Market Trends

🏨 Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, discusses hotel industry profitability strategies amidst slowing revenue growth. He emphasizes the distinct performance of luxury versus economy hotels, the influence of location, and the effects of various operating models. More resources can be found at Hospitality Daily.

🎭 Launched in May 2025, 'The Power of Hospitality Podcast' by Jupiter Humphrey-Bishop features interviews with influential luxury hospitality professionals. Guests include a luxury event planner, award-winning mixologist, five-star hotel butler, head concierge, luxury champagne brand manager, and hospitality business owner. The podcast explores career journeys, success, and the emotional intelligence required in luxury hospitality. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Jupiterluxuryhospitality.com, following Jupiter's 2024 Discovering Hospitality Blog on London's luxury venues.

🌸 From 1 May to 1 June 2025, Sketch in Mayfair, London, will host the 11th edition of 'Sketch in Bloom' celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with floral tributes. Floral designers like Lucy Vail Floristry, Ricky Paul, and Rob Van Helden will create installations, while 200 copies each of "Pride & Prejudice" and "Emma" will be available as limited-edition Vintage Collector’s Classics. An Austen-inspired afternoon tea set costs £115 per person, and a 3 Michelin Star lunch menu is priced at £150.

🔔 Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, suggests focusing on controllable aspects of the hotel business to improve outcomes. No specific dates, locations, numbers, or statistical data provided in the excerpt. The article offers insights into understanding profit and loss (P&L) for profit boost and career acceleration, with further resources available through Hospitality Daily.

🍻 In a 2024 Q3 consumer survey by GlobalData, a "new normal" emerges with "relaxing at home" being the predominant theme for consuming alcoholic drinks including beer/cider, wine, and low/no alcohol options. This reflects a shift in consumer values and priorities toward more home-centric work, personal, and social lives, initially sparked by the pandemic.

🏨 Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, discusses the evolving profitability in the hospitality industry, addressing operator challenges and profit maximization strategies. Further resources include a profile on Mandelbaum and guidance on understanding P&L for career advancement are available through Hospitality Daily.

📖 Saladplate, the official content hub for the Hospitality, Food and Beverage portfolio by Informa Markets, provides weekly news updates, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-monthly e-magazine. It offers exclusive access to over 10,000 brands, companies, products, and over 35 international trade events. Saladplate is a key resource for insights into industry trends and innovations within the hospitality and wider business community.

🏖️ JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, a design by BENSLEY, is a whimsical luxury resort on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, themed around the fictional Lamarck University from the late 19th century. The resort features French colonial architecture with pastel hues, buildings representing various academic departments, and interior details embodying the academic narrative. Set along Kem Beach, it offers beachfront views, a village-like setting with native flora, and themed dining venues like Tempus Fugit, Red Rum, and Pink Pearl. Multiple pools and the Chanterelle Spa enhance the guest experience. Local culture and sustainable practices are integrated into the design. The project showcases the immersive storytelling and luxury of designer Bill Bensley, making it a unique fantasy-like indulgence for visitors.

🏩 On May 3, 2025, Dr. Michelle Ulor, founder of Kinos Studio, and Clay Bassford, founder of Bespoke Sound, discuss the impact of sound design in hotels. Ulor leads a research-led music psychology consultancy, while Bassford's company specializes in creating custom soundscapes for hospitality venues. The conversation is part of a Hospitality Daily Podcast episode, focusing on sound design as a potentially underrated aspect of hotel ambiance and guest experience.