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Briefing: Government’s contribution to hospitality

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Hospitality is one of the most stable sectors globally. There is no doubt that the long-term projection for the industry is incredibly healthy with travel and tourism going from strength to strength. Why then are global governments not paying that much attention? And how should the industry change this?

In this briefing we hear from experts who are looking to demonstrate to global governments why hospitality is an incredibly vibrant industry to be investing in. Including comment from:

  • David Thomson, COO of JA Resorts & Hotels on getting the attention of government
  • Paul Slattery, Director of Otus & Co Advisory Ltd on why governments should get their act together
  • Nick van Marken, Partner & Global Head – Travel, Hospitality & Leisure of Deloitte LLP on new leaders needed to bring back optimism
  • And Gaël Le Lay, Head of Hotel Investment of AXA Real Estate on why governments shouldn’t get involved…
 


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Briefing: Global Majors homogenising their hotel product

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Innovation and design can be a real struggle for the ‘Global Majors’ as current products on the market can look outdated, uninspiring and uninviting to guests very, very quickly. This is especially the case in large chains where you need to retain the ‘look and feel’ of a hotel offering globally as well as retaining a good cost base.

When deliberating this conundrum there are two options, update existing brands, or create an entirely new one with a slight twist and a different offering to a market you haven’t served quite as well in the past. Guarding against a lacklustre hotel product is a continually changing beast and something discussed in this week’s briefing, including comment from:

  • Nick van Marken, Global Hospitality Leader for Deloitte LLP on the new brands being introduced
  • Peter Verhoeven, COO for ibis Brands Europe on ensuring against a homogenised product
  • Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotel Group on innovation for the competitive edge
  • And Josh Wyatt, Director for Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisers on the challenges with innovation and design for hospitality
 


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Briefing: the potential for European growth

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With the slow recovery from the global economic crisis in Europe and the growth in markets in the Middle East and Asia, it is likely that European countries and cities will struggle for some time.

What Europe does have on its side is maturity and some don’t believe the doom and gloom sentiment. The secure markets of London and Paris will always remain but picking further opportunities will be a bit more of a challenge.

Experts this week discuss the difficult task for the European continent and what needs to be done to get back to pre-2007 stability. Comments this week include from:

  • Rob Seabrook, Head of Hotel Transactions for Savills on the uncertainty seen in Europe
  • Nick van Marken, Partner & Global Head for Travel, Hospitality & Leisure for Deloitte on reasons to be optimistic about Europe
  • Patrick Sanville, Director of Hotels for BNP Paribas Real Estate on the continued growth of London and Paris
  • And Thomas Page, UK Head of Hotels & Leisure for CMS on provincial rates struggling in Europe
 


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Briefing: investment in hospitality for 2013

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In this briefing we hear from experts about the market for deals and the expectations of where they see the future of the market for 2013. Many believe that the industry has turned a corner and deal activity is now picking up. However, a degree of caution remains as we move out of the financial crisis. Shards of optimism are running rife in the industry, but is this positivity justified as we move further into the year.

In this briefing we hear from:

  • Laurence Geller, CEO of Geller Investment Company, on the market for hotel investment
  • Nick van Marken, Partner – Global Hospitality Leader of Deloitte on what is needed to unblock the deal activity pipeline
  • Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management on the obstacles to be overcome to increase deal flow
  • And Andrew Taylor, National Head of Leisure for NatWest on whether or not banks are lending
 


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Briefing: deal making for hotel ownership

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Europe’s financial predicament for the past couple of years seems to be correcting itself. But what does this mean for owners of hotels, and more importantly potential owners of hotels?

What are the components of a new development that will ensure financing? And what type of owner is emerging following the financial crisis of 2008? The hospitality industry always provides an opportunity to do a deal due to its global ubiquitous nature. Tourism isn’t a dying industry.

