Prince de Galles announces new management leadership
Parisian luxury hotels are witnessing key leadership changes, highlighting strategic repositioning and international ambitions in the city’s high-end hospitality sector.
Philippe Clarinval appointed at Prince de Galles
Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, an Art Deco property in the heart of the Golden Triangle, has named Philippe Clarinval as General Manager.
With over twenty years of international experience, he has led prestigious Shangri-La hotels in Southeast Asia and renowned Swiss properties including The Omnia in Zermatt and the Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz.
“It is an honor to join the Prince de Galles team. I fully appreciate the responsibility and privilege of leading this iconic Parisian hospitality house.” - Philippe Clarinval
In addition to his operational expertise, Clarinval serves as a Teaching Fellow at the École Hôtelière de Lausanne, sharing his knowledge of leadership and hotel management. At Prince de Galles, he aims to combine heritage and innovation to strengthen the hotel’s international standing.
Paris luxury hotels leadership shuffle
Nicolas De Gols has been named General Manager of the Shangri-La Paris, while Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry has taken the helm at the Ritz Paris, overseeing strategic projects and hotel operations.
These leadership changes reflect an active market where international expertise and the ability to manage iconic properties are key to meeting evolving guest expectations and driving long-term performance.