Hotel Solutions Partnership (HSP) assists with; strategy development, assessing areas for improvement in performance, and developing future projections. HSP can add gravitas and credibility to clients’ submissions to financiers by identifying potential uplift in performance, developing a clear and logical plan to support this and ensuring the ESG agenda is appropriately dealt with. Ensuring the […]
The need to respond to the ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) agenda and the pressure being placed externally on hospitality by customers, employees, shareholders and stakeholders to become more sustainable – is all set to escalate. To secure financing for a hotel development or property acquisition, principals are now required to make disclosures pertaining to […]
Ensure your control and monitoring systems are managed effectively. Buildings consume over 40% of the total energy consumption in the United States. A significant portion of the energy consumed in buildings is wasted because of the lack of controls or the inability to use existing building automation systems properly. Much of the waste occurs because […]
In the UK, for the first time since 1974, there are more job vacancies than there are people officially classified as ‘out of work’. In May, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported 171,000 vacancies across the hospitality sector. A joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and the British Beer and […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership’s Vic Alcuaz, based in Manila, was human resources director at EDSA Shangri-La, Manila before moving to consultancy and specialising in design of mass recruitment programs and executive recruitment. Vic explains: “In Asia demand is currently high for Chefs and Speciality Chefs, but in the Philippines currently, there is an over-supply of qualified […]
26 September 2022, 14.00hrs GMT Boutique Hotel News in association with Hotel Solutions Partnership Hosted by BHN editor Eloise Hanson The contest to attract and secure staff is prompting many hoteliers to revise recruitment strategies and employee benefits. Whilst focus is predominantly aimed towards the domestic labour pool, this webinar will explore the routes and […]
Donald Bowman, Vice President, Hotel Solutions Partnership suggests Hoteliers should build on their core strengths and focus initially on the ‘Social’ element when planning their ESG strategy. Follow the Link to Watch the Video
Today, heightened attention and scrutiny from U.S. and global regulators regarding complying with evolving environmental laws makes buying, selling and redeveloping property difficult to navigate. Investors seeking to purchase or redevelop real estate in the U.S. for hotels or other mixed residential and commercial uses must also consider the emergence of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) […]
Utility Management Professionals working in the built environment are playing a key role in laying the groundwork for new ways to approach energy and water use in buildings that allow buildings to exist in harmony with nature. Engineers in the hotel industry know how to solve climate change, and know it is not that complex […]
We are delighted to welcome two new members to the Hotel Solutions Partnership Team for 2022 – Dina Soliman joins our EMEA team, and Martin De Castro joins our APAC team. Both bring years of senior experience in their respective fields and further strengthen the breadth of skills and services within our team. Welcome! […]
I was delighted to moderate a panel discussion at the GIOHIS conference in the UAE last month on the evolution of the multi-use space in hotels. Not only did my knowledgeable group of panellists impart their wisdom on the topics under discussion, but I had the opportunity to travel to Dubai for the first time […]
While the future of the pandemic is by no means certain with more variants and more waves, the US hospitality industry has certainly learned how to keep operating as demand continues to strengthen and travellers feel more increasingly resilient and, in many cases, just tired of not travelling. In most markets, average rates are strong […]
Watch the webinar: ESG in hotel investment and finance We are delighted to share a link to the round table discussion we held In November in partnership with Boutique Hotel News (BHN). Hosted by BHN editor Eloise Hanson, panellists included Siobhan Cross, partner, Pinsent Masons; Katrina Craig, CEO, Hotel Solutions Partnership and Robert Adamczyk, senior sustainability […]
On Thursday 4 November 14:00 GMT Hosted by Boutique Hotel News editor, Eloise Hanson. Katrina Craig is joined on the panel by Siobhan Cross, partner at Pinsent Masons and Robert Adamczyk, Senior Sustainability Advisor at the EBRD. The panel will be exploring how to plan for reform and meet the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) demands of lenders, […]
The commitments made at the UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) will be driving our business strategies in the years to come. Not only will world leaders be presenting ambitious 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets (NDCS), but also discussing how they can work together to protect communities affected by climate change, to protect […]
The road to hell…is paved with good intentions! Your CEO has announced the group’s embarkation on a voyage of “sustainable hotel operations”, effective immediately. How does this corporate aspiration translate into action at ground level in the operations? How does this lofty good intention not end up as an exercise in greenwashing? An honest, sincere […]
There has been significant coverage on green initiatives within the building industry recently. BREEAM, LEED, Green Globe and Green Engage spring to mind when one thinks of sustainability in the design and construction process. In this article, Jo Payne, one of our architectural technical services members, focuses on what sustainability actually means, and relates it […]
The following article has been kindly shared by our strategic partner, Global Hospitality Partners The global COVID-19 pandemic has thankfully dissipated in many locations and with the steady progress of mass vaccinations which has enabled the reopening of borders and the easing of travel restrictions, businesses and individuals are now regaining confidence to start travelling […]
