This is a new idea for Kuwait, which falls within Hilton's tradition of innovation, and which was rapidly adopted by the local population. Today, the hotel remains just as full. It was even chosen by the American army as base for a portion of its staff involved in the Iraq War.

There are many examples that split with seemingly prudent decision-making, since why follow the crowd when one can begin a new approach and set out on uncharted territory with a clean slate? For the years ahead, there is no lack of activity to continue to work in an industry that has given him such satisfaction. “Beginning in 1981, considering the importance of tourism as a factor that brings together people and allows for cultural exchange, I organized the partnership between Roissy and Hamm Sieg in Germany. The ties made between André Toulouse, the mayor of Roissy, and Mr Klarmeyer, the mayor of Hamm Sieg, continue today, and I personally see that they remain strong”.

In addition, knowledge of the sector accumulated by so many years of experience on the field has found recognition, with his nomination as “expert” by Paris's Cour d'appel, and moreover, since 1982, by his entry into the closed circle of experts of the United Nations, as vice president of the world organization of consulting and arbitration experts”. “Henceforth, I hope to have more time to dedicate to this mission, and notably to increase the contribution of large hotel chains in the economic development of emerging nations”. New horizons for those for a man who's curiosity constantly remains active and who maintains a firm grip on the profound belief that: “understanding the world by tourism…a pathway to peace”. What a beautiful programme for a hotelier!