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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.
Solid foundations
2012 has been a difficult year for the European hotel market, as liquidity for developers has faded away. Max C Luscher of KPMG, Hotel Management International’s new associate partner, looks at why successful financing is always underpinned by a successful hotel.
2012: a year of highs and lows for the hotel market
Economic trouble, civil unrest, the Olympic Games – it’s been another interesting year for Europe and the hotel market. Philip Kleinfeld takes in the highs and lows with Arthur de Haast, chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, and Timothy Lloyd-Hughes, head of European hotel, leisure and gaming at Deutsche Bank.
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.
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.
Hotel guests say goodbye to check-in queues
Self-service kiosks, iPad ordering systems and RFID room keys are some of the innovations being employed to improve guests’ first impressions of a hotel. Elly Earls meets Swire Hotels’ Brian Williams, Peninsula’s Ingvar Herland and Hyatt’s Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry to find out if this is the end of the check-in desk.
Taste of tranquillity: Hotel Spa of the Year shortlist
The spa has become big business, with guests now demanding an array of treatments and individually tailored programmes. Recent advancements in design, amenities and experience are showcased in the shortlist for Hotel Spa of the Year, sponsored by Dornbracht, at the upcoming European Hospitality Awards 2012, where we highlight our favourites.
YO! heads home
YO! owner and entrepreneur Simon Woodrooffe spent 30 years in the entertainment business prior to opening his famous conveyor-belt sushi bar. The YO! empire encompasses restaurants, hotels and homes, and its latest brand, YO! Home, launched at 100% Design in September.