Hotel Management International - Autumn 2009
Cover Story
The outlook for hotel investment might have been bleak at the start of 2009 but many already saw activity further down the road. Phin Foster asks Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels CEO Arthur de Haast whether the journey's getting any easier as we look to 2010, and finds out who is poised to succeed in the long term.
Slow Start
The hospitality sector's reliance on discretionary spending has left it vulnerable to blows beyond the financial crisis.
The hospitality sector's reliance on discretionary spending has left it vulnerable to blows beyond the financial crisis.
After a Fashion
Half a century after Rosita Missoni co-founded the eponymous fashion house with her husband Tai, the family has...
Half a century after Rosita Missoni co-founded the eponymous fashion house with her husband Tai, the family has...
A Risk Worth Taking
EHMA president Johanna Fragano raises a crucial question in the quest for business success; whether to continue along...
EHMA president Johanna Fragano raises a crucial question in the quest for business success; whether to continue along...
Man of Mystery
Alain Ducasse may be internationally celebrated for his position at the head of some of the world's best restaurants,...
Alain Ducasse may be internationally celebrated for his position at the head of some of the world's best restaurants,...
Andaz: a Hotel for the 21st Century Traveller
Christopher Kanal meets GM Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry.
Christopher Kanal meets GM Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry.
Green Your DNA
Comfortable or conscious, luxury or eco – sometimes it sounds as if going green is all about trade-offs.
Comfortable or conscious, luxury or eco – sometimes it sounds as if going green is all about trade-offs.
The Insider: Herbert Ypma
Herbert Ypma, creator of the Hip Hotels series of travel books, grew up on three continents.
Herbert Ypma, creator of the Hip Hotels series of travel books, grew up on three continents.
Ace in the Deck
Christopher Kanal meets Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood, a new breed of hotelier.
Christopher Kanal meets Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood, a new breed of hotelier.
Way to Grow
Phin Foster polls Rezidor's Puneet Chhatwal, Starwood's Bart Carnahan and IHG's Andrew Gill to find out what's on the...
Phin Foster polls Rezidor's Puneet Chhatwal, Starwood's Bart Carnahan and IHG's Andrew Gill to find out what's on the...
Women Wanted
There is no shortage of women entering the hospitality trade, yet few make it as far as the boardroom.
There is no shortage of women entering the hospitality trade, yet few make it as far as the boardroom.
Big Business
From Zen gardens to free Wi-Fi, every working traveller has individual requirements when picking a place to stay.
From Zen gardens to free Wi-Fi, every working traveller has individual requirements when picking a place to stay.
Raise the Game
With the hotel industry facing the toughest market conditions in years, some operators are unveiling new strategies in...
With the hotel industry facing the toughest market conditions in years, some operators are unveiling new strategies in...
Everything to Lose
With increased reliance on business technology comes a growing risk of data loss, theft or misuse.
With increased reliance on business technology comes a growing risk of data loss, theft or misuse.
