HONORING SERGE PERROT

(1924 – 2019)

Regarded as an authority on French know-how in the hospitality, catering and tourism industries, Serge Perrot, one of AMFORHT’S former presidents (1996 to 2002) was recently laid to rest. Prior to his assignment, Perrot was headmaster of Ecole Hôtelière de Paris (1969-1976), during which time he helped elevate the school onto the global scene. Some of his other roles included HR director of Disneyland Paris, as well as international hospitality expert and lecturer for the promotion of hotel education. Born in 1924 in Reboursin, France, he spent his life dedicated to educating a new generation of hospitality academics and global experts. He always had an affinity with sharing his knowledge and experience, which saw him participate in the creation of blueprints for the tourism sector in numerous developing countries. He also contributed to the creation of Lebanon’s Higher Education Tourism Hotel Institute and was instrumental in the creation of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon. Mourning this loss, AMFORHT’S current president, Philippe François, said, “We lost a global tourism figurehead and extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and all AMFORHT’S members. With great emotion and pride I say Serge was an elegant and intelligent gentleman whose strength and determination saw him making valuable contributions to the entire industry.” Expressing deep sadness at the loss of a dear friend, the co-founder of HORECA, Nouhad Dammous, said: “Serge believed in HORECA and the Lebanese hospitality industry’s strength and determination. He was a true visionary and will be remembered for his passionate support of everything we hold dear.”