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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Vision Hospitality is a recognized market leader in the field of hospitality and  tourism advisory services. Our services are regionally and internationally  acknowledged and highly accepted by investors, developers, financial  institutions and operators. We accomplish full  range of services from  developing a suitable business model to selection of a suitable operator,  negotiating a lease management, procurement for a project to a facility  management. In order to guarantee the success of the project, we offer  in-depth support in the development process.

 

Decades of experience guarantee the highest standards and reliability  concerning our services for hotels as well as tourism and leisure entities. The  unique combination of experience and consulting know-how provides the basis  for the quality and reliability for which our services are known. We deliver  independent and unbiased advice based on realistic assessments.

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SERVICES

Services

Specialize in every aspect of hospitality, leisure and tourism sector, we offer a complete  portfolio of services. Vision Hospitality provides a range of advisory services to owners  of hotel & resorts, tourism authorities, airlines and F&B investments, providing expert  and pragmatic solutions to improve asset value and performance.

HOTEL MANAGEMENT

As the world of hospitality continues to expand and is becoming the world’s fastest growing industries, Vision Hospitality structured the different managing services  incorporated in hotel and resorts, from managing the Hotels, serviced apartments,  offices, retails, spa and F&B offerings. Vision Hospitality offers to assist in all phases  of hotel management process. Our diverse experience allows us to thoroughly  assess the potential of a hotel property and put the resources in place to help  ensure success.
 

With more than half a century of combined  team experience in  creating  opportunities and overcoming challenges for owners, investors and developers, Vision Hospitality optimizes the broad spectrum of issues  related to hotel  management. Our senior management team, have the inherent ability to grasp the  business and leisure climate of any market or asset, driving top-line revenues in all  segments to achieve optimum profitability.

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Our experts provide development strategy advice for project owners and developers. Vision Hospitality  provides recommendations on component mix, market positioning, key count, room types and sizes as well as  recommendations on ancillary revenue components which culminate in an area program.

Our advice is purely based on a sound business case and will ensure that the proposed concept is aligned with  the future market situation. After the concept has been determined in the highest & best use study, Vision  Hospitality can provide with a market & financial feasibility study which assists the client in raising finance and  securing an operator.

We work alongside our in-house residential and commercial teams to maximize value within a mixed-use  scheme. We have unrivalled experience in mixed-use developments and ensure the owner leverages on the  synergy potential between the different project components.

HOSPITALITY ADVISORY

With more than half a century of combined team experience in creating opportunities and overcoming  challenges for owners, investors and developers, Vision Hospitality optimizes the broad spectrum of issues  related to Hospitality industry. Our senior management team, have the inherent ability to grasp the business  and leisure climate of any market or asset, driving top-line revenues in all segments to achieve optimum  profitability.

We understand Hotels with complex operations and multiple revenue streams and we have significant  experience in managing these assets with a shared focus on guest service, profitability and return to  investors. When opening a new hotel or repositioning an existing operation, the questions are almost always  the same.

Whether you are experienced operator or a novice restaurateur, through our hospitality advisory services  specializing in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, food and beverage operations, spas, we can help recognizing  the challenges of running a successful operations by performing frequent examinations and performance  audits performed by outside professional consultant.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Our objective is to provide cost-effective solutions to owners, developers, lenders and institutions in the  management and enhancement of their hospitality assets. We strive for our customers to get the maximum  return on their investment whether that investment is voluntary or the result of a loan workout. Because of  our extensive ownership and operator experience in  the hospitality  industry, we bring noteworthy  qualifications to a variety of roles required to enhance the overall return on investment.

