Presentation

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Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, Stéphane Durand boasts over 30 years of experience in the field of tourism development both in France and internationally. His career began at Danone, after which he transitioned to consultancy with Détente in 1989. He quickly rose to the position of Associate Director, simultaneously overseeing various activities including site management, project development, and international consulting.

 

In 2006, he founded Horwath HTL France, where he served as Managing Director for 15 years, driving the firm's growth and reputation in the tourism sector. In 2020, Horwath HTL France was rebranded as Voltere (by Egis), where Stéphane Durand continues to lead the Tourism Division as a partner, leveraging his extensive expertise to guide strategic initiatives and development projects.

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In addition, Stéphane frequently collaborates with Calice Hospitality on specialized wine tourism and cultural projects, bringing his vast knowledge and strategic insight to these unique assignments.

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Areas of Expertise

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• Territorial Development Strategies: Expertise in crafting development strategies for cities, resorts, regions, and countries, both in France and internationally.

• Technical and Institutional Support: Providing comprehensive assistance for the implementation of tourism policies.

• Site Planning and Master Planning: Specializing in the planning and development of sites, including the creation of master plans.

• Feasibility Studies and Project Management: Offering a dual focus on economic analysis (market studies, business planning, structuring) and creative development (conceptualization, programming).

• Owner's Representative Services: Facilitating public/private partnerships (concessions, contracts) and managing the structuring of private projects.

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Significant Assignments 

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• Development Study for Al Ula UNESCO Heritage, Saudi Arabia, 2024

• Development Study for Familistère de Guise UNESCO Heritage, France, 2022

• Development Study for Great Zimbabwe UNESCO Heritage, Zimbabwe, 2021

• Development Study for The National Park of Banc d’Arguin, Mauritania, 2019

• Development Study for Anuradhapura UNESCO Heritage, Sri Lanka, 2018

• Tourism and leisure development strategy for Paris Region, 2010-2020

• Tourism Development Strategy for Reims-Champagne Region, 2017

• Development Study for Champassak UNESCO Heritage, Laos, 2017

• Development Study for Angkor Temples UNESCO Heritage, Cambodia, 2016

• 2030/2040 prospective tourism study for Bordeaux Region, 2015

• Tourism Development Strategy for Angkor Temples, Cambodia - UNESCO Heritage, 2015