Waste, committing to a sustainable approach to cookingA good reason to get up, for delicious, inspiring breakfast foodRepresenting all the departments of the Group (support, receptionists, directors, regional managers, cooks, etc.), over 150 talents sent in their recipes to th...
Louvre Hotels Group launches Hosho, a new bed-selling concept to enjoy Paris with only 20€ in your pocket!
16-09-2021
Finally there is something new in lodging options in Paris for small budgets, families, groups and backpackers...1 in 3 French people living outside of the Capital plans to come to Paris in the upcoming months*. Whatever the reason for their trip, a quarter of these travelers want to save money on lodging and plan a budget of, on average, 82 euros per person for lodging in Paris.In order to meet this growing need, Louvre Hotels Group is launching a new concept in bed-selling with an unbeatable price/quality ratio. Hosho proposes an all-option bed at the entrance to Paris for only 20€. This capsule bed, nicknamed “dream-station”, is composed of quality bedding, a reading lamp, a mirror, an individual ...
We welcome you in our hotels and our restaurants in a safe way
03-08-2021
You need to show a valid Health Pass* to accessOur indoor restaurants (except breakfast service)Our outdoor restaurantsOur bars and loungesOur meeting and seminar rooms (including those without food service)Our well-being and relaxation facilities (pools, Sauna and Hammam, workout spaces, thalassotherapy and spa)Access to reception and to your room does not require a Health Pass.In all other countries we adhere to these measures or the specific measures required by each government.Because our priority is to welcome you in a safe environment, our teams are also ready to offer you solutions to alternative dining which you can take to your room or eat on the go.*Health Pass:A negative RT-PCR, antigen tes...
Louvre Hotels Group puts technology at the heart of the client experience with the opening of its first establishment in Europe which carries the “SMART INSIDE” label
16-06-2021
Its promise is simple: the 1st European midscale hotel to be 100% connected at each point of the client’s stay for a smoother, more secure and intelligent hotel experience. A pure product from the Global Innovation Center, the R&D platform of Jin Jiang International, based between Paris and Shanghai, this hotel of the future is connected, ecological, secure and a source of well-being.SMART INSIDE, the new label of the Louvre Hotels Group in EuropeAfter the successful launch in 2018 of the first Campanile Smart Hotel in Shanghai, Louvre Hotels Group launched its technological label in Europe at the heart of the Campanile Smart Lyon. This first intelligent hotel, with the “SMART INSIDE” label, offers no ...
The Campanile, Kyriad and Premiere Classe brands unveil their new brand films with a message of friendliness, sharing and travel.
08-06-2021
These new films, part of a large scope media plan created in partnership with the Change, Brand Station and Values agencies, leverages the strengths and uniqueness of the network hotels. The tone is set: the reopening is here and hotel managers are putting everything into place to welcome their clients into an atmosphere of warmth, meeting consumers’ post-crisis expectations.At Campanile, “it’s time to have a good time” The Campanile brand film reaffirms the brand’s position: friendliness and sharing are at the heart of the experience. As its signature says: “Creators of Good Moments”. The COVID-19 crisis disrupted travelers who now seek more exchanges and human interaction. In this new brand film, th...
Come to the table, ready, eat!
31-05-2021
Heirloom tomato salad, marinated skewers, panacotta with pineapple…Come sample the delicious seasonal offerings created by our chefs according to their daily inspiration*. What a pleasure it is to host you once again! *Contact your hotel directly to verify the current health-protective measures in place and see details of the proposed offer.
Louvre Hotels Group plans to inaugurate nearly 50 new hotels in Saudi Arabia by the year 2025
26-05-2021
By 2025, the group plans to expand its portfolio in Saudi Arabia to 47 hotels, for a total of nearly 7,000 rooms, via its Campanile, Golden Tulip and Tulip Inn brands. Its goal? Establishing its leading brands at the heart of a fast-growing tourist market.Development at the heart of “Vision 2030”In 2021, five of the group’s 3- and 4-star hotels will be inaugurated at the heart of various strategic destinations in Saudi Arabia:The Golden Tulip Riyadh (94 rooms) and The Golden Tulip Unaizah (84 rooms) in the first quarter of 2021,The Tulip Inn Dammam Corniche (70 rooms) in the 3rd quarter,The Golden Tulip Umm Al Qurah (454 rooms) in Mecca during the 4th quarter.The Campanile brand will also be part of t...
It's back! Outdoor dining, we've missed you!
06-05-2021
Come sample the delicious seasonal offerings created by our chefs: starter assortments, grilled dishes, mixed salads…Choose between several first courses, main dishes and desserts that our Chef will create according to his daily inspiration.**Our staying guests can also access the hotel restaurant. *From May 19 in France**Contact your hotel directly to verify the current health-protective measures in place and see details of the proposed offer.
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot elected new President of the Conférence des Formations d’Excellence au Tourisme (CFET) (High-Level Tourism Training Conference)
21-04-2021
The General Assembly of the Conférence des Formations d’Excellence au Tourisme (High-Level Tourism Training Conference), which took place April 15, 2021 in the presence of Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, the State Secretary of Tourism, French Abroad and Francophonie, proceeded with the renewal of its Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO Louvre Hotels Group have been unanimously elected to the Presidency of this unique institution, which is attached to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, The Ministry of National Education of Secondary Studies and Innovation, The Ministry of Economy and Finance. Its three main missions are:To make France the number one tourist destinati...
Louvre Hotels Group tests its new fitness room concept “FIT UP” with Decathlon and the coaching application Trainme
15-04-2021
Therefore, after having launched a new fitness room concept in China, the Innovation Center (GIC) of Louvre Hotels Group is testing its « Fit Up » certification label in France, in conjunction with Decathlon and the coaching application TrainMe.A meaningful certification label, in response to French people’s expectationsMore than ever, the French clients are looking to practice a sport on a regular basis. Since the first lockdown, 6 out of 10 French people practice at least one hour of sports per week. 58% of them do it at home.* In order to meet this growing need, but also in reaction to the health crisis, Louvre Hotels group is rethinking tomorrow’s hotel as a hybrid space that can accommodate a variety ...
For the second consecutive year, Louvre Hotels Group is a proud partner of the Tous HanScène® contest, bolstering its commitment to inclusion and diversity
24-03-2021
Tous HanScène® shines the spotlight on disabilitiesSince 2012, the jury – made up of the contest’s partners – recognizes the best short films on the subject of disabilities made by students of private and public universities. The objective is two-fold: changing the way people view disabilities by encouraging disabled young people to pursue their studies and by inciting higher education facilities to provide improved access. The partners and their employees are asked to vote for the two films which will be presented to the members of the Tous HanScène® jury.“We are proud to be partners of this year’s edition of Tous HanScène®, an emblematic event created to change the way we view disabilities. Diversity and...
Louvre Hotels Group enters the extended stay hotel market with Tulip Residences
22-03-2021
Thanks to this new brand, the group offers its customers and investors ever more diversified offers. The Group’s first two residential hotels will open their doors this summer at Joinville-le-Pont in France and Warsaw in Poland. Tulip Residences, a hybrid concept, a new experience: welcoming, inspiring, relaxingTulip Residences is a hybrid experience built on the themes of coliving, coworking and well-being. Each residential hotel will include:Studio or two-room apartments, designed for extended stays: spacious, furnished with upscale bedding, an equipped kitchenette, high speed internet access and a wide-screen HD TV.Coworking areas allow guests to work in a stimulating environment designe...
Max Cergneux named Chief Development Officer and member of the Louvre Hotels’ executive committee
22-02-2021
Louvre Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Max Cergneux as Chief Development Officer. Max brings with him solid experience with over 15 years in corporate and hotel development across the globe. He is a seasoned leader with extensive international background in achieving growth through brand expansions, portfolio transactions, strategic partnerships and acquisitions.Most recently, Max served as Head of International Corporate Development for Choice Hotels based out of London where he was tasked with setting up focus on international expansion, acquisitions and investment strategy. He has also previously held senior positions at Marriott International responsible for Corporate and Development Finan...
The kitchen stays open in our hotels
18-01-2021
Your hotel* offers a selection of take-away, ready-made meals for you to enjoy in the comfort of your room or your own home A tasty made-to-order meal trayTreat yourself to a delicious meal with our catering offer in full compliance with all applicable food safety regulations: Vegetable soup or courgette crumble, chicken fillet with morel mushrooms or prawns in curry sauce, vegetable lasagna or duck Parmentier, Tarte Tatin or chocolate mousse... and many more tasty meals to choose from. Let our creativity thrill your tastebuds!A menu prepared by our Chefs. Choose from: 4 starters, 4 main courses, and 4 desserts made by our Chef from the day's inspiration Ready-made meals served in jarsO...
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you a happy New Year 2021
22-12-2020
Louvre Hotels Group, the first hotel group within the rungis international market
03-12-2020
The Group has opened the very first hotel in the market, a Campanile hotel with more than 84 rooms, complete with its brand-new Corporate Food University. The Groups aims to train its staff in the fields of catering and hospitality ahead of the economic recovery.Chaud Devant! Louvre Hotels Group’s brand-new Food UniversityIn addition to opening a hotel within the emblematic Rungis setting, a first, Louvre Hotels Group is launching an unprecedented Food University called Chaud Devant! as an integral part of the Rungis Academie, Rungis Market’s training centre dedicated to the catering industry. This unique venue embodies the Group's passion for catering, hospitality, and transmission of knowledge. Located o...
The Kyriad Direct brand is pursuing its development in France and plans to offer clients 100 hotels by yearend 2021
20-11-2020
Launched in April 2018, the Kyriad Direct brand is being developed on the 2-star segment to meet the needs of travellers looking for a quality hotelexperience at an affordable price. Its development sights are set on EuropeOver the past two years, Louvre Hotels Group has accelerated the development of the Kyriad Direct brand in France, opening hotels in several major cities such as Tours, Clermont-Ferrand, Auxerre and Orleans. Three more hotels–all new construction projects–are already in the pipeline. Louvre Hotels Group plans to use their strategic network in France as a springboard to move onto the European market. Kyriad Direct, meeting client needsToday, travellers want to enjoy a quality ho...
Our hospitality and catering teams remain at your disposal
01-11-2020
Your safety and wellbeing remain our priority: our dedicated teams are happy to welcome you with a range of safe and delicious in-room catering solutions.Check out our daily menu at reception, complete with a selection of four starters, four main courses, and four desserts. Once ready, your meal will be available for collection at reception.As for our hotels not yet equipped with a kitchen, Louvre Hotels Group has partnered with the Breton homemade food company Ty-Bocal to provide quality catering solutions for all our guests.The concept is simple and delicious: original recipes made...
Enjoy your meal, even after 9pm!
22-10-2020
No curfew in our kitchen!Our kitchen stays open...You'll never miss a meal at Campanile, Kyriad, and Golden Tulip!Hotel guests - check out our daily specials upon arrival:Starters, main courses, desserts, just take your pick.Simply Yummy!We have always been keen to thrill your tastebuds.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner specially adapted to ensure quality, choice, and safety.Get your fill of healthy and delicious seasonal meals!
Louvre Hotels Group continues to expand in Europe with the acquisition of ten ‘7 days premium’ hotels
13-10-2020
Previously owned by Chinese hotel group Plateno, this transaction is in line with the Group’s ongoing expansion in strategic cities and regions across Europe.Europe as a playing fieldWith 1,180 hotels across France and Europe, Louvre Hotels Group is a major European player in segments ranging from one to five stars that include the brands Hôtels & Préférence, Royal Tulip, Golden Tulip, Campanile, Kyriad, Tulip Inn, and Première Classe. The Group branched out to the European market in 2009 by taking over the Dutch hotel chain Golden Tulip and its 230 or so hotels across 40 countries, acquiring affiliate chain Hôtels & Préférence in 2017, and opening several regional offices in strategic Europea...
