References — Openings
Real missions, concrete results
Each mission below has a starting point, a method applied, and a measurable result.
Track record #1Boutique hotel residence · Paris 16th · 2025
Maison Barnes Trocadéro
Opening of the first hotel property for the Barnes Hospitality group: pre-opening, recruitment, team training, and full support toward classification — from initial assessment through to certification.
- 01Audit of the 349-criteria framework, gaps prioritized
- 02Tailored action plan, teams trained
- 03Certification achieved in 5 months
Track record #24-star hotel · Paris · 2017 opening
La Villa Haussmann
End-to-end launch management: team build-up, process rollout, and growth of the commercial partner portfolio.
- 01Team recruitment and training
- 02OTA & corporate partnerships
- 03Restaurant opening
Expertise
4 ways to support you
Every engagement is tailored to your context.
Professional Training
Upskilling teams: sales techniques, service standards, hospitality posture, grooming. AI & Innovation Advisory: integrating recent tools to smooth the guest experience and optimize team and resource management.
Strategic Operational Audit
Full 360° diagnostic, process optimization, and profitability improvement.
Quality & Classification Coaching
Full framework audit, tailored action plan, and follow-through to classification. Mystery visits and mandatory team training on required standards.
Interim Management
Temporary operational leadership, opening supervision, strategic repositioning. Outsourced commercial strategy, KPI tracking, negotiation of distribution partnerships.
In pictures
The French Art de Vivre, inspired by 5-star standards
The Founder
« We speak the same language, and I stay available with you on the ground — until the result is there. »
Ludovic REILLAT led 4- and 5-star properties for 15 years and steered luxury hotel openings in Paris. After working within prestigious groups, he now puts that hands-on expertise to work for his clients: understanding the challenges, analyzing operations, defining a tailored action plan, and supporting its concrete execution.
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Recommendations
They speak of our success
"He successfully led the official 5-star classification process for our property... We highly recommend him for any premium establishment."
Richard Tzipine, President — Barnes Hospitality
"Ludovic showed great professionalism throughout his years with the SFH group. His commercial skills and industry knowledge built a climate of trust across the entire team. He brings a warmth and energy that let him carry out his missions perfectly. I give him my complete trust."
Thierry Maurer, Head of Operations — SFH Hotels
"Ludovic has a natural talent for connecting with people. His ideas helped develop La Villa Haussmann — a real success."
Myriam Descarpentry, Head of Projects & Development Operations — Groupe Barrière
"Organized, enthusiastic and dynamic, he knows how to reach his goals and build client loyalty."
Elda Azzarelli, IFM Strategic Account Manager, Food Expert — Sodexo
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Let's talk about your project
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