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We must nurture emerging talent
The petrol crisis last autumn, restaurants’ reducing opening hours and delays to Christmas gift deliveries all highlight the UK’s serious shortage of skilled workers.
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Hotel sector favours the brave
Hotels have had a tough year. This was brought home in September with the news that the 478-room Hilton Times Square in New York would not be reopening, alongside several other Manhattan hotels. Closer to home, the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch announced that its doors would stay shut.
If we fail on planning, plan to fail
These are highly unusual times by anyone’s standards. We are all trying to plan for the future in an environment where we do not know what tomorrow will bring. We need to use this time to drive the change that will see us come out of this crisis securely.
How to curate great destinations
The global retail sector has experienced an unprecedented level of change in recent years and the effects can be seen across UK high streets. According to a recent report by PwC, a record net 1,234 stores disappeared from Britain’s top 500 high streets in the first half of 2019 alone.
How to cater to today’s consumer
Does anyone remember what life was like before the iPhone or TV on demand?
Collaboration is key to success
The Brexit saga has many more twists and turns to come and highlights how politics and business are two linked but very different worlds.
2019 forecast: Jonathan Goldstein (Cain International)
”There is much to hope for: a less divided Britain; clarity as to our future with Europe; and a recognition that, despite a trend of nationalism around the world, there is much to be gained from an international approach”
One thing is certain: there is more uncertainty to come
Look back at the economic commentary, predictions and analysis printed on these pages over the past 10 years and one of the recurring themes is that of uncertainty.
Selling off football’s crown jewels would be an own goal
Britain is defined by its history. From national and local government bodies to English Heritage through to Historic England and The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, the number of custodian organisations set up to protect our built environment must be greater than anywhere else in the world.
Open plan: equality is improving but we still have a long way to go
In one of my first Property Week columns, I wrote about the need for greater diversity and gender equality in the industry. For this I was heavily criticised by many senior individuals, who took the time to call me and tell me I was wrong.