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In reading Four Seasons Goes to Paris ' Hallowell , Bowen , and Knoop put forward several factors that led to the Four Seasons ' success in the Paris market . Some of these factors are tied in with the Four Seasons global growth strategy , while some are specific to the corporate culture of the Four Seasons while others were specific corporate goals related to entering the Paris market

One of the factors that made the Four Seasons ' entry into the Paris market so successful was the fact that they took over the management of what was

referred to as a Palace Hotel . The took over what was the George V Hotel , refurbishing it for contemporary travelers while retaining the old Art Deco styling that the hotel was know for (Hallowell et al . They closed for a two year renovation , reducing the number of rooms , and restoring the fazade and art deco windows (Ibid Additionally , the French interior designer utilized the artwork and tapestries that had adorned the lobby to make it appear as though not much had changed , yet gave the feeling that a guest felt more comfortable within the hotel 's confines (Ibid . The renovations also had American life-safety standards while complying with French sanitation and construction laws (Ibid

The Four Seasons was also very cognizant about the French employment laws when entering the Paris market . When entering the market , the Four Seasons sat down and explained exactly how they would operate within the confines of French labor law and the union system...