Hotel Management International

Thierry W Despont discusses the inspiration behind his luxurious interiors for 45 Park Lane, fostering a sense of place and the delicate balance between innovation and lasting appeal.

CEO of Choice Hotels Steve Joyce is looking to transport the company’s asset-light model and aggressive approach across the Atlantic. He talks strategies with Rod James. We also travel to Rome for a sit-down with Amy McPherson, the president and managing director of Marriott’s European division.

Also in this issue, Jennifer Sharp meets top chefs, restaurateurs and hotel executives to investigate why fine dining need no longer owe its allegiances to Escoffier, and we talk to Hilton Worldwide’s president of global operations Ian Carter and Starwood executives Michael Wale and Brian McGuinness.

Back in early November we hosted the European Hospitality Awards 2011. Winners on the night included the St Pancras Renaissance, the Dorchester Collection and Melia Hotels founder Gabriel Escarrer Julià. We include a full report.