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Conceptualisation of the Future
  Accommodation Property




                    © AHS Advisory
          Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Changing Expectations




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Changing Expectations -Timeline




Conceptualisation of the Future                  © AHS Advisory
                                                                              21 September 2012
Accommodation Property                 Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Generation B or Builders
     • Prefer „traditional‟ travel (all inclusive, planned ahead,
       systematic)
     • Mostly retired
     • Comfort is more important than money
     • Increased need for easy-access facilities




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Baby Boomers
• Consider travel a necessity, not a luxury
• Are willing to spend more for luxury, expertise and
  convenience, prone to book online
• Forever Young mentality
• Enjoy “the real experience” but with familiar comforts
• When heading into retirement: time for long-haul trips




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Generation X
     •     Prefer boutique or “unique” properties
     •     Look for both traditional and non-traditional experiences
     •     Technology savvy
     •     Business travelers prefer upscale or upper upscale
           product, more and better amenities




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Generation Y
     • Wi-Fi as a must-have amenity
     • Greater importance to public areas of hotels (social
       hubs)
     • Independence, individualistic
     • Prefer online services (check-in, check-out)
     • Seek the „authentic‟ experience, keen on local foods, art,
       culture




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
21st Century – Generations X & Y
• Guests                                               • Workforce
      – Involvement in product                                 –   Work/life balance
        development                                            –   Empowerment
      – „Quality that surprises‟                               –   Support
      – Individual needs satisfied                             –   Life-long learning
      – Technology                                             –   Enjoyable work culture
      – Immediate service                                      –   Creativity & innovation
        recovery                                               –   Variety & Diversity
      – 360 unique experience                                  –   Flexibility
                                                               –   Motivation &
                                                                   recognition

Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                                 21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Mobile Technologies

                 Monthly MB Consumption
  8,000
                                     6,942
  7,000
  6,000
  5,000
                                                     4,223
  4,000                                                                                  2011
                                                              2,880                                                                          17
  3,000               2,576                                                              2016
                                 2,131
  2,000
  1,000                                                      750
                                                    517
                   150                                                71266      4 108
          0




Source: AHS Advisory with data from ABC Australia




                                                                                                        Source: digitalmarketinglab.com.au




      Conceptualisation of the Future                                           © AHS Advisory
                                                                                                                                             21 September 2012
      Accommodation Property                                          Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
• Sydney was one of the
  worst Wi-Fi cities in
  2011, averaging a cost of
  $25

• In 2012 Sydney
  redeemed itself
  slightly, but most
  properties still charge a
  fee for Wi-Fi access




 Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                          21 September 2012
 Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
• The HotelChatter
  Report (US)
  identifies budget
  and midscale
  brands as the
  ones most likely
  to include Wi-Fi
  in their rates.




  Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                           21 September 2012
  Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Hotel Interior Design Technology
                                                          • Personalisation
                                                          • Privacy
                                                          • Security
                                                                 – “Smart” Surfaces

                                                                 – Touch technologies

                                                                 – Mobile technologies

                                                                 – IP Telephony

                                                                 – Sensor-based technologies

                                                                 – Intelligent interfaces


Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                                    21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Mobile Technology as Added Value
                                                    • Better, faster
                                                           – Check-in/check-out
                                                           – Room Key substitute

                                                    • “Personalised attention”
                                                           – E-concierge / M-concierge
                                                           – Social media

                                                    • Apps as a Marketing tool
                                                           – Brand awareness
                                                           – Brand identity
                                                           – Brand loyalty




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                               21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Sustainable Building
• Long-term lower operational costs v. Initial Costs

• Perception: lower risk, higher value




  Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory               21 September 2012
  Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
“Green” Design Trends
• Sustainability focused with increasing
  attention to the value derived from “green”
  initiatives.                                                                                              Living Wall, Novotel Auckland Airport, NZ




                      Have not Valued ($) Sustainability Programs                            39.2%


                        Value Analysis based Sustainability Budget       9.8%


                                                                                                            ‘Pod’ Room, Attrap Revess Hotel, FR
                         Measure Total Value with Aggregate Score        12.3%


                           Total Value Generated, including indirect
                                                                            16.3%
                                                           Benefits

                           Sustainability Prioritising Based on Cost-
                                                                                 22.3%
                                                      Benefit Analysis


                                            Aggregate Cost Savings                24.2%
                                                                                                            Vertical Garden, Westin Gaslamp Quarter, CA, USA
Source: AHS Advisory with data from PwC



      Conceptualisation of the Future                                          © AHS Advisory
                                                                                                                                   21 September 2012
      Accommodation Property                                         Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
OTA v. TTA
                                  • M-commerce