Our role between an asset and its ownership is that of a full-service, hands-on hospitality real estate advisor  focused on increasing hotel value, net operating income and therefore hotel sales price. As the advisor, we  work very closely with the brands, focusing their attention on the specifics to maximize the value of the hotel  investment. Our areas of expertise includes:

  • Hotel Operations

  • Revenue Management

  • Sales & Marketing

  • Finance & Cost Control

  • Pre-Opening Management

  • Concept Development

  • Branding & Positioning

Hotel SEARCH & SELECTION

If you are searching for a hotel operator to run an existing or planned hotel, we can assist you in the selection  of a suitable operator. Hotel operator selection is a key factor in the overall success of an investment both in  terms of selecting the right partner and putting in place the right terms and conditions. Agreements have to  be balanced to permit operators to perform whilst allowing owners to oversee their investments. We  negotiate and deliver the best commercial terms with the right partners to ensure the best results for our  clients. Our keen understanding of branding, management structure and the small print of commercial terms  allows us to deliver the ideal operator on the best possible terms every time whether for a new agreement or  the re-negotiation of an existing contract.

We closely work with the key Hotel operators in Europe, US, Middle East and South America, we understand  how to bring an upside to hotel business by bringing the right brand, ensuring if the location is right, the   development mix is right, has a hotel category suitable for the location and rooms are sufficiently sized.  Selecting the right Hotel operator could be the main added value factor in the deal.

STRATEGIC ADVISORY

Vision Hospitality quality advice leads to quality business models. Our advisory specialists assist in maximizing  profit, minimizing risk and enhancing the management of company assets. We have the expertise to deliver  strategic hotel tourism, leisure and hospitality advisory services for smaller one-off assignments to  large-scale, highly specialized projects.

Our international reach, scope of services and dedication to achieving the best results ensures our clients  gain competitive advantage. Quality advice leads to quality decisions—and with rapid market change, hoteliers  and owners must adapt and adjust their strategies. Our clients require flexible, reliable and increasingly  sophisticated hotel real estate solutions. They choose us because of our reputation for consultation and  customer-centric approach, and because we offer a comprehensive suite of hotel advisory services, including:

  • Highest and best use

  • Due diligence

  • Market and feasibility studies

  • Transaction advisory

  • Corporate structuring

  • Development consulting

  • Operator selection

  • Hotel contract negotiation

TOURISM ADVISORY

The promotion and development of tourism is one of the primary goals of the Tourism Advisory Commission  which is well understood by the Vision Hospitality. We are poised to present a "unique" local flavor that will  sustain the community while capturing the tourism element to improve its return on investment in quality  programs and services. Economic activity will be enhanced as we infuse tourism dollars into the local  economy. Tourism is a natural extension to enhance the work that has already been done at the local and  regional level. Some of our services includes :

  • Develop policies & laws

  • Developing classification for hotel & restaurant

  • Developing licensing rules & regulations

  • Eco-Tourism Advisory

  • Developing Framing HACCP rules & regulation

  • Destination Development Planning

  • Destination Promotion Planning

PROCUREMENT ADVISORY

Vision Hospitality is a professional FF&E and OS&E purchasing and procurement company  performing as agents for hotel owners and developers in the region. Our services would  include budget control, scheduling, purchasing and coordinating the on-site installation. We  strive to provide the best of breed solutions and we leverage the purchasing power of our  customers to negotiate the best possible deals with key suppliers in accordance with our  project management and design services.

We fully understand and appreciate the ‘attention to detail’ required for 5* deluxe hotel and  restaurant projects and any task on any project is given the same high level of commitment  and priority. We pride ourselves in offering our clients a personal service and once taken on  board as part of the project team, work closely with the designers, operators and clients to  ensure that the designer’s concept is achieved to the quality level expected by the team.

  • FF&E

  • OS&E

  • Installation

  • Kitchen and Laundry

  • Budget and Cost Control

  • Turnkey

MERGERS & ACQUISITION

A successful merger or acquisition can add considerable value to a business, but making sure that each stage  of the transaction process, from valuation to negotiation and completion is successful demands considerable  experience and knowledge. Our services are designed to help our clients reach their strategic goals by  identifying and then implementing opportunities to merge with or acquire other businesses. Our deep industry  knowledge means that we can help companies identify other businesses that offer a good strategic fit and  assist them with acquisitions, mergers and alliances that allow them to maintain and build their competitive  advantage.

Our global network in combination with our deep industry knowledge means that we are in constant touch  with the markets and can spot opportunities and execute a deal as the need arises. We identify appropriate  buyers and will implement a sale to generate the best price for our client. We have dedicated specialists to  advise clients on taking advantage of privatization opportunities.

