The World of Hospitality Issue 14 2016 | Page 113

Hakkasan Group company o ering both day and nightlife premium services to guests. Announcing the expansion plans, Nick McCabe, President of Hakkasan Group said: “As Hakkasan Group’s rst venture into South East Asia and Yauatcha’s into the US, these developments mark a milestone for the Group and speak to our wider business strategy of moving into high growth markets. “ ere is signi cant potential for Hakkasan Group across the entire Paci c Rim and as a result, we are planning aggressive expansion within the region, which will be achieved via our existing portfolio of brands, as well as further diversi cation through strategic acquisitions and new brand launches.” “As the rst step in South East Asia, Jakarta presents a fantastic opportunity due to its increasing importance as a luxury destination and the large amount of Indonesian tourism to Las Vegas, which has led to the World Of Hospitality 113 locals being familiar with some of the Hakkasan Group brands.” “In the US, Houston and Honolulu, with their diverse populations and tastes, are perfect homes for Yauatcha, which we believe can add a product and service o ering to the market that doesn’t currently exist”. e Indonesia establishments, which are all planned to open in Alila Hotels and Resorts’ newest development, Alila SCBD Hotel, in the second half of 2016, are