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Rocco Forte: The revenge of the son

Rocco Forte Hotels will open 3 hotels in Germany in the next 2 years. Today, with 15 institutions under its wing, Sir Rocco Forte has been able to take part in his downfall.

At the head of an empire of more than 800 hotels and a thousand restaurants in fifty countries, Rocco Forte and his father ran good days. In 1996, when the hostile bid from Granada dismantled, you can not imagine the pugnacity of the one who grew up in hotels for her father.

With the Villa Kennedy in Frankfurt, which will open in January 2006, followed by the Hotel de Rome in Berlin in June, and a yet unnamed facility in Munich in 2007, Sir Rocco Forte demonstrates the obvious qualities of him who was the owner George V and Plaza Athenee.

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Le Richemond is taken up by a very discreet Malaysia
Sir Rocco Forte has finally yielded the most famous luxury hotel in Geneva at a loss, either for 155 million francs.

By Serge Guertchakoff, January 19, 2011

On 23 December, a statement issued in London said soberly that "the sale of Richmond is finalized." Neither the price nor the buyer's name are mentioned. We learn only that Cedar Capital Partners is a third party investor. Our investigation has determined that the recipient is other than Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan (aka TAK), a self-made man became the third of Malaysia's richest man in Asia thanks to the telecom sector, among others.

In Switzerland, it became known when he took over 50% of the walls of the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva to Prince Al Walid in April 2005, prior to redeem all in February 2009. Remained simple, this man from the middle class particularly appreciates Switzerland, where the first investment in a sector that was unknown to him. Two years ago, he decided to afford a pied-à-terre in Gstaad by repeating the famous hotel and restaurant Le Grand Chalet (23 rooms and suites, 16 of 20 Gault Millau).

What purchase price wall and goodwill of the Hotel Richemond? The transaction would be conducted for 155 million francs. A good deal? Not really. The joint venture, formed by Sir Rocco Forte and Uberior Investments (private equity entity of HBOS Halifax Bank of Scotland, built since the group Lloyds Bank), had bought in 2004 to 98.7 million francs, before investing 70 million in its renovation. Taking into account the interest on mortgage debt and operating losses, we arrive at a real cost about 190 million. But in the meantime, they gave the building adjacent to 6-8 in the street Plantamour to 13.7 million at Credit Suisse Asset Management Funds. This building was virtually abandoned must be transformed into a PEP receiving hotel services of Richmond. Overall, the operation proved unprofitable, therefore, contrary to what is said at the end of 2007 Sir Rocco Forte Track magazine: "I guarantee that I could sell the hotel tomorrow by making a substantial capital gain." It is true that the crisis has changed all that.

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Pressurized

According to our records, Sir Rocco Forte hoped to sell the luxury hotel in Geneva for at least 200 million and manage to keep the management contract. However, the British hotelier had little choice: its banking partner, HBOS, to himself in particular helped reduce debt after Sir Rocco Forte to create from scratch a collection of a dozen palaces in Europe. The Richmond was on the market for over eighteen months. The idea was to separate priority of his jewelry collection, or the Richmond and Brown's Hotel in London, in a single transaction. Given the lack of interest from potential investors, Sir Rocco Forte has been forced to backtrack.

Remains to be seen who will retrieve the management. "Whatever the operator present or future, Richmond - which is a luxury brand by itself - deserves the most prestigious brand that is. DNA and its customers require, "says Philippe Rubod, former director of Richmond (1991-1993) at the time the palace was ranked 9th best hotel in the world and best hotel in Switzerland. For now, the only certainty, The Rocco Forte Collection will continue to operate at least until this summer.

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Rocco Forte Assoufid launched in Marrakech

The hotel group "The Rocco Forte Collection" provides the opening of a luxury resort in Marrakech. Named "Assoufid" This new facility will open its doors in 2011.

"We spent our first ten years to open luxury hotels in major European cities. The time had come for us to extend our brand to luxury resorts," says Sir Rocco Forte, CEO of the group, this remarks in a statement.

Assoufid, five star resort built on 225 hectares in Marrakech, will include a spa, golf 18 holes, a golf academy, 90 rooms and 80 villas already sold.

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Le Richemond the Magnificent

Where? A goldsmith in Hospitality mobilizes its expertise to the restoration of? Ancient jewelry, the result is always worth a detour. In this case, it is a living miracle named both Richmond owes everything to his creator, Sir Rocco Forte. In the heart of the serene Geneva, the very British hotelier to Italian origins, comes from? Elevate this institution ancestral leading prestigious European destinations. He was whispering in the circles of wealthy Geneva: "The Richmond is a shining star in the firmament of luxury establishments!" And, of? In no doubt that these tireless travelers know what they are talking about ...

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In 1875, Le Richemond opens its doors under the name Le-Riche-Mont. Long before fashion, its owner, Adolphe-Rodolphe Armleder actually a kind of "room and" ... So a pension, but which in its 25 rooms, n '? Already home as guests. L? Facility will become an essential stop on a tour of Europe to which Americans are beginning to take off taste.

