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Prize catch: Nathan Outlaw at The Capital
The arrival of Nathan Outlaw at The Capital hotel has seen the chef bring his obsession with seafood from the Cornish coast to London. He talks to Phin Foster about the importance of family, the art of compromise and a fascination with fish.
Technology for 2013
Social media, mobile phones and tablet devices all have a key role to play in today’s hospitality market. Ted Horner of JBA Consulting takes us through the latest technology and how it’s changing the way in which hotels relate to their guests.
French connection: Jeff Galvin goes to Edinburgh
Jeff Galvin is a Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur. Known for their warm service and high-end French cuisine, his five London restaurants were recently joined by two more at The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh. Here, he talks France, family tradition, and working with his brother.
Pierre-Yves-Rochon: a classic collection
As one of the world’s most fêted interior designers, Pierre-Yves Rochon has spent over 30 years at the forefront of five-star hospitality. With a dizzying array of luxury commissions, he tells Abi Millar how his name has become synonymous with quietly sumptuous European style.
Design of the times: keeping up with changing tastes
For hotels to remain profitable, they must pay attention to design and environmental trends, according to Peter Bierwirth, president of the European Hotel Managers Association.
Growth vs the green agenda
Fairmont’s experience has shown that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand. President Jennifer Fox talks to Rod James about whether environmentally friendly practices can survive in the face of rapid global expansion.
Hot.E: inside Europe’s hotel market
The Park Plaza Riverbank played host to this year’s Hotel Investment Conference Europe – known as Hot.E – which attracted 250 owners, operators, investors and lenders. Hotel Management International joined the gathering to find out where the European hotel market currently stands, who has the money and where it’s headed.
Sheraton: a star in the ascendant
Fresh from a huge revitalisation project, Sheraton is embarking on a major international expansion, one that includes the largest internationally branded hotel in the world, according to global brand leader Hoyt Harper.
West greets east: hotel groups say ‘huanying’ to Chinese travellers
With China’s outbound tourism market anticipated to hit an unprecedented 100 million travellers by 2015, several major hotel operators have introduced welcome programmes to cater to the cultural needs of Chinese guests. Ross Davies talks to Hilton’s Andrew Flack and Marriott International’s Greg Durrer to learn more about the latest initiatives, which are taking into consideration everything from culinary delicacies and language to national superstitions.
Michel Roux Jr: a family affair
As a representative of perhaps the most influential dynasty in the history of UK fine dining, Michel Roux Jr has built on a legacy that stretches back almost half a century. He speaks to Phin Foster about new restaurants, nurturing talent and staying true to the classics.