After over 10 years in the Hotel industry and the rest of my career in the DMC (Destination Management Company) business, I have had the opportunity in 2016 to join Lafayette Group as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.For those who are not familiar with us, Lafayette Group is a French DMC with 4 agencies based in Paris, Monaco, Cannes and Bordeaux. Created in 1986, Lafayette Group is the largest DMC in Paris & Northern France and the 2nd largest in France, in terms of volume of activity and staffing.Lafayette Group’s primary activities are the organization, operation and logistics of special events, conferences, meetings, congresses, incentive programs and board meetings in Paris, Northern regions of France (Normandy, Burgundy, Champagne & Loire Valley) and Southern Regions (Cannes, Nice, Marseille and Monaco).With our in-depth knowledge of the field, our many years of experience and expertise in organizing programs, and our creativity, the key word when working with Lafayette Group is “customized”. No matter what the event or the occasion; we will always find a professional, accurate, surprising and tailor-made solution. We remain behind the scenes while ensuring that everything runs according to plan.Lafayette Group covers all services from transportation to catering, venue finding to accommodation, deluxe visits to incentive activities, gala dinners to entertainment, etc, etc… We are involved in projects from conception through production and operations and cover the gamut of services in between.We are truly the only “one-stop shopping” DMC with over 30 years of extensive experience in organizing programs and events for groups of any size and profile. We also have an FIT department (Virtuoso) for your VIP private requests.Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any request for France and/or Monaco.Xavier BORDEDEBATSenior Vice President Sales and Marketing