A respected hospitality professional, Gilles Bontems has developed his expertise within leading international luxury hotel groups in France and abroad. Prior to joining Evok Collection, he served as Hotel Manager at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. He previously held the positions of Hotel Manager and Director of Operations at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, as well as Director of Operations at Le Méridien Nice.
Throughout his career, he has also gained extensive experience in food & beverage and lifestyle-driven hospitality environments, serving as Director of Food & Beverage at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel and holding various management positions in Switzerland, Belgium, and France. This diverse background has given him a comprehensive operational vision, a strong attention to detail, and a deep commitment to service excellence, qualities that lie at the heart of luxury hospitality.
In this context, Gilles Bontems will be responsible for further strengthening Brach Paris’ reputation in France and internationally, enhancing the excellence of the guest experience, and supporting the teams in a continued dynamic of growth, desirability, and fidelity to the spirit of the house.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.


