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Ms. Moser

Monika Moser

Managing Director, Wilson Associates

Monika Moser is Managing Director with Wilson Associates, a global interior design firm specializing in the hospitality industry. Partnered with signature designer Tristan Auer, this haute couture design studio in Paris is currently working on major luxury hotel renovations in France, Italy, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and China. As Managing Director of Wilson's Atelier in Paris, Ms. Moser is a brand ambassador who supports the firm's strategic initiatives.

Born in Venezuela with a German citizenship, Ms. Moser has lived in several countries in South America and Europe and is fluent in five languages. Ms. Moser is a hotelier at heart. She was raised in the hospitality industry, as her father has been a hotelier for over 50 years. With more than 20 years of her own experience in hotel operations in Europe, she's an authority in luxury hospitality.

Ms. Moser has previously held management positions in various hotels in Paris, and oversaw the opening of the Hotel Four Seasons George V as well as the Shangri-la Hotel Paris. She also held management positions with the Hotel Fouquet's Barrière Paris and three Hilton Hotels.

In 2010 Ms. Moser obtained the MBA in Hospitality Management IMHI at ESSEC University in France and in 1999, obtained a Certificate in Hospitality Management at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

In addition to her work with Wilson Associates, Ms. Moser is active on the board of the Alumni Association of IMHI, is the French Chapter President of the Cornell Hotel Society, and is an occasional lecturer at the Vatel International Business School for Hotel Management in Paris.

Please visit http://www.wilsonassoc.com for more information.

Ms. Moser can be contacted at +33 144949230 or mmoser@wilsonassoc.com

Coming up in May 2020...

Eco-Friendly Practices: Creative Innovation

Being eco-friendly is no longer a fad. It is an urgent planetary need and hotels are actively doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing sustainable, green practices. In addition to the goodwill derived from doing the right thing, hotels are also realizing the benefits to their business. A large percentage of Millennials expect hotels to be eco-friendly and will only patronize those properties that are proudly conforming. Consequently, more hotels are realizing that sustainability is a key element in a successful branding strategy. In addition, going green can lead to a more profitable bottom line, as savings on electricity, water and cleaning materials can add up. Also, there are other advantages that come with being an eco-friendly business, such as government subsidies and tax and loan incentives. As a result, many hotels are finding innovative ways to integrate eco-friendly practices into their business. Geo-thermal energy systems, along with energy-from-waste systems, are being used to heat and cool the property. Passive solar panels, green roofs, natural lighting and natural ventilation strategies also assist in energy conservation. Low-flow water systems and plumbing fixtures make a contribution, as does eco-friendly hardwood flooring, and energy efficient televisions and appliances throughout the property. In addition, some hotels have implemented in-room recycling programs, and only provide all-natural, personal care items. One hotel has actually constructed a bee-keeping operation on their grounds. Not only is this good for the bees but the hotel also produces products from the operation which they sell. This kind of creative innovation also holds enormous appeal to guests. The May issue of the Hotel Business Review will document what some hotels are doing to integrate sustainable practices into their operations and how they are benefiting from them.


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