All articles by Surendra Prasad Peravali
Surendra Prasad Peravali
Rebranding of Rezidor to Radisson: González in charge
A five-year operating plan seeks to establish the newly formed Radisson Hotel Group as one of the world’s top three hotel companies. The man charged with leading this transformation, Federico J González, sits down with Phin Foster to discuss his commitment to involving all stakeholders in the process, how he plans to get closer to the consumer and why this is much more than a pure numbers game.
Willms at the helm: Steigenberger Hotel Group’s Deutsche Hospitality
Appointed CEO of Deutsche Hospitality in January, Thomas Willms has wasted little time in making his mark, launching a new upscale brand that promises to help the German hotel operator gain a greater foothold in the franchise space, and open up an array of new opportunities at home and abroad. He speaks to Phin Foster about the value of honest branding, forging new partnerships and his vision for the next phase of Deutsche Hospitality’s evolution.
International Hotel Investment Forum: high hopes
From online travel giants to the heads of the ‘Big Four’ hotel brands, the industry’s leaders gathered in Berlin for the International Hotel Investment Forum in early March. Hotel Management International heard from owners, investors and CEOs about how the market is shaping up for the coming year.
Hilton’s ‘Connected Room’ mobile app: phone it in
In December 2017, Hilton unveiled its Connected Room concept, a first-of-its-kind, high-tech guest room that enables customers to personalise and control every aspect of their stay from one central point – their mobile device. As the hotel giant prepares to roll out the programme, Patrick Kingsland sits down with Josh Weiss, its vice-president of brands and guest technology, to discover how the guest experience could be transformed.
Keeping up to date with latest trends in the hotel industry
In the second instalment of his two-part series for Hotel Management International, EHMA president Hans Koch reveals why hoteliers must keep up to date with drivers and trends in the industry, while also learning how to disrupt the disrupters.
Terror’s impact on European hotels
Thomas Emanuel, director of business development at STR, looks at how hotel markets in Europe have reacted to terror attacks over the past three years. This article was originally published in STR’s ‘Global Hotel Study’, a comprehensive overview of the hospitality industry covering more than 100 markets worldwide.
European Hospitality Awards
Now in its eighth year, the European Hospitality Awards has gone from strength to strength to become one of the leading annual celebrations of the industry’s achievements. This year’s shortlists feature almost 60 outstanding entrants across 14 categories, recognising exceptional work within every area of the hotel sector. Winners will be revealed during a gala dinner at London’s Tower Hotel on 9 November.
Hilton’s LightStay: energy-efficient lighting
Hilton Worldwide is setting new standards for energy saving across its global portfolio. Hotel Management International talks to Max Verstraete, vice-president for corporate responsibility, about how the hotel operator’s LightStay initiative is helping to point the way towards sustainability in hospitality.
‘Next gen’ cruises with Celebrity Edge: seeking new horizons
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was appointed president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises in December 2014, overseeing operations of the brand known for its modern luxury and highly personalised customer service. She is currently in the process of launching the line’s next generation of cruise ship, Celebrity Edge, debuting at the end of this year.
Carlson Rezidor: radical change in the hotel industry
Over the past year, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has seen a change and reshuffling of its management, as well as a new strategic road map. Eric de Neef, the newly appointed executive vice-president, global chief branding and commercial officer, tells Abi Millar where the hotel group is setting its sights, and discusses how he and his colleagues are grappling with some of the industry’s key challenges.