All articles by julian turner
julian turner
Bigger and better – the evolution of Marriott International
A little over six months since Marriott International completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a strategy for how this new hospitality behemoth will look to build upon its European presence has started to take shape. Phin Foster talks to the group’s president and managing director for Europe, Amy McPherson, about the need to reassure owners, expand into new geographies and leverage unprecedented scale.
Unknown quantities – market forecast for 2017
Whether it was disheartening IMF growth forecasts, the Brexit vote and the plummeting pound or continuing fallout from tragic events in the Middle East, 2016 was quite a year. How do some of the industry’s most influential developers and financiers see 2017 playing out, and what is the outlook for the European hotel investment landscape? Patrick Kingsland speaks to Mark Wynne Smith of Jones Lang LaSalle and Deloitte’s Nikola Reid to find out more.
Steady as she goes – the Middle East and North Africa
After a turbulent year for the hotel market in the Middle East and North Africa, investment remains high. Eleanor Wilson meets Dr Martin Berlin of PwC, Marko Vucinic of Jones Lang LaSalle and Marriott’s Samir Baidas to find out who is leading this growth and which markets to watch.
Be the disruptor – the European Hotel Managers Association AGM
Things got disruptive at this year’s European Hotel Managers Association Annual General Meeting, as assembled hospitality leaders discussed and debated how best to harness, learn from and overcome new players entering their industry. Hotel Management International travelled to the Dutch coast to find out more.
The third way – the future of franchising
Franchising contracts are no longer the preserve of budget hotels. The development of an asset-light hotel development model has led to a rapid growth in franchising across the board and the rise of third-party operators. To what extent can such an approach create a more guest-focused business and what does a successful strategy look like? Abi Millar speaks to leaders from Interstate and Redefine|BDL Hotels to find out.
Modern measures for an evolving landscape – tackling cybercrime
From petty theft to terror threats and cybercrime, hotel security is evolving to keep pace with modern criminals. Darren Carter, head of security at Edwardian Hotels London and chair at the Institute of Hotel Security Management, tells Bradford Keen about using technology to stamp out crime and the need for hotel operators to collaborate to keep guests safe without hindering their stay.
HMI Dining Club talks green hotel development in London
Delegates from 18 hotel operators, owners and architecture firms gathered in London on 8 February for a lunch briefing event at the Savoy to discuss profitable and sustainable hotel building in Europe.
The insider – Arnaud Herrmann
AccorHotels sustainable development director Arnaud Herrmann has the important responsibility of implementing initiatives throughout the group’s properties. He is committed to combining business growth with sustainability goals, and getting the support of the entire team along the way.
Top honours – the 2016 European Hospitality Awards winners
After many applications and months of deliberation, the winners of the 2016 European Hospitality Awards were announced at a gala evening in London. Hotel Management International takes a look at this year’s victors.
Safety in numbers – Hotel Management International dinner discussion
In partnership with Hikvision, Hotel Management International invited leaders in the European hospitality security sector to Paris for a dinner discussion on the need for a collaborative approach towards guest safety and security.