Louvre Hotels Group launches the first theme of its new “Boost Your Skills”
30-09-2020
Management has always been a core element of Louvre Hotels Group. The current health crisis has driven our way of working in new directions, especially moving towards the development of remote working and management. Louvre Hotels Group is committed to providing its team with assistance and support, boosting their skills in several areas which have become more essential than ever: agility, emotional intelligence, resilience and remote management.This September, the Company University “U” launched a new course, Boost Your Skills. The first theme, “Managing during a health crisis”, enables managers to develop and adapt their remote managerial skills, focusing on staying connected with their teams, developing...
Louvre Hotels Group controls health protocols in more than 50 countries by enrolling in the independent "Checked by NSF™" Program, from NSF International
22-07-2020
After an initial partnership with Merieux Nutrisciences-France and the publication of its Health Commitment Charter, Louvre Hotels Group is continuing its "Clean & Safe" health reassurance approach in its international establishments. The group selected NSF International - a world leader in risk management solutions for public health - to provide external independent review of the Louvre Hotels Group protocols through its "Checked by NSF™" program, which will be deployed in the coming days. The group is committed to auditing 100% of its network by September, in order to anchor the new health measures in the daily lives of its customers and employees.Agile in-house expertise supported by NSF Internation...
Louvre Hotels Group audits the new health and safety protocols in all its hotels in France in patnership with Mérieux Nutrisciences-France
23-06-2020
Louvre Hotels Group is continuing its “Clean & Safe” reassurance programme. Following the introduction of its Health and Safety Commitment Charter a few months ago and in light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the group has taken its approach one step further by tasking Mérieux NutriSciences-France, a consumer health and safety protection expert, with auditing the new protocols established in all its hotels in France. The stated goal is to audit all of its hotels by September so that these new precautionary measures become commonplace for its guests and staff.Agile in-house expertise supported by Mérieux NutriSciences-France’s excellence in the protection of consumer health and safety. With some ...
Eduardo Bosch named Chief Operating Officer of Louvre Hotels Group
18-06-2020
Eduardo Bosch joins Louvre Hotels Group’s Executive Committee as Chief Operating Officer, under the leadership of CEO Pierre Frédéric Roulot. His main mission is to implement a new strategic plan to achieve operational efficiency and excellence in Pricing, Sales, Marketing, and Quality."I am very pleased to welcome Eduardo onboard. His support and expertise will be a precious asset in optimising our performance at a time of major change within our Group." Pierre Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group.Spanish-born Eduardo Bosch, who has lived in five different countries, graduated in Hospitality Management from Stanford University and the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He also holds a Master’s ...
Louvre Hotels Group continues to support the economic recovery with 50% of its hotels now reopen in France, and 100% by early June
19-05-2020
In a sustained effort to contribute to the economic recovery, Louvre Hotels Group (Golden Tulip, Campanile, Kyriad, Première Classe, etc.) is reopening yet more hotels in France to meet post-lockdown accommodation and catering needs. By May 11 the Group had reopened 50% of its hotels, a figure due to reach 100% by early June.“Louvre Hotels Group has never ceased its activities so as to consistently uphold the national effort. More than 150 of our hotels remained open to those who needed them during lockdown, such as caregivers and COVID-19 patients, while our other establishments supported the frontline workers via many solidarity initiatives. We believe it is important for us to welcome our guests in the ...
Louvre Hotels Group supports the local and national economic recovery with an operational network and reservation platform now open for business travel
05-05-2020
Louvre Hotels Group, Europe’s second-largest hotel group (Golden Tulip, Campanile, Kyriad, Première Classe, etc.) is reopening its hotels in France and Europe to contribute to the recovery of economic activity and to meet the accommodation and catering needs of retail and sales professionals.‘Résa Pro’ is a dedicated reservation platform listing available accommodation per city and region for business travellers.Louvre Hotels Group provides a dedicated reservation platform to meet the travel needs of retail and sales professionals. Via this platform, companies can locate the Group’s open hotels in the city or region of their choice and avail of the offer that best suits their expectations."It is our duty a...
Health and Safety Charte of Commitment Louvre Hotels Group
05-05-2020
Louvre Hotels Group has put in place a specific training programme for all staff to ensure full compliance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the Government, and Regional Health Agencies.
The hygiene protocols in our hotels have been reinforced to guarantee a safe environment for you and our staff. All the above our health and safety Charte of Commitment is available here and the health and safety measures are also listed here.
We also have updated our exceptional commercial policy. Our objective is to guarantee our customers a reinsurance of flexibility and booking comfort for their stay already booked or to come. Our cancellation or postponment conditions are available
Behind the scene with a Head of Corporate Communication.
29-04-2020
Olivia, tell us about your job!I am in charge of overseeing our image. My role at Louvre Hotels Group is that of a ‘guardian’: I develop, implement, and promote our corporate culture among our employees (at HQ and in our hotels) as well as our investors. When I joined the group in 2009, after working in a communications agency, I knew nothing about the hotel business. I have learned a lot over the past 11 years and still do every day.My job today is to promote and uphold our three core values, whereby we commit to being ‘Daring Doers’, ‘Explorers of Possibilities’, and ‘Passionately Human’ through rituals, communication channels, and animation tools towards building internal c...
Behind the scenes with a Hotel Network Manager.
27-04-2020
Stephan, tell us about your job!I am in charge of the Hotel Network at Campanile France. I supervise 32 hotels across France, that represents 850 employees and 30 hotel managers who report directly to me. Actually, I don’t “manage” in the strict sense of the word; rather, I guide and align. My role is that of a facilitator. I help those who were my colleagues yesterday, and who are still my colleagues today, to keep on giving their best. My role is to be "in the backseat": we suggest topics given by the management board or propose action plans that we want to implement in our clusters. We pass on messages and provide support with new processes.Our business is all about contact. Our key role as network...
Behind the scenes with a hotel manager.
20-04-2020
Michael, tell us about your job!I am the General Manager of a hotel restaurant that has 84 rooms as well as seminar rooms. I manage a team of 14 people. My duties are extremely varied: I manage the reception desk and check in/check out, catering, and the hotel’s commercial and technical operations.I therefore assign a variety of tasks to my staff. I supervise the department heads, oversee the objectives set upstream (budget, costs) and steer the strategy; I am in charge of promoting the hotel through trade fairs and partnerships with hotel management schools; I coordinate the event teams; I recruit the trainees; I ensure that quality standards and employee growth targets are met at Louvre Hotels, both inte...
New commercial conditions for individual stays.
06-04-2020
1. For existing booking and relating to future stays until May 31st, 2020For reservations already issued before March 14th, 2020, customers who have booked a non-flexible rate (non-refundable, non-changeable) may either modify (1) their reservation for a future date until May 30th, 2021 without penalty, either be reimbursed free of charge by contacting the hotel directly.For reservations issued after March 14th, 2020, customers who have booked a non-flexible rate (non-refundable, non-changeable) will be able to change (1) their reservation for a future date until May 30th, 2021 without penalty by contacting the hotel directly.2. For new bookings and stays on future arrival date For new bookings ...
Message from Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO Louvre Hotels Group
02-04-2020
This openings are under the supervision of the Prefectures, in full compliance with strict health and safety requirements to guarantee a secure working environment for our teams.Congratulations to all our courageous and united staff for their hard work and dedication in the midst of this unprecedented situation. Our teams providing support to people in need on the frontline of the pandemic are true everyday heroes. I am extremely proud of our dedicated employees who give their best to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable.Our “Passionately Human” value is more meaningful now than ever.Take good care of yourselves and your loved ones.Pierre-Frédéric RoulotCEO Louvre Hotels Group
Information Coronavirus Hotels opened
18-03-2020
To support the government, Louvre Hotels Group undertakes to maintain a minimum level of service in our hotels and offer strategically located rooms across France and Europe.Our establishments that remain open throughout the COVID-19 crisis are mostly located close to strategic places such as police stations, hospitals, and major roadways. Some of you still need to travel and find a place to stay in these exceptional times, and we are committed to ensuring you can do so with confidence. To that end, please find below a link to our hotels that remain open to welcome you in the best conditions, in several regions. Please note that all of these establishments, while still providing hospitality ...
Coronavirus Update Catering Service
16-03-2020
Following the French Prime Minister’s announcement, all restaurants and bars have been closed in all our hotels across France since Sunday 15 March at 0:00 AM.As for all the other countries where we are based, we apply the same measures or the specific measures enforced by each government, accordingly.Insofar as possible, guests staying in our hotels can avail of our breakfast service: Individual breakfast trays (filmed) to be eaten in your room are available for collection at the restaurant. This alternative offer includes bread,&nbs...
Important message from the CEO of Louvre Hotels Group
13-03-2020
Your Health Is Our Absolute Priority Louvre Hotels Group has always placed guest and staff safety at the heart of its priorities. My teams and I are closely monitoring developments in real time and taking immediate action as required. We have already implemented a number of preventive measures from the onset of the outbreak. Furthermore, in addition to effective “barrier gestures”, all Louvre Hotels Group staff have been trained in specific procedures to follow in the event of an exposure incident and strictly enforce the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the Government, and the Regional Health Agencies. Hygiene and safety protocols have been adjusted in all our hotels to comply with the ne...
Louvre Hotels Group enters the extended stay hotel market with Tulip Residences
26-02-2020
Louvre Hotels Group continues to enhance its range of accommodations for clients and investors by stepping into the residential hotel market with Tulip Residences, targeting both a business and leisure clientele. The Group’s first two residential hotels will open their doors this summer at Joinville-le-Pont in France and Warsaw in Poland. Tulip Residences, a hybrid concept, a new experience: welcoming, inspiring, relaxingTulip Residences is a hybrid experience built on the themes of coliving, coworking and well-being. Each residential hotel will include:Studio or two-room apartments, designed for extended stays: spacious, furnished with upscale bedding, an equipped kitchenette, high speed intern...
Louvre Hotels Group presents the new visual identity for its international brand Tulip Inn
19-02-2020
The Tulip Inn brand, boasting 73 hotels worldwide, is launching a new visual identity this year to better reflect its promise of a satisfying stay: relaxing accommodations, a perfect combination of simplicity and quality, tradition and modern amenities, convenience and a warm welcome, where the client feels right at home.A simple logo harking back to brand originsLocated mainly in city centres and business districts, the Tulip Inn hotels offer quality accommodations that are uncomplicated and convenient. To convey this concept of hospitality, Tulip Inn has designed a new calligraphy-style logo expressing both the brand’s human and practical aspects.This straightforward, welcoming approach is also projected...
Experience the mountain a whole new way with Kyriad, Golden Tulip and Campanile !
05-02-2020
Louvre Hotels Group presents a selection of hotels offering the perfect winter break between outdoor fun and a relaxing stay in the mountains.Take off your skis and slip on your moon boots at the Kyriad Prestige in Clermont-Ferrand Centre during a stay in Auvergne amidst spectacular mountain scapes and winter fun.The Kyriad Prestige Clermont-Ferrand Centre, is conveniently located near the region’s main tourist attractions, like its famous gothic cathedral. And if you like panoramic views, be sure to take the little train up to the top of a volcano, for breathtaking vistas as far as the eye can see!The Super Besse ski resort is tucked away 1800 meters up in the mountains. The resort boasts 27 trails, offer...
LOUVRE HOTELS GROUP OPENS ITS FIRST GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL IN SERBIA
05-02-2020
Louvre Hotels Group continues its development in Eastern Europe by opening its first Golden Tulip in the heart of Belgrade, Serbia.A strong development in european capital and main citiesThanks to this first opening in Serbia, the European 2nd Hospitality group continues to develop its network in Eastern Europe, where he already has almost 30 hotels. Belgrade, as a key location in The Balkans state is a new opportunity for the group. Moreover, the development strategy is focused on capitals and key cities in Europe, as evidenced by the recent opening of Golden Tulip in Bordeaux or Campanile in Casablanca.A premium hotel in the heart of the « White City »The Dutch brand Golden Tulip counts al...