In this week’s briefing we hear from key experts on the changing nature of hotel owners and where the new opportunities lie. Including comment from:

  • Frank Croston, Owner at Hamilton Hotel Partners on the revolving door of ownership being seen.
  • Timothy Lloyd-Hughes of Deutsche Bank on which projects get the funding needed.
  • Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management, on where he believes the opportunities lie.
  • And Nick van Marken, of Deloitte on the need for cash in deal-making, now more than ever.
 


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Briefing: modern-day construction of deals

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Deal making in hospitality has always been complex. However, the current economic environment has led to some key differences in how deals are now constructed.

Has the speed in which deals are done changed post 2007? What sort of deals are being putting together? And what are the components that are needed to speed up a deal?

These issues are discussed in this week’s briefing.

Including comment from:

  • Mark Wynne Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle on the increasing interest from Asian investors.
  • Ed Fuller, former President & MD of Marriott International, on business models for hotels.
  • Nick van Marken, of Deloitte, on whether it is currently a buyers or a sellers market.
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International, on the differing approach to negotiation by owners.
 


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Briefing: consolidation in the hotel industry

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As the market for deals is still stuttering to start, hoteliers are looking for alternative avenues to do deals. Where there is over-supply and low room rates consolidation seems like the logical step. But what does this mean in real terms? and when will we see consolidation come to the market in a serious way?

In this briefing we hear from key industry experts about understanding where the future lies for hotel deal-making. Including comment from:

  • Nick van Marken, of Deloitte LLP on banks and hotels consolidating their positions.
  • Sir Nigel Knowles, co-Global CEO of DLA Piper, on factors delaying consolidation in the hospitality industry.
  • Andrew Sangster, Editor of Hotel Analyst, on after the economic dust has settled, what happens now?.
  • And Timothy Lloyd Hughes of Deutsche Bank on hoteliers adding value to current assets.
 


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Briefing: opportunity in Africa

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The African continent is vast and one where there is a wealth of opportunity. Risks associated with the continent means many approach investing in the area with trepidation. However, many believe we are seeing its final dawn.

Some countries don’t have a branded hotel located within it, others are resource heavy and with a growing middle class the chance to really make headway is apparent.

Experts this week include:

  • Gordon Drake, CFO of Kingdom Hotel Investments, on a resource-laden continent
  • Timothy Lloyd Hughes, of Deutsche Bank, on Africa being another arrow in the BRIC bow
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International, on the inevitable chance there is now with Africa
  • And Nick van Marken, Hospitality Leader of Deloitte, on how Africa’s fragmentation resulting in opportunities for many.
 


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Briefing: strategies for tackling European market

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Europe is a continent which has seen dramatic change in the last 5 years. The landscape for deal making has completely changed, consumer demand has shifted and there is still a need for Europe to find its footing after a troublesome few years.

In this briefing we get a few perspectives on companies strategies for this market. Are there better opportunities elsewhere? Is recovery going to be easy? Where do the opportunities lie?

We hear from:

  • Simon Vincent, President – Europe for Hilton International on where he sees the opportunities.
  • Yann Caillère, President & COO of Accor Hotels, on what sectors are seeing growth in Europe.
  • Nick van Marken, Global Hospitality Leader at Deloitte on the continent’s recovery after the recession.
  • And Francois Baudin, of Fairmont Raffles Hotels on where they are focusing their efforts.
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Briefing: confidence in the long-term with Middle East

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Every region of the World is facing different problems including the Middle East. It is, however, still a region of much interest and large growth prospects as the dust settles on some of the difficulties it has faced.

Many believe that the strategy within the region is a long-term one. In this briefing we hear from some of the leading hospitality executives on their thoughts for the region with great growth prospects, including:

  • Ed Fuller, Former President & MD of Marriott International, on the strategy needed for the region.
  • Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, on the successes being seen in the market currently.
  • Francois Baudin, SVP Development – EMEA of Fairmont Raffles Hotels, on the stabilisation of the market.
  • And Nick van Marken, Global Hospitality Leader of Deloitte LLP on confidence in the Middle East.
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