The following article has been kindly shared by our strategic partner, Lifestyle Capital Partners The post-pandemic landscape in hospitality real estate has overwhelmingly accelerated towards wellbeing. From the consumer mindset on a macro-level, wellbeing is prioritising the safety and “care-cocooning” for every member of the inter-generational family of holidaymakers. On a micro-level, wellbeing is emphasising, […]
Hospitality vacancies rocket According to Personnel Today, a magazine for HR Professionals in the UK, there are 18,000 hospitality vacancies going into the Summer-season in the UK. Those vacancies have arisen largely from Brexit where European nationals have been unable to return to the UK for seasonal work, and hotel lockdowns, where workers have found […]
The last decade has seen the rise of the so called “sharing economy” across a wide spectrum of industries from mobility (car sharing/pooling), entertainment and multimedia (Spotify and Netflix) to the financial sector with the crowdfunding phenomenon – disrupting traditional business in many sectors. Of course, in the hospitality industry, this had already been seen […]
July 2021 After a tough start to 2021, I am very encouraged to see some green shoots of recovery in our industry both here in Europe, and around the globe. As the vaccination programme enables us to begin to resume face-to-face meetings and for international conferences to once again welcome travellers, I have no […]
We are pleased to share that our consultant, Gaby Gambina, has recently qualified as an Ayurveda coach! Ayurveda, or ayurvedic medicine, is a healthy-lifestyle system that people in India have used for more than 5000 years. Ayurveda emphasises good health and prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices and the use of herbal remedies. […]
Ranjit Gunewardane of our US team, and our design and technical services expert, has written this excellent and timely piece on “Why Greening Your Hotel is Now a Necessity” for Hotel Executive’s latest online Newsletter: “Climate change is a rapidly escalating emergency and hoteliers have much hard work to do in order […]
As hotels prepare to open their doors once again in the UK, Hotel Solutions Partnership’s L&D experts, Jason Raimondi and Rosie Hobbs were interviewed by Dennis Richards of XeniaTv on how to pivot in these new times – see their insightful comments and thoughts in the podcast here :
In these difficult times hotel performance has been under more pressure than ever before, as hotels struggle to comply with lender covenants, commitments to landlords, meeting brand standards, and investor expectations. Hotel Solutions Partnership offers a proven and efficient review process to assess all facets of the hotel and make informed decisions on options […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new program for hotels and hospitality services re-opening post Covid-19, entitled Hospitality Anew. If you are a hotel preparing to reopen, or have already opened but are encountering challenges / would like to identify further ways to improve your guest service offerings, Hospitality Anew […]
We often associate Charles Darwin with the phrase “survival of the fittest”. By this term, Darwin was not using the modern meaning of “in the best physical shape” but rather “better adapted for the immediate, local environment”. In other words, the species that survived were those best able to adapt to their […]
In the latest of our series of podcasts, here Katrina Craig, CEO of Hotel Solutions Partnership, Ltd, interviews Manav Thadani, Founder and Chairman of Hotelivate, based in New Delhi. In this exclusive XeniaRadio.com interview, topics discussed are the current state of the hotel industry in South and South East Asia, hotel trends among different hotel […]
It is wonderful to see hotels beginning to open their doors again following the coronavirus pandemic. Our experienced team here at Hotel Solutions Partnership have prepared this Rebuilding Your Hotel Business guide that outlines the key questions and considerations you may be addressing across all areas of your business as we all learn to adapt to the “new normal”. […]
In the latest of our series of Podcasts, here, Katrina Craig interviews Tony Matharu, Founder and Chairman, Integrity International Group and owner of Blue Orchid Hotels. Tony has founded many successful businesses and is also involved in many philanthropic groups and is Vice President of the London Covid-19 response initiative ‘Here to Help London.’ Tony […]
Alex Mavridis, Chief Operating Officer of Hotel Solutions Partnership Ltd speaks with hospitality pioneer, Guy Nixon, CEO of Native on the topic of Aparthotels. Issues discussed are build to rent hotels in the UK, known as Aparthotels, the initial inspiration behind the idea twenty years ago, the current market today, investor interest, managing the human […]
By Ranjit Gunewardane (as published on Hotel Executive on Sunday 24th May 2020) The aim of this article is to present the use of Multiple Dimension Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the asset life cycle of a Sustainable Hotel Building. The most effective decisions regarding sustainability in a building facility are made in the […]
We are delighted to bring you the third of our series of podcasts in conjunction with XeniaRadio.com Here, John Healy, COO (US Team) interviews Tim Little, Partner and Head of Real Estate, based in New York, and Peter Sugden, Managing Partner in London from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on lender communications and hospitality financing in […]
We are delighted to bring you our second in a series of podcast interviews in conjunction with XeniaRadio.com. Here, Tracee Nalewak, HSP’s Vice President on our US team, based in Las Vegas, interviews David Tarsh of Tarsh Consulting Ltd, a London-based award-winning PR and strategic communications consultancy. Crisis Communications for Hotels – Xenia Radio Interview […]
Our Partner, Katten Law, is a US law firm that has a big hospitality team both in the US and in the UK. HSP are pleased to be active members of their Serviced Apartment Network Group (SANG) Not surprisingly in these very challenging times lawyers are being consistently asked a range questions from hospitality clients […]
Katrina Craig, CEO, and Donald Bowman, VP, talk to Dennis Richard of Xenia Radio and give their thoughts on the steps hoteliers can take now to prepare themselves for post-Covid-19 lockdown.
