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Briefing: African economy is an environment for growth

Posted on May 22, 2014February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

There is enormous potential for the hospitality industry to expand in Africa. The long term trends suggest that there is a positive future to be had. Continued economic growth and improved infrastructure is giving companies a strong environment to work in.

The hotel market in Africa is still relatively new so there are gaps to be filled, new customers to be reached and new services to be offered. There is great scope for experienced companies to find their place in Africa. Discussing the African economy are:

Daniel Silke, Political Analyst & Keynote Speaker, Political Futures Consulting on democratisation in Africa
Philippe Baretaud, SVP, Development Europe, Middle East & Africa, Accor SA on the African economy in five years
David Harper, Head of Property Services, Hotel Partners Africa on Africa’s hotel shortage and economic growth
Filippo Sona, Director – Head of Hotels & Hospitality (MENA Region), Colliers International on Africa offering a virgin market as well as economic growth

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Briefing: establishing hotel product for new markets

Posted on March 13, 2014February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

Hotel brands are expanding across new and exciting global markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In order to fully exploit these vast opportunities, brands must first analyse the needs and expectations in their chosen location. A successful product will be established in a way that embraces the ideas emerging from these unique markets and will avoid using a “cookie-cutter” approach.

Brands are adapting their business strategies to incorporate a sense of place, while maintaining the standards and services which differentiate them from their competitors. This briefing includes case studies and comments from:

Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP- Development, Europe and Africa at Hilton Worldwide on giving an African flavour to their services

Jean-Jacques Dessors, COO – Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean & Caribbean Island, Accor SA on responding to market needs

Susan Harmsworth, founder of ESPA on marrying brand standards with a strong sense of place

Darroch Crawford, Managing Director of Premier Inn Hotels LLC on tweaking a product to fit the market

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Briefing: the future of Europe

Posted on January 23, 2014February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

An established market like Europe is one which comes with intrigue, pitfalls and opportunity. The harsh reality of the recession has allowed businesses to reassess and re-analyse growth strategies for their organisations.

There is no doubt that Europe is a complex environment with huge opportunities in certain markets, next to markets which you would struggle to understand any involvement at all. In this briefing we hear expert opinions on the European market and the optimism they see for the continent. Including comment from:

Majid Mangalji, President of Westmont Hospitality Group on the difficult times Europe has faced

Philippe Baretaud, SVP – Head of Development Europe, Middle East & Africa for Accor SA on exponential expansion for Eastern Europe

Patrick Sanville, Director – Hotels of BNP Paribas Real Estate on the silver lining the recession has bought

Nick Skea-Strachan, Partner – Hotels of Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP on Southern Europe continuing to struggle

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Briefing: essential elements of successful hotel deal-making

Posted on December 4, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

Doing deals has become a much more lengthy process post-recession, but there are certain components of doing good deals that stand the test of time and are paramount in any successful negotiation. Understanding what product will work well in particular locations, creating and recruiting the best management team possible to drive the new venture forward, and ascertaining the right funding mix are all imperative variables to get right.

Experts in this briefing discuss the market for deals and what components of a deal are integral, including comment from:

Laurence Geller CBE, Founder, Former Chairman & CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts on what hotel product he thinks is going to work well

Richard Candey, Senior Director – Head of Hospitality of DTZ on the fundamental components of a good deal

Arthur de Haast, Chairman – Hotels & Hospitality Group of Jones Lang LaSalle on increased liquidity seen in the marketplace

Renzo Iorio, CEO – Italy of Accor SA on what good deals should start with…

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Briefing: the time to budget

Posted on September 12, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

One of the latest developments in European hospitality is the very bullish view of the budget hotel sector. Consumers are willing to compromise on luxury if it means a fair price. This increased competitiveness is being seen across the European market leaving much of the mid-market sector being squeezed and having to reassess their hotel product.

What does the future hold for the budget sector? And how will hoteliers look to capitalise on this new wave of excitement? All these components are discussed in this briefing, including comments from:

Peter Verhoeven, COO – ibis Brands Europe for Accor SA on the sectors increasing competitiveness

Josh Wyatt, Director – Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisers LLP on the booming sector in Europe

Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Whitbread Hotels and Resorts on the ingredients of a successful budget hotel

And Rob Gray, Director – Head of Hotels & Leisure – West Register Property for RBS Global Restructuring Group on the hotel product that is on the rise

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