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Relais & Châteaux supports brand expansion with new hire

Krista Florin has joined Relais & Châteaux as the new Director of Worldwide Communications & Brand Marketing reporting to CEO Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, as of April 2010.

Based at the Paris headquarters, she will be spearheading the Association’s public relations, advertising and brand marketing activity internationally. "Krista’s extensive experience in working with global premium brands will be an asset in increase the brand recognition of Relais & Châteaux", says Chief Executive Officer Jacques-Olivier Chauvin.

Prior to 2010, Krista Florin was Director of Communications, based in New York, for one of the Gucci Group’s brands, Sergio Rossi. Before that, she was the Director of Public Relations for the Americas at Bulgari for over ten-years, where she managed the communications activity in support of the expansion and product diversification of the brand. A graduate of Colgate University in New York State with a concentration in French literature, Krista Florin started her career at the French-American Chamber of Commerce in New York City.

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Relais & Châteaux supports brand expansion with new hire

About Relais & Châteaux:

Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 58 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.

Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.

The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition: “ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD”.