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Turn Your Land into a Hospitality Haven with ZPODZ: A Seamless Investment for Hospitality Business Success! . . #zpodz #hospitality #glamping #glampingtent #investmentproperty #successstories

Top 3 Learnings on Hotel Performance at HICAP Update 2024. One of the highlights of the HICAP events is dataguy Jesper Palmqvist of STR and he did not disappoint, here are my 3 from inside the numbers from across Asia Pacific - 1. Brandification Asia's drive into franchising is evolving. Look at the STR pipeline, 44% of properties will be franchised, 47% under chain management, and 9% independent. 2. Moderation in Hotel Rate Growth While 2023 saw milestone growth of 10.9% in average rates, January this year slowed to 3.3%, and likely a sign of things to come. 3. Hotel Operating Costs Utilities have declined labor costs, management fees (as a result of revenue growth and rising GOP's and marketing are rising. A key question is can costs be contained going forward? Hats off to the HICAP Update organizers led by Jeff Higley, CHIA, ISHC and, Jonathon Zink, was amazing to return to Hong Kong and the iconic refurbed Regent Hong Kong. #C9Insider C9 Hotelworks #HICAPUpdate #hotels #Tourism #hongkong

Thanks a ton, dear Arno Schwalie for joining me on stage at the second iteration of the Swiss Hospitality Investment Club at Zurich’s famous Kaufleuten for a no-holds-barred discussion about the now of hospitality and the next of Lindner Hotels & Ressorts, it was great fun and an important wake up call. Other than that the main message of the day was that serviced apartments outperform everyone else, led of course by the success and expansion of investor darlings Numa and Limehome (who might not even be accurately described as serviced apartments, but that’s another discussion). Both CEOs were present and performed well in their role as industry scare (but of course it’s all complementary, no one’s afraid..), Dr. Josef Vollmayr said that unless you’re a luxury property or of the destination hotel variety your market share is up for grabs (and he bullishly added that’s about 75%), and Dimitri Chandogin didn’t even have to say much as his presence alone (and the occasional raised eyebrow) made everyone else on stage nervously (and rather unconvincingly) defend their business model (and results). Of course Chandogin did say something, too: it’s not about what they don’t do (full service) it’s what they do do (and the rest doesn’t): simplicity in the offering, attentiveness and convenience throughout the entire guest journey and a level of digitisation in front and back end that’s unmatched in most of the industry. Nothing of that is brand new, nor should it come as a surprise (ever heard of Sonder?) but nevertheless the rate at which they both are scaling up is nothing short of impressive. What else is new? Nothing much (and that’s no news either), but still kudos to Tanja Millner, Ion Eglin and Daniel Schneider for delivering a strong follow up to last years debut, lots of content, a high calibre audience, time to mingle and, of course, rooftop drinks. Here’s to many happy returns, or as Dr. Andrea Gartenbach , MD would call it: longevity.

In October 2022, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance brought together our #globalnetwork, here in #London, to set out of vision for Net Positive Hospitality and unite in our approach.   Following on from this, in the Spring of 2023, we convened our members in Berlin, to launch our new #strategy, setting out our detailed plan to turn this ambition into a reality. Last month, a year on from our first #Summit, we are honoured to have come together with our entire network of over 50,000 #hotels, to develop bold solutions that will propel us towards a #NetPositive future, in which the #hospitalityindustry gives back to the #destination more than it takes.   The theme of our Autumn Summit - Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality - demonstrates this shift. The vision is set, the goal is clear, the pathway is mapped out. Now we have to work to make mainstream this way of thinking, making #sustainability the norm, rather than the exception.   As #youngLeader, Tia Chauhan, said at our #Summit, "#Sustainability needs to be the norm, it needs to be something that I don't have to actively search for or go to the depths of the website to find. It needs to be something that's loud and proud."   In a new video filmed at our Summit, I'm pleased to share more on this #transformational theme, which will continue to run throughout our events in 2024, and beyond! https://lnkd.in/gWpb8Mkr   To find out more about the outcomes of the #event and some of the key priorities set during the inaugural meeting of our new #StandingCommittees, visit https://lnkd.in/dtnDQab9.   Join us in driving the #hospitalitysector towards a more fair and regenerative future: Become a #member ➡ https://lnkd.in/e8bAaSBD Sponsor one of our 2024 events ➡ email [email protected] to find out more.   Be sure to keep an eye out for our #interview with Tia on the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance page over the coming days!   #NetPositive #NetPositiveHospitality #MainstreamingSustainability #MainstreamingNetPositive #SustainableHospitality #SustainableFuture #Collaboration

𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 To offer a positive Rotterdam Experience, a hospitable and warm welcome is indispensable. For a future-proof hospitality we are mixing the real world with the digital one, to meet the changing needs of today's travellers. Today, in addition to our social media channels and visitor website we are introducing our newest pilot - the fully digital Rotterdam City Card, previously known as the Rotterdam Welcome Card. It's designed with care to make sure every visitor's trip is full of fun and exploration. The Rotterdam City Card has two important principles: ✔️ Attractive discounts at top-tier attractions, museums, restaurants, theatres, and more, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in Rotterdam's vibrant culture and energy in different parts of the city, to get the most out of their city trip. We focus on visitors who are attracted to the unique character and offering of Rotterdam. ✔️ It's not just about elevating the experience, it's also about making a tangible impact on the city's economic ecosystem. By focusing on local businesses and funneling a portion of proceeds back into the community through our partnership with the Sam& voor alle kinderen Foundation, visitors give something back to the city. A unique way of working, which sets the Rotterdam City Card apart from all other City Cards. The hospitable welcome of visitors is a joint task and therefor 8 dynamic city partners are participating in this pilot: Koninklijke Spido BV., Euromast, Diergaarde Blijdorp - Rotterdam Zoo, ss Rotterdam, Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, Stadshaven Brouwerij, Comedy Club Haug and RET. Many hotels are also affiliated and will bring the City Card to the attention of their guests. We will promote the City Card online and at our Rotterdam Tourist Information locations. We will extensively test the technology based on usage until the end of March. More locations will be added from April. Read more 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eH3Rz6xX A big thanks to dbf for your technological expertise and thanks to all partners and hotels for your cooperation in this pilot. Let's make it a success together and give all visitors to Rotterdam an unforgettable Rotterdam Experience! #CityCard #hospitality #experience #digitalization #RotterdamMakeItHappen

Quality over quantity. Working in partnership with shared vison and values. The attractiveness for the luxury and ultra-luxury segment has continued to perform exceptionally post-pandemic and therefore continues to attract investment interest. Italy’s hotel market is also characterised by the dominance of family owner-operators, and experts in the Italian market stress that partnerships between Italian operators and international stakeholders could be greatly beneficial to both parties. KSL Capital Partners KSL Capital's decision to invest in Sereno suggests major investors are recognizing the untapped potential. Luis Contreras, Sereno’s founder and CEO: “Our joint vision is to create a select few new small and supremely luxurious hotels in unique locations, featuring remarkable design, meticulous detail, and casual yet professional, bespoke services for our guests. With KSL’s strategic advice and financial support, we aim to offer our guests, and our team, exciting new experiences and prospects.” Martin Edsinger, principal at KSL Capital Partners: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Luis and the Contreras family for the next journey of growth for this remarkable business. At KSL, we seek to invest in the unforgettable to create the enduring, something which is core to Sereno’s mission. What Luis and his family have created is unparalleled, and we could not be more excited about what the future will bring for Sereno and to work with a partner that shares our vision and values.” At a glance: https://lnkd.in/edqHgJRe #ammiquepuresleeprevolution #thefutureofsleepismattressfree #exceedingguestexpectations #streamliningoperations #extrarevenuestreams #thefutureofsustainablehotelsismattressfree #thefutureofwellnessismattressfree #eliminatingmattresswaste #betterfortheplanet #betterforeveryone #AMMIQUEsleepscapehotels

I am excited to travel to Toronto to meet with clients, colleagues, and friends. I hope to see you there. If you would like to set up a time to chat, please let me know directly. #CHIC2024 #Canadianlodging #investment #conference #networking #hotelconference #hotelrealestate #busnessdevelopment #hotelinvestment #hoteliers #hotelindustry #revenueoptimization #hotelanalytics

Read the re-cap of some of the topics discussed during our Hospitality & Tourism Panel which took place last month. Thank you to Biscayne Times for Covering our story, as well, as CREWMiami , Kristina D'Amico , Tanya Zapata , & Wendy Kallergis for joining our panel. I always enjoy moderating and asking the key questions on everyone's mind. What's going on in Miami? How is financing and property values affecting investments? Is Miami done growing? Click below to read the full article https://lnkd.in/etvFTYaf

Did You Know? European hotels prioritize scalability and stability over ROI when choosing tech solutions! According to the State of Distribution Report (https://lnkd.in/g2E_pbTP) by HEDNA, NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality, and RateGain, scalability, stability, ROI, and ease of implementation are the top considerations for European hotels when choosing tech solutions. This suggests that European hotels are looking for long-term solutions that can grow with their business and avoid disruptions, rather than just focusing on short-term cost savings. Stay ahead of the curve by offering tech solutions that are scalable, stable, and easy to implement! #Hospitality #Technology #Europe #StateOfDistribution #RateGain #HEDNA #NYUSPS