Articles & publications

Articles & publications - 2024-01-29

What are the main challenges facing the hospitality industry in 2024?

We hope you have had a great start into the New Year 2024!

What will 2024 bring to the hospitality industry? Is an encouraging outlook after years of challenges possible for hospitality industry? Is a hospitality investment boom on the horizon?

In this article our experts share their professional opinions, you will find forecasts, expectations, hospitality market overview and key trends for 2024.

Articles & publications - 2023-10-31

What the new sustainability standards IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 mean for companies

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its inaugural standards — IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 — on 26 June. What should you do to prepare and how do they interact with other frameworks?

The launch marks the start of an exciting new era for sustainability-related financial disclosures. The standards will help to improve trust and confidence in company disclosures. This in turn should support capital market allocations towards more resilient economic models for companies.

Articles & publications - 2023-09-28

The world of wellness and wellbeing in the hospitality industry

Wellness & Wellbeing: today vs tomorrow

In an ever-evolving hospitality landscape, staying updated with new trends is paramount. In the forthcoming article, we explore the concepts of wellness & wellbeing and discuss its implication for the hospitality industry. As you delve into the article, you'll uncover the influence of wellness in shaping guest expectations, diversified offering, and fostering guest loyalty. Will wellness offerings remain a premium commodity primarily accessible to high-paying clientele, or is the future set to make wellness a standard service in most hospitality establishments? Find out below.

Articles & publications - 2023-05-31

Showcasing hospitality properties and their pioneering eco-friendly practices

Climate change, freshwater depletion, unsustainable use of resources, and biodiversity collapse are some of the most pressing challenges faced by humanity today. As the world’s population increases, so does the pressure on the world’s natural resources and on local communities. While hospitality might on the surface be less damaging than other industries where pollution is more visible (manufacturing, transport, agriculture, etc.), the hospitality service sector and its supply chain are directly affecting and being affected by sustainability matters.

Articles & publications - 2023-05-29

Project of the month: Casa Cook, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

Operator search for a hotel project in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

PKF hospitality has identified a new operator for a hotel project in Madonna di Campiglio, a ski region in northern Italy. The town of Madonna di Campiglio is not only known for its ski slopes and winter activities, but also as a summer destination. The hotel is located in Piazza Righi, directly in the pedestrian zone and amidst the enchanting mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites.

Articles & publications - 2023-04-27

Greenwashing: how green is it?

On March 22, 2023, the European Commission adopted a “Proposal for a Directive on Green Claims”. The proposal is designed to put a stop to the practice of greenwashing and, if adopted by Member States of the Union, it will force companies doing business in Europe to be more scrupulous and evidence based about their environmental claims.