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Briefing: Europe needs to demonstrate growth to attract investment

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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: Europe still a challenging environment

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Deal making activity has undoubtedly slowed in the past couple of years, with Europe feeling the full force of economic instability. In many ways this period of uncertainty and distress has allowed many from the hospitality world to restructure businesses and cut relevant costs in order to survive. Consequently, businesses are now run much more efficiently.

There are still challenges with growth and hospitality needs to demonstrate that it is a valuable industry that the Governments of Europe, and the World, should take seriously.

In this briefing we hear from:

  • John Brennan, of Jurys Inn Group on the challenges with growth in Europe
  • Robert Shepherd of IHG on re-focusing for the European market
  • Andrew Sangster Editor of Hotel Analyst on opportunities emerging in restructuring
  • And Clive Hillier, of Vision Hospitality Asset Management on no more cost-cutting left to do

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Briefing: strategies for the Eurozone

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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: global market conditions for deal-activity

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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: momentum swing in Europe

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Battling to retain market share when economic conditions are so tough is a continual headache for most, but has the industry seen the worst of it in Europe?

Although many believe the effects of the recession are still being felt, the rise in deal activity and general positivity in the market has allowed some to suggest the worst is behind us.

In this week’s briefing we hear from some key experts on their thoughts for the market in Europe, including:

  • Sir Nigel Knowles, co-CEO of DLA Piper on Europe retaining its economic competitiveness.
  • Mark Wynne-Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on the momentum he sees in Europe.
  • Robert Shepherd, of InterContinental Hotels, on the effort they are putting in within Europe.
  • And Kingsley Seevaratnam of Westmont Hospitality Management, on how the economic conditions are still effecting market confidence.

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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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