Can you tell us about your background and your role?
" I always worked in the hotel industry alongside my studies, without ever really considering it as a career. Then one day, I had a true change of heart—fueled by inspiring encounters and exceptional hotels, from Cairo to Abu Dhabi, and then Paris. I decided, somewhat late, to pursue a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management at ESHotel and make it my profession.
I summarize my role through three missions: bringing a smile to our teams, to our guests, and obviously to the Group’s General and Financial Management through strong results—all while tackling the daily challenges that drive me. "
You have grown within the Inwood Hotels group: how has this journey shaped your approach to the profession?
" Returning to family-style hospitality, within a structure and a well-defined framework where kindness and performance go hand in hand, allowed me to truly flourish. It aligned immediately with my values.
I have excellent memories of my interviews with Aurélie Auvray, our HR Director at the time and now CSR Director, and especially with Olivier Romain, our Director of Operations. In three years, this mutual trust has transformed into a real human and professional adventure—two years at the Elysia Paris, and nearly a year already at the Five Seas. "
What is your vision for the Five Seas today and in the years to come?
" The Five Seas is currently an exceptional boutique hotel—almost like a home away from home—with immense charm, tucked away on a discreet street in the heart of Cannes, just steps from the Palais des Festivals. Above all, it boasts a team that I am very proud to support daily, serving a loyal clientele who puts their trust in us.
Looking ahead, I am eager to see this hotel reborn following our upcoming renovation project, designed by Oscar Ono. A new chapter is about to be written. "
In your opinion, what makes the Five Seas unique in the Cannes hotel landscape?
" You don’t see it from the Croisette; you discover it. And that is perhaps its greatest strength—the element of surprise. Because the human element remains the soul of a hotel, the team, the atmosphere, the rooftop, the spa—everything contributes to that rare sensation: being in Cannes, yet somewhere else entirely. "
What do you believe makes a stay truly memorable for a guest?
" Human connection and emotions. The stay should be a "parenthesis"—pleasant, unexpected, and sincere. It’s when a guest leaves with the feeling of having been truly seen and welcomed—not just served. It’s a subtle nuance, but it makes all the difference. "
In a few words, how would you define your vision of hospitality?
" A blend of kindness, empathy, generosity, and a sense of sharing—the sincere desire to please. With financial objectives, of course, because a hotel remains a business first and foremost. But for me, profitability is the natural consequence of authentic hospitality. "