Briefing: Europe still a challenging environment

Deal making activity has undoubtedly slowed in the past couple of years, with Europe feeling the full force of economic instability. In many ways this period of uncertainty and distress has allowed many from the hospitality world to restructure businesses and cut relevant costs in order to survive. Consequently, businesses are now run much more efficiently.

There are still challenges with growth and hospitality needs to demonstrate that it is a valuable industry that the Governments of Europe, and the World, should take seriously.

In this briefing we hear from:

  • John Brennan, of Jurys Inn Group on the challenges with growth in Europe
  • Robert Shepherd of IHG on re-focusing for the European market
  • Andrew Sangster Editor of Hotel Analyst on opportunities emerging in restructuring
  • And Clive Hillier, of Vision Hospitality Asset Management on no more cost-cutting left to do

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Briefing: embracing new technology in hospitality

All industries have been digitally disrupted since the mainstream adoption of the Internet. There is no question that these new technologies have developed both communication and engagement facilitation like never before. Whether businesses want to target your consumer directly or make decisions via a mobile device on the go, the evolution of social & mobile technologies is truly global.

It has been suggested that hospitality has been behind many industries in its acceptance of technologies, yet it has some of the most defined and detailed data sets in the market. Communication between colleagues and customers has never been so easy but how should it be harnessed now that you have stakeholders worldwide?

Interviews in this briefing include:

  • Ed Fuller, former President & Managing Director of Marriott International on changes he has seen in a 40 year career.
  • Julie Meyer, Founder & CEO of Ariadne Capital on disruptive technologies now a part of everyday life.
  • Sir Nigel Knowles, joint CEO of DLA Piper on the multitude of new stakeholders businesses have.
  • And Graeme Codrington, Futurist at TomorrowToday on hospitality lagging when it comes to customer engagement

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Briefing: understanding the role of the owner

Appreciating who takes responsibility for risk in a hotel is something which has been scrutinised deeply in light of the recent recession. All those involved in deal making need to understand the risks in a new development or project in order for it to be successful.

Historically, maybe there has been too much risk with the owner and many big brands are now taking this into consideration when pursuing a new development.

In this week’s briefing we hear from:

  • Robert Shepherd, of InterContinental Hotel Group on sharing the owner responsibility.
  • Frank Croston, Partner of Hamilton Hotel Partners on whether there is too much risk with the owner
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International on the location and the owner being pivotal in deal-making
  • And Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on the elements of a successful hotel
 


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Briefing: financing future hospitality developments

The world of finance has seen huge change in the past couple of years, impacting on the majority of sectors across the globe. Trends seen in hospitality are no different. A new market for investment is now apparent as we move into 2013.

Understanding which developments, innovations and renovations will get funding is important. What are the banks looking for? And what are the trends seen in the hospitality funding market? Questions answered in this briefing by:

  • Timothy Lloyd-Hughes, of Deutsche Bank on lending trends seen in Europe.
  • Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management, on debt still being the major stumbling block in deal making.
  • Nick van Marken, of Deloitte about where he sees investment coming from.
  • And Andrew Sangster, Editor of the Hotel Analyst, on what he perceives banks’ attitude to lending is.

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