Louvre Hotels Group wish you a happy new year 2020
23-12-2019
We hope that this new year will allow you to ...
The upscale Royal Tulip hotel brand unveils its all-new identity blending nature and elegance
11-12-2019
Introducing a harmonious new identityInspired by the enchanting settings of Royal Tulip hotels and strong brand appeal, the new identity plunges travelers into a lively, sophisticated universe with natural overtones. Designed to evoke a world of profusion, stimulating the senses, this new identity embodies the brand’s upscale character. Elegant colours, an elegant logoThe tulip - the identifying element of this Dutch brand - is redesigned as a crown jewel set on the Y, expressing both the simplicity of a modern brand and the refinement of a collection of upscale hotels.Symbolizing a certain idea of profusion and premium, the brand identity features 3 colours: green, gold and white, to embody the hotel...
How will we travel tomorrow?
10-12-2019
Campanile is an official partner of the 19th edition of the Antonin Carême Gastronomic Literary Award
10-12-2019
The Campanile restaurants are partners of the “Antonin Carême Gastronomic Literary Award” which will be announced on December 12th at La Table du Luxembourg, chef Philippe Renard’s restaurant at the heart of the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. At Campanile, iconic hotel chain of Louvre Hotels Group, gastronomy has been at the heart of its history, values and savoir-faire since it was founded in 1976. On December 12th, as a partner of the 2019 Antonin Carême Award, it will be present at La Table du Luxembourg restaurant where the winners of this 19th edition will be announced.During this gastronomic and literary event, a workshop will be run by two chefs from Campanile restaurants, inviting guests to disco...
Louvre Hotels Group raises the curtain on a redesigned room for its upscale Golden Tulip brand
06-11-2019
After reinventing the client experience at its international Golden Tulip brand in 2016, Louvre Hotels Group now launches the new room, pursuing its endeavors to meet the needs of clients, investors and operational teams. This new product is the brainchild of the group’s Marketing and Design teams. They drew their inspiration from the brand’s Dutch roots, leveraging light and space to create a feeling of comfort and a complete change of scene A tribute to the brand’s Dutch originsGolden Tulip pays tribute to its origins by reclaiming legendary Dutch design, and especially its famous colorful houses along Amsterdam’s canals. The Dutch style stands out by its linear spaces, beams, industrial glass and m...
Louvre Hotels Group continues to focus on city center development, opening two hotels in ‘Le Belaroïa’, an exceptional architectural complex at the heart of Montpellier
30-09-2019
A unique multi-purpose venue adapted to the needs of a new generation of travellersThe two new hotels–Campanile and Golden Tulip–have just opened at the heart of this new emblem of the new Saint-Roch neighbourhood, ideally located in downtown Montpellier. The first occupies 6 floors and covers 2043 m² while the second occupies 9 floors and 4357 m². Both enjoy an exceptional view of the sea and city centre rooftops. This hotel venue is designed to be a unique crossroads for Le Belaroïa users and travellers, rounding out the experience with a fitness centre and business traveller area. On the uppermost stories of this impressive structure, 12 private apartments offer a panoramic view of the city.This concept...
Louvre Hotels Group capitalises on its young talents by launching a “Young Core” committee
25-09-2019
An unusual format inspired by one of the NBA’s greatest teamsFar from the young advisory boards and other “Shadow Committees” created by many companies in recent years, Louvre Hotels Group has made a bold move, piggybacking a “Young Core” committee directly onto its Executive Committee. This system mirrors the Lakers Young Core, which puts talented rookies onto the court with veteran players to provide a totally immersive training experience.For young graduates, belonging to this unique committee is a golden opportunity to start their career on the highest step of an international hotel group’s hierarchy, while acquiring solid experience in the field and in the day-to-day operations of a hotel network.Cros...
The 4-star Golden Tulip hotel, located at the heart of Riviera des Alpes, in Aix-Les-Bains, has opened a brand new restaurant, L’Alchimiste!
24-09-2019
L’Alchimiste restaurant, a new venue offering something special L’Alchimiste restaurant showcases the creations of Chef Sébastien Clini, serving clients in a warm, refined atmosphere with a breathtaking view of the city’s Japanese garden. Like an alchemist, the Chef transforms raw materials into the noble elements of his subtle, creative cuisine. An open kitchen allows clients to watch while the Chef and his team concoct dishes featuring local and authentic flavours. For a romantic dinner, a special occasion or a business meeting, L’Alchimiste promises all your senses a moment of pure pleasure.The Chefs’ Club, THE exclusive gastronomic rendez-vous created by Golden TulipChef Sébastien Clini invited se...
Golden Tulip reinvents team training with virtual reality
08-07-2019
A disruptive, interactive training method for “Playful leaders”Golden Tulip hotels and their clients share a fun outlook on life, work and travel. The signature “Playtime Anytime” invites clients to enjoy a stay at their hotels and have a little fun, whether they are there for business or leisure. To ensure that its teams deliver the brand promise, Golden Tulip has reinvented its internal training methods with a brand new, unconventional format. Inspired by the ‘gamification’ trend, virtual reality builds awareness in a widespread public and makes learning fun. Learning how to adopt the Golden Tulip attitude is easier than ever! Every hotel director in France and around the world recei...
The 4-star Golden Tulip Aix-en-Provence reopens with a menu of excellence, simplicity and authenticity.
01-07-2019
To organize this dynamic and delicious corporate event, the Golden Tulip Aix-en-Provence called on its famous “Chefs’ Club”. This “Club” is the creative convergence of a dozen Golden Tulip chefs who swap recipes and ideas about fine dining to offer their clients authentic – and constantly updated - culinary experiences. The “Chefs’ Club” by Golden Tulip, a gourmet get-together.Developed by Christophe Macedo, Food & Beverage Director of Louvre Hotels Group, and Mathieu Rouri, Director of Golden Tulip France, these themed encounters spotlight the excellence of the Golden Tulip dining experience via a variety of activities. The first time the Chefs met in Marseille, where they participated in several...
Première Classe spotlights its essentials in a new digital campaign
27-06-2019
At Première Classe: “Say ‘No’ to extras! Say ‘Yes’ to the essentials!” This eye-catching campaign features a dozen characters created by illustrator Dylan Jones, all voicing their “Smart Client” concerns as they look for a great deal without giving up the essentials.In a fun, off-beat style and tone, businessmen, seniors, families and students demand “the essentials” during their stay: a hotel open 24/7, low room rates, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, etcAn entertaining online campaign that promotes Première Classe brand values.An extensive 4-month digital plan includes online videos, Facebook posts, Instagram stories and promotional banners.This campaign, created by the Socialy agency, is designed t...
The new Kyriad identity and media campaign highlights the joy of travelling
29-05-2019
Toned down color, upscale styleWorking in partnership with the Landor Agency, the hotel has updated its brand identity with a new graphic charter. The logo, featuring a new shade of its emblematic blue, gives a subtle nod to travel while showing off refined and understated lines. Taking its cue from the world of travel, the baseline is printed on a luggage tag. An original shape, on paper, and online! The new Kyriad campaign: “Spark the joy of traveling”The brand’s new baseline, “Spark the joy of traveling”, created by Ogilvy, is also the theme of Kyriad’s media campaign developed by the Socialy Agency. It features a client enjoying their stay to the max, experiencing their arrival at Kyria...
Campanile heralds its reshaped brand identity in a trendy new communication campaign: “We’ve got CO spirit”
29-05-2019
Campanile: “Hotel for people. Moments for sharing.” More than just a hotel, Campaniles are venues designed for socializing and sharing authentic moments The architecture of the common areas is designed to be open and inviting, with special areas set aside for friendly get togethers The heart of the concept is the bar lounge, the perfect place for impromptu happy hours and mingling with others The restaurant, of course, is already famous for its generous buffets The enthusiastic Campanile teams pour their creativity into events held throughout the year and personify the new brand strategy and baseline “Hotel for people Moments for sharing” created by Ogilvy Consulting An all new visual identity embodie...
Pierre-Frederic Roulot, CEO Louvre Hotels Group, joins the international advisory board of the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne
10-05-2019
By joining this board of hotel and hospitality experts, Pierre-Frédéric Roulot will strive to enhance EHL’s market vision, analyse hospitality industry trends, as well as support and promote the values and strategy of the Lausanne school.Known for his game-changing ideas and actions at the Louvre Hotels Group, he brings an international viewpoint to his new responsibilities and will leverage his field experience to drive the school’s strategic development alongside fellow members of EHL’s International Advisory Board.«I am thrilled to be joining the International Advisory Board of EHL, one of the world’s top hospitality training institutions. We mirror the same values of academic excellence, competitivenes...
The evolution of tourism in the world by Louvre Hotels Group
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The Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow inaugurates “L’Atelier Quartier”, its rooftop restaurant run by French Chef Guillaume Comparat
07-03-2019
Reigning over the hotel’s top floor, 30 storeys high, this 45-seat restaurant offers a breathtaking view of Shanghai, by day or by night. L’Atelier Quartier features an open kitchen surrounded by a long counter where clients can enjoy their meal while admiring the head Chef and his 4-chef brigade at work.A 360° experience of the Culinary Arts performed by Guillaume Comparat!The Chef’s innovative cuisine features French culinary excellence enhanced with enticing Asian notes. The menu changes with the seasons, highlighting Guillaume Comparat’s latest inspirations.The Chef shops around local markets to find the finest and freshest products for his innovative dishes – nothing but the best will do.This uni...
Louvre Hotels Group continues to develop high-end affiliation : Hôtels & Préférence acquires « TemptingPlaces », a collection of exceptionnal boutique-hotels
22-01-2019
This investment enables the subsidiary of Louvre Hotels Group to expand and develop its international portfolio.The world’s best collection of boutique-hotelsCreated in 2010, the high-end TemptingPlaces label has grown to include 105 boutique-hotels in 31 countries, carefully selected for their authenticity, character and personalized services to offer exceptional and exclusive stays.« TemptingPlaces is a pioneering brand in the fast growing boutique hotel market. Experiential, curated, and international, the brand has shaped the market offer and is distinguished by its development of services specially tailored to a new generation of hotels. I am thrilled by this next step for TemptingPlaces, this a...
Over 150 french investers attend the louvre hotels group annual convention held for the first time in Shanghai
18-01-2019
This informative and entertaining event provided a unique opportunity for these businessmen to learn more about the Group’s next generation concepts, growth potential and ambitions, as well as Chinese culture.To begin this strategic gathering, organised by Krystel Blondeau, the Group’s General Manager France, participants were invited to attend an opening speech by Guo Lijuan, President of Jin Jiang International. Throughout the event, investors discovered and tested innovations ready for 2019 rollout, both group-wide and on the French market, as well as hearing about the Group’s plans for the next three years.Since it was bought by Jin Jiang International in 2015, the dual nationality of Louvre Hotels Gro...
Six months after Kyriad Direct’s launch, Louvre Hotels Group boosts its brand expansion in France by opening 12 hotels
14-01-2019
Thanks to Kyriad Direct, Louvre Hotels Group is strengthening its brand portfolio by proposing all kinds of experiences, for all tastes and budgets. This new offer meets the travelers’ expectations, which are seeking for a qualitative hotel experience, at an affordable price, within «non-standardised» establishments. Besides, the new offer meets the investors’ expectations, wishing to benefit from increased visibility within distribution channels.From Lille to Agen, from Grenoble to Rennes, Kyriad Direct strive to be rapidly present over 100 cities. The first Kyriad Direct locations are the following : - Lille Stade Pierre Mauroy- Nantes- Grenoble- Orléans La Chapelle Saint Mesmin- Dreux- Rennes...
