The charming and debonair François Delahaye became Director of Operations for Dorchester Collection 2004. Since then he has been responsible for a number of major hotel and restaurant renovations within the collection, including Hôtel Plaza Athénée   and Hotel Principe di Savoia. As if that didn't give him enough to do he is also General Manager of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, which , with its distinctive red awnings is one of The Luxury Travel Bible's favourite Paris hotels. He has transformed the hotel's fortunes, collaborating with Alain Ducasse on the hotel's Michelin-star restaurant and developing the new Bar. Delahaye was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite in 1998.

Coming in September from Dorchester Collection, the extravagant country manor, Coworth Park in Ascot .

What is the next big luxury travel trend?

Apart from your own, what are your favourite hotels/resorts? (and why)

What is the one luxury travel experience you will never forget?

A Mediterranean cruise with the family

What is the most important thing (travelwise) that money CAN buy?

Comfort

What is the most important thing it can't?

Protection from delays & strikes.

delahAye's Choices