This week on In Focus Julie Rey-Gore, Content Director at Questex Hospitality & Travel, speaks to Editor in Chief of Hospitality Insights, Katherine Doggrell, about the Art of Hospitality: the creative heart of the sector.
“Independent hotel businesses with constrained financial resources or liquidity will be hardest hit in the latest lockdown in the UK, according to HVS.”
They also review the latest move from Marriott and the rise of branded residences, why they are attractive to investors.
"Marriott International has signed an agreement with Masterise Homes to develop a dual-branded residential and officetel project in Ho Chi Minh City. The deal illustrated the growing enthusiasm for branded residences in the sector."
Julie & Katherine share their views on how the sector has come together to support the campaign for a Minister of Hospitality, as "this week’s debate ...ended with a unanimous vote in favour of the motion. The debate was triggered by a petition signed by more than 200,000 people, driven by the #SeatAtTheTable campaign."
Our guest this week is María Zarraluqui. Global development MD at Meliá Hotels International, who joins us to discuss areas of development for the group, why lesiure and resorts are leading their recovery, rumours of consolidation and her views on the trends that will have the most longevity after the crisis.
Not to be missed!
As the industry continues to adapt to further changes, we continue to support the people who have supported us. We are still offering six months’ free access to Hospitality Insights to those between jobs.
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