                                     – The online travel segment is forecast to
                                       account for 1/3 of the global travel market
                                       value

                                     – Gross bookings in AP are to increase 30% in
                                       2012 v. 2010

                                     – Australian OTA spend increased 55% v.
                                       2010, whilst TTA rose 1% only

                                     – TTA‟s still dominate the Australian market with
                                       a 73% market share
         Source: my destination




Conceptualisation of the Future               © AHS Advisory
                                                                           21 September 2012
Accommodation Property              Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Generation Z [1995-2009]
•   Driven by word-of-mouth marketing, seek creativity
•   Most educated, well-off and literate generation
•   Prone to emotional and mental health issues
•   Instant gratification –NOT Brand Loyal
•   Low perception of privacy
•   Environmental and social conscience




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Generation Alpha [2010-2025]
  • Children of older (30+) working parents (X‟s & Y‟s)
  • First generation to experience paid parental leave
  • Fast paced, high-tech environment with social and
    environmental challenges
  • Expected to have huge career opportunities: ageing
    population will leave the workforce when Alphas enter
  • Alpha‟s will average 6 career paths in their lifetime




Conceptualisation of the Future             © AHS Advisory
                                                                         21 September 2012
Accommodation Property            Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Hotel Brands: Targeting the Baby
                                  Boomers
                                                        • Packaging personalised
                                                              experiences:
                                                                – Museums
                                                                – Sports
                                                        • Milestone experiences

                                                        • Hassle-free
                                                        • Family oriented
                                                        • Lifestyle
                                                                – Mobility
                                                                – Comfort

Conceptualisation of the Future                   © AHS Advisory
Accommodation Property                                                            21 September 2012
                                        Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Hotel Brands: Targeting Gen X
                                                                   • Personalised experience
                                                                   • Boutique luxury
                                                                   • Sustainability
                                                                   • Lifestyle
                                                                              – Contemporary design
                                                                              – Business-oriented with
                                                                                leisure component
                                                                              – Value for money

                                                                   • Emerging markets


Conceptualisation of the Future                  © AHS Advisory
Accommodation Property                                                                      21 September 2012
                                       Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Hotel Brands: Targeting Gen Y
                                                                   • Personalised experience
                                                                              – De-bundling of services
                                                                              – Mix & match approach
                                                                              – Technology

                                                                   • Sustainability
                                                                              – Infrastructure, Design &
                                                                                Practices

                                                                   • Lifestyle
                                                                              – Wellness
                                                                              – Local Culture

                                                                   • Emerging markets
Conceptualisation of the Future                  © AHS Advisory
Accommodation Property                                                                       21 September 2012
                                       Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Futuristic
 Concepts                                                 Three Sprints, Ship Hotel                  Trump Tulip Hotel, Dubai, UAE




                                                                                                                                          Hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE




          Resorts World Miami, FL, USA                  Apeiron Hotel, Dubai, UAE                 Hotel Full Moon, Baku, Azerbaijan




                                                                                                                                                            Hotel Pods


          Waterworld, Songjijang, China
                                                  Hotel Crescent, Baku, Azerbaijan                   Aeroscraft, Flying Luxury Hotel




                                                         © AHS Advisory
Future Hotels Forum                                                                                                                    Date
                                               Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
             Aerohotel, Floating Islands   Helix Hotel, Zayed Bay, Abu Dhabi, UAE     Hydropolis Underwater Hotel, Persian Gulf, UAE          Voyager V1, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Future of Hotel Management:
                                   Economic and demographic challenges
• By 2020:                                               • By 2030:
    –    Australian median age: 40                              – Largest demographic group: 60+
    –    Largest demographic group: 50+                         – 65 year-olds will outnumber 15year-
    –    Most BB will be retired                                  olds (doubling from 2012)
    –    Workforce: 35% Y-ers                                   – The 85+ group will triple (v. 2012)
    –    Voluntary annual turnover: 20%                         – Ratio of workers to retirees will
    –    Casual workforce: nearly 50%                             decrease (3:1 v. today‟s
                                                                  5:1), increasing worker demand




 Conceptualisation of the Future                   © AHS Advisory
                                                                                        21 September 2012
 Accommodation Property                  Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
The Future of Hotel Management:
• Revenue Management: pricing strategies for highly dynamic markets

• Distribution Channel Management: how, why, to whom?

