Briefing: securing a resilient, lasting hospitality industry in Africa

There is exciting growth in Africa, but what does the industry need to remember in order to build a market that works? Deals need to be solid, finances need to be secure, and the existing culture and infrastructure needs to be considered.

There is little point in rushing through a development that cannot be sustained for the future. It is also vital that there is quality in the product on offer. In this briefing four experts give their views on the key elements for successful developments in Africa:

  • Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News with three pieces of advice for the hospitality industry

  • Olaf Schmidt, Global Sector Head – Tourism, Retail & Property, IFC – World Bank Group shares three messages from the IFC

  • Philippe Doizelet, Managing Partner, Horwath HTL – France on what the African hospitality industry could improve on

  • Rohan Patel, Director, Sankara Hotel Group Kenya Ltd on why hotel development projects must be sustainable

 


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Briefing: strategies for the Eurozone

The European region has seen massive change in the last 4-5 years. All businesses have consolidated their positions in wake of the recession. In light of this, what strategies should be employed to achieve continued growth.

Many hotel brands are embedded in the European Union and have had to completely adjust their products. Is the industry ever going to see the sort of growth and development seen pre-2007? Or is today’s market much more about innovating with existing developments and ensuring high-quality standards across the board?

The investment market in Europe has certainly been hit. Understanding when we are going to see the resurgence in deal-making is critical for the development pipelines of all brands.

Experts speaking in this week’s briefing include:

  • Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on the European secondary market for investment.
  • Francois Baudin, of Fairmont Raffles Hotels, on what strategies they are employing in Europe.
  • James Chappell, Global Marketing Director of Horwath HTL, on the current state of the European market.
  • And Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management, with his view on the only two hot markets in Europe.

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Briefing: China’s ground-breaking demand

The unrelenting growth of all industries in China is too much to ignore for the big hotel brands. Entering this market isn’t as simple as cut and pasting Western philosophies into the new cities. Strategic alliances need to be sought and alternative business techniques understood.

Of paramount importance is capitalising on a fast-growth market. Whether that be creating new brands or twisting existing ones, many brands are attempting to be malleable in this Chinese market.

In this briefing we hear from key experts on their thoughts about China. Including:

  • Ed Fuller, former President and Managing Director of Marriott International on the unprecedented growth in hotel development.
  • Yann Caillère, COO of Accor Hotels, on Accor’s strategy for tackling the Chinese market
  • Chris Boulton, CEO of yoo on demand for hotels, particularly branded ones.
  • And James Chappell, of Horwath HTL, on a different development perspective in Asia.

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Briefing: global market conditions for deal-activity

Confidence in the hospitality deal-making market seems to be picking up. The volume of deals has lagged in the past few years, but has hospitality finally turned a corner? Many believe the industry is now slowly picking up again. The relief for all is paramount.

What markets will see the quickest growth in activity? Have we seen the worst of a flat market? What are the market conditions required for deal-activity? These questions are all answered in this week’s briefing, including comment from:

  • Frank Croston, Partner at Hamilton Hotel Partners, on what markets he sees picking up first.
  • Peter Malone, Managing Director of Madison Mayfair, on deal-activity finally being seen in the marketplace.
  • Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management, on the market that is no longer falling.
  • And James Chappell, Global Marketing Director at Horwath HTL, on the continued need for confidence in the hospitality market.
 


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Briefing: leveraging social networks in hospitality

Social media has opened new channels for brands to talk to their consumers. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, TripAdvisor, or the plethora of others, all these tools are integral to any hospitality business looking at a cohesive marketing message.

However, ensuring that you are on the right platforms is probably the hardest conundrum. Due to the wealth of options understanding the online message you want to send out is vital. The most challenging aspect of this is that it is different for every business.

Is hospitality far behind other industries on this issue? What can be done about it? Understanding what can and can’t be achieved is discussed in this briefing, including interviews with:

  • James Chappell, Global Marketing Director of Horwath HTL, on how the industry is grappling with these new tools.
  • Clive Hillier, CEO of Vision Hospitality Asset Management, on social media not growing revenue streams.
  • Steven Rudnitsky, of Dolce Hotels & Resorts on a new generation of consumers.
  • Peter O’Connor, of the Essec Business School on how to utilise social media networks
 


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Briefing: Surfing the digital wave

This week’s briefing is a little different. A short feature with a host of experts speaking about the impact of digital technology and the changing dynamics of the hospitality business. Are you prepared for disruptive technology? Have you fully embraced the social world? Do you have all the data to make decisions? What are your customers saying about you?

In this briefing we hear from Julie Meyer of Ariadne Capital and Dragons’ Den, Gebhard Rainer of Hyatt International and Keith Holdt of Swiss Post Solutions.

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