Catégorie : Strategy
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Death by Valuation: The Amazon Aggregator Autopsy | Marketplace Pulse
The Amazon aggregator autopsy. Co-founder John Hefter just revealed what went wrong at Thrasio on the Operators podcast — and it confirms Marketplace Pulse’s real-time analysis. Started buying brands at 2x EBITDA. Ended at 7x multiples for « Chinese vaporware garbage » just to post growth figures. The aggregators destroyed their own model by bidding up asset…
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Covivio | Monika Moser
Integration: The Future of Luxury Hospitality Post 14/15 – Evolution Beats Revolution Change is inevitable in hospitality. The real question is whether you will pursue it as a sudden, top-down, and disruptive revolution or as a steady, human, and aligned evolution. The latter, an evolutionary approach, offers numerous benefits such as maintaining guest trust, reducing…
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“Demand for luxury tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than for any other industry segment.” Thank you for the great share Vik Krishnan, Senior Partner and Global Travel & Hospitality… | Stuart Greif
“Demand for luxury tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than for any other industry segment.” Thank you for the great share Vik Krishnan, Senior Partner and Global Travel & Hospitality Leader, at McKinsey & Company
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The Intersection of F&B and Revenue Management in Hotels
For Jason D’Agostino, the path to becoming a hospitality revenue leader didn’t start with rate codes or STAR reports – it started in the kitchen. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University’s baking and pastry program, D’Agostino began his hospitality career in food and beverage, working as a line cook for Marriott before climbing the…
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A thirty five year old leader stepping into the helm of a fifty seven year old seafood legend signals a thrilling new chapter
Damola Adamolekun, an executive with an Ivy League pedigree and a track record of restaurant turnarounds, has been entrusted with breathing new life into a beloved brand that has just emerged from Chapter Eleven. After steering P.F. Chang’s through a pandemic and returning it to profitability, he now brings fresh vision and youthful energy to…
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Into a Bold New Era – Reimagined Rosewood
In today’s world, the meaning of luxury is evolving. It is no longer defined solely by aesthetics or exclusivity, but increasingly by connection, purpose, and impact. At Rosewood, we’ve embraced this shift wholeheartedly. Today, I’m honoured to share that we are entering a bold new chapter — one shaped by a deeper understanding of who…
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Deflagging is having a moment. Travelers don’t want identical rooms with different logos. They want story, design, emotion. For the first time, investors are following their lead. Boutiques now… | Pedro Colaco | 19 comments
Deflagging is having a moment. Travelers don’t want identical rooms with different logos. They want story, design, emotion. For the first time, investors are following their lead. Boutiques now outprice branded hotels in key markets (STR 2024). The old “brand premium” is gone. Guests reward originality over consistency. Luxury brands prefer to partner with iconic…
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When the topic is luxury, everyone engages. When the topic is action, everyone disappears. We focus on what we want to hear not on what we should hear… We focus on what is easy not on what is… | Natalia Jaramillo
When the topic is luxury, everyone engages. When the topic is action, everyone disappears. We focus on what we want to hear not on what we should hear… We focus on what is easy not on what is necessary. Last week, I posted about three things: 1️⃣ Why technology alone won’t save your business if…
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When your government adds 12% to your costs overnight
When your government adds 12% to your costs overnight The Netherlands recently handed hotels a masterclass in forced innovation. Starting January 2026, accommodation VAT jumps from 9% to 21%. That’s not a typo. For Dutch hotels, this is a billion euro question. And here’s the thing—if you’re reading this from Germany, France, or anywhere else—your…
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#xotels #revenuemanagement #hotelmanagement #vat #hotelstrategy #netherlands #hospitality #innovation #taxstrategy #hotelindustry | Remko West
When your government adds 12% to your costs overnight The Netherlands recently handed hotels a masterclass in forced innovation. Starting January 2026, accommodation VAT jumps from 9% to 21%. That’s not a typo. For Dutch hotels, this is a billion euro question. And here’s the thing—if you’re reading this from Germany, France, or anywhere else—your…