  • Buying a business

  • Private equity advisory

  • Exit strategy services

  • Performance improvement

  • Valuations

  • Selling a business

  • Raising finance

  • Tax structuring

  • Financial reporting

RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT

Food and beverage, restaurants, whether casual or fine dining, this category of leisure is a central part of  global social life. Vision Hospitality food and beverage services are designed to create trend-setting products  that deliver optimum returns for operators and owners alike. Our services includes:

Concept development and implementation

  • Overseeing market research and initial concept development

  • Location appraisals, review of feasibility studies and advice on market trends

  • Space identification

  • Oversee development of business plan

  • Assistance, advice and monitoring of interior design

  • Branding assistance

 Restaurant Management

  • Operational assessments

  • Support in development of menu and beverage selection

  • Identify relevant health, hygiene and safety regulations to support clients with authority  conformity

  • Advice on manpower requirements, recommendations on salary levels, bonus schemes,  service charge

  • Oversight of training program development and facilitation

  • Management advice on the procurement process

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

We are the fully integrated Facility Management Company, offering a whole host of specialized solutions as  well as core FM services such as MEP, HVAC Systems Maintenance, Civil Works and Infrastructure  Maintenance. Moreover, we are unique in that we can provide an integrated Community Management  service, allowing Owners’ Associations and landlords the option of a true one stop shop.

Our primary focus is on maintaining, enhancing and extending the life of critical assets and infrastructure  within facilities. This protects the value of the property as well as minimizing operating costs and risks. We  understand that every business or facility has different challenges and our breadth of experience puts us in a  unique position to anticipate and address those challenges as well as being able to leverage our scale and  cross-sector knowledge.

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Core Values

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EXCELLENCE

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RESULT  ORIENTED

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INNOVATION

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COMPETENCE

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FOCUS

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Our Team

Project Executed

Vision Hospitality is focused on the hotel development & advisory, asset management, procurement, facility  management & tourism advisory. From management solutions to concept development, Vision Hospitality’s  international experience, coupled with local knowledge enabled to achieve results. Below are the short list of  projects carried out all over the region.

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  • Abu Dhabi Tourism Project

  1. Hotel Classification

  2. Dessert Camp Classification

  3. Restaurant Classification

  • Gary Rhodes, Abu Dhabi

  •  Toro Toro, Abu Dhabi

  • Asia De Cuba, Abu Dhabi

  • Jean George, Doha

  • Spice Market, Doha

  • Qatar Tourism Authority

  • Dubai Tourism Authority

  • W Doha

  • Movenpick Makkah -1600 Rooms

  • St Regis Abu Dhabi

  • Shangri La Abu Dhabi

  • Shangri La Dubai

  • Shangri La Muscat

  • H Hotel Seychelles

  • Luxury Collection Ajman

  • Four Seasons Hotel Dubai

  • Millennium Makkah – 1350 Rooms

  • Four Points Sheraton Makkah – 1300 Rooms

  • Accor Makkah – 2400 Rooms

  • Grand Sheraton Dubai

  • Waldorf Astoria Dubai

  • Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi

  • Conrad Dubai

Driven by unmatched experience and passion for innovation, our team of experts guarantees your hospitality  venture starts and operates at its best. Comprised with team of well-rounded professionals with expertise in  hospitality, operation management, franchise management, business development, procurement and asset  management that has managed positions across multi international hospitality consultancy firms not only in  the region but also around the globe.

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Steven J Swindells

Head of  F&B, Kitchen and Laundry Design

Head of Food & Beverage and Kitchen Design specialist with 20 years experience in GCC

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Khaled Ghaleb

CEO KG&CO

Before founding KG&CO, Khaled was the COO of Meraas Hospitality Lifestyle Hotels
(MHLH).

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Jennifer Adams

Director of Finance

Has over 30 years of international financial services experience and held strategic leadership positions.

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Gaurav Shivpuri

Head of Merger & Acquisition

A real estate deal maker, specializing in Investment, Fund Development & Capital Raising with over 20 years’ in the sector including sixteen years in the Middle East.

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