The World of Hospitality Issue 42 2021 | Page 69

HÔTEL BARRIÈRE
About Barrière
The Barrière brand markets hotels , casinos and restaurants for two distinct groups : Groupe Lucien Barrière ( GLB ) and Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes ( SFCMC ).
Founded in 1912 by François André and successively developed by Lucien Barri re , Diane Barrière- Desseigne and Dominique Desseigne , Barrière has developed unparalleled offerings in the field of highend leisure , on the basis of operational excellence , quality service and the French way of life . It now includes 33 Casinos , 1 Gaming Club , 18 Hotels ( most of them 5 stars and a Palace in Courchevel ) and more than 140 restaurants and bars , including the famous Fouquet ’ s in Paris ( available in 9 other destinations ). It also offers nearly 3,500 shows and events per year . The turnover of both Groups amounted to € 1.24 billion for the financial year ended 31 October 2019 . They have nearly 7,000 employees .
Barrière also has an excellent reputation in the catering industry with nearly 2.5 million meals served , in leisure activities with 15 spas , 1 thalassotherapy centre in La Baule , 1 balneotherapy in Ribeauvillé , 3 golf courses and 2 tennis clubs , and it stands out for its Resorts located in internationally renowned tourist destinations .
www . groupebarriere . com
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