Hotel Leaders

Today we learn about the founders, leaders and history of Accor, an iconic hotel group. We’ll have a look at how it all began, it’s a story of the right people, in the right place at the right time. We will also delve into some of the secrets to success from the founders. 01:38 – FOUNDERS - PAUL DUBRULE & GERARD PELISSON (Hosco: YouTube ). 04:50 – THE FIRST NOVOTEL. 07:54 – EARLY GROWTH (Accor...

Raffles Singapore was founded by Armenian refugees with a vision to create newfound hotel luxury in Singapore. The hotel bears the name of the founder of modern Singapore and with Accor acquiring the hotel, as part of a $2.7 billion deal, Raffles is a name you will be hearing more often as more Raffles hotels open around the world. Raffles represents almost everything I love about hotels. You get...

Welcome to the Hotel Leaders podcast! Whether you're an industry insider, a student of hotel management, or simply curious about the world of hotels, this podcast is your backstage pass to the heart of the hotel industry. I'm your host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and over the last quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and as general manager of...