Interview with Elisabeth Semenoff, Sales Representative at Oceania Hotels

In this interview, Mrs. Elisabeth Semenoff, Commercial seminar and banquet for the Oceania Hotels group, shares his rich and varied background, his innovative ideas for the development of business tourism, as well as his commitment to sustainability.

Two hotels, one vision

This enriching meeting highlights the unique complementarity between the Nomad Paris Roissy CDG Airport et Oceania Paris Roissy CDG, two flagship establishments of the Greater Roissy located at Mesnil-Amelot. They both work to offer customers the best possible stay. Discover below the actions put in place to meet the needs of travelers.

Interview with Mrs. Elisabeth Semenoff

1 – Your career has led you to represent two establishments. What experiences or opportunities have allowed you to specialize in the commercial and events department?

Strong with a solid tourism training and a significant experience in the group management and in commerce, I directed for 20 years several businesses as business leader. These experiences have allowed me to acquire in-depth expertise in commercial management, combining commercial skills and the ability to develop tailor-made solutions. Today, I put this expertise at the service of the hotel sector, more particularly in the management of seminars and banquets.

My career began as a receptionist, a role that allowed me to develop a complete mastery of customer management and professional relations. This baggage then propelled me towards a commercial post, today occupied within the Oceania Hotels Group, which offered me the opportunity to develop and strengthen my skills within a dynamic organization.

Thanks to this enriching journey, I am now able to offer a high quality customer service, while developing tailor-made solutions, perfectly adapted to the specific needs of each company as part of their events.

2 – How is the Oceania Hotels chain positioned to meet the specific expectations of the MICE sector?

Since 50 years, Oceania Hotels is committed to offering tailor-made and personalized services, meeting the demanding expectations of the MICE sector. With a network of 31 hotels, 3 and 4 stars, spread across 21 French destinations – from Brest to Marseille, from Paris to Saint-Malo – we provide more than 100 modular spaces, equipped with latest technology et perfectly suited for seminars, meetings and events.

Our local expertise allows us tooffer unique experiences, such as sand yachting, regattas or innovative sporting activities like Airfly. This combination of flexibility and know-how guarantees memorable and perfectly orchestrated events.

3 – The immediate proximity between the Nomad Paris Roissy CDG Airport et Oceania Paris Roissy CDG au Mesnil-Amelot Does it enrich the business traveler experience? How does this synergy benefit your customers?

Absolutely ! Complementarity between the Nomad and the Oceania Paris Roissy CDG offers business travelers a enriched experience, allying flexibility and variety. The Nomad CDG, with its open-plan lobby, its sleekly designed rooms and its natural materials, seduces the sensitive travelers to ecology or looking for alternative stays.

For its part, Oceania CDG offers modern seminar spaces, a heated pool, a hot tub and a fitness area, perfect for relaxing after a day of work. Its 850 m² planted garden makes it a true haven of peace. This synergy allows customers to choose the offer best suited to their needs, while enjoying an exceptional setting.

4 – Your hotels are committed to an eco-responsible approach, both for accommodation and for the organization of events. How do these green initiatives translate into practice, particularly in the context of residential seminars?

Our eco-responsible commitments are reflected in several actions: eco-design of buildings with the use of sustainable materials during construction, energy optimization infrastructure and plastic waste reduction thanks to reusable alternatives.

Within the residential seminars, we promote short circuits for our suppliers, we offer a restoration based on seasonal products, and we give priority to the digital tools to reduce the use of paper. These initiatives help toorganize responsible events and raise awareness among our customers to environmentally friendly practices.

5 – In your view, is business tourism in Greater Roissy set to evolve in the years to come?

Greater Roissy is undergoing a complete transformation and is establishing itself as a key player in business tourism. With its immediate proximity to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and constantly evolving transport infrastructure, this territory offers a exceptional accessibility.

Companies today are looking for locations that combine innovation, sustainability and practicality: Grand Roissy meets these expectations with dedicated activity zones, modern event spaces and future-oriented visionIt is destined to become an essential hub for the MICE sector in the years to come.

6 - After a meeting at Oceania CDG, what activity or experience would you recommend to enrich the participants' stay?

Here are some suggestions to extend the experience after a meeting at Oceania CDG:

• Cultural discovery : A visit to the Domaine de Chantilly, known for its sumptuous castle, its gardens and its Horse Museum, offers an immersion in history and art.
• Dynamic team building: A session of karting close to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, ideal for strengthening team cohesion in a friendly atmosphere.
• Relaxing : A revitalizing walk in the Oise-Pays de France regional natural park, in the middle of nature.
• Gastronomic experience : End the day with a dinner highlighting the local specialties in a warm and authentic setting.