With over 10 years of experience spanning hospitality (ACCOR, Marriott, BOOKING.COM…), education, diaspora engagement, and cultural diplomacy, Luc Tahina Ratsimbazafy brings a unique blend of operational excellence and strategic vision to international hospitality and luxury service.
He has conducted 300+ quality audits across hotels, restaurants, and luxury environments in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, combining a human-centered approach with a focus on guest experience, service excellence, and brand culture.
As a public speaker and career mentor, Luc coaches students and alumni in soft skills, leadership, and international hospitality careers, delivering practical, business-minded guidance.
In hospitality management, he has shaped operational strategies for hotels, resorts, and fine-dining establishments, advising on service standards, staff training, and guest experience optimization. His insights are rooted in both the operational realities of daily service and the cultural nuances of luxury hospitality.
Beyond hotels, Luc builds and coordinates high-impact cultural and gastronomic projects, collaborating with institutions such as UNESCO, the City of Neuilly-sur-Seine, and international networks. Through initiatives like “Neuilly sur Scène” and his work with Eat Epicurien, he connects hospitality, gastronomy, and social impact, funding nutrition projects for hospitals in Madagascar while promoting Malagasy culinary talent abroad.
As the Co-founder of the European & Malagasy Movement endorsed by Forbes (MEM), he advances diaspora-led investment, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships, bridging Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
💡 Luc is fluent in French, English, and Malagasy, with professional proficiency in Spanish. A Malagasy rooted in France, he combines his cultural heritage, humor, and deep hospitality expertise to create meaningful experiences for clients, communities, and talent worldwide
Luc EXPERIENCED STUDENT/ALUMNI EXPERIENCE POSITIONS FOR TOP RANKED BUSINESS/HOSPITALITY SCHOOLS:
