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Phillippe Gombert, Relais & Châteaux
Philippe Gombert, President of Relais & Châteaux, attests to the ambitions of the brand over which he presides. I invite you to rediscover his last interview on my blog by clicking here.
Philippe Gombert in his own words:
Relais & Châteaux has always, for me, been synonymous with passion. One of the strengths of Relais & Châteaux consists in allowing hoteliers and chefs from all over the world to live together. There are two cultures that currently dominate our association: one is Latin, and by that I mean our French culture, and the other is Anglo-Saxon.
I have succeeded in building an international team around me that is representative of all our cultures and sensibilities, a team that is experienced, yet young and driven by the desire to render Relais & Châteaux in service to all our members. We are passionate hoteliers and restaurateurs of talent, each independent, yet shared in our conviction of the vital necessity of being part of a powerful team that is capable of bringing our clients the most incredible experiences that allow them to discover the world and unexpected flavors.
Relais & Châteaux aspires to awaken the desire to travel, to embody a unique spirit of charm in the hotel industry and the expression of all worldly cuisines. We dream of being able to surprise and seduce our clients, respond to their tastes for authenticity, exclusivity, generosity, and rarity.
Relais & Châteaux has to be recognized as a universal display-case on the Internet presenting the brand universe and our values: charm, excellence, inspired cuisine, and the art of living shared by those who are passionate about it.
Relais & Châteaux fully embodies the existing values in true luxury without resorting to any heavy ostentation: all that is rare, unexpected, creative, and custom-designed.
We have to deliver our clients newer and more attractive offerings: discoveries of the greatest wine domains in the world, new and charted paths like the Tea Routes, the Spice Routes… We have to offer adventures on the highest peaks of the world, in breathtaking African lodges, or in tents in the middle of the dessert.
Relais & Châteaux absolutely has to develop its online visibility. And take off in pursuit of a new clientele that is younger, more on the move, and more connected.
We have all the reasons lined up to seduce a new clientele, particularly in the Asian market, who are in search of travel and the signature offerings that only our brand can deliver.
Laurent Delporte, an editor and conference speaker, is a strategic expert in the sector of hotels. A visionary, he brings his unique look on hotels in service to the decision-makers in the industry, whether to enhance the development of new projects or strategic visions.
Laurent has visited and audited over 350 hotels across the world and also participates in mystery visits to provide quality control for the world’s finest hotels.