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you an happy new year 2019
03-01-2019
Offical Season's Greetings From Pierre-Frédéric Roulot - 2019
02-01-2019
We wish you a wonderful year, colourful, challenging, full of successful endeavours and most of all, happiness in your personal and professional life.This year, once again, despite turbulent times in our business sector, Louvre Hotels Group's collaborators have risen to face great challenges.- In terms of development, our historic brands have made significant gains in new strategic markets, from the international rollout of our Kyriad brand to the opening of Campanile, Kyriad and Première Classe hotels for the first time in Africa.- Our historic brands have continued to establish their powerful presence through the high-quality products introduced this year, including the Golden Tulip in Bordeaux...
Louvre Hotels Group official partner of the 18th annual Antonin Carême Gastronomic Literary Award
13-12-2018
This prize, named after the founder of French gastronomic cuisine, recognises the best book featuring literature and gastronomy. Well-written prose is a prerequisite in order to promote culinary writing as literature in its own right and attract the attention of French publishing houses. The winners of this 18th edition, Régis Marcon for the Antonin Carême award and Serge Vieira for the Pierre-Christian Taittinger award, are living proof that cuisine and literature make a delicious combination, for the public’s reading pleasure.At this gastronomic and literary rendezvous, a workshop was run by four chefs from the Chef’s Club at Golden Tulip, one of the Group’s prestigious chain of hotels, in order to showc...
Louvre Hotels Group receives 4 awards for its historic brands at the 31st IREF awards ceremony
08-11-2018
Marketing grand prize awarded to Golden Tulip Euromed MarseilleGolden Tulip Euromed Marseille was awarded the « Marketing Grand Prize », a distinction that recognizes the brand’s new positioning. Elegant and premium, the Golden Tulip brand has dusted off high-end hospitality and tweaked the entire client experience to offer re-enchanted stays.With its signature “Playtime, Anytime”, the brand is a perfect fit for the new business traveler’s lifestyle, combining work and pleasure. The brand is constantly growing in France and throughout the world with a flagship hotel in the heart of Shanghai and recent openings in Marseille, Bordeaux, and soon Strasbourg.Kudos to groupwide effortsLike the Golden Tulip brand...
Louvre Hotels Group, spearhead of French hospitality industry in China, leading the trend at the China International Import Expo (C.I.I.E.) of Shanghai
02-11-2018
As a key actor of hospitality in the world, Louvre Hotels Group will participate in the first edition, in order to highlight its ambitions, to spread its expertise and its local print.Proud of its development in China, thanks to its shareholder Jin Jiang International, Louvre Hotels Group is participating in this inescapable event in order to value its hotel expertise in this market. In the first half of 2018, with more than 71 millions of Chinese travelers abroad, China has lately become the greatest outgoing tourist market in the world.The Group will report its key-brand development strategy (Campanile, Kyriad and Golden Tulip) established on Chinese territory since 2016. A strategy which enables the dev...
Golden Tulip and its top Chefs team up for culinary excellence
24-10-2018
The « Chefs’ Club » by Golden Tulip, a gourmet get-togetherTo keep in step with its clients dining wants and needs, Golden Tulip has launched its very own «Chefs’ Club»!Symbol of Golden Tulip culinary excellence, the «Chefs’ Club» is a chance for ten of the brand’s most passionate Chefs to share ideas and come up with new ones. They discuss the brand’s food service concepts and work together to invent delicious and innovative dishes.Driven by the desire to create a real culinary community and raise the bar higher each time, the Chefs meet once a month for lively events. For the Chefs, this opportunity to benefit from one another’s expertise and experience, enables them to develop flavourful and authentic m...
Louvre Hotels Group launches Hlab, a new ecosystem of start-ups at the core of its innovation strategy
11-10-2018
Communicating and working with external innovation pioneers is a veritable challenge for a major group. Louvre Hotels Group has stepped up to the plate with a solid, open approach to innovation. For over a year, their dedicated team has provided clear strategic focus and a pragmatic collaboration method leading very quickly to shared success with the start-ups.HLab is the name of this platform 100% dedicated to new intelligent businesses.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjSJk9sc1Gw&feature=youtu.be"We had a threefold objective when we launched HLab a year ago: Reach outside of the company for skills that could be valuable for the Group Prove that we were capable of testing, rolling out and sca...
Louvre Hotels Group designs the hospitality of tomorrow by opening its first SmartHotel
10-09-2018
Louvre Hotels group is convinced; the hotels of tomorrow should be connected, ecological, safe and a source of well-being by promoting human interaction and experience. A SmartHotel is a place where new technologies are placed at the service of exchange, reinforcing the availability of equipment and promoting interaction with other travellers. The Jing An Shanghai Campanile hotel has been selected to incarnate the group’s first SmartHotel prototype. The Campanile brand boasts all the advantages to favour this new, open, technological and ecological positioning.A NEW KIND OF HOSPITALITYFrom the outside garden to the lounge via the terrace and the restaurant, technology is suggested gently, almost invi...
Barrière and Louvre Hotels Group ally to strengthen the distribution power of their high-end offers
30-08-2018
This commercial alliance between these two well-known groups aims to increase the Asian clientele, especially Chinese, in Barrière establishments; and on the other hand, to offer Louvre Hotels Group's clientele the wealth and excellence of the hotel offering of the family group chaired by Dominique Desseigne.Due to its expertise and increasingly defined presence in the Asian market, Louvre Hotels Group has been selected by the Lucien Barriere group for the online marketing of their hotels. Louvre Hotels Group will present on its booking platform all 18 Barrière luxury hotels, while the latter will offer a selection of 20 high-end establishments of the brands Royal Tulip, Golden Tulip and Sarovar from Louvr...
Jean-Virgile Crance has been elected president of the GNC with the mission of making tourism policy a national priority
12-07-2018
Originally from Brittany, Jean-Virgile Crance is a graduate of the Dinard Hotel School and has spent his entire career in the hospitality sector. Vice President of the GNC since 2017, Director of Investor and Corporate Relations at Louvre Hotels Group, his in-depth knowledge of the industry enables him to measure the challenges it faces today.Creating new jobs that cannot be relocated, promoting professional integrationHis term at the head of the GNC, an organisation created in 1989 and associated with UMIH (Hospitality Industries and Professions Union) since 1994, will focus on proactive initiatives. First on the agenda, employment. “Tourism companies, hotels and restaurants, are veritable drivers o...
Louvre Hotels Group keeps developing in Africa with the debut of Campanile, Kyriad and Première Classe in the heart of Casablanca, Morocco
04-07-2018
This new complex, in partnership with the Moroccan investment fund H partners, will open next September and marks the arrival of the group's mid-range and budget-friendly brands on a booming market. Established in the heart of Morocco’s economic capital, it will be located next to the several railway stations, near penetrating axes such as the historic centre. On a plot of over 2,300 m2, it will offer 124 rooms under the Première Classe brand, 189 under Campanile and 98 under Kyriad. This multi-brand establishment offers the opportunity to experience three distinct experiences in one place. Eager to make this establishment the showcase of its expertise in Africa, Louvre Hotels Group is estab...
Atout France and Campanile launch a new campaign of promotion for European tourists
28-06-2018
Selected by the tourism development agency as ambassador of French hospitality, Campanile, iconic brand offering 325 hotels in France, is teaming up with Atout France, France's Tourism Development Agency, to promote to European visitors the beauty and diversity of French destinations (Auvergne, Biarritz Basque Country, Lille, etc.) as well as the offers made by Campanile to accommodate them.The operation, 100% digital, will be deployed on social networks, in collaboration with specialized travel agencies (Adara, Travel Audience, ...) and online travel agencies.“Louvre Hotels Group is proud to participate in this promotional campaign for Destination France. All of our teams, in our hotels in Franc...
Louvre Hotels Group boosts Kyriad's international expansion as the brand is introduced in India, China and South Korea
19-06-2018
Convinced of the potential of the midscale brand that praises travel, the group is strengthening its position by developing on the key markets of China, Indonesia, India and South Korea. A new midscale brand on the Indian marketIn less than 12 months, Louvre Hotels Group has risen to the top of Indian hotel groups with the acquisition of the Sarovar Hotels & Resort network and development of the Golden Tulip, Tulip Inn and Royal Tulip brands, and now boasts 126 establishments.It has just concluded a new agreement with the Orange Tiger Private LTD group, operator of the Citrus Hotels establishments, allowing it to introduce its Kyriad brand onto the market.The agreement concluded with the Indian o...
Kyriad offers one year of weekends in French Kyriad hotels to its best ambassador
14-06-2018
For the first time, Kyriad is launching a contest on social media enabling you to join its team of ambassadors. Since March, Kyriad has been rounding up its most loyal and connected clients to make them brand ambassadors on social media. What’s in it for them? If they are named the brand’s "super ambassador" they will win one year of unique get-aways at Kyriad hotels!This digital contest is open to the brand’s ambassador clients as well as the public at large.HOW DOES IT WORK ?It is easy to participate: just follow the @kyriadhotels Instagram account and post your best vacation photo with the hashtag ambassadeurkyriad.The contest ends in August 2018.The Kyriad Tour de Franc...
New spring menu, a breath of freshness at Campanile!
17-04-2018
THE TONE OF THE SEASON: FRESHNESS AND LIGHTNESS!Campanile restaurants have reinvented their starter selection with a new gourmet plate that is perfect for sharing!Take advantage of the fine weather and indulge yourself without feeling guilty!Radishes, carrots, cabbages, cucumbers are just some of the many vegetables that you can enjoy with friends and family. In Campanile’s new offer, the mouth-watering combination of this light, luscious cream with the freshness of our favourite vegetables creates a genuine explosion of flavours in your mouth!NEW DELECTABLE RECIPES IN YOUR PLATE!The Spring-Summer menu was designed with Philippe RENARD, the consultant chef of the Campanile restaurants. It features fo...
Quang Thai joins Louvre Hotels Group and heads up the new innovation department
01-06-2018
Accordingly, he has been entrusted with of implementing innovative process, R&D and technology solutions in order to enhance the group’s ability to constantly anticipate new demands and thereby offer travellers the best services throughout their customer experience.Quang Thai is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and also holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics from the Ecole Normale Supérieure of Paris and the Pierre and Marie-Curie University as well as a Master’s Degree in Finance from the Sorbonne University. At only 39 years old, he has already gained a proven track record in a wide variety of sectors ranging from banking and high-technology to management consultancy. Owing...
DuoDay 2018 Louvre Hotels Group supports the professional inclusion of people with disabilities
26-04-2018
DuoDay 2018 will be held on April 26th. For this year’s edition, 4 hotels of the Group will host participants to help them gain insight into the hospitality industry. Through its involvement in this major awareness initiative, Louvre Hotels Group maintains its commitment to promote diversity within its hotels.As part of the first national edition of DuoDay, the staff of Louvre Hotels Group decided to play an active role in this approach geared towards promoting the inclusion of disabled people in the workplace.On April 26th, duos will be formed between voluntary employees and disabled persons. The participants will shadow the employees while they go about their normal routine. They will get involved ...
Louvre Hotels Group launches Kyriad Direct, a declination brand revolutionising the 2 star segment
03-04-2018
Building on Kyriad's reputation this new offering meets the needs of travellers looking for a quality hotel experience at a more affordable price. The brand also targets investors as the group – the fifth largest hotel operator worldwide – seeks to consolidate its position across all market segments. The first Kyriad Direct will open over the next 18 months in France. Targeting a promising market, meeting travellers and investors' expectationsKyriad Direct is Louvre Hotels Group's response to two trends it has observed within the hospitality market: firstly, more and more travellers have shown their desire to enjoy a quality hotel experience within individualised es...
