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Briefing: The recession has taught the industry about good deal making

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There is optimism in the industry. Conferences are once again full of positive talk about growth and development. But while deals are flowing again, it is important not to take a growing economy for granted. So what should companies be thinking about when putting together deals? How has the industry adapted? What upsets might lie down the road?

In this briefing four experts discuss the post-recession environment. Comment from:

  • Clive Hillier, Chief Executive Officer, Vision Hospitality Asset Management on why deal-makers are avoiding risky gearing post-recession

  • David Fenton, Senior Economist, RBS on business never being easy

  • Gabriel Petersen, Managing Director, The Blackstone Group on Europe learning a valuable lesson from the economic downturn

  • Andrew Sangster, Editorial Director, hotelanalyst on the industry bouncing back and flushing out bad deals

 

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Briefing: the future of Europe

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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: global development of hospitality brands

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Economic recovery globally is in a much better position than it was 12 months ago. Some markets however are still struggling whilst others are thriving and it’s integral to understand the macro-economic fundamentals before getting into the detail.

Whether you are a hospitality developer or an investor, understanding what product is needed in each market is essential and many believe this has fundamentally changed in recent years.

Which markets are the developers investing time and money to get a hotel product into locations? Which hotel product will work well in specific locations? How do you go about putting together a successful deal? All discussed in this briefing, including comments from:

  • Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah Group on the global growth of the luxury brand
  • Richard Candey, Head of Hospitality at DTZ on what makes a great deal
  • Maria Zarraluqui, VP – Development of Melia Hotels International on the worldwide regions her group are investing in
  • Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on transactions in the US & EMEA region.
 


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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: strategies for a downturn

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The continuing difficult economic environment can provide opportunity for clever businesses. Europe has been hit hard, with global ripples, by the recent recession. Understanding how to mitigate risk is therefore essential.

How has hospitality been effected by the economic downturn? Is it possible that the industry is independent of some economic trends? And what needs to happen for confidence to come back to the market?

These are some of the questions answered by this week’s experts, including:

  • Ed Fuller, President & MD of Marriott Lodging International, on his strategy in dealing with the European market.
  • Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Travel Organisation, about how hospitality can deal with economic trends.
  • And David Scowsill, President of the World Travel & Tourism Council, on what needs to happen in Europe to restore confidence.
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Briefing: Managing the hard times

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Obstacles and difficulties are faced by every business. This has, of course, been exacerbated by the economic conditions of the past couple of years.

Many believe we are coming out of recession. However, this still doesn’t gurantee plain sailing when making business decisions. The market is still tough, companies have streamlined their operations in the hope that there will be positive growth at the end of 2012.

In this briefing we hear from an array of experts on overcoming business difficulties as well as the opportunities seen in tough times. Including:

  • Richard Reed, co-Founder of innocent drinks, on businesses that survive the recession
  • Guy Rigby, Head of Entrepreneurs at Smith & Williamson, about markets with growth of 5-10%.
  • And Steve Gilroy, CEO of Vistage UK, on which businesses grasp the opportunities in tough times.
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