Briefing: innovation to reinvent, evolve and adapt to markets

In a changing world, products and operations must respond to disruptions and shifting markets. Business plans cannot be too rigid, especially when applied in new markets where the risk factors are unknown. Old technology and systems that are in place are not always appropriate to deal with new problems.

So what do businesses need to do to keep up to date? How can brands adapt to new environments? And how can smaller hotels compete with the resources of larger brands? This briefing has comment on all these issues:

  • Christine Hodder, General Manager, The Stafford London on balancing consistency with innovation

  • Simon Schwitalik, Director of Business Intelligence – EMEA, TravelClick on turning legacy systems into effective marketing platforms

  • Sanjay Tanna, Director – Commercial &  Investments, ADNEC on why constant reinvention and adaptability is the key

  • Peter Norman, SVP – Acquisitions & Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation on why hotel brands must continually evolve

 

 

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Briefing: Government must clear path for hospitality growth

A well governed organisation offering quality services will engage customers. But without government cooperation and well developed infrastructure the delivery of the product is more difficult. Visas, travel restrictions, expenses and security fears can put customers off.

Collaboration within the industry is needed to highlight these barriers to business. Also, more communication between the governments of neighbouring countries could help create solutions to these issues. Comment includes:

  • Peter Norman, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation on why hospitality needs a united voice to lobby against restrictions

  • Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP – Development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide on visas, air travel and infrastructure

  • Daniel Silke, Political Analyst & Keynote Speaker, Political Futures Consulting on making business and travel easier in Africa

  • Muhammad Al-Amir, Founder & MD, Riyada International Hotels & Resorts on the need for cooperation among the Gulf States

 


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Briefing: modern-day construction of deals

Deal making in hospitality has always been complex. However, the current economic environment has led to some key differences in how deals are now constructed.

Has the speed in which deals are done changed post 2007? What sort of deals are being putting together? And what are the components that are needed to speed up a deal?

These issues are discussed in this week’s briefing.

Including comment from:

  • Mark Wynne Smith, Global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle on the increasing interest from Asian investors.
  • Ed Fuller, former President & MD of Marriott International, on business models for hotels.
  • Nick van Marken, of Deloitte, on whether it is currently a buyers or a sellers market.
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International, on the differing approach to negotiation by owners.
 


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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: opportunity in Africa

The African continent is vast and one where there is a wealth of opportunity. Risks associated with the continent means many approach investing in the area with trepidation. However, many believe we are seeing its final dawn.

Some countries don’t have a branded hotel located within it, others are resource heavy and with a growing middle class the chance to really make headway is apparent.

Experts this week include:

  • Gordon Drake, CFO of Kingdom Hotel Investments, on a resource-laden continent
  • Timothy Lloyd Hughes, of Deutsche Bank, on Africa being another arrow in the BRIC bow
  • Peter Norman, of Hyatt International, on the inevitable chance there is now with Africa
  • And Nick van Marken, Hospitality Leader of Deloitte, on how Africa’s fragmentation resulting in opportunities for many.
 


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