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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the hotel management network editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.Latest Hotel Feature
President and CEO of Kempinski for the best part of 20 years, Reto Wittwer is not shy of an opinion or two. He talks to Phin Foster about true interpretations of luxury, the failings of his...
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Destination guide: interview with cyclist Mike Hall Mike Hall became the fastest person to ever circumnavigate the globe by bicycle, completing his tour in just 92 days. Hall, who was competing in the first Quick Energy World Cycle Racing...
Property management systems: make the right Choice Having established its property management system in the US, Choice Hotels International is installing it worldwide. Phin Foster discusses the web-based platform with John Thompson and Duncan Berry....
Good word of mouth: the social hotel Social media’s popularity has skyrocketed and hospitality brands have finally begun to capitalise on this opportunity. In the past two years, companies have harnessed the power of everything...
Stars without pretension: Heinz Beck Multi-Michelin-starred chef, honorary Italian and dedicated oenophile. On the back of confirming his place on the judging panel for our European Hospitality Awards 2012, Heinz Beck talks to...
Sofitel refocuses on approachable luxury Following a five-year brand repositioning programme, Sofitel is set to enter key markets worldwide. CEO Robert Gaymer-Jones sits down with Phin Foster to discuss long-term thinking, a...
Remedial retreats: the best medicine? With hotel spas offering medical treatments and minor surgery, the line between clinic and wellness retreat is blurred. Andrea Ashfield talks to Danubius Hotels’ Anikó Nagy, Mandarin...
Matteo Thun: the scale-jumper The refurbished Hilton Barcelona has recently reopened, with the breezy lobby and bar area designed by Matteo Thun. Originally famous for his work in the postmodernist Memphis Group, the...
Talking Turkey: Europe's hottest destination Global operators are entering the booming Turkish market in droves. Phin Foster meets Hyatt’s Peter Norman, Mehmet Önkal of BDO Hospitality Consulting and Thomas Willms from Starwood to discuss...
Hotel financing: from East to West A different kind of investor is becoming increasingly visible in the European hotel market. Philip Kleinfeld talks to Deloitte’s Nick van Marken and Arthur de Haast of Jones Lang LeSalle...
Back to the future: hospitality trends EHMA president Peter Bierwirth looks back at the organisation’s annual congress in Vienna. Attendees discussed long-term customer trends within the hospitality industry, including the impact...
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