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Amid Brexit Fatigue, Hoteliers Converge in Manchester to Talk UK Market

By David Eisen – Director of Hotel Intelligence and Customer Solutions for HotStats

It's wild times in the UK. At least that's the perception of this here Yankee. Regardless of politics, ever since Jan. 20, 2017, the U.S. has been on a rambunctious ride of its own, and now, with the appointment of Boris Johnson as UK prime minister on July 24, 2019, the UK has gotten to join in the rollicking fun, as the calendar moves closer to Oct.

Opinion18 SeptemberHotStats LimitedUnited KingdomMarkets & Performance

Paris Hotel Market – A Rocky Start to the Year

By Sophie Perret and Dayk Balyozyan

Since our previous article in April 2018, the business environment in France has experienced positive change with a decrease in unemployment rate and an increase in purchasing power, following the 'gilets jaunes' disruption.

Opinion 2 SeptemberHVSParis, FranceHotel OpeningsMarkets & PerformanceSupply Construction

In Europe, Driving F&B Margins a Game of Inches

By David Eisen – Director of Hotel Intelligence and Customer Solutions for HotStats

There was a time when food and beverage within the hotel space was viewed as a necessary evil. Hotel guests were lucky if they awoke to a continental breakfast and often had to be satisfied by a hallway vending machine.

Opinion30 AugustHotStats LimitedRevenue ManagementFood & BeverageMarkets & PerformanceGuest Experience

Seatrade Europe and Thomas Mielke In Conversation

By Thomas Mielke – Managing Director, AETHOS Consulting Group London

Seatrade Europe recently spoke to Thomas Mielke, London-based Managing Director of AETHOS Consulting Group. Mielke will be moderating a panel discussion at the upcoming cruise conference to be held at the Hamburg Messe Hallen September 11-13, 2019.

Opinion15 AugustAETHOS Consulting GroupEnvironment & SustainabilityEvents & ConferencesCruise Line MarketingEducation & Professional DevelopmentRecruitment

Creating a Forecasting Model for Swiss Hotels: What’s in it for Hoteliers?

By Stuart Pallister – Head of Academic Editorial Content at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

Researchers at Ecole hôteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland are developing a forecasting model to predict guest stays at Swiss hotels but how useful will the model be for hoteliers?

Opinion14 AugustEHLSwitzerlandInformation TechnologyMarkets & Performance

Hospitality Management: What are Millennials Looking for in Their First Job?

By Alexandra Marinova – B.Sc. in International Hospitality Management, graduated from EHL

My thesis set out to answer these questions, based on a sample of 525 graduating students from four Swiss hotel management schools: EHL, Les Roches, Glion and SHL (Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern).

Opinion18 JulyEHLSwitzerlandHuman ResourcesMarket Segments

Hotel Franchising in Europe 2019 – The Push Continues for New Ways to Expand

By Sophie Perret and Stephen Collins

Hotel Franchising in Europe is an update of our previous report published in 2014. The report aims to assist owners in increasing their understanding and awareness of the franchise business model and current market trends.

Opinion18 JulyHVSFranchiseMarkets & Performance

Amsterdam Hotel Market – Rate Growth Paves the Way

By Sophie Perret and Mattia Cavenati

Amsterdam is in the province of North Holland, in the heart of the Randstad, Europe's sixth-largest metropolitan area. The city of Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city in the Netherlands, with a population of just over 850,000 recorded in 2018.

Opinion11 JulyHVSAmsterdam, Netherlands, TheHotel OpeningsMarkets & PerformanceSupply Construction

How the UEFA Champions League Final Impacted Madrid Hotel Profits

By David Eisen – Director of Hotel Intelligence and Customer Solutions for HotStats

Hosting a premier sporting event isn't just a mark of stature—it can be a boon for the city's hotel industry. From the Super Bowl and the World Series in the U.S., to the World Rugby Sevens Series held in a variety of locations, from the UAE and South Africa, to New Zealand and Hong Kong, sporting events are a facilitator of traveler demand.

Opinion 8 JulyHotStats LimitedRevenue ManagementMarkets & PerformanceSports Tourism

The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe: Poised to Outperform

By Sophie Perret and Simon Hultѐn

During the last 12 months, the serviced apartment sector in Europe continued to see strong momentum in both demand and supply. This year's report looks at the recent trends, discusses our analysis of the 2019 lenders survey results and recent transaction evidence and provides an outlook in terms of pipeline.

Opinion 2 JulyHVSBusiness TravelExtended StayInnovation