Operations & Strategy Europe

January 4, 2024

Inside the Glamorous New Dior Spa at This Fashion Favorite Hotel in Paris

Twice a year (or six times, if you’re counting the couture and men’s shows too), a glittering phalanx of buyers, editors, stars, and influencers descend on Paris for the world’s most stylish trade fair: fashion week. And when it comes to their accommodations, the seasoned pros know you have to book early—at least if you want to be in one of the city’s ultimate see-and-be-seen hotels, and especially those within easy proximity of the most popular show venues.

vogue.com

Paris, France

Opinion Article

December 25, 2023

The Mille Club: Investing at the Half-Mille Mark

We have written several articles regarding hotels that are part of what we call ‘The Mille Club’. Mille, translating to thousand, identifies those properties that have seen their typical ADR move above the thousand (dollar, Euro, pound, CHF) rate.

By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Opinion Article

December 8, 2023

Setting up for success: what UK hotels can do to eclipse their competition

Competition amongst hotels in the UK is higher than anywhere else in Europe, with nearly half of all hotel construction occurring in the UK1. With the sector more competitive than ever, hotel owners need to be mindful of how they can stand out from the crowd and develop their hotels to meet the rapidly evolving demands of their guests.

By Giles Fuchs, Owner of the Burgh Island Hotel, Burgh Island Hotel

United Kingdom

Opinion Article

December 4, 2023

The Mille Club: Details, Details, Details

In this installment of the Mille Club column, we are going to address some of the little things that differentiate your property. To recap, membership qualification for the Mille Club is simple: offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. If you’re already there (or very close), or aspire to this lofty room rate level, you’re in!

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Press Release

November 1, 2023

MITSIS Group Launches A New Brand Identity

Mitsis Group, Greece's largest privately-owned hotel chain, is proudly launching its new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its history. With a steadfast commitment to reinventing the travel experience, offering beyond all-inclusive services and an unwavering dedication to exceeding guest expectations, MITSIS is set to redefine modern luxury and hospitality.

MITSIS

Greece

External Article

September 20, 2023

Inside The Peninsula: London’s first billion-pound luxury hotel

As Lui Chun boarded his Heathrow-bound plane in Hong Kong this month his fellow business-class passengers probably didn’t pay much attention to the unassuming gent in casual black suit and Nike trainers. How were they to know that the opening of London’s first billion-pound hotel rested on his say-so?

The Times | The Sunday Times

London, United Kingdom

Opinion Article

September 11, 2023

The Mille Club: The Often-Forgotten Sense of Departure

For those who haven’t read the first few editions of this Mille Club series, membership qualification is simple: offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. If you’re already there (or very close), or aspire to this lofty room rate level, please read on.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

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August 1, 2023

Unprecedented interest in the Paris Region during Olympic Games Paris 2024

Data released today by Airbnb shows a significant increase in interest in the Paris Region ahead of Paris 2024 from both international and French guests, with listings available throughout the Games in the Paris region being viewed over 100 times more1 than the same time last year – that’s an astonishing 10,000% increase.

Airbnb

Paris, France

Opinion Article

July 17, 2023

The Mille Club: The Upside of Crossing Four Digits in Rate

Sometimes when explaining a concept, it’s best to look at the numbers. Before going straight into using hotel rates, we’re going to start small with a bottle of run-of-the-mill wine, a product that’s also dear to our hearts and many other hoteliers.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Press Release

July 10, 2023

Mar-Bella Collection Unveils New Branding

Mar-Bella Collection, a family-owned Greek luxury hospitality brand, is delighted to announce the launch of its new branding and website. With a remarkable legacy spanning three generations, Mar-Bella Collection remains dedicated to providing unparalleled holiday experiences for its guests.

Mar-Bella Collection

Greece

Press Release

May 16, 2023

Choice Hotels EMEA Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With Borealis Hotel Group

Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company and Borealis Hotel Group (“Borealis”), a European hospitality company, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their European portfolios. Through this agreement, Borealis will have the ability to franchise upscale and midscale hotels from the Choice Hotels EMEA portfolio of brands, across the territories they currently operate including The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark and look for new opportunities in other European countries. All hotels under Choice Hotels EMEA participate in the Choice Privileges loyalty program, enabling travellers to earn and redeem points for Rewards nights stays at more than 7,500 hotels around the world.

Choice Hotels EMEA and The Borealis Group

The Netherlands

Opinion Article

May 8, 2023

The Mille Club: Your Sense of Arrival is Critical

For those who haven’t read the first two editions of this Mille Club series, membership qualification is simple: just offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. Whereas American Express since 1987 espoused the selling line, “Membership has its Privileges™,” the opposite applies to your property if it wants to uphold four-figure nightly rates. Aptly expressed, as a member of the Mille Club, “Membership has its Responsibilities.”

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Press Release

April 20, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection in the UK

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.

IHG

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Opinion Article

March 27, 2023

Welcome to the Mille Club: Across the Entire Guest Journey

We’re seeing a trend in post-pandemic luxury – the mantle of attaining then surpassing a thousand dollars per night per room. This is what we have dubbed the ‘Mille Club’ after the Italian for said four-digit number. If your average daily rate has pushed into the four-figure range or thereabouts, congratulations and welcome. But know that this is something that must be earned because of the psychology that comes with paying above this threshold and because luxury guests have plenty of options nowadays.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Press Release

March 21, 2023

The BTA Strivesto Boost Travel Industry Talent

The Business Travel Association (BTA) today releases a careers brochure titled ‘Your Career Can Travel’ to target those looking to start or return to a career in the business travel industry.

BTA (Business Travel Association)

United Kingdom

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March 10, 2023

From Covid To Cost Hikes, How U.K. Hospitality Entrepreneurs Are Surviving

It has been a torrid few years for hospitality, battling Brexit-driven staff shortages, the pandemic, and now spiraling business costs.

Forbes

United Kingdom

Opinion Article

February 6, 2023

Welcome to the Mille Club: Four Figure Luxury

Over the past year, we’ve bolted out from the gates in the aftermath of the pandemic, staying at multiple properties with daily rates in excess of 1,000 dollars, euros or pounds as part of our consultancy work auditing luxury hotels to improve their topline performance. The fact is that any four-figure guest daily hit propels your property into a new snack bracket, and one that plays by a slightly different set of service and amenity requirements. There’s prestige, but much, much higher expectations that you must surpass each and every day.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

United Kingdom

Press Release

January 12, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens global headquarters in Windsor

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is delighted to formally open its new global headquarters in Windsor, UK. Having started life as FTSE-listed company in Windsor in 2003, IHG returns to the historic town for its next chapter after being based for the past 15 years in Denham, Buckinghamshire.

IHG

Windsor, United Kingdom

Press Release

November 15, 2022

Primestar Group expands its hotel portfolio in Berlin: Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte acquired by Primestar

With the acquisition of the successful Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte, the hotel operating company Primestar expands its hotel portfolio in the German capital to 3 hotels. The hotel with 120 rooms near Potsdamer Platz and Gleisdreieck is the first joint franchise project with Accor and the first hotel of the Primestar Group operated under Mercure brand.

Primestar Group

Berlin, Germany

Opinion Article

November 9, 2022

The weak pound is set to drive demand for UK staycations

As the cost-of-living crisis continues apace, and the value of pound remains low, affordable staycations are back on the agenda with people choosing to holiday near UK tourist hotspots, instead of taking trips abroad. With this in mind, AGO Hotels is looking at what this means for its own business and the wider UK hospitality market.

By Lionel Benjamin, Co-Founder, AGO Hotels

United Kingdom