• Delivering a unique –and genuine- experience: Upcoming demographic
  groups (Gen Z) will judge individually

• Facility management: satisfying the needs of the ageing population whilst
  appealing to the upcoming demographic groups




Conceptualisation of the Future                  © AHS Advisory
                                                                              21 September 2012
Accommodation Property                 Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
Rutger Smits                                                  Ron de Wit
                            Director                                               Director
          rutger@ahsadvisory.com                                            ron@ahsadvisory.com
               0414 860 207                                                    0414 860 207
                                         Ericka Fernandez
                                                   Consultant
                                       ericka@ahsadvisory.com
                                       Level 6, City Mutual Building
                                             66 Hunter Street
                                          Sydney NSW 2000
                                             +61 2 8212 5601

                                  www.AHSadvisory.com
Conceptualisation of the Future                     © AHS Advisory
                                                                                              21 September 2012
Accommodation Property                    Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting

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Conceptualisation of the Future Hotel

  • 1. Conceptualisation of the Future Accommodation Property © AHS Advisory Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 2. Changing Expectations Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 3. Changing Expectations -Timeline Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 4. Generation B or Builders • Prefer „traditional‟ travel (all inclusive, planned ahead, systematic) • Mostly retired • Comfort is more important than money • Increased need for easy-access facilities Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 5. Baby Boomers • Consider travel a necessity, not a luxury • Are willing to spend more for luxury, expertise and convenience, prone to book online • Forever Young mentality • Enjoy “the real experience” but with familiar comforts • When heading into retirement: time for long-haul trips Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 6. Generation X • Prefer boutique or “unique” properties • Look for both traditional and non-traditional experiences • Technology savvy • Business travelers prefer upscale or upper upscale product, more and better amenities Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 7. Generation Y • Wi-Fi as a must-have amenity • Greater importance to public areas of hotels (social hubs) • Independence, individualistic • Prefer online services (check-in, check-out) • Seek the „authentic‟ experience, keen on local foods, art, culture Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 8. 21st Century – Generations X & Y • Guests • Workforce – Involvement in product – Work/life balance development – Empowerment – „Quality that surprises‟ – Support – Individual needs satisfied – Life-long learning – Technology – Enjoyable work culture – Immediate service – Creativity & innovation recovery – Variety & Diversity – 360 unique experience – Flexibility – Motivation & recognition Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 9. Mobile Technologies Monthly MB Consumption 8,000 6,942 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,223 4,000 2011 2,880 17 3,000 2,576 2016 2,131 2,000 1,000 750 517 150 71266 4 108 0 Source: AHS Advisory with data from ABC Australia Source: digitalmarketinglab.com.au Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 10. • Sydney was one of the worst Wi-Fi cities in 2011, averaging a cost of $25 • In 2012 Sydney redeemed itself slightly, but most properties still charge a fee for Wi-Fi access Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 11. • The HotelChatter Report (US) identifies budget and midscale brands as the ones most likely to include Wi-Fi in their rates. Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 12. Hotel Interior Design Technology • Personalisation • Privacy • Security – “Smart” Surfaces – Touch technologies – Mobile technologies – IP Telephony – Sensor-based technologies – Intelligent interfaces Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 13. Mobile Technology as Added Value • Better, faster – Check-in/check-out – Room Key substitute • “Personalised attention” – E-concierge / M-concierge – Social media • Apps as a Marketing tool – Brand awareness – Brand identity – Brand loyalty Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 14. Sustainable Building • Long-term lower operational costs v. Initial Costs • Perception: lower risk, higher value Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 15. “Green” Design Trends • Sustainability focused with increasing attention to the value derived from “green” initiatives. Living Wall, Novotel Auckland Airport, NZ Have not Valued ($) Sustainability Programs 39.2% Value Analysis based Sustainability Budget 9.8% ‘Pod’ Room, Attrap Revess Hotel, FR Measure Total Value with Aggregate Score 12.3% Total Value Generated, including indirect 16.3% Benefits Sustainability Prioritising Based on Cost- 22.3% Benefit Analysis Aggregate Cost Savings 24.2% Vertical Garden, Westin Gaslamp Quarter, CA, USA Source: AHS Advisory with data from PwC Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 16. OTA v. TTA • M-commerce – The online travel segment is forecast to account for 1/3 of the global travel market value – Gross bookings in AP are to increase 30% in 2012 v. 2010 – Australian OTA spend increased 55% v. 2010, whilst TTA rose 1% only – TTA‟s still dominate the Australian market with a 73% market share Source: my destination Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 17. Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 18. Generation Z [1995-2009] • Driven by word-of-mouth marketing, seek creativity • Most educated, well-off and literate generation • Prone to emotional and mental health issues • Instant gratification –NOT Brand Loyal • Low perception of privacy • Environmental and social conscience Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 19. Generation Alpha [2010-2025] • Children of older (30+) working parents (X‟s & Y‟s) • First generation to experience paid parental leave • Fast paced, high-tech environment with social and environmental challenges • Expected to have huge career opportunities: ageing population will leave the workforce when Alphas enter • Alpha‟s will average 6 career paths in their lifetime Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 20. Hotel Brands: Targeting the Baby Boomers • Packaging personalised experiences: – Museums – Sports • Milestone experiences • Hassle-free • Family oriented • Lifestyle – Mobility – Comfort Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory Accommodation Property 21 September 2012 Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 21. Hotel Brands: Targeting Gen X • Personalised experience • Boutique luxury • Sustainability • Lifestyle – Contemporary design – Business-oriented with leisure component – Value for money • Emerging markets Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory Accommodation Property 21 September 2012 Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 22. Hotel Brands: Targeting Gen Y • Personalised experience – De-bundling of services – Mix & match approach – Technology • Sustainability – Infrastructure, Design & Practices • Lifestyle – Wellness – Local Culture • Emerging markets Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory Accommodation Property 21 September 2012 Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 23. Futuristic Concepts Three Sprints, Ship Hotel Trump Tulip Hotel, Dubai, UAE Hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE Resorts World Miami, FL, USA Apeiron Hotel, Dubai, UAE Hotel Full Moon, Baku, Azerbaijan Hotel Pods Waterworld, Songjijang, China Hotel Crescent, Baku, Azerbaijan Aeroscraft, Flying Luxury Hotel © AHS Advisory Future Hotels Forum Date Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting Aerohotel, Floating Islands Helix Hotel, Zayed Bay, Abu Dhabi, UAE Hydropolis Underwater Hotel, Persian Gulf, UAE Voyager V1, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • 24. The Future of Hotel Management: Economic and demographic challenges • By 2020: • By 2030: – Australian median age: 40 – Largest demographic group: 60+ – Largest demographic group: 50+ – 65 year-olds will outnumber 15year- – Most BB will be retired olds (doubling from 2012) – Workforce: 35% Y-ers – The 85+ group will triple (v. 2012) – Voluntary annual turnover: 20% – Ratio of workers to retirees will – Casual workforce: nearly 50% decrease (3:1 v. today‟s 5:1), increasing worker demand Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 25. The Future of Hotel Management: • Revenue Management: pricing strategies for highly dynamic markets • Distribution Channel Management: how, why, to whom? • Delivering a unique –and genuine- experience: Upcoming demographic groups (Gen Z) will judge individually • Facility management: satisfying the needs of the ageing population whilst appealing to the upcoming demographic groups Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting
  • 26. Rutger Smits Ron de Wit Director Director rutger@ahsadvisory.com ron@ahsadvisory.com 0414 860 207 0414 860 207 Ericka Fernandez Consultant ericka@ahsadvisory.com Level 6, City Mutual Building 66 Hunter Street Sydney NSW 2000 +61 2 8212 5601 www.AHSadvisory.com Conceptualisation of the Future © AHS Advisory 21 September 2012 Accommodation Property Hospitality Real Estate & Consulting

