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📖 May 12, 2025 - Ben Wolff, co-founder of Onera and CEO of Oasi, discusses his view of hotel development as an artistic endeavor rather than just a business venture. The episode encourages listeners to harness creativity to benefit their business and team. For further inspiration, the music for the show is crafted by Clay Bassford from Bespoke Sound, a company specializing in music identity design for hospitality brands.

🏨 Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, leverages over 80 years of hotel performance data to analyze changes in guest behaviors and service expectations. He emphasizes the need to comprehend the essential factors behind hotel success. Further insights can be found in the series including "Meet Robert Mandelbaum: The Man Who Turns P&Ls into Playbooks".

🏨 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.