Posts by: Peter Ducker

Peter Ducker

November 21, 2014May 2, 2022

Invest in Africa

Hospitality

Where should hotel investors put their money? Africa. That was the unanimous verdict from a panel of experts during the Institute of Hospitality seminar I had the pleasure of hosting ... Read more

October 24, 2014January 24, 2017

Investing in local talent in emerging markets

Hospitality

Investing in the training, development and IT of local middle managers is vital in growing tourism destinations such as Sri Lanka, says Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute ... Read more

September 26, 2014January 24, 2017

Is another hotel crash on its way?

Hospitality

The latest data shows that an upturn in European hotel performance is stimulating the transaction market again. For the UK hotel market in particular, the recession is a thing of ... Read more

August 27, 2014January 24, 2017

Cancelled flights and the fight against Ebola

Aviation

The correct information and stringent hygiene procedures are needed to avoid panic amongst passengers and airline crew. Hotels and airlines are constantly dealing with ever-changing large volumes of guests. In ... Read more

August 1, 2014January 24, 2017

How long can we go on drinking bottled water?

Hospitality

Any business that is serious about its sustainability credentials should seriously look at how it sells water, says Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality Bottled water ... Read more

July 4, 2014January 24, 2017

Welcoming Chinese travellers

Hospitality

With a new simplified visa process, the UK is expected to welcome more Chinese visitors. Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality, explores how operators can best ... Read more

June 6, 2014January 24, 2017

So how many people does hospitality and tourism really need?

Hospitality

If the industry’s workforce is to expand, productivity levels will need to increase, says Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality One of our industry’s most publicised ... Read more

May 9, 2014January 24, 2017

To own or not to own? That is the question

Hospitality

Peter Ducker FIH asks whether it is better for hotel operators to own property or not Optimism about hotel development, financing and property values is growing. At the annual International ... Read more

April 14, 2014April 25, 2022

The jobs paradox

Hospitality

If there are large numbers of young people out of work, then why are major employers struggling to fill positions? Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive, Institute of Hospitality, reports. In ... Read more

March 17, 2014January 24, 2017

The resilience of the GDS

Aviation, Hospitality

The GDS (computerised–reservations systems) were originally created by the largest airlines to distribute their flights through travel agencies, but they then moved on to become independent firms. Industry observers see ... Read more

February 17, 2014January 24, 2017

The return to growth

Hospitality

What does the recent spate of economic good news mean for the UK hospitality industry? Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive of the Institute of Hospitality, shares his thoughts. After nearly ... Read more