Briefing: developing the owner / operator relationship

The owner and operator relationship is a constantly developing alliance. In this new fast-paced, information abundant world many believe that industry’s reaction to changes in this relationship has been too slow.  It is essential that all parties understand the best way to manage this integral relationship.

This week, our experts discuss how they see the relationship blossoming and the pitfalls to avoid:

  • Christoph Härle, CEO – Continental Europe, Hotels & Hospitality Group of Jones Lang LaSalle on the professionalism of the relationship
  • Laurence Geller CBE,  Former Chairman & CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts on tensions arising
  • Rudi Jagersbacher, President – Middle East & Africa of Hilton Worldwide, on the sophistication of owners
  • Nick van Marken, Partner & Global Head – Travel, Hospitality & Leisure of Deloitte LLP on the skewed perception he sees

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Briefing: confidence emerging in hospitality

This is an exciting time in hospitality. The industry is outperforming the global economy and this optimism in the sector is allowing deals to be done. Although deal activity remains below the levels of pre-2007, it is important that the hospitality industry showcases itself more positively.

With the upward trends that we are seeing, this is a crucial time for hospitality to ensure that this positive message is delivered. This week, our experts offer their views on the current confidence in hospitality.

  • David Fenton, Senior Economist at RBS on the industry seeing significantly better growth than the global economy
  • Nick van Marken, Partner & Global Head – Travel, Hospitality & Leisure at Deloitte LLP with a warning to the industry
  • Gerald Lawless, President & Group CEO of Jumeirah Group on the industry that’s often forgotten
  • And Josh Wyatt, Partner – Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisors on the confidence he sees in the industry
 


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Briefing: new look investment market

With the remaining liquidity issues from the recession feeling like a little bit of a hangover, the market for investment has seen real change. Appreciating and understanding the new ways as to where hospitality will see investment is integral.

Who are the new investors? What does the market look like at the moment? How can you ensure investment into projects? These are just a few of the questions answered in this week’s briefing.

Experts include:

  • Timothy Lloyd-Hughes, of Deutsche Bank, on the new investment coming to the market
  • Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, on the organisations in the middle of the financing gap.
  • Nick van Marken, Global Hospitality Leader of Deloitte LLP, on the new product that is coming to market.
  • And Kingsley Seevaratnam, of Westmont Hospitality Management, on the power of relationship lending against new investors.
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