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chris cox
Life begins at 40: the EHMA AGM
Set against the backdrop of Milan, Italy’s city of fashion and design, the Hotel Principe di Savoia and the Westin Palace hosted the 40th EHMA Annual General Meeting. The event provided opportunities for networking, insight and confrontation, as well as time to discover the city’s delights.
Reach out and connect: report from the International Hotel Technology Forum 2013
At the International Hotel Technology Forum in late April, 250 delegates attended a series of one-to-one meetings and contributed to a comprehensive conference programme. Hotel Management International reports on some of the highlights.
On top of the world: integrating sustainability with five-star service
How can operators comprehensively address the need for more sustainable operations and integrate top environmental standards with five-star service? Industry leaders discuss putting the environment at the heart of one’s business, the growth in eco-friendly high-end travel and why sustainability is more than just a luxury.
Mix and match: setting the hotel bar apart
As signature cocktails and celebrity mixologists become more fashionable, Will Hawkes meets some of the biggest names in the business to discover the special blend of ingredients that makes the hotel bar a destination in its own right.
Room with a view: making art the focus
Displaying art is no longer a simple matter of hanging reproductions on the walls. Instead, many hotels are employing curators and placing artwork on a par with interior design. Abi Millar talks to designer and art curator Rabih Hage, Four Seasons’ Patrizio Cipollini and Oetker Hotels’ Didier Le Calvez about how art can project independence and foster a sense of place.
New model spa
As the man responsible for a string of high-profile concepts at the Dorchester, Lanesborough and Armani hotels, Neil Howard has carved out a reputation as a pioneer in the field of spa consultancy. He talks to Ross Davies about current trends, changing demographics and the future of an indispensible amenity.
Charley Boorman: born to be wild
Actor, explorer and travel writer Charley Boorman is best known for his journeys across the globe with close friend Ewan McGregor. His latest documentary series, Charley Boorman’s South African Adventure, saw him circumnavigate over 6,000 miles of the country by motorcycle.
Introducing new EHMA president Hans Koch
The new president of the European Hotel Managers Association for 2013–15 was elected during the organisation’s 40th annual general meeting at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. Step forward Hans Koch.
Capital gains
It’s business as usual in London, but a weak domestic market and signs of oversupply are undermining growth in the UK’s regional hotel market. Philip Kleinfeld talks to a trio of industry experts – Jeremy Hill of Christie and Co, Huw Zachariah of HSBC and Andrew Taylor of NatWest – about hotel development in a flat economy.
The might of the middle: opportunities in the mid-range
During the course of the financial downturn, many operators consolidated their product by positioning themselves as either luxury or economy, leaving the mid-range hotel segment in a tight spot. However, as KPMG’s Max C Luscher explains, innovations and developments are making it one of the most exciting places to be in the hotel sector.