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January 8, 2021

2021 New Year Message – Potential for a Huge Rise in Insolvencies and Job Losses in the UK Hotel Sector

Like many people, I returned to my desk this week after the now-familiar five-second commute between the kitchen and my office at home and pondered what the New Year is likely to bring the UK hotel industry. By the time Boris Johnson started his TV broadcast at 8pm on Monday and Lockdown 3.0 had now commenced, any optimism we might have had was substantially depleted.

By Russell Kett, Chairman at HVS - London Office, HVS

United Kingdom

Opinion Article

January 7, 2021

Stepping Up

We can surely look forward to 2021 with an element of optimism even if we know we are not quite where we would like to be, just yet. 2020 turned out to be hospitality's annus horribilis - despite always trying to keep a sunny disposition, there is no point in pretending otherwise.

By Jane Pendlebury, CEO, HOSPA

United Kingdom

Opinion Article Design & Architecture

January 5, 2021

Is contemporary hospitality outdated?

Traveling and providing services to travelers is what gives to a big percentage of the world's population a colorful tone to their reality. Including myself.

By Katerina Garefou, Operations Manager, The Alfred Hotel Amsterdam, The Alfred Hotel

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

December 9, 2020

Teaching wine skills at EHL’s Berceau des Sens restaurant

Young EHL students are faced with the daunting task of mastering grape names, wine regions, flavors, along with some artful wrist action in just 10 days as part of their Service Skills trainee program. Head wine teacher and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Thomas Fefin, explains the main stops along the wine teaching journey at the prestigious Michelin star fine dining restaurant, le Berceau des Sens.

By Beatrice Venturini and Thomas Fefin

Lausanne, Switzerland

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

December 1, 2020

A tour of the Swiss vineyards with wine specialist, Chandra Kurt

Chandra Kurt is one of Switzerland's best-known wine critics and writers. For 32 years, the "publisher" as she prefers to call herself, has been working in the Swiss and international wine spheres. She has been responsible for numerous publications and books, primarily aimed at the average person, with a style and pedagogy that have enabled her to reach a large number of wine lovers.

By Alexandre Centeleghe, Lecturer in Oenology, EHL

Switzerland

Opinion Article Development

November 24, 2020

Lawyers involved in M&A transactions – Never buy a hotel in France without a good representations and warranties agreement

With an asset and liability guarantee agreement (Garantie d'actif et de passif, or GAP, under French law), the buyer obtains a contractual warranty for ensuring that the price it is paying matches the value of the company being sold. A post-sale tax adjustment or industrial tribunal proceedings in favour of an employee? A GAP agreement covers disputes prior to the sale, if these disputes were undeclared or if insufficient provisions were made for them.

By Christopher Boinet, Anne Epinat, and François Gérard Mondi

France

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

November 20, 2020

EHL Success Stories: Startup Edition - Nucheese

EHL Success Stories: Start-Up Edition is a new series to show support to our EHL Family and, more specifically, our hard-working AEHL entrepreneurs. This project aims to showcase EHL's entrepreneur mindsets, support new and upcoming ideas and businesses. While overcoming a challenging time for all companies, these Start Ups prove that resilience and hard work can overcome any problems.

By Son-Trang Nguyen, Bachelor Student, EHL

Geneva, Switzerland

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Opinion Article Food & Beverage

November 16, 2020

In Vino Veritas LXXX: The Wine Windows of Florence

Have you heard about the little wine holes in Florence (and to a lesser extent in other Italian cities)? It's a cute little story that has emerged out of the pandemic and yet one more reason to visit this illustrious Renaissance cultural nexus. Importantly for you, it demonstrates a critically overlooked principal about selling wine that you can use to rethink your beverage program.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

Florence, Italy

Opinion Article Finance

November 13, 2020

Exchange Rate trends, how do they impact hotel performance?

Switzerland is a very special country because, thanks to its stability, it has always been considered a safe haven where international investors put their resources when there is economic turmoil and uncertainty in the rest of the world. The combination of these two features - a high degree of openness and a currency which has a tendency to appreciate - makes Switzerland a very interesting case study. Why? Because a strong currency reduces the ability of Switzerland to trade.

By Isabella Blengini, Associate, EHL

Switzerland

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

November 2, 2020

Diversifying to stay alive: A Sicilian food truck story in Milan

Milan received a hard knock earlier on this year with a very long and strict lockdown that affected all lives and businesses. Tiziana and Basilio Santoro had been running an authentic and popular Sicilian food truck ('BEDDA') in Milan for the past 5 years, specializing in the island's particular brand of tasty and unforgettable street food, when COVID-19 struck and momentarily shut down all operations. Ironically, they had just branched out into an elaborate new location that was to serve as their headquarters and fixed selling hub. Basilio, a true siciliano, ex-radio producer, DJ and professional raconteur, describes how putting the sharing of human experience at the center of their service and diversifying their offer has ultimately saved the BEDDA business from potential ruin.

By Beatrice Venturini, Hospitality Insights content editor, EHL

Milan, Italy

Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

October 21, 2020

A Passionate Professional from Puglia has a face-to-face with the Pandemic! Lessons from Italy

The current Pandemic is behaving whimsically with different people! Himmat Anand, a hotel owner friend has been sticking to his promise of reopening his Tree of Life resorts one after the other. He is also opening new resorts in a couple of locations in the portfolio of his second brand of hotels - A Dog's Story.

