With the cost of energy continuing it’s upward trajectory, this article explores how the hospitality industry can use the cost pressure as a catalyst for change in a bid to protect our most precious asset - our planet.
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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) and Hamilton - Pyramid Europe, through their joint venture (“JV”), has completed the acquisition of its first asset – the W Rome, Italy.
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As work-life balance becomes increasingly important, Associate, Alice Gay explores the historically perceived downfalls to employment in the hospitality industry and looks forward to an emergence of valued, motivated employees.
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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) and Hamilton -Pyramid Europe (“Hamilton”) are pleased to announce the establishment of a new joint venture (JV) focused on the European hospitality sector. CPP Investments has committed EUR475m to the JV.
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Hamilton Hotel Partners, a leading hotel operator and co-investment partner, announced today that is has officially rebranded as ‘Hamilton – Pyramid Europe’, reflecting its pivotal position amongst the Pyramid Global Hospitality group of brands.
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Our very own Analyst, Loris Knaus, explores how geopolitical factors throughout Latin America influence tourism demand and the future growth of the industry.
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With obesity and eating disorders on the rise our Operations Analyst, Julia Huelser, questions whether calorie labelling on restaurant menus is the right move to make…
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Hospitality is one of the most people-oriented industries in history. Service is offered by people for people, whether at a restaurant, a bar, a hotel, or a short-term rental, and this human touch is what makes it worthwhile.
Read More“As a result of the company’s asset management arrangement, Hamilton was able to quickly and efficiently take control of the hotels and put many revenue enhancing and cost-saving initiatives into place. Hamilton adopted a detail-focused hands-on approach to its tasks and provides detailed and timely operating and financial reports.”
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We are delighted to announce that we have now completed the merger of Hamilton Hotel Partners and Pyramid Hotel Group. The merger will create a leading international group that will manage or asset manage a total of 141 hotels with over 32,000 rooms across 8 countries, and £5.3bn of assets under management.
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Following Chloé Charmillot’s blog post “Sustainability: Tips To Getting Hotels On The Green Track”, I decided to explore the initiatives that London hotels are taking in regards to their outdoor space. And guess what, London is buzzing!
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Recently, the topic of co-living has come up many times in my conversations, including with my parents, and most of the time, the other person did not have a clue what I was talking about. In fact, a few months ago, I myself wasn’t too familiar with the term “co-living” and what it actually meant.
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“Hakuna Matata”, the first phrase our guide said on the evening prior to our starting day. As we all know from Timone and Pumba in the Lion King, it is a commonly used phrase in Swahili meaning “no worries” or “everything is okay”. This was the beginning of a 6-day guest experience that I will never forget.
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The idea of climate change was first brought to light in 1896 by Svante Arrhenius. However, the reality of the situation and the urgency to deter further damage to our environment has never been more prevalent than in 2019. According to a report by TSA, drastic de-consumption must happen in the next 10 years or we risk reaching the point of no-return, causing dire consequences for our descendants.
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“How can we enhance our website?” The question that came up during our last team meeting. “We could start a blog…”, a voice whispers, a recent graduate and new joiner in the company. All heads turn towards her. “That is a brilliant idea!” However, a sense of uncertainty could be felt in the air. “How do you even write a blog?” is what most were thinking, yet not willing to admit.
Read More“Hamilton has operated [the Holiday Inn Salisbury] with a flexible, transparent, and fully hands-on approach, pro-actively reviewing market-led rates and sales strategies in order to maximise production from the local market. In addition, Hamilton’s detailed commercial focus has led to the renegotiation of the IHG franchise fees, overseeing the recent completion of a bedroom and public area refurbishment, introducing a bespoke website, implementing numerous cost saving initiatives, while providing detailed monthly reporting and cash flow analyses and projections.”
Read More“During Hamilton’s tenure of the Grand Hotel Rogaska, Slovenia, the team achieved completion of all urgent and unforeseen repairs/decoration, implemented critical sales initiatives, designed a new multi-language website and customer facing identity, invested in market leading software (PMS and booking engine), established key sales channels (+£60.5% YOY growth in revenue received from booking.com), and improved international awareness through promotions at wedding fairs, trade shows, editorials, and advertising – all primarily achieved within operational cash flows.”
Read More“Hamilton assumed responsibility for the management of the former NH Harrington Hall during the run-down period with the instruction to “minimize losses” during the run-down period. With less than three days’ notice Hamilton assumed management of the hotel and appointed a new general manager, installed a new accounting system, entered into new banking arrangements, arranged for a new website and distribution arrangements.”
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