BoHoNews: Checking in

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Gary Marshall, managing director at Tonik Associates, about the role of storytelling at The Guardsman and Middle Eight, how changes to working habits will impact workplace design, and what hospitality can learn from retail.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks with Jordan Bem, founder and CEO of Moliving, about the creation of a hotel room that can be moved in relation to seasonal demand, the company’s launch later this year, as well as Jordan’s vision and expansion plans.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks with Paul Bridger, chief operating officer at Rove Hotels, about the lifting of travel restrictions in the UAE and how this is effecting occupancy, how the business has evolved to provide additional revenue streams, and what this could signal for future hotel development.

BHN reporter Sara Kirsch speaks to Mike Baxter, co-founder and CEO at House of Gods, about the brand's UK growth, the challenges with opening in new markets, and securing funding for the expansion. Read more on www.boutiquehotelnews.com

This week's video e-newsletter round up features IHG's Indigo Hotel brand moving into the extended stay sector, as well as Vrbo's expansion into the hotel market. Read more at www.boutiquehotelnews.com

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson comments on her recent conversation with Carolyn Schneider at Casetta Group and the return of group travel, as well as the commitment to the Real Living Wage by The Scarlet and Bedruthan Hotel and Spa. Read more on www.boutiquehotelnews.com

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks with Carolyn Schneider, president of Casetta Group, about the company’s beginnings and ethos, growing and training the team, and what Carolyn looks for in a property.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks with Salima Vellani, founder of Kbox Global, about the different models of ghost kitchen operators, evaluating risk and return on investment, and food and beverage trends.

BHN video newsletter featuring The Hoxton’s European expansion; Sam Fox’s luxury hotel project; OakNorth Bank, Selina Camden, Central London Alliance and more. Subscribe at www.boutiquehotelnews.com

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Sotiris Kopatsaris, founder of Future Hotels, about how the company is supporting independent hotels, the relationship between technology and sustainability, and the changing demands of travellers and owners.

Aaron Kaupp, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, on reopening and recovery by Boutique Hotel News

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Peter Till, chairman of The Energy & Environment Alliance, about actionable steps for transitioning to a net zero carbon strategy and the hurdles we are yet to overcome, as well as the Alliance’s efforts to create a hotel specific set of standards for performance tracking and benchmarking.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Hayley Kyle and James Hacon at MAPAL, a hospitality management solution and operating system, about how hotels can overcome the reopening challenges, ways to recruit and onboard talent, and how to maintain brand and service standards with on and offline training and development. www.mapal-os.com

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Bashar Wali, founder of This Assembly, about his vision for his "people-powered" venture, the position of independent hotels in a branded market, and what the hotel of tomorrow will look like.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Steve Davis, CEO at Operto, about how technology and artificial intelligence is shaping the guest and operator experience.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson spoke to Roman Pedan, founder and CEO at Kasa, about how centralised systems can power different asset classes simultaneously, why Kasa is expanding into hotel management, and the changing value of proptech as a result of the pandemic.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Vered Raviv Schwarz, president and COO at Guesty, about traveller booking trends, how property owners and managers are diversifying, and what hoteliers can do to prepare for last minute bookings.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Billy Skelli-Cohen, co-founder of Àterre, about the launch of his new hospitality concept, key learnings from his time spent leading Lore Group, as well as advice for hoteliers who are looking to innovate.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson talks to Luca Franco, CEO and founder of Luxury Frontiers, about the changing perceptions of luxury travel, the opportunities to generate revenue off-property, and the future of experiential travel.

BHN news editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Lennert De Jong, chief commercial officer at citizenM, about the brand's corporate subscription, the adoption of similar models within hospitality, and the changing needs of corporate buyers and suppliers.

Justin Koziol, BentoLiving Chestnut Hill, on launching a brand during a pandemic by Boutique Hotel News

Ronit Copeland, Copeland Hospitality, on the future of spas and wellness by Boutique Hotel News

BHN reporter Eloise Hanson speaks to Shelley Reiner, director of interior design firm Suited, about the change in work practices and capturing domestic demand, repurposing unused hotel space, and how flexibility can support hotel owners and local suppliers. To download a free copy of the Repurposed Hotel Project, visit www.suitedid.com/hotel-repurposing. For further enquiries, Shelley can be reach...

BHN reporter Eloise Hanson speaks to Malcolm Hendry, general manager at Hotel 41 and The Rubens at The Palace, about the paranoia of making changes to the guest experience, as well as occupancy levels during the first full weekend of reopening.

BHN reporter Eloise Hanson speaks to Andrew Harrington, owner of AHV Associates, about the availability and cost of capital, as well as why there's a strong case for investing in hospitality.