By L. Aruna Dhir, Author of Bestselling Memoir - "Hotel Adventures with the Stars" and Columnist, YouTube Show Host of "High Priestess of Hedonism", L. Aruna Dhir

Italy

Opinion Article

October 20, 2020

The Recovery Period Time for Hospitality Sector

As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the world economy. No industry can escape the disruption of COVID-19, hotel sector being the most and deeply affected. Many hotels are shutting their doors since March 2020 and where we can see the dramatic declined in RevPAR. Mckinsey & Company research 2020 claimed that the recovery to 2019 level could be by 2024 or later.

By Korosh Farazad, Founder & Chairman of Farazad Group of Companies and Member of Board for Trinity Hospitality Group, Farazad Group Ltd.

United Kingdom

Opinion Article Human Resources

October 19, 2020

How to create a Great Place to Work

It's been a busy and unique start to the new school year here at EHL for many reasons, mostly to do with the implementation of innovative teaching methods such as HyFlex and adapting to the necessary global changes. Much to my delight and satisfaction, we have recently become the recipients of two prestigious awards in terms of employer certification. Bilan magazine, (for the 3rd year running), has nominated us as "Best Employers" in Switzerland in their education category with regards to best practices in human resources in French-speaking Switzerland. Whereas the Great Place to Work organization has certified us as indeed a great place to work.

By Pascal Gauthier, Chief Culture & Marketing Officer- Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, EHL

Lausanne, Switzerland

Opinion Article Sustainability

October 9, 2020

Sustainability Week: EHL students lead the fight against waste on campus

Global warming is an issue that the world has been facing for years, and time is running out. Every action we take has an impact on the environment and it is our responsibility to implement sustainable practices into our lives and into our campus.

By Julia Barbey, BOSC 3 student and President of the Student Social Responsibility committee, EHL

Lausanne, Switzerland

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Opinion Article Sustainability

October 7, 2020

ARC Bar: A Heart-Warming Story Of A Unique Concept Venue For The Able And Disabled

Back in 2000, EHL launched its Student Business Project (SBP) module as an integral part of the final Bachelor year program. Its aim: to give students real-life, hands-on, practical experience of what it means to set up and run a business from every possible angle, in conjunction with the requirements of a business partner who has enlisted their help, insights and know-how.

By Beatrice Venturini, Hospitality Insights content editor, EHL

Lausanne, Switzerland

Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

October 2, 2020

Why UK hotel property owners need a CVA alternative

If it were a stable world, we would understand why UK hotel property owners would submit to the current CVA proposal.

By Thomas Magnuson, Co-Founder & CEO Magnuson Hotels, Magnuson Hotels

United Kingdom

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

September 18, 2020

The future of OTAs: what to expect from their new adaptive strategies

Online Travel Agencies have always been a subject for debates among hoteliers. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries? In general, there is no universal answer to that question. But when the pandemic struck the hospitality industry, many hotels started to get together to oppose the OTAs.

By Bogdan Romashko, Chief Marketing Officer, HotelFriend AG

Germany

Opinion Article Food & Beverage

September 9, 2020

Beer Tourism: Tasting The Beer Boom In Switzerland

With the exponential growth of the beer industry in Switzerland over the past decade, beer tourism has emerged as a tourist activity in its own right across many cantons. Craft breweries showcasing their beer together with local members of the community have set up beer hiking tours where tourists walk around stunning Swiss landscapes, tasting local beers, meeting local brewers and enjoying the local food. Highly attractive to beer aficionados, beer tourism is becoming an interesting experiential activity in Switzerland where tourists combine leisure and discovery.

By Margarita Cruz, Associate Professor of Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship EHL Hospitality Business, EHL

Switzerland

Opinion Article Human Resources

August 14, 2020

How Switzerland has Avoided Mass Layoffs in Hospitality through “Kurzarbeit”

Swiss hospitality leverages short-time working arrangements with employees to avoid massive layoffs. The system has proved successful in former times of crisis and seems to be paying off in 2020.

By Simon Fricker, International luxury boutique hotelier specializing in new concepts, pre-openings & operations, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

Switzerland

Opinion Article Technology

August 12, 2020

Dining’s Digital Moment

According to The Treasury, UK diners used the government's "eat out to help out" scheme more than 10.5 million times in its first week. And early indications are that this scheme, combined with the recent warm weather, has had an immediate effect in driving an increase in footfall to restaurants, cafes, and pubs during the early to mid-week period- typically the quietest days.

By Nick Shay, Head of Travel & Hospitality, International Publicis Sapient, Publicis Sapient

United Kingdom

Markets & Performance 3 hours ago

Coolcations gain traction as European summer travel patterns shift

Trip.com data shows coolcation searches rose 74% year over year in H1 2026, with Northern Europe and Alpine destinations gaining ground as heatwaves reshape European summer demand.

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Technology Yesterday

Premier Inn introduces Alliants Room Keys in Digital Wallets

Alliants will deploy its Experience Platform across Premier Inn's 95,000+ rooms in the UK and Germany, enabling guests to store room keys in Apple or Google digital wallets for contactless entry.

Alliants

United Kingdom

Technology Yesterday

Folio Joins Avendra International’s Preferred eProcurement Partner Network to Help Hotels Optimize Program Spend

Folio joins Avendra International's eProcurement Partner Network, giving hotels access to 5,000+ contracted suppliers and $20.5B in purchasing power, with one client lifting program participation by over 10%.

Folio

United States

Technology Yesterday

Canary Technologies and Ulyses Cloud by Septeo Partner to Bring Hospitality-Specific AI to Properties Across Spain

Canary Technologies integrates with Ulyses PMS by Septeo, enabling Spanish hotels to connect AI-driven guest management tools directly with their PMS to automate workflows and improve efficiency.

Canary Technologies

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