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The Practice Of Key Money In Hotel Management Agreements In France

By Christopher Boinet - Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partners at In Extenso Avocats

In hotel management agreements, hotel chains and owners regularly negotiate what is referred to in the industry as key money. This is the case when competing hotel chains invited to tender by owners are prepared to invest significantly in the long-term management of high-end properties considered strategic for their development.

Opinion31 JulyIn Extenso Avocats, a subsidiary of the DELOITTE GroupFranceManagement CompaniesReal Estate & InvestmentPartnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe: Alive and Kicking

By Arlett S Hoff - Director at HVS London By Magali Castell - Associate at HVS London

The last year marked a true consolidation of the serviced apartment industry, which has now found its place within the accommodation sector and in the investor community. This year's article includes the latest announcements in the sector, analyses the different operating models used within the industry through the review of the 2018 survey results, and looks at the future pipeline as well as the latest investment transactions in the market.

Opinion19 JulyHVSUnited KingdomBusiness TravelExtended StayInnovation

GDPR complaints are on the rise. Are you prepared?

By Michael Toedt - Managing Partner and CEO at TS&C GmbH

As an indicator of what is to come, let's look at what's been happening outside of the hospitality industry. Regulators in the UK, France, Austria, and across Europe are reporting a sharp increase in data protection complaints and breach notifications since the GDPR came into effect.

Opinion 9 JulyToedt, Dr. Selk & Coll. GmbHProperty TechnologySafety & SecurityLegalGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Personal data protection and the hospitality industry in France

By Christopher Boinet - Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partners at In Extenso Avocats By

France has just adopted the modifications to the Data Protection Act ndeg78-17, integrating the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) measures. As a reminder, the GDPR - ndeg2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, voted the 27 April 2016 - is a regulation in EU law on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.

Opinion 3 JulyIn Extenso Avocats, a subsidiary of the DELOITTE GroupFranceSafety & SecurityMarkets & PerformanceBig Data

Personal data protection and the hospitality industry in France

By Christopher Boinet & Sarra Jougla-Ygouf

Opinion 3 July

You might go faster alone, but you go further with company

By Georges Panayotis - President & CEO - MKG Group

In reality, what are Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple or AirBnb? Technology companies? No! They represent new ideas and a bold vision of entrepreneurship! But also and especially a reflection, a strategy, research and development centered on the customer experience.

Opinion27 JuneHospitality ON Innovation

Championing the value of independent data

By Woody Wade - Scenario planning expert

In April of this year, Carson Booth was named CEO of Berlin-based SnapShot GmbH. Previously the Global VP for Property Technology at Starwood, then Marriott, he brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new assignment at the helm of this six-year old company, already one of the largest hospitality data processors in the world.

Opinion18 JuneHotel Yearbook Property TechnologyInnovationBig Data

Blockchain: Loyalty And The Next Generation Of Traveller

By Sarah McCay Tams - Director of Content, EMEA

Blockchain is the next major disruptor to the travel industry, according to industry experts talking at the Blockchain Demystified - How will it change your business? panel discussion at last week's EyeforTravel Europe Summit.

Opinion15 JuneDuettoProperty TechnologyInnovationBlockchain Technology

Lefteris Tsikandilakis - Hospitality Design Trendsetter

By Phil Butler - Analyst and Editor in Chief at Argophilia Travel News

Lefteris Tsikandilakis has risen to be one of the most respected architects in Greece. His work is recognized for both the scope of projects he's undertaken, and for the vision, elegance, and functionality of his designs.

Opinion 8 JunePamil Visions PRGreece

The monkey moved to someone else's back...

By Georges Panayotis - President & CEO - MKG Group

What we are seeing, however, is that the responsibilities are shifting... the monkey is changing backs... brand owners no longer own both the walls and the business. Today, franchisees support investment costs and must make up for years of backlog.

Opinion 8 JuneHospitality ON Destination Marketing

GDPR: Why Hoteliers Should Take the new EU Regulations Very Seriously

By Stuart Pallister - Associate Director, Lausanne Hospitality Research Center

New EU rules on data protection - or GDPR - , seven years in the making, come/came into effect on May 25. The advice from IT experts to hoteliers is: take the new rules very seriously or risk heavy fines of up to 20 million euros or four percent of the company's global turnover, whichever is higher.

Opinion31 MayEHLInformation TechnologySafety & SecurityLegalDigital MarketingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)