Louvre Hotels Group launches ProAccess : the new digital solution for leisure group bookings
08-03-2018
As from May, this innovative tool will offer an easy group booking access to more than 1000 Kyriad, Campanile and Première Classe hotels in France and abroad.Leisure group market is strategic for Louvre Hotels Group. In 2017, more than 130 000 groups of tourists stayed in the several hotels of the group in France.To respond the market expectation in terms of digital solution and to simplify booking procedures, then° 5 hospitality group in the world offers PROaccess to its partners.A booking website featuring a simple and intuitive customer journey. It enables travel agents to save time in the group booking management with a performing search and booking engine.Group booking are now 100 % dema...
Louvre Hotels Group opened the Golden Tulip Skybay Gyeongpo Hotel in South Korea
06-03-2018
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With this opening, the world’s top five hotel chain is the first to enter an international premium brand hotel in the Gangneug area.Golden Tulip Skybay Hotel, located on Gyeongchang Square just meters from both the famous Gyeongpo Be...
The Fast&Curious program is back !
28-02-2018
Eleven participants, from around the globe will benefit from the savoir-faire of Louvre Hotels Group: we welcome them from Panama, France, Morocco, Brazil, the Netherlands, Peru, Spain and the United Kingdom.The program started in early December when participants were welcomed at the Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed hotel. There, they met the Roissy, Saint-Germain, Suresnes and Villennes-sur-Seine hotel teams.This training week included several teambuilding sessions to build a support network within the group of participants and help them feel at home in their new work environment. They were also introduced to the universe of Louvre Hotels Group through a corporate and business presentation. Finally, they vi...
Golden Tulip strengthens its presence in China with the Golden Tulip Bund New Asia in Shanghai.
19-02-2018
After the opening of its flagship Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow, the brand Golden Tulip reveals its new hotel, ideally situated in the famous Bund’s district. Based in the heart of Shanghai, the Golden Tulip Bund New Asia hotel proudly wears the brand’s new positioning «PLAYTIME. ANYTIME». It will be operated under jin Jiang Louvre Asia Management contract.Built in 1934, it was one of the largest hotel in the «Far East» and has been a landmark of downtown Shanghai for the past 80 years. The Hotel was the first European style skyscraper built in Shanghai that was developed and managed by a Chinese corporation. This 9-story heritage architecture features 266 trendy ro...
Louvre Hotels Group partners with Moulinot Compost & Biogaz to recycle biowaste
19-02-2018
7 establishments in the group have already signed up for the project and the rest will do so by 2025.Thanks to its partnership with Moulinot Compost & Biogaz, Louvre Hotels Group has shown its commitment to recycling biowaste within its restaurants. By partnering with the pioneer in food waste recycling, the group has increased the scope of its CSR and positioned itself as an environmentally friendly operator.50% of today’s waste from catering is biowaste. In the absence of sorting and specific collection, however, it is collected together with cleaning waste and is not subjected to specific treatment. This is why the Louvre Hotels Group decided to partner with Moulinot Compost & Biogaz to or...
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you a wonderful 2018
26-12-2017
Campanile opens a new generation hotel at the heart of Paris-Saclay international cluster
12-12-2017
The Campanile Paris-Saclay hotel has just opened its doors at the heart of the Paris-Saclay cluster, one of the flagship projects of the “Grand Paris” development program. The hotel is located in the Saclay hub and offers all the must-have services of a new generation Campanile, in a warm and modern setting for business and leisure travellers. A STRATEGIC LOCATION AT THE HEART OF THE SACLAY HUBLocated 20 km from the centre of Paris, this new Campanile hotel is located at the heart of the Paris-Saclay cluster, a driving force in the French and European industrial renaissance. The Campanile Paris-Saclay hotel is surrounded by the most prestigious schools (CentraleSupélec, HEC, Uni...
Louvre Hotels Group launches its new C2U training program
12-12-2017
Louvre Hotels Group, through its University and Training hub, launches a new training program for its employees called Key University Skills, or C2U for short. This initiative boosts Louvre Hotels Group’s commitment to enhance employability for its personnel, by giving people with little or no qualifications a chance to benefit from basic professional training. Trouble reading, writing, or understanding a simple message in everyday life can sometimes be an obstacle to maintaining or advancing in a job, career mobility, accessing a qualification or simply enrolling in a professional training program. Aware of its social responsibility, Louvre Hotels Group has developed, in cooperation with the In...
Louvre Hotel Group honoured two categories at the 30th "Best Franchisees and Partners in France" ceremony
08-11-2017
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Louvre Hotels Group and its franchisees were recognised on Monday, November 6, during the 30th IREF (Federation of European Partnership and Franchise Networks) Awards Ceremony which honours affiliates of the best independent organised networks.FRANCHISEES RECEIVED A RECOGNISED AWARDLaunched in 1987, t...
Golden Tulip opens its flagship in Shanghai !
06-11-2017
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The hotel, located in the heart of the Hongqiao development zone, launch the new brand positioning “Playtime, Anytime.” in China.
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Proposing 600 rooms, 1000 sqm of conference space, 2 bars and 4 restaurants, the hotel proposes a seamless experience that allows business travelers...
Groupe du Louvre Acquires Hôtels & Préférence and expands its high-end market potential
17-10-2017
This acquisition bolsters Louvre Hotels Group’s brand portfolio and adds a network of 140 hotels, mainly 4- and 5-star, located in France and internationally. The acquisition of the Hôtels & Préférence chain marks a new stage in the strategy of Louvre Hotels Group to reinforce its offer and development in France and internationally. Founded in 2000, this network has experienced rapid growth. Today, it boasts 140 affiliates, including 122 in France, with the remaining in Europe, China, Canada and Columbia. Its affiliates include over 80% of the portfolio in four-star plus and five-star categories, with the network representing a total of 9165 rooms.A WIN-WIN DEALThis deal between Louvre...
Louvre Hotels Group develops infographies about French expatriates in China
10-10-2017
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Golden Tulip presents its brands film that embodies its signature: "Playtime. Anytime."
09-10-2017
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Today, at Golden Tulip, anytime is the right time to share a playful outlook on life, work and travel with its clients. Its new brand signature, “Playtime. Anytime.” comes to life in a film encouraging travelers to mix work and play.
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In partnership with the Ogilvy Paris agency and the Ursus production company, Golden Tulip presents a film that reflects its repositioning. It highlights new client expectations influenced by the Millennials, and personifies it...
Campanile restaurants are featuring pears in all their glory during the week of taste!
09-10-2017
Partners of this iconic event for the 3rd consecutive year, the CAMPANILE hotel-restaurants are preparing a variety of events and activities to share the savours of French cuisine.CAMPANILE SPORTLIGHTS THE PEAR DURING THE WEEK OF TASTEThe only restaurant chain partner of this nationwide event, CAMPANILE restaurants and teams will be paying tribute to one of the season’s emblematic fruits: the Pear. During the Week of Taste, in collaboration with the National Association of Apples and Pears (ANPP)–the body behind the “Vergers écoresponsables” (“Ecoresponsible Orchards”) label– CAMPANILE offers homemade recipes using pears from orchards that respect the environment. ...
Louvre Hotels Group, the 1st hotel group to accept payments network-wide from 1.3 billion Chinese UnionPay cardholders.
29-09-2017
Although Chinese tourists represent a growing market and demonstrate particular loyalty to France as a destination, the hotel industry has not always adapted its conditions to provide optimal service. In November 2016, Louvre Hotels Group already became the first hotel group to accept payment by UnionPay bank cards in some 20 of its hotels.Today, this subsidiary of the Jin Jiang International Holdings Co., Ltd group, is the first industry actor to offer this payment option in all of its subsidiary hotels, a total of some 200 in France. This payment solution is also available on the brand websites, enabling clients to prepay their hotel stay. The next step for the Group: extending this means of payment to a...
Joel Goldman joins Louvre Hotels Group as International Development Director
20-09-2017
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After earning degrees at two prestigious hotel schools (Oxford Brookes University and Cornell Hotel School) as well as a Masters in International Studies at the Univers...
Louvre Hotels Group, more committed than ever to the "Virades de l'Espoir" event!
18-09-2017
Once again this year, Louvre Hotels Group, the world’s 5th largest hotel group and specialist of food service, is more involved than ever with the “Virades de l’Espoir” held Sunday, September 24 at the Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris. Organised by Vaincre la Mucoviscidose, an association fighting cystic fibrosis, this annual charity event is held to create public awareness of this invisible illness and raise money to help fund research through a run, a hike and a convivial stand.LOUVRE HOTELS GROUP BOOSTS ITS COMMITMENT IN THE RACE FOR DONATIONSLouvre Hotels Group has actively supported this event since 2014, making use of its know-how and helping the association raise funds f...
Louvre Hotels Group develops infographies about tourism
10 Ile-de-France hotels have already earned the “Sécuri-site” label
07-09-2017
Aware of the growing importance of security-related issues, the world’s fifth largest hotel group is constantly improving the security measures implemented inside and around its hotels through numerous initiatives. This label certifies that all the necessary security measures have been put into place, inside the hotel as well as in its immediate surroundings, as well as close collaboration with the authorities. Already, ten of the group’s hotels, located in the Ile-de-France region, have been awarded the Sécuri-site label. To earn this label from the Paris police headquarters, a 38-point self-evaluation covering 6 major themes must be carried out by management of the concerned hotel. They ...
Louvre Hotels Group is the 1st hotel group to enable its clients to open their 1- to 5-star rooms with their smartphones
26-06-2017
It is the very first group in the industry to offer this service for all its hotels regardless of brand, from budget to 5-star hotels.This exclusive innovation meets new consumer demand for a more seamless stay and a new kind of experience. After booking online–anywhere, anytime–clients can now skip check-in and go straight to their room, open the door with their smartphone and take full advantage of their stay until check-out. This system is the latest move in Louvre Hotels Group’s continuing drive to digitalise its guest experience.“Digitalisation is a way for us to focus on our core profession: hospitality. As a hotel company, we have to rethink the entire client experience value...
Louvre Hotels Group, the first European hotel group to open its virtual doors to the 750 million users of Chinese payment platforms Alipay and Wechat Pay
17-05-2017
After being the first hotel group to accept payment from the China UnionPay credit card network, Louvre Hotels Group becomes the first to enable the users of Alipay and Wechat Pay–a total of some 750 million people–to pay for their stays on their booking site using these two payment methods.By innovating in terms of payment, the world’s fifth largest hotel group is actively contributing to the French government’s objective of welcoming 5 million Chinese tourists in 2020. More generally, this initiative fits into the strategy of strengthening the group’s proximity with the Asian clientele.A mobile wallet system with over 300 million Chinese clients, Wechat Pay is an offshoot of...
The Louvre Hotels Group University wins Best CSR Innovation at the U-Spring 2017 Awards Ceremony
03-04-2017
This award honours the constant and combined efforts of Louvre Hotels Group teams, both in operations and HRD, who work together daily to offer development programs to all of their colleagues, at every step of their career.Founded in 2012, U university actively supports the three pillars of social responsibility. First, job placement, with measures for job seekers and the Fast & Curious program for motivated young graduates. Second, employability, by offering 5 Professional Qualification Certificates (PQC) for housekeepers, cooks, wait staff, operations assistants and receptionists, as well as implementing a course at the Ecole de Savignac hospitality management school leading to a Master 2 i...
Louvre Hotels Group continues to strengthen its position in South-East Asia by opening the first Campanile hotel in Vietnam
20-03-2017
Located in Da Nang Bay, the Campanile Cocobay will open in early August, offering 360 rooms in the centre of the city, which is considered to be the most enjoyable city to live in within Vietnam thanks to its calm atmosphere and proximity to nature. In the heart of the country’s main tourist hub, the hotel is perfectly located on the seafront, between two international golf courses, close to the region’s many cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites.The establishment of this Campanile hotel marks the group’s arrival in Vietnam, where demand for hotels continues to grow, particularly in view of the rise in tourism (up 3.8% in 2016) and the growth of the middle class. Vietnam is therefore provi...
