All articles by julian turner
julian turner
Meliá Hotels International announces new Milan opening
Meliá Hotels International is to open a new ME by Meliá hotel at the Piazza della Repubblica in Milan.
Carlson Rezidor launches two new global brands
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has launched two new global hotel brands: Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection.
Puneet Chhatwal: man on a mission
On his watch, Rezidor became the world’s fastest-growing hotel chain. Now, Puneet Chhatwal is ready for a new challenge – that of transforming Steigenberger from one of hospitality’s best-kept secrets into a genuine global player. Phin Foster sits down with the CEO to talk new openings, old mentors and promoting the German brand beyond mainland Europe.
Marriott and IKEA: redefining the economy space
To achieve its target of 150 European hotel openings in the next ten years, Marriott is harnessing the power of IKEA in its efforts to establish a strong foothold in the economy market. Tom Vaughan meets Amy McPherson and Ramesh Jackson to discuss collaboration, pre-fabrication and the importance of fusing value with style.
Euro vision: EHMA celebrates 40th anniversary
Over 300 of the continent’s top hoteliers and friends will gather in Milan in April to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the European Hotel Managers Association. Phin Foster talks to EHMA president Peter Bierwirth; Ezio Indiani, general manager of Milan’s Principe di Savoia; Johanna Fragano of Rome’s Hotel Quirinale; and Michael Gray, general manager of The Churchill in London, about EHMA’s past, present and future.
Untapped growth potential in the CIS
Once resolutely closed to foreign investment, the Commonwealth of Independent States has emerged as arguably the most exciting region for hotel groups looking to increase their footprint in Europe. Ross Davies meets Angela Brav, IHG’s CEO, Europe, and Ivica Cacic, vice-president Eastern Europe and the CIS at Marriott International, to discuss opportunities, challenges and strategies.
Hotel financing: relative calm
RevPAR growth across Europe might be slow but increasing numbers of hotels are becoming available at the right price. Philip Kleinfeld talks to Blackstone managing director Martin Kandrac and Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels CEO Mark Wynne-Smith about investor confidence and the changing mindset of hotel sellers.
Eric Frechon: the pursuit of excellence
Four Michelin stars, a profusion of awards and presidential endorsement… Eric Frechon has won them all without leaving the confines of a hotel. Now in his 15th year as chef des cuisines at hotel Le Bristol, the French maestro tells Phin Foster how he’s still learning, and why he’ll never tire of working in a hotel.
Destination guide: interview with cyclist Mike Hall
Mike Hall became the fastest person to ever circumnavigate the globe by bicycle, completing his tour in just 92 days. Hall, who was competing in the first Quick Energy World Cycle Racing Grand Tour, travelled 18,000 miles and smashed the previous record by two weeks.
Property management systems: make the right Choice
Having established its property management system in the US, Choice Hotels International is installing it worldwide. Phin Foster discusses the web-based platform with John Thompson and Duncan Berry.