A career spanning hotels and restaurants
A hospitality professional for more than twenty years, Ingrid Boutabba has worked for several groups and concepts in the sector, including Pierre & Vacances / Adagio, Louvre Hotels Group and OKKO Hotels. At OKKO Hotels, she was promoted to Deputy General Manager in charge of Operations in 2022. She then went on to head Food Society.
This background has enabled her to build expertise at the crossroads of hospitality, food & beverage and lifestyle venues. Her approach is strongly focused on the guest experience, operational excellence and team management. Her full career history can be found on her LinkedIn profile.
At the head of Eklo’s Paris flagship
Ingrid Boutabba takes over the management of Eklo Paris Porte de Versailles, the group’s Paris flagship, which opened in February 2024. The property has 304 rooms and combines affordably priced accommodation with the French Kiss food, drink and entertainment concept.
She joins Eklo to support the group’s development and strengthen its model of accessible, responsible and convivial lifestyle hospitality. The model was conceived by its founder, Emmanuel Petit.
Conviviality as a guiding thread
Ingrid Boutabba says that what drives her today is the ability to bring a place to life, to give it an identity and to create an experience that goes beyond a straightforward hotel service. That, she explains, comes through attention to detail and the energy of the teams, but also through a certain idea of conviviality and sharing.
A commitment to passing on knowledge
Ingrid Boutabba is also committed to passing on her knowledge to the next generation. For several years she has been involved with the École de Savignac, where she has notably sat on MBA juries.
At a glance by The Hospitality Tribune
Eklo appoints Ingrid Boutabba as General Manager of Eklo Paris Porte de Versailles
Over 20 years of experience across hospitality, food & beverage and lifestyle venues
Former roles at Pierre & Vacances / Adagio, Louvre Hotels Group and OKKO Hotels
Most recently headed Food Society
Takes the helm of Eklo’s 304-room Paris flagship, opened in February 2024
Long-standing contributor to École de Savignac, including MBA juries