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group, has been handed the management of the Metropolo platform in China, in addition to the Louvre Hotels Group.
13-03-2017
From the strategic headquarters of La Défense, Pierre-Frédéric Roulot now heads the Louvre Hotels Group as well as the Métropolo structure based in Shanghai.These two networks now represent over 2,500 hotels in 52 countries, 1,150 of which are in China including Première Classe, Kyriad, Campanile and Golden Tulip, the 5 brands of the Sarovar network in India, as well as Chinese brands Metropolo, Jin Jiang Inn, Bestay and Goldmet Inn.Entities Vienna and Plateno, of which Jin Jiang is also shareholder, remain independent.Pierre-Frédéric Roulot has appointed Joël Guiraud, former VP of Operations at the Louvre Hotels Group, as CEO of this new Chinese platform named “Jin Jiang Louvre Asia".He is repl...
Krystel Blondeau joins Louvre Hotels Group as General Director for Operations in France
27-02-2017
Krystel Blondeau holds a degree in Advanced Technology, specializing in network marketing, and started her career as Head of Development at the Hôtels et Compagnie Group, the owner of the Climat de France, Balladins and Nuit d’Hôtel brands. Six years later, she was appointed Marketing Manager. Thanks to the purchase of the group by Louvre Hotels Group, she became Communications Manager and then Marketing and Sales Manager. She played a significant role in the setting up of the Kyriad brand. In January 2005, she founded Kanel Consulting, to accompany players in the hospitality sector, commercial restaurants and real estate in their marketing strategies. In August 2006, she joined the Fédération Intern...
Louvre Hotels Group buys into Sarovar Hotels and becomes one of the largest hotel groups in India
12-01-2017
After launching a far-reaching scheme to strengthen its positions in China and South-East Asia, Louvre Hotels Group continues to boost its presence in South Asia, keeping up with the region’s constantly growing leisure and business tourism. The group has decided to become a majority stakeholder in Sarovar Hotels, an Indian company made up of 75 hotels on the premium, mid-range and budget sectors, through 3 leading brands:Sarovar Premiere Sarovar Portico Hometel In addition to the above three brands, the group also has two well established F&B brands, The Geoffrey’s Pub and the Oriental Blossom, and manages the lodging and catering facilities of various institutions in India. ...
Louvre hotels group wins award for leading global hotel chain in indonesia
11-01-2017
The award was presented on Wednesday December 14 , 2016 during the ITTA Gala Award Dinner held in Jakarta to Mr Mark van Ogtrop , MD of Louvre Hotels Indonesia.Louvre Hotels Group operates over 30 hotels in Indonesia under the Brands : “Royal Tulip” , “Golden Tulip”, “Golden Tulip Essential”, “Kyriad” and soon to be launched “Campanile”. In 2016 the group successfully opened 3 new Royal Tulip Hotels in Bogor , Bedugul and Ubud last two both in Bali. In addition new Golden Tulip and Golden Tulip Essential hotels were opened in Lombok, Tangerang, Kuta and Jimbaran in Bali.&n...
Louvre Hotels Group boosts its digital presence by signing a partnership with a Chinese online tourism platform.
08-12-2016
According to a report by the Chinese Academy of Tourism, over 2 million Chinese booked their trips using internet sites or applications in 2016, and these bookings concern only the official Chinese national vacation period. Over 100 million Chinese travelled outside of the country, including 9 million business travellers via the Travelzen platform, the biggest airline ticket outlet in China.This new fast-growing Chinese clientele, ultra-connected and eager for personal experiences is a promising market for Louvre Hotels Group. The second biggest hotel group in Europe decided to enable Chinese travellers to book its hotels via the Travelzen platform and its packages combining flights and hotels.“Chine...
Louvre Hotels Group, the 1st French hotel group to accept card payments from 1.3 billion Chinese
29-11-2016
Although Chinese tourists represent a growing market and demonstrate particular loyalty to France as a destination, the hotel industry has not always adapted its conditions to provide optimal service. For example, the Chinese could not, up until now, pay for their stay with a UnionPay bank card in France. UnionPay is a network of Chinese bank cards, with 5.4 billion cards issued in 40 countries and regions.“Chinese tourists love France, they love Paris, and remain especially loyal in today’s particular context which has impacted our attractiveness. The least we can do is to provide real hospitality, not just lip service, and thank them by making their client experience easier. Today, they have ...
Announcing a flavourful autumn-winter season with the launch of the new campanile restaurants menu!
29-11-2016
The campanile menu features delicious dishes from a michelin-starred chefVeteran partner of Campanile restaurants, Michelin-starred chef Philippe Renard has created generous and flavourful dishes to celebrate the season, inviting clients to discover or rediscover regional tastes from around France. Seasonal dishes by philippe renardHis legendary Blanquette de Veau served with button mushrooms and small onionsFree-range Guinea Fowl Supreme with wild mushrooms, seasoned with cream and chive saucePollock en Papillote, served with stewed endives and pumpkin with green pepper and coriander will delight fish loversHealthy choices for today’s lifestylesTo cater to every taste, Campanile restaurants alw...
Trendy markers give Kyriad a fresh boost
28-11-2016
Code name: Kyriad Xin. A Chinese name, meaning “new”, for a strategic brainstorming project. The goal was to find strong elements that would differentiate Kyriad while leveraging the brand’s DNA to offer an unforgettable client experience. A collaborative and strategic projectThe project began in 2015 by auditing the Kyriad network and performing a client study. A task force was set up, integrating hotel management and investors as well as quality and F&B managers from head office. For eight months, they worked together in groups to identify new client expectations and define innovative markers for implementation. Selected in spring 2016, these were tested at ten pilot hotels be...
Louvre Hotels Group strengthens its presence in Lebanon with the opening of a new 5-star hotel in Achrafieh
13-10-2016
The Royal Tulip Achrafieh is designed to meet the practical needs of today’s travelers with its contemporary design and cutting edge facilities. The hotel is strategically located at the heart of the Lebanese capital, just a few minutes from the business district and main leisure attractions, near the ABC shopping mall, the Hôtel-Dieu hospital and AUST University, making it the ideal destination for business travelers, vacationers and local visitors alike.Every guest is invited to take advantage of the hotel’s leisure facilities such as the fitness centre, roof top and Hall Café not to mention its restaurants and their terraces. In step with the brand’s new positioning, presented last spr...
Campanile goes to China for its 40th anniversary!
18-10-2016
When Jin Jiang International bought Louvre Hotels Group one year ago, it already had big plans for its heritage brand. The ambitious schedule for new Campanile hotels in China is matched only by the new shareholder’s enthusiasm for its concept: “The Jin Jiang teams told us right from the start. They love Campanile! For them it is a very innovative concept with a “French touch” that fits the profile of a new, emerging, high-potential Chinese clientele,” reminds Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group.Successful skill transferIn order to optimize the brand’s arrival on its new market and adapt to the local clientele, Campanile and Jin Jiang teams worked hand in ...
Campanile invites chauffeur-driven car and premium taxi customers into its brand universe
08-09-2016
Campanile aims to boost brand awareness via an in-vehicle application that invites travellers into the brand’s convivial universe. Immersive videos feature the various food service concepts as well as in-room services at the Campanile’s network of over 320 hotels and restaurants. Travellers can even book a room or table!This Campanile advertising campaign will be launched in Paris and other major French cities via 1020 connected screens, reinforcing brand communication targeting business travellers.This partnership will enable the Campanile brand to consolidate its positioning by giving digital a prominent place in its brand strategy.
Louvre Hotels Group signs new partnerships with 3 airlines
28-07-2016
By joining forces with these three airlines, Louvre Hotels Group offers business travellers a unique and rewarding experience. In fact, frequent flyers can now accumulate miles thanks to their stays in 3-star Tulip Inns, 4-star Golden Tulip hotels and 5-star Royal Tulip Luxury Hotels.The goal of these partnerships is to boost visibility of these three brands, while developing their business clientele. A value-enhancing, strategic choice for the Golden Tulip brands which have chosen to join forces with the best airlines flying to destinations where the brand’s hotels are found. These airlines will also join the global Golden Tulip loyalty programme called “Connections” which now include 14...
Louvre Hotels Group, partner of the Savignac International programme
05-07-2016
On December 14, the partnership between the Louvre Hotels Group “U” University and the Ecole de Savignac (based in the Dordogne region of France) was enhanced with the launch of the first international 100% English-speaking class. Eight international directors took part in this accelerated 6-month training course. This new step in programme development supports the international development of the Louvre Hotels Group.During these 6 months (one week of training each month), Directors consolidated and improved their Finance, Revenue Management, Intercultural Management and Social Media skills.The University is thrilled with the success of this first 100% European class.Participants included ...
Louvre Hotels Group inaugurates 3 new hotels in Italy
01-07-2016
On Tuesday, June 21, Andreas Tscherning, Vice President International Operations at Louvre Hotels Group, its partners and the Mayor of Caserta, Carlo Marino, were all present for the official inauguration of the Louvre Hotels Group’s new Golden Tulip hotels in Italy: Plaza Caserta Golden Tulip and Marina di Castello Golden Tulip Resort (both rebranded) and the Naples Airport Tulip Inn (newly constructed).The Plaza Caserta Golden Tulip hosted the Key Client Party on June 21, featuring the colours of the Louvre Hotels Group, LCG World and Italy, to officially celebrate the addition of these three hotels to the group’s Golden Tulip family.The three hotels, which count a total of 720 rooms, each ha...
Golden Tulip presents its brand repositioning
27-06-2016
Business travelers have changed… but when it comes to choosing a hotel, it’s still the same old story.Just like the Millennial generation, which will represent half of all business travelers by 2020, these clients are looking for a seamless hotel experience that allows them to balance professional and personal life, taking time out for themselves and their real and virtual communities. Today, they are increasingly turning their backs on hotel chains perceived as boring, lacking charm, surprise or authenticity.In this context, Golden Tulip tweaks upscale hospitality and the whole client experience to brand themselves as the first 4-star chain in the world.“Business travelers, and tourists...
Première Classe sets the GPS for summer!
06-06-2016
The original and offbeat billboard, created by the Ponk agency, shows a couple en route to their holiday destination. Heading for the sea or the mountains, in the rain or bright sunshine, the couple, shown in motion graphic design, is smiling away behind the wheel of their vintage car.The roadside decor changes throughout the commercial as the miles and hours go by, until our happy couple stop for the night at a Première Classe hotel. This fun commercial, with a simple, friendly tone, embodies the brand spirit: Première Classe, the smart stopover choi...
Louvre Hotels Group inaugurates the Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed at the heart of La Joliette
10-06-2016
Part of the Euromed Center programme backed by the Foncière des Régions and the Crédit Agricole Insurance company, this 4-star hotel with 210 rooms on 9 floors and designed by internationally known architect, Massimiliano Fuksas, will welcome a business and leisure clientele. It joins a network of over 240 hotels in 45 countries.[scald=686:sdl_editor_representation]By capitalizing on the identity of its Golden Tulip brand, combining international standards and local identity, this new hotel reflects the group’s commitment in terms of regional development. Clients will enjoy high end service in a local ambiance, experiencing the hotel’s unique brand of hospitality.A key component in the business...
Kyriad hotels hit the roads to reaffirm their positioning and comfort
14-04-2016
“The headrests are much more comfortable at Kyriad”. This fun, inventive teaser, written against a pillow visual, greets passers-by and drivers on the streets of Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille as part of a campaign to create awareness of the Kyriad brand promise. Designed by the PONK agency and produced by Hold-On Productions, this campaign focuses on the strong network of 240 non-standardized Kyriad hotels throughout France, as well as featuring the brand’s 3- and 4-star category positioning with a message spotlighting its promise of comfort. ...
