All articles by julian turner
julian turner
Rules of engagement – social media strategy
Social media is an indispensable tool to pull in future guests and keep existing ones engaged, but who should be driving the strategy, and how important is outside help? Elly Earls speaks to the Hoxton’s Julia Pearson, Stephan Croix of Starwood and Hilton Worldwide’s Gurmej Bahia about striking what can be a delicate balance.
Here comes the sun – Fernando Arellano
A trick of destiny may have launched Fernando Arellano’s career, but it was years of hard work that led to a second Michelin star for his Mallorca restaurant, Zaranda. Elly Earls meets the Spanish chef and talks dish development, local ingredients, and living and working in the Balearics.
Keep calm and carry on – the fall-out from Brexit
Europe and the wider world are still feeling the shockwaves of the UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, but what impact might it have on the hotel market, and how can the industry prepare itself for the coming uncertainty? Oliver Hotham takes a look at the likely consequences of Brexit, from the end of freedom of movement to a possibly permanently depreciated pound.
A life in hotels – Gabriel Escarrer Juliá
At this year’s Hotel Investment Conference Europe (Hot.E), held in London in late September, Meliá Hotels International founder and owner Gabriel Escarrer Juliá was presented with the prestigious Hall of Fame Award, established to recognise an investor, developer, or hotel leader whose career has had a profound and positive impact on the European hotel industry. In an emotional address, he looked back at a career spanning more than six decades, discussed changes in the industry over that time and pinpointed the challenges that must be overcome in order to ensure future success.
Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam set for 2016 opening
Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam, Carlson Rezidor’s new European flagship property, has been acquired by a European-Israeli investor group and will welcome the first guests in 2016.
Seeing stars – Andy Hayler
Andy Hayler eats out three to six times a week, writing about his experiences on the popular andyhayler.com, and has a strong claim to being the world’s pre-eminent fine dining aficionado. Having first achieved the feat in 2004, by June of this year, he will have eaten in every three-Michelin-starred restaurant on the planet.
Brexit and beyond – STR Global analysis
The result of the UK’s Brexit referendum in June shook every major industry, ranging from clear, short-term impacts to speculated long-term scenarios. Our partner STR Global considers the likely responses of hotel operators and consumers.
Hotelier trinity – an industry insight
The leaders of three very different hotel groups took to the stage at this year’s Hotel Investment Europe Conference (Hot.E) to provide their distinct takes on the current state of the industry, opportunities for growth and evolutions in service philosophy. Hotel Management International travelled to London’s Hilton Bankside to hear from Stuart Bailey of Splendid Hospitality Group, Fredrik Korallus of Generator Hostels and Room Mate Hotels’ Kike Sarasola.
Reborn in style – why The Beekman is redefining New York luxury
After years of improbable dereliction, the old Temple Court building has been restored and revitalised as The Beekman, arguably NYC’s most eagerly awaited luxury hotel opening in years. As its launch date fast approaches, Greg Noone talks to the lead interior designer on the site’s restoration, Martin Brudnizki, about how the history of the site and his own upbringing inspired him to bring a bit of Edwardian glamour back to Lower Manhattan.
Look to Africa – the growth of an industry
Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest-growing spa and wellness destination in the world. What is driving this expansion, and what more can be done to establish the region as a world leader in the field? Beth McGroarty, research director at the Global Wellness Institute, discusses how this nascent industry is taking shape against a challenging backdrop.