By Ranjit Gunewardane COVID-19 is forcing hotels to rely more on automation and digitalization for long-term operations to reduce the financial impact from epidemics and other potential economic challenges. The COVID-19 outbreak is becoming a global stress test. As the number of people infected with the virus continues to rise around the world, uncertainties […]
International Hospitality Media and AHV Associates LLP hosted a no-cost hospitality business discussion and presentation at L’Oscar in London on 12th March Katrina Craig was delighted to attend this business breakfast discussion on March 12th at the beautiful new boutique hotel L’Oscar in London’s Southampton Road. This was one of the last high level […]
Kevin brings with him over 25 years of diverse international experience in design leadership and architecture, as well as development oversight for multicomponent resort developments. Kevin’s passion for working closely with clients and determination to overcome development challenges, has enabled a direct involvement and insight in the realisation of leading resort destinations in the Mediterranean, […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership are delighted to announce the launch of a refreshed and updated version of hoteldoctor™, our trademarked “snap shot” business review service. Donald Bowman in our US team is the proud Champion of the new-look hoteldoctor™.
Alex Mavridis, HSP’s COO (EMEA) attended the Howard Kennedy Early Check-In Breakfast Seminar on Thursday 19th September The UK ‘s Next Top Model – How to choose the right operating structure for your Hotel Alex commented “this was a very informative seminar on current trends in the hotel sector. The panel was drawn from experienced […]
The HSP team – Katrina Craig, CEO, Alex Mavridis, COO (EMEA), Elena Tsap (Property Investment and Acquisitions) and Donald Bowman (VP Americas) – were guests of Global Hospitality Services at their charity cricket day in London last Friday. An excellent networking opportunity with funds raised for the Integrity International Trust.
Katrina Craig and Alex Mavridis were in Berlin during the IHIF earlier this month and held a productive round of meetings and discussions with both owners, operators and investors. Amidst a backdrop of political, social and economic uncertainty, the sentiment from across the hospitality community was one of optimism. It was clear the mood is […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership held their annual conference on Wednesday 30th January at the Sheraton Skyline London Heathrow Katrina Craig, CEO, welcomed all – many of the global team had travelled far to be there – and gave an overview of business in 2018, together with a summary of a healthy pipeline as we start 2019. […]
Recent M&A Activity in the European Hospitality Industry: A story of OpCos and PropCos September 2018 By Andrew Harrington Partner AHV Associates LLP An Introduction Founded in 2001 by Andrew Harrington and Hanif Virji, AHV Associates LLP (AHV) is an award winning boutique investment bank focused on advising private companies across a range of M&A […]
Gaby Gambina, Hotel Solutions Partnership’s representative in Ibiza, was delighted to have played a key role in Amorevore – Ibiza’s first ever international food festival. This exciting event attracted some prominent speakers, thought leaders and chefs including Graham Hancock, Valentine Warner, Anna Greenland (Soho Farmhouse), Craig & Greg Sams (Green & Blacks chocolate), Justin […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership’s Ranjit Gunewardane has recently published “Technical Standards and Design Guidelines”, now available to purchase online. It is clear to see a shift in behaviour in our industry with co-living workspace now a growing sector among millennials. Ranjit, who is based in Boston, brings a broad range of multi-disciplinary skills […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership’s Ghislaine Oliver was delighted to attended the Serviced Apartment Network Group (SANG) on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at the London offices of Katten Muchin Rosemann UK LLP. The event was dedicated to “The Alternative Alternatives: Extended Stay, Co Living and PRS.” The event was attended by more than 100 guests […]
We’ve been busy over the summer .. We are delighted to welcome four new members to Hotel Solutions Partnership: Alex Mavridis joins us as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA Team Alex has worked with global brands such as Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, MGM, W, Kempinski, Fontainebleau, One&Only, Intercontinental, Guoman, Steigenberger, Holiday Inn and easyHotels as well as […]
It is with great sadness that Hotel Solutions Partnership announce the sudden and unexpected death of our long-standing friend and colleague, Russel Sharpe, in Dubai last week. Russell was a well-known and well respected member of the hotel industry in the Middle East for over 30 years, with a career taking in spells at Holiday […]
Katrina attended the Hospitality Minds Europe 2018 – Logging On & Checking In: Future of the Hospitality Business on 13-14 June at the Bloomsbury Hotel in London. . This innovative and fresh new event brought over 200 hospitality decision-makers from respected European and international hotel brands, exciting and disruptive start-ups, tech companies, bloggers, investors, award-winning […]
Katrina Craig was delighted to be asked to moderate a panel discussion at the Hotel Operations Conference 2018 at the Montcalm Marble Arch on Wednesday 23rd May. The topic of ancillary revenue is a hot topic among hotel operators and owners who seek to find ever more ingenious and creative ways to maximise profits among […]
