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Briefing: ingredients for deal making

Posted on August 1, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

Many components of what makes a great deal in hospitality haven’t changed in many, many years, however, there is an a continual evolvement of how deals can be struck and what is need to get that agreement over the final few hurdles.

Understanding the risk and what to consider when investing in new areas is key and many believe the emphasis towards long-term contracts is very real with investors wanting to ensure steady returns rather than immediate gain.

Experts discussing deal-making this week include:

David Thomson, COO of JA Resorts & Hotels on the importance of a partnership

Christian Mole, Executive Director – Transaction Advisory Services of Ernst & Young LLP on the long-term trend

Rob Seabrook, Head of Hotel Transactions for Savills on the need for good cash flow

And Gaël Le Lay of Head of Hotel Investment, AXA Real Estate on what they look for in a good deal

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Briefing: the potential for European growth

Posted on July 11, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

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: Europe needs to demonstrate growth to attract investment

Posted on June 20, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

With the green shoots of growth being seen across the European market, many believe we are seeing early optimism for not only the hospitality sector but all industry. However, with increasing influence of alternative markets, like China and Brazil, the EU needs to showcase itself as a great place too for capital investment.

As a mature market it has many strengths and we have seen a resurgence in deal making. The long-term prospects of hospitality are paramount, but with the incessant need for short-term returns, is Europe going to be able to show strong enough growth for investors to persevere? In this briefing we hear from:

Arthur de Haast, Chairman – Hotels & Hospitality Group for Jones Lang LaSalle on confidence being seen in the market.

Josh Wyatt, Partner – Hospitality & Leisure at Patron Capital Advisors LLP on whether Europe is the most exciting place for investment.

Richard Candey, Senior Director – Head of Hospitality for DTZ on the resurgence in deal making across Europe

And Andrew Taylor, National Head of Leisure for NatWest on London being a very different market to anywhere else in Europe.

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Briefing: investment in hospitality for 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

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: appreciating the growth opportunities in Africa

Posted on February 20, 2013February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

The Tipping Point for Africa has been imminent for a long time. The continent clearly holds huge opportunities, but the complexity and size of the 50+ countries means it is often very difficult to get product there. Having said that, many Governments are working together to try to encourage and break down the barriers for investment, as explained by Dr Nelson Githinji, the Tourism Secretary for Kenya.

For whatever reason, some African countries currently have no branded hotel product within their borders at all and although there are intricacies which need to be ironed out, you certainly shouldn’t dismiss Africa. Reasons why are explained in this briefing by:

Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP Development – Europe & Africa of Hilton Worldwide describes the plethora of opportunity on the continent.

Dr Nelson Githinji, Tourism Secretary of the Ministry for Tourism – Kenya, on the concessions for those who invest.

Jalil Mekouar, of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on the resurgence of curiosity seen for Africa

And Joy Albright of the African Export-Import Bank on where she sees the appetite for investment

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Briefing: opportunity in Africa

Posted on June 7, 2012February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

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: new look investment market

Posted on May 30, 2012February 21, 2019 by HPG Advisory

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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