After the Second World War, the grand-son, John Armleder, will raise further the standards of service and undertake extensive renovations-dra to lift Le Richemond in rank? Luxury hotel. S? Aga Khan to Clark Gable, Mark Chagall, Colette, and more recently, Elton John and Pavarotti, the international figures attended assiduously comfort? A palace which had over 100 rooms and was included in the pantheon of great hotels in Geneva ...
The Richmond will continue in the family fold up? "In 2004, when Victor Armleder assigns his inheritance at The Rocco Forte Collection, another family business which Sir Rocco Forte is the leader. Genetically programmed as a leader before him, his father Lord Charles Forte, already had an empire in the hotel that s'? Collapsed in 1996 under the blows of a hostile takeover ... The word collection that appears in the name of the company of Sir Forte makes sense when you know that? Has 11 luxury hotels in major cities in Europe and other projects? Opening is on the horizon ...

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Never yielding to the delights of Capua, Sir Rocco Forte in 2005 decided to close the gates of Richmond to complete his metamorphosis. Twenty months of work will be needed if the building can meet the dizzying expectations of the occupant. And time is a valuable ally, Le Richemond shines, since September 2007, at the heart of? A Swiss city where luxury is a lifestyle.

Two steps from the lake and its spectacular jet? Water, Le Richemond has an enviable position offering a panorama of the Jura mountains and the magnificence of the Alps. Geneva multiplies its facets: the flourishing trade between the city of? City money and global organizations, this top resort contributes to its fame and prosperity

Cradle of wonders

As with any other hotel group, the sister of Sir Forte, Olga Polizzi, came to lend a hand by imposing a particular design Richemond combining tradition and contemporary style. Far from the trend of boutique hotels that breed around the world, Le Richemond ostentatiously displays his precious exotic woods, its lacquered furniture designed by John Stefanidis, gilded walls, chandeliers in Murano glass marbles in his bathrooms, and fabrics? furnishings adopt to infinity linen, angora and silk ...
The 109 rooms including 26 suites, are many jewels'? Flirting with Art Deco? Authentic antiques and with all the modern comforts of technology requires. Of course, a bar (whose walls are inlaid with shells? Egg!), Restaurant, health center and spa are great fill the desires of the guests. And for those that do not skimp on costs, then Armeleder, located at the top of the eye building offers some 2,000 ft2 of? Wonder. Floor radiant, private sauna, and an impressive 1000 ft2 terrace with views over water and mountains are only a few of the amenities provided to tenants? 'Seventh heaven very princely.

Sir Rocco Forte does not mess with perfection and those who work for him like his band. Entertaining expert, the master of the house passionately confesses: "J?" Were lovers of Richmond! "In Geneva, just months after its rebirth, visitors fall under its spell. Evidence that? An object of desire 's? Always illuminates the fires? A consuming love.

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Rocco Forte - Start of construction of two luxury resorts in Frankfurt and Berlin

Sir Rocco Forte was in Germany to mark the start of construction of two new hotels: a complex of 166 rooms on Kennedyallee (Frankfurt), Villa Kennedy, and a new hotel of 146 rooms on Bebelplatz (Berlin), Hotel Rome.

Villa Kennedy will be built around an existing house built in 1904 as a place of residence of a family of bankers in Frankfurt. It will offer 166 rooms and suites, restaurant and bar, lounge in the cloisters of the building and overlooking the gardens and hydrotherapy spa fitness center; of conference facilities and banquet for some 250 delegates and with the latest technology, seven meeting rooms accommodating up to 40 delegates, and underground parking. The hotel will open in spring 2006.

The construction of the Hotel de Rome requires the conversion of a building built in 1889 by architect L. Heim, which housed the headquarters of the Dresdner Bank until 1945 and then as the Central Bank of the German Democratic Republic. Much of the historical elements and architecture of the building still exists and will be integrated into the new hotel. The rooms that lead to the banquet hall are older cash from the bank and have kept much of their original appearance. The massive vault in the bank will become a pool, and the magnificent offices of the old board of directors of Dresdner Bank will be converted into suites. The hotel opened in 2006 as well.

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Exclusive: Sir Rocco Forte unveils plans for development in the Middle East and around the world

Three New Hotels Rocco Forte will open in 2010/2011 in the region. Longer-term hotel group wants to locate in major European capitals. Sir Rocco Forte unveils exclusive ambitions for the coming years and its opinion on the market for business travel ...

Rocco Forte Hotel Group is preparing to open its first joint ventures (joint ventures) in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah.
Sir Rocco Forte, chairman of the hotel group remains confident about the opening of its new luxury hotels, despite economic conditions. He told us: "our hotel in Abu Dhabi will open at the end of next year - the region has a lot of money and Jeddah and Marrakech, scheduled to open in 2011, so hopefully things go get better by then. "

When asked about the future of the luxury hotel because of the current situation, Sir Rocco Forte said: "I think we'll suffer, like everyone else, as the market for business travel also impacted by the crisis. Companies are under pressure to reduce their travel, and, for example, banks are among our main customers. Lehman Brothers is gone and we realized £ 750,000 (€ 839,910 during the day) of revenues with this bank. Everyone is under pressure and some of our customers aspire to stay in guests five stars, but with the crisis, they might decide to change category and this will inevitably affect our business. "

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And when the "'queries on the future evolution of the group Rocco Forte, Sir Rocco said:" Well, where I really want to develop hotels in Paris, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam, Moscow and New York City - it is to find the right business opportunity. Over the past three years, property prices were high and it was impossible to make this work, but over the next two years, that could change. It is particularly difficult to settle in Paris. It comes to choosing the right building and Paris has so many other upscale hotels that you find an exceptional building if you want to locate in this city "

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