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Staff Writer
A wise investment
The inaugural Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit was held in Madrid on 16–17 January at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel. Developed as an event run “by owners for owners”, according to its organisers, the summit provided a forum for hotel owning groups and the companies that provide services to them, such as brands, consultants, architects, law fi rms and more.
The top trends for hotels in 2023
Mariana Palmeiro, global hospitality industry consultant specialising in the spa, wellness and health segments, and visiting faculty (business trends in luxury) at Glion Institute of Higher Education, outlines the hospitality trends for 2023 and beyond.
Tomorrow’s leaders: Investing in the future
HFTP competition winner Shivam Sharma writes why environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates hold signifi cance in asset management, while runner-up Ricardo Tellez tackles the fall of the traditional dining experience
The chefs putting their food on the map
With many guests calling for authentic food experiences, hotel restaurants are stepping up to the plate to meet this demand by showcasing local culture through their dishes. Brooke Theis speaks to Gabriel Kolofon, cluster director culinary at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, the Michelin-starred chef Luis Pestana of Reid’s Palace in Madeira, Belmond Hotel, and Kelvin Omondi Mazzi, the head chef at Great Plains’ ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya, to find out more.
Destination? The here and now
After years of being cooped up and restricted, travellers are now eager for new experiences as they holiday – and they won’t settle for the bog-standard itinerary. Mae Losasso hears how hotels are enhancing the guest experience as she speaks to Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Travel Group and Beyond Green.
Cold comfort
Sustainability has long been the focus of many in the hospitality industry, and spas are no exception. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Klara Ranggård, hotel manager at Arctic Bath, Sweden, and Lucy Brialey, co-founder and director of Sustainable Wellness, to hear how they are adopting sustainable practices into their wellness offering
American hotel stays 2023 vs 2022
The outlook for the hotel industry for Q1 is very good as most business travellers return to normal activity, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association
Down to a fine art
As guests become increasingly curious about the places they visit, owners and designers are reacting in kind. Andrea Valentino talks to Tina Norden from Conran and Partners and Anne Becker Olins from Accor to learn how the art hanging in hotels is actually chosen, the importance of heightening a property’s atmosphere, and why the future might involve fewer ultra-expensive showpiece works
Looking ahead
On the back of the successful general managers meeting in Lisbon, EHMA president Panos Almyrantis shares his expectations for the industry, what he thinks 2023 will bring and his priorities for the new year
What the data says 2023 will look like for hotels
Hotel Management International looks at STR’s insight on global performance during the first few weeks of 2023 to suggest what the rest of the year could be like for hotels.