by Rahul Venkit | 21 Jun 2020 | Interview, People
Hoteliers are fundamentally resilient and inventive: Melvin Gold Melvin Gold was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit Be it the coronavirus or other challenges posed by Brexit, the hotel fraternity is a creative lot who will always find...
by Rahul Venkit | 14 Jun 2020 | Interview, People
Plenty of capital still wants to be in UK hotel markets: Simon Mallinson Simon Mallinson was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Provided sensible heads prevail in negotiations, the hotel industry and UK PLC at large can benefit from Brexit, says Simon...
by Rahul Venkit | 07 Jun 2020 | Interview, People
Hotel investments better than almost any other real-estate class: James Chappell James Chappell was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit. While the details of Brexit and its impact on the hospitality industry is as yet unclear, the hotel...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 24 May 2020 | Design, People
Hotel design is a deep-dive into the DNA of a project: Shelley Reiner Shelley Reiner was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Suited Interior Design’s Shelley Reiner tells us why she goes for projects that dive deep into its history, culture and destination....
by Rahul Venkit | 12 Apr 2020 | People
We have a Kodak moment in the hotel and hospitality industry: Ali Borhani Ali Borhani was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit There is tremendous opportunity in repurposing and repositioning failing retail spaces as unique hotels and...
by Amar Lalvani | 27 Mar 2020 | People
Expert’s Voice: Can hotels cash in some of the loyalty points we have earned? CEO of the Standard Hotels, Mr. Amar Lalvani. When hotels do reopen, we need you — our guests — to step back in. Through our doors. To bring back the spirit of travel,...
by Rahul Venkit | 22 Mar 2020 | People
ONYX retains the best of Thailand but more than just Thai hotels: Gina Wo Gina Wo was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai 2019. Photo by Rahul Venkit. ONYX Hospitality Group wants to retain the best aspects of Thailand – design, service and food –...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 15 Mar 2020 | People
Easy access to amazing global design really intensifies competition: Laura Chico Arias Laura Chico Arias was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit. PDP London’s Business Development Director Laura Chico Arias tells us why she foresees 2020...
by Rahul Venkit | 08 Mar 2020 | People
Guests travel the world just to stay at Hard Rock hotels: Sandy Yang Sandy Yang was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai 2019. Photo by Rahul Venkit. Brand power isn’t something Hard Rock Hotels worry about; it’s how to strike the right balance between their...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 04 Mar 2020 | Design
Nordelaia: Designing for human connection in the age of tech The stunning Nordelaia hotel invites guests to connect – in a real way. Winner of Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Rose Murray from These White Walls presents Nordelaia, a charmingly...
by Rahul Venkit | 01 Mar 2020 | People
Guest experience, not design alone, is what people pay for: Markus Engel Markus Engel, CEO, Urban Resort Concepts was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai 2019. Photo by Rahul Venkit. Chinese urban spaces are saturated, so hotels can only charge premiums by...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 26 Feb 2020 | Design
Oasis for digital nomads in UK’s Northern Powerhouse: Quest Liverpool Quest Liverpool is an oasis for today’s location-independent workers. Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Suited Interior Design showcased their efficient, destination-inspired...
by Rahul Venkit | 23 Feb 2020 | Interview, People
IHG steadily building impressive luxury hotels collection: Benjamin Hu Benjamin Hu, Director of Design, IHG, was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai in Dec 2019. (Photo by Rahul Venkit) After consolidating its luxury hotels collection with Regent, Six Senses,...
by Juliana Hahn | 20 Feb 2020 | Design
Contemporary elegance meets industrial past: The Westin Hotel and Residences The Westin Hotel and Residences has already left its mark on London. Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Dexter Moren Associates wow with their modern vision for the...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 18 Feb 2020 | Events, People
Expert’s Voice: Dying high-street retail should transform into hospitality spaces (From L to R): Panellists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020 James Chappell, Ali Borhani, Melvin Gold and Simon Mallinson. Photo by Rahul Venkit. Investment in the hospitality industry...
by Rahul Venkit | 16 Feb 2020 | People
Lighting has become the key element of architecture: Boris Duhamel Boris Duhamel was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai in Dec 2019. (Photo by Rahul Venkit) Lighting touches the senses but is too often neglected or taken into consideration too late in a hotel...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 12 Feb 2020 | Events, Projects
European hotel pipeline booms despite Brexit: Rolf W. Schmidt [Download presentation] TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO Rolf W. Schmidt at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit. TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO R. W. Schmidt tells delegates at...
by Rahul Venkit | 09 Feb 2020 | People
Many first-time hotel developers are clueless about managing operators: Francis Lee Francis Lee was a delegate at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai in Dec 2019. (Photo by Rahul Venkit) Owners always want to build a five-star resort with a four-star budget and six-star...
by Sorcha O'Higgins | 07 Feb 2020 | Events
Nordelaia by Rose Murray wins Creative Spark in London (From L to R) Rolf W. Schmidt, Rose Murray, Ed Murray and Shelley Reiner at the Creative Spark presentation ceremony at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020. Photo by Rahul Venkit. TOPHOTELPROJECTS’ boutique networking...
by Juliana Hahn | 03 Feb 2020 | Events
February special: Top 5 hotel industry events Add the TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR events to your calendar to get the latest scoop on hotel industry news. Want to get the scoop on hotel industry news and meet game changers and thought leaders? Then add the following events to...