Hotel Owner May 2019

MAY 2019 £14.99 WWW.HOTELOWNER.CO.UK HOUSEKEEPING | RENOVATION | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SPA | PROPERTY | EDUCATION | TECHNOLOGY hotelowner for the independent hotelier who means business ISSN 2049-7709 CULTIVATING CUSTOMER LOYALTY Why hotels must consistently present the best version of themselves to guests if they’re to persuade them to return QUALITY IN TOURISM GROWING YOUR PEOPLE Why nurturing talent is the best way to keep one step ahead of the competition around you STEPHEN AYERS p30 Stephen takes a look at the rise of ‘monster’ cookie cutter hotels Deborah Heather talks about baby boomers, the silver pound and what they mean for your hospitality business HOTEL CONCEPT A look at the luxury, propeller- shaped Aviator hotel by Tag p15 ANGIE PETKOVIC p34 Angie discusses whether it’s better to be inclusive or exclusive