Editor's Notes

  1. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  2. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  3. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  4. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  5. Guests:PxC study ‘Experience Radar 2012” found consumers are NOT willing to pay more for -Décor/style -Flexible cancellation policies -Reward ptsThey ARE willing to pay premium for: -problem solving (proactive & efficient issue resolution, which mainly affects loyalty -66% will not book again if an issue was not solved accordingly & 80% will share their bad experience w/ networks) -> leisure traveller 20% more for best-in-class issue resolution v. 11% forf business travellers -in-room amenities (including WiFi & HD Tv) -> leisure travellers will pay 30% premium for such amenities while business travellers value them but will not pay premium-----------------------------------------------------Workforce: ‘variety’ and ‘life-long learning’ usually involve having many jobs ‘life-long learning’ can impact HR & training policies -> hands-on training, introduce comprehensive cross-training policies, managers will need to identify and offer tools to develop potential/skills
  6. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  7. Perceived barriers for going green: disinformation in regards to the options available, initial costs of implementing ‘green’ technologies/materials, labour intensive, implications on staff training, time-consuming period of obtaining the certification, costs associated with the disposal of old equipment, maintenancePerception: corporate responsibility, potential driver for customer loyaltyFacts: long term reduction in utility costs, sustainable structure
  8. Trends on design: Living Walls, Vertical gardens and Nature-oriented design (more in contact with nature, imitate nature’s form, etc)
  9. hotels.com experienced a 500% increase in mobile reservations in 2011Orbitz has so far doubled mobile sales v. 2011
  10. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)
  11. Refer to page 21 (pdf) of the Hotels2020 report (section 8)