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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: new look investment market

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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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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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