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: global opportunities in 2012

Appreciating where the opportunities lie in the global marketplace is essential to maintain the growth of any business. There are many differing opinions on where these areas of growth lie; should brands be re-investing in their current portfolio or should they be aggressively pursuing new products?

The impacts of the recession are still being felt in deal-making and there has been a fundamental change in the way deals are put together. However, there are some opportunities that are too good to miss – what they are is discussed in this briefing.

Including comment from:

  • Gordon Drake, CFO of Kingdom Hotel Investments on investing in their current portfolio
  • Yann Caillere, COO & President of Accor Hotels discussing what he sees as the key countries for 2012
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International on the current opportunity to buy more assets
  • And Francois Baudin of Fairmont Raffles on where they see growth worldwide.
 


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Briefing: strategies for tackling European market

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

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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