Louvre Hotels Group boosts the hotel employment market with its Graduate Program
01-06-2016
Veritable springboard, F&C identifies new talent to accompany the group’s development. It also is an important element of the insertion policy, the cornerstone of the Group’s social policy. On June 1st, the final selection was made during group recruitment day in Paris. Launched in October 2009, Fast & Curious puts careers on the fast track. Twenty-five participants from the first year have already signed on with the Group in permanent positions. This program has a highly selective recruitment process for talented young people with masters degrees, speaking fluent English and with definite interest in the hotel sector.After filling out their application on the candidate page of the...
Louvre Hotels Group pursues its strengthening strategy in South-East Asia
17-05-2016
Located at the famous Gunung Geulis 36-hole Golf course, the establishment will be the only five-star hotel with in an 45 minutes’ drive from central Jakarta city and will offer a choice of 173 rooms in four different styles as well as two restaurants, a lounge bar bar with panoramic view, an executive lounge, two swimming pools, a special Kids Club and a world class Dedari Spa and Gym. In addition the hotel has a large ballroom and many meeting rooms to accommodate Meetings, Mince events and Weddings.The opening of this hotel is aligned with Louvre Hotels Group’s to strengthen its presence in South-East Asia. While pursuing the development of its Kyriad brand there, the Group sets as goal to h...
Campanile introduces its new signature with a TV campaign
13-05-2016
Today’s travellers are looking for a variety of authentic and personal experiences. That’s why Campanile offers them more than just a room and breakfast by stepping out of the traditional hotel sector box, combining fun and good times with friends and family. Today the brand increasingly features convivial areas and day-end events (bar and restaurant areas for after work parties or happy hours, theme evenings, a lounge with games and giant screens for major sporting events, turnkey professional or personal events…). Each hotel is free to create their own agenda to fit sporting or cultural events, personal tastes and local specialities. The goal is to exceed expectations for this hotel ca...
The future Golden Tulip Sophia Antipolis**** is looking for new talents for its opening in June 2016.
03-05-2016
Available positions:BartenderWaiter/WaitressHead waiterMaître d’HôtelReceptionistNight ReceptionistCookChef de PartieSous-chefDishwasherFluent English is requested for all positions working directly with the clientele.To apply:Join us as we embark on this magnificent project by sending your application via email (current CV and letter of motivation) to: gm@goldentulipsophiaantipolis.com[scald=603:sdl_editor_representation] Golden Tulip Sophia Antipolis ****Newly constructed hotel complex with 80 rooms including 22 Suites & Junior Suites1 Restaurant, seating 1501 bar lounge1 Fitness & Relaxation area with 1 pool, 1 poolside bar, 1 Spa and fitness room, 1 tennis court200 m2 of first-c...
Louvre Hotels Group to open 40 economy hotels in the Middle East and North Africa
02-05-2016
A seasoned player in the Middle East region with 60 hotels and over 8,000 rooms, Louvre Hotels Group brings its experience into play to meet the market dynamic and needs. With the support of its shareholder Jin Jiang International, the hotel group continues its development strategy on the low-end and mid-range segments by privileging its Première Classe and Campanile brands, operating a network of over 650 hotels worldwide. The Group’s next step is to open 40 new hotels in the region within the next 5 years.Since it was launched in 1989, Première Classe has renewed the super-budget hotel sector by adopting a veritable strategy combining low-cost and comfort. The brand delivers the promise...
Sunny days ahead at Campanile restaurants!
21-04-2016
New creations from our chefIn collaboration with renowned chef Philippe Renard, Campanile restaurants offer their new spring-summer menu, a selection of delicious and authentic dishes featuring regional products.Savoir-faire and seasonal products make your meal one of life’s simple pleasures! On the menu at Campanile Seasonal dishes:Sea bream baked in a papillote and served with young summer vegetables seasoned with basil.French veal, courgette and lemon casserole flavoured with oregano, a traditional French dish.A delicious fresh Caesar salad with creamy sauce and crumbly cheese, perfect for hot summer days!Limousin steak tartare spiced up with herbs and served with matchstick potatoes and...
The Grand Opening of the first Golden Tulip in Kenya strengthens Louvre Hotels Group’s development strategy in Africa
06-04-2016
Already present in 8 sub-Saharan African countries, with 13 hotels comprising a total of 2,020 rooms under its Tulip Inn, Golden Tulip and Royal Tulip brands, Louvre Hotels Group continues its growth strategy by establishing itself on the Kenyan market.The 4-star Golden Tulip Westlands Nairobi hotel which has just opened its doors counts 94 rooms and offers a multitude of high-end services including several fine dining restaurants, spas and swimming pools as well as conference rooms for business travellers.“The tourism sector, especially business tourism, is experiencing strong growth in this region. Our goal is to be there for our clients, namely key accounts, wherever their business takes them in A...
Louvre Hotels Group lays foundation stone for the first new-built house in Germany: Première Classe Frankfurt Airport Hotel
09-03-2016
The new hotel at Frankfurt Airport brings a modern budget hotel with 140 guest rooms, including 118 standard rooms, 21 family rooms and one room for disabled persons to the metropolis. The international brand combines comfort with a good value for money, relying on the factors modernity and quality. One focus is on the lobby which is meant to feel like a "temporary living room": It is designed to make guests wanting to stay there and to encourage communication among travelers. The architects deliberately avoid walls and focus on an open reception and lounge area with a lobby bar. All rooms are equipped with two or four beds, a work area, wardrobe, free Wi-Fi and a flat screen ...
Louvre Hotels Group and Jin Jiang International unveil their development plans for 2016
10-03-2016
With the solid support of its new shareholder, a 2.5 Billion euro credit line with the Chinese ICBC bank and privileged access to 109 million Chinese tourists throughout the world, Louvre Hotels Group plans to penetrate 10 new markets in 2016 in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Asia.2016 will also be the year of a vast offensive on the high-end market with several new Golden Tulip hotel openings: in Euromed, at the heart of Marseille’s business district, in Kenya, Doha and Seoul. At the same time, the Golden Tulip brand will be completely repositioned to become the global leader in premium business travel.Campanile will also be rolling out a new program, namely in China where its in...
Céline Lemercier joins Louvre Hotels Group as VP Human Resources
22-02-2016
After earning degrees at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (IEP) and the European Centre for Executive Development (CEDEP) of the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD), Céline Lemercier has worked for over 20 years in the field of Human Resources in France and the United States.During her career, she has worked with companies in the food industry (Eridania Beghin Say), automotive industry (Valeo), wine and spirits logistics (JF Hillebrand) as well as packing and packaging (Rexam). Her latest mission, starting in 2010, for the Compagnie des Alpes (amusement parks, museums and ski resorts), provided her with solid experience in the leisure and tourism sector.“I am very enthusias...
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed hires 50 talents
17-02-2016
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed is looking for: Assistant Manager Barman Chef de partieChef de RangHead ReceptionistComptable JuniorCoordinateur SéminaireChefEconomeEmployé polyvalentMaître d'hôtelPâtissierPot Wash/Kitchen PorterReceptionistRéceptionniste de nuitResponsable hébergementSecond de cuisineWaiter/WaitressTechnicien de maintenance Face a challenge at the height of your ambition, and contribute to this great opportunity, and new opening project with high stakes for Louvre Hotels Group! If you wish to apply, please send your resume and motivation letter to the attention of: recrutement@goldentulipmarseilleeuromed.com Environment of the hotelPositi...
Recruitment of 5 permanent employees stemming from the POE scheme
12-02-2016
POE is a scheme that involves setting up a teaching programme to prepare for a deputy position, which concludes with the delivery of an Operation Assistant CQP (Professional Qualification Certificate).The following students have passed their Operation Assistant CQP (equivalent to 2 years’ higher education) for the 2015 session:Emeline, internship at the Kyriad in Beauvais, grateful for support from Mr & Mrs LEVEAUX. Gloria, internship at the PN2 Première Classe, grateful for support from Bérénice NOGUE.Mylène (head of the class), internship at the Kyriad in Le Blanc Mesnil, grateful for support from Nabil FAHER.Jamila, internship at Campanile in Roissy, grateful for support from Zahra R...
Louvre Hotels Group inaugurates its first hotel in Seoul
04-02-2016
In Korea, in just one year, Louvre Hotels Group signed 8 hotels (2,896 rooms) in the country to open by the end of 2017. The Group currently operates 2 hotels; the Golden Tulip Seoul M hotel and Golden Tulip Jeju Hamdeok on Jeju Island.5 hotels are under construction and 3 are to open in 2016. The objective is to open 25 hotels by 2020 and to be a top 3 player in the country. Seoul register an average occupation rate of 80% and is 15,000-room short every year.[scald=532:sdl_editor_representation]The newly opening Golden Tulip Seoul M Hotel comprises of 17 floors above ground and 5 floors below ground with total of 430 room. It is one of largest hotel in downtown Seoul, nearing City Hall and Myongdong shopp...
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot appointed CEO of Groupe du Louvre, the new European headquarters of Jin Jiang International
19-01-2016
In early January, Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group, was appointed by its shareholder, Jin Jiang International, to the position of CEO of Groupe du Louvre, a holding company of the second biggest European hotel group and now the European headquarters of the Chinese consortium. This appointment confirms Jin Jiang International’s ambitions in Europe and its desire to strengthen not only its hospitality activities, but also to seize new opportunities in similar sectors where Jin Jiang is present in its local markets. During his meeting last spring with Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Yu Minliang, chairman of Jin Jiang International, told...
Louvre Hotels Group wishes you a wonderful 2016
18-12-2015
Louvre Hotels Group is stepping up its internal mobility programme
15-12-2015
Eleven hotel managers have just been awarded a Master’s degree in hotel management, as part of a partnership with the Ecole de Savignac. The first international class will also be launched on December 14th.The stated ambition of the U University is to train all the hotel group’s employees through various programmes. In the particular context of the partnership with the Ecole de Savignac, U offers hotel managers a degree course. The objective here is to sustain the Group’s development by helping Managers move towards the management of high-growth hotels. This course represents 304 hours (38 days) of training over eleven months.The final oral examinations and the graduation ceremony for the...
Louvre Hotels Group doubles its presence in Germany
07-12-2015
The agreement comprises the acquisition of 25 hotels in 11 German cities for a total capacity of 1,816 rooms. It also includes a management platform based in Kiel, thus creating a hub for Louvre Hotels Group in Germany.A few months after the rebranding of 9 Motel One hotels into Première Classe, Louvre Hotels Group – the second largest European hospitality group – today announces the acquisition of the Nordic hotels portfolio.Out of the 25 hotels, 23 are under operation and 2 are currently under construction and planned to open in 2016. Mostly unbranded, eight hotels are classified as 4 stars, fifteen as 3 stars and two as 2 stars. The deal allows Louvre Hotels Group to double the size of...
Campanile's "Concours des Chefs" rewarded at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards
06-11-2015
This prize rewards Louvre Hotels Group’s innovative initiative to support and value its talents. [scald=475:sdl_editor_representation {"link":""}] Playful and participative, the culinary internal competition gathered hundreds of employees around the eight regional finalists, on June 18th of this year.The "Concours des Chefs" is part of a global approach to train and development the talents at Louvre Hotels Group, where 80% of the managers have been promoted internally. [scald=473:sdl_editor_representation {"link":""}]
Golden Tulip, sponsor of the Dutch korfball league
29-10-2015
The collaboration will continue for one year, and the intention is to expand this to three years.Golden Tulip is, among other things, the shirt sponsor of the Dutch national team. The Dutch team will be wearing the new team kit for the first time during the Korfball World Cup, which will start in Belgium 30 October. Furthermore, Golden Tulip is a partner of the KNKV as well.With over 100,000 active korfball players, the sport comes fourth in the list of most popular team sports in the Netherlands.
