Relais & Châteaux
Laurent Gardinier currently serves as the President of Relais & Châteaux since January 2023 and has been the Chairman of the Board at Gardinier since 1997. Previously, Laurent held the position of Secretary General at Gardinier Compagnies and Investments Group (GEPAG) from 1993 to 1997. Laurent Gardinier's educational background includes multiple master's degrees in Political Philosophy, Political History, and Economics & Finance from Sorbonne Université and Sciences Po, as well as a bachelor's degree in History from Sorbonne Université and a Master of Business from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.
Relais & Châteaux
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Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of more than 580 landmark hotels and restaurants operated by independent innkeepers, chefs, and owners who share a passion for their businesses and a desire for authenticity in their relationships with their clientele. Relais & Châteaux is established around the globe, from the Napa Valley vineyards and French Provence to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. It offers an introduction to a lifestyle inspired by local culture and a unique dip into human history. Relais & Châteaux members have a driving desire to protect and promote the richness and diversity of the world’s cuisine and traditions of hospitality. They are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the Charter presented to UNESCO in November 2014.