David Atkinson, VP Business Development, attended this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai – the 25th anniversary of the ATM. Focussing on one of the most diverse and dynamic regions for hospitality and travel anywhere in the world, this is always a great event. The Arabian Travel Market is the Middle East’s leading inbound and […]
Katrina Craig attended the International Investment Forum in Berlin 5-7 March 2018. Over 2,300 delegates from over 80 countries gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin, making this the largest delegation in the event’s 21-year history. Feedback from delegates as they left was that this was the best and most productive IHIF to date. […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership congratulates The Elaf Group on the opening of The Hotel Galleria by Elaf in Jeddah and is proud to be associated with the company’s strategic efforts to develop tourism throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hotel Solutions Partnership was positively engaged by Elaf to develop a suite of Standard Operating Procedures together […]
Katrina attended the 4th Hotel Alternatives Event, organised by Hotel Analyst, at the Montcalm Marble Arch on 21st February. The event was the perfect forum to explore the opportunities and challenges being created as the boundaries between hotels and “other buildings with beds” are blurring, both for customers and investors. Hotel Analyst’s recent report showed […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership Associates came together for their annual conference on Tuesday 30th January at the Holiday Inn London Mayfair. With 30-plus consultants based all over the world, it’s never easy getting us all in one room at any one time, but the annual conference was well-attended and provided the perfect forum to discuss current […]
As 2017 draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. Hotel Solutions Partnership has had a busy second half to the year, with assignments taking our consultants to a wide range of countries, advising and supporting our clients on a variety […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership are delighted to announce they have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Singapore-based Red Point Urbanisation Development Ltd. Red Point Urbanization Development Co. Ltd. are specialist consultants in urban development, with offices in Singapore and China. Providing a range of services to their clients, that includes market positioning strategy, planning and design, […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership has seen a busy first half of the year with a wide range of new and exciting projects – our teams of expert consultants are currently working all over the world on assignments in locations as diverse as Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, North America, Spain and the UK. As well as our […]
Katrina Craig was delighted to moderate a panel discussion session at the Boutique Hotels & Lifestyle Summit on Tuesday 23rd May. The international boutique hotel sector is thriving, with both small independents and large multi-nationals investing heavily to establish a presence in what is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Katrina’s session was […]
David Atkinson, HSP’s VP Business Development, attended the Arabian Travel Market at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai from 24-27 April. The ATM is the leading international travel and tourism event in the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals – exhibitors from around the world showcase a diverse range of accommodation options, […]
AI Magazine April 2017 (Hotel Solutions Partnership) 1704AI07[1] Katrina Craig gives her thoughts on the current global economic factors affecting the hospitality industry and how h0w Hotel Solutions Partnership are well placed to provide expert advice and strategy to investors, operators and management teams on a wide range of issues in this month’s edition […]
Katrina Craig Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Solutions Partnership attended the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th March 2017. This year was the 20th anniversary of the IHIF, a three-day event attended by over 2000 hospitality and tourism decision-makers from over 70 countries. Attracting senior executives from nearly every major hotel […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership held their Global Annual Conference in west London on Wednesday 25th January. With senior and experienced consultants spread all over the world the annual conference provides the opportunity for all HSP members to come together to discuss projects, business, ideas for the future growth of HSP and to network. This year […]
Yes, as there are some common themes emerging from our work as a consultant advising hotel management service providers. Over the last 10 years, lots of efforts have been made to separate ownership from operation. Lenders and investors believe the industry structure results in more focused management, better run businesses, higher profits, and higher asset […]
Hotel Solutions Partnership (HSP) recently welcomed the challenge of assessing a client’s delivery of Hotel Management Services and recommending how their practices can be best adapted to meet the needs of their exciting expansion plans over the next five years. The Challenge The client, based in Europe but also operating in Africa, the Middle East […]