A hotel complex at the heart of Funtasy Island Park in Indonesia
29-10-2015
Established in 2013, the partnership between Louvre Hotels Group and Funtasy Island will bear fruit in 2016 with the completion of a luxury hotel complex covering over 30 hectares, including 341 five-star villas under the Royal Tulip brand and a Golden Tulip hotel with 183 rooms, as well as a 260-seat restaurant.This complex is integrated into the world’s largest ecological park which extends over 328 hectares.Accessible from Singapore by shuttle boats that cover the 16 km in less than 20 minutes, Funtasy Island will offer visitors aquatic activities and immerse them into Batam Island’s preserved fauna and flora “in the spirit of the film Avatar”, according to its designers. [s...
Campanile launches its new Autumn-Winter menu
21-10-2015
On October 21, 2015, the Campanile restaurants launched their new autumn/winter seasonal menu.This new menu, developed with starred chef Philippe Renard, is a revival of regional flavours and features hearty seasonal recipes.Weeks of taste testing were necessary to select the very best products of the season. These were then used to create simple, satisfying recipes to delight each and every guest.Nostalgic dishes, regional products, the Campanile restaurants offer the “best food for hearty appetites” with generous servings of traditional dishes.[scald=450:sdl_editor_representation]
Louvre Hotels Group now ranks in the world's Top 5 hotels groups
01-10-2015
The acquisition of Plateno Group bumps Jin Jiang up to 5th place worldwide, ahead of its competitor AccorHotels. For the Louvre Hotels Group, this ascension represents many development opportunities and will boost its commercial policy.“With this acquisition, Louvre Hotels Group is now at the heart of a far-reaching strategy founded on mutualised expertise and activities, such as IT architecture, purchasing and digital. We are going to be able to strengthen our presence on fast-expanding Asian markets, but also capture even more Chinese tourists visiting the countries where we are established. Moreover, being higher ranked gives us more weight when renegotiating contracts with OTAs,” decl...
The first Fast & Curious Promotion
09-09-2015
Created in 2009, the Graduate Fast & Curious program aims to train young graduates with high potential for evolutionThe idea is to get them to take a role of Hotel Manager after a program alternating theoretical and practical lessons in France and Europe during a period of 12 to 18 months.Previously, Fast & Curious were recruited throughout the year. The great novelty in 2015 is the implementation of a promotion.After many CV and a long recruitment process we are pleased to present the first promotion which is composed of 8 people and which began at the Campanile Porte d’Italie by an induction day before leaving for their first mission in their respective hotels .[scald=427:sdl_editor_represe...
Louvre Hotels Group innovates with The Mini Comptoir
26-05-2015
To meet the new expectations of its customers and in addition to its traditional restaurant service, Louvre Hotels Group provides the concept of the Mini comptoir, a self-service area available 24 hours a day.The Mini Comptoir is : A restaurant service: So you can eat, grab a snack, a salad or a cooked meal. It means choosing what you eat, where you eat and when you eat it.A troubleshooting service: So you don’t end up helpless if you forget something or have an unforeseen problem, by having everything you need on hand (a tie, a USB key, a charger...).As new brand standards, these areas provide customers with a complete selection of food available all day, as well as everyday products (personal...
Signing of a €2.5b line of credit with the Chinese bank ICBC
06-07-2015
Strengthened by the €2.5b line of credit granted by Chinese bank ICBC over a 3-year term, Louvre Hotels Group (LHG) controls a substantial enough budget to really shift gears and accelerate its development strategy in France and Europe at every level: organic development, renovation of existing hotels and external growth.The influx of capital will help the Group speed up the development of its entire brand portfolio within the main European markets. In France, the strategy remains the same with the reinforcement of its positions in city centres in the major cities, and the spurring of its 4-star Golden Tulip brand. In Europe, Germany remains a priority market with the launching of Première Classe hote...
An unprecedented distribution agreement signed with Magnuson
01-07-2015
Louvre Hotels Group has strengthened its presence in the Asian market with the support of its new shareholder Jin Jiang International Holdings Ltd., and now further accelerates its international development by creating the biggest European distribution platform ever set up on the North American market. By signing this major distribution agreement with Magnuson Hotels Worldwide, the fastest growing hotel chain in history, the group enters the US market with a strong and immediate presence. With Magnuson Hotels Worldwide’s 1,000 hotels and 89,000 rooms, both groups now benefit from a vast international offering of 2,500 hotels in more than 50 countries.
A third Louvre Hotels Group class at Savignac
19-06-2015
The Louvre Hotels Group Day in Savignac
19-06-2015
The aim was to show the advantages of the Louvre Hotels Group and the budget hotel sector, and also to outline the careers in this sector. The presentations were both fun, thanks to the participation of actors, and interactive, with the organisation of interviews and a job dating session.These were followed by a meal “made in Campanile”, which everyone enjoyed, and an “after show” event with a special performance by the French Champions of Flair.
Louvre Hotels Group announcing the opening of a Tulip Inn hotel residence in Lille Grand Stade… the 11th Golden Tulip venue in France
28-02-2014
It will be franchised under the Tulip Inn brand. The Tulip Inn Lille Grand Stade Residence is a certified low-energy building on account of its thermal insulation and its efficient equipment (furnace, lighting and solar panels).
Première Classe launches an original web campaign, breaking with the traditional communication codes of budget hotels.
16-09-2014
From the lelivepremiereclasse.com site, internet users will have two days – 8 hours per day – to try to wake the “boss” up out of a deep sleep, by proposing ideas live. The best ideas will be acted out by a troupe of improvisation actors. Each selected idea will then be filmed live and the video will be uploaded to the site.
« Le Comptoir », a new stopover concept for Campanile hotels
15-09-2014
• A public space that becomes a veritable living area at the heart of the hotel• A large “Bar-Comptoir” in zinc, focal point for conversation and exchange• A new, flexible food service offer that combines quality and conviviality• An individualized client welcome providing a warm, unique experienceConvinced that business travellers are not just looking for a place to sleep from a purely rational viewpoint, Louvre Hotels Group launches a new hospitality concept in its hotels that puts a “feel-good” experience and pleasure back at the heart of the budget hotel offer. Louvre Hotels Group brings ...
A new ad campaign for Kyriad
28-05-2015
The campaign includes a series of 4 full-page press announcements that unveil the special world and design of a Kyriad guest room.Every visual features off-the-wall, catchy taglines relating to nightlife and embroidered on comfortable pillows. Enough to startle readers through humour and self-deprecation!
Première Classe gives the essential in its new radio campaign
12-05-2015
he mini-saga of about 10 episodes features dialogue that is brief, unexpected and humorous. Each scene is based on a simple premise: everyday situations, usually long (description of a car, a children’s story, recipe or football match) are distilled to a single reply that cuts to the essential.
Campanile goes Hollywood on french DTT TV
20-05-2014
Campanile gives the classic TV advert a tweak and is back on the small screen with a saga counting 13 mini-episodes. This format brings iconic movie characters to life as funny, unexpected guests of 2 Campanile clients watching the telly in their hotel room. These 13 “billboards” are broadcast just prior to a film in the same genre.
Louvre Hotels Group launches mobile apps for its economy brands
22-06-2014
This announcement forms part of the Louvre Hotels Group digitalisation strategy that was initiated in 2012 when it became the first hotel group [in France] to offer its customers the option to make reservations online through the smartphone app, "HotelForYou".
Louvre Hotels Group signs an exemplary social charter within the hotel industry
16-05-2014
Commenting on this announcement, Emmanuelle Greth, VP Human Resources for Louvre Hotels Group declares: “In our hotel professions, reaching our quality goals depends on the respect of people and the environment. Convinced of this, we are very proud that this project we have been working on with the labour partners for several months has reached a successful conclusion.”
Bpi France and Louvre Hotels Group renewing hotel funding collaboration
29-06-2014
This agreement will strengthen the existing collaboration sealed in 2011 between Louvre Hotels Group and OSEO (the former name for Bpifrance) and which has led to 38 funding applications being examined by Bpifrance for a total investment amount of €246m. The projects to be funded all involved the creation, purchase or extension of hotels.
Louvre Hotels Group announces the launch of PassForYou Entreprise
24-07-2014
Launched in early November, the PassForYou Entreprise card was especially designed for business customers, and is primarily intended for SMEs and intermediate-sized companies, which are the Group’s main business customers.
With Wifi+ and Wifi++, Louvre Hotels Group promotes transparency towards its customers
15-06-2015
Through this new step forward in improving the Wifi service available in hotels, Louvre Hotels Group (LHG) is providing an intelligible offer, free of any unpleasant surprises for customers, and is guaranteeing the Wifi quality available in the hotels. As soon as a brand website is displayed, the certifications awarded to the hotels are well highlighted, and the Wifi experience is very clearly explained. At the hotel entrance, customers are instantly reassured by the certification sticker that precisely describes what kind of navigation is possible: a discussion via videoconference, access to the Cloud, streaming movies, sending and receiving images and videos as well as downloading/uploading big fil...
New partnership between Louvre Hotels Group & LCG World
29-04-2014
Louvre Hotels Group announced the signature of a strategic partnership with LCG World an Italian hotels specialist.This new partnership will enable Louvre Hotels Group to expand the presence of its Golden Tulip and Tulip Inn brands into the Italian market through franchises while LCG World will become the official distributor of Golden Tulip and Tulip Inn brands in this market.
Louvre Hotels Group reveals major expansion plan in Indonesia
04-06-2014
Louvre Hotels Group has announced an aggressive expansion plan for Indonesia projecting the opening of up to 30 hotels within the next three years under the Golden Tulip and Première Classe brands.The announcement marks a further commitment to the destination following Golden Tulip's entry into the market in late 2012, since when it has opened the 138-room Golden Tulip Galaxy Banjarmasin, with a further six hotels for an additional 1,286 rooms scheduled to open this year.
A Capital takes over à group of 10 hotels in Germany
07-07-2014
A consortium led by A CAPITAL together with Louvre Hotels Group acquired 10 hotels in Germany, currently owned by the DHM group and operated under the Balladins brand. This portfolio consists of five 3 star and five 4 star hotels totalling 1,246 rooms located in gateway cities of Western Germany (Frankfurt, Köln, Dortmund, Bremen, Mannheim,…).These hotels will be renovated and rebranded under Tulip Inn and Golden Tulip brands with an offensive Capex repositioning plan. They will be operated by Louvre Hotels Group.
Louvre Hotels Group’s new footprint in China
01-09-2014
BHMAsia Joins Force with Louvre Hotels Group
24-09-2014
The objective is between both companies to jointly strengthen the management and the development potential of the brands of both companies in Thailand.
A new shareholder for Louvre Hotels Group
27-02-2015
Starwood Capital Group and Jin Jiang International Holdings Co., Ltd. are pleased to confirm that the sale of Groupe du Louvre and its 100% indirect subsidiary Louvre Hotels Group has been completed. Through Starwood affiliate Star SDL Investment Co., Groupe du Louvre was sold to the 100% Luxemburg-based subsidiary of Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development Co., Ltd., for an amount of €1.3 billion.
Louvre Hotels Group looking at growth in Andorra
02-02-2015
Louvre Hotels Group has announced that it has signed three franchise contracts with a new investor, the Daguisa Group.The partnership which both groups have entered into calls for turning three Daguisa hotels into a Golden Tulip, a Tulip Inn and a Kyriad hotel.
The New “Le Comptoir” Campanile concept with a "natural" look
29-05-2015
Once upon a time, there was a Campanile restaurant in Villepinte and the famous international design agency Uxus…Today, hotel clients can all enjoy this tale’s happy ending: the new face of the Comptoir Campanile with a “nature design” look.This all-new design is the latest addition to a line of Comptoirs Campanile with “Urban” and “Contemporary” looks.This new living space, modern and refreshing, provides comfort, choice and familiarity as it projects us directly into the budget hotel of the future where design and low price share the spotlight. The Comptoirs Campanile are standout initiatives thanks to their design and layout, bringing a fresh approach to the budget hotel market.This innovative featur...
