Briefing: Global Majors homogenising their hotel product

Innovation and design can be a real struggle for the ‘Global Majors’ as current products on the market can look outdated, uninspiring and uninviting to guests very, very quickly. This is especially the case in large chains where you need to retain the ‘look and feel’ of a hotel offering globally as well as retaining a good cost base.

When deliberating this conundrum there are two options, update existing brands, or create an entirely new one with a slight twist and a different offering to a market you haven’t served quite as well in the past. Guarding against a lacklustre hotel product is a continually changing beast and something discussed in this week’s briefing, including comment from:

  • Nick van Marken, Global Hospitality Leader for Deloitte LLP on the new brands being introduced
  • Peter Verhoeven, COO for ibis Brands Europe on ensuring against a homogenised product
  • Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotel Group on innovation for the competitive edge
  • And Josh Wyatt, Director for Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisers on the challenges with innovation and design for hospitality
 


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Briefing: the time to budget

One of the latest developments in European hospitality is the very bullish view of the budget hotel sector. Consumers are willing to compromise on luxury if it means a fair price. This increased competitiveness is being seen across the European market leaving much of the mid-market sector being squeezed and having to reassess their hotel product.

What does the future hold for the budget sector? And how will hoteliers look to capitalise on this new wave of excitement? All these components are discussed in this briefing, including comments from:

  • Peter Verhoeven, COO – ibis Brands Europe for Accor SA on the sectors increasing competitiveness
  • Josh Wyatt, Director – Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisers LLP on the booming sector in Europe
  • Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Whitbread Hotels and Resorts on the ingredients of a successful budget hotel
  • And Rob Gray, Director – Head of Hotels & Leisure – West Register Property for RBS Global Restructuring Group on the hotel product that is on the rise
 


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Briefing: Europe needs to demonstrate growth to attract investment

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: confidence emerging in hospitality

This is an exciting time in hospitality. The industry is outperforming the global economy and this optimism in the sector is allowing deals to be done. Although deal activity remains below the levels of pre-2007, it is important that the hospitality industry showcases itself more positively.

With the upward trends that we are seeing, this is a crucial time for hospitality to ensure that this positive message is delivered. This week, our experts offer their views on the current confidence in hospitality.

  • David Fenton, Senior Economist at RBS on the industry seeing significantly better growth than the global economy
  • Nick van Marken, Partner & Global Head – Travel, Hospitality & Leisure at Deloitte LLP with a warning to the industry
  • Gerald Lawless, President & Group CEO of Jumeirah Group on the industry that’s often forgotten
  • And Josh Wyatt, Partner – Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital Advisors on the confidence he sees in the industry
 


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