Together we are better
HoCoSo CONNECT is an initiative to drive our focus on opportunity; to work on solutions; to identify best practices; and to support each other.
We want to discuss how best to help the industry find solutions. Our team, has worked through numerous seismic events during our careers and we are firm believers in the power of collective thinking in navigating crisis.
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We anticipate this next chapter in the history of hospitality to be:
one of discovery
of finding new ways to establish our industry on a dramatically more sustainable footing
of catching the wave of opportunity to innovate
of utilising technology effectively; and of nurturing our industry’s most valuable asset – people.
Anchored on our article on recovery, HoCoSo CONNECT is back with a five programme series.
Our first discussion took place on Thursday 22 April 2021
We explored STRATEGY and GROWTH with Katharine Le Quesne, Managing Director.
How do we ensure growth is sustainable?
How do we align stakeholder interests on this?
Where are the opportunities for growth?
What has changed?
Who are the changemakers and the champions of tomorrow?
We were delighted to bring together a group of industry professionals, each of whom brought a valuable perspective to the debate.
Read about the session’s key takeaways here:
Essential Pillars of Corporate Strategy: #1 Growth must be Sustainable and Quantifiable
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Our second discussion took place on Thursday 29 April 2021
We explored the Importance of an Entrepreneurial, Innovative and Creative Mindset in finding Solutions for the future of Hospitality, with Jonathan Humphries, Co-founder and Chairman.
Hospitality needs new concepts and it needs them fast. With so many mega trends converging, global mobility, work-from-home, wellness, customisation and technology integration, investors and management companies need to be doing original consumer insight to determine their USPs and ensure that they stand out from the crowd.
We were delighted to bring together a group of industry professionals, each of whom brought a valuable perspective to the debate.
Read about the session’s key takeaways here:
Part 1 – Where the rubber meets the road; Novel and proven hospitality strategies that work
Our third discussion took place on Wednesday 12 May 2021
We explored what it takes to win in the New Reality: How a resilient Tech-enabled User Experience will determine your company’s destiny
Focusing on TravelTech, PropTech, Business change, Business transformation with Sean Worker, Managing Director Technology, Adaption, and Innovation
This fast-paced dynamic discussion recognizes how 12 years of change has occurred in 12 months. The use of platforms such as Deliveroo, Zoom, Amazon, Khan Academy and even Netflix have changed how we all expect to buy and experience everyday life, be it at Work or Home. The User is us.
Are you and your Company ready? Do you really know your USER/GUEST? Do you have the tech and people to deliver what is now expected from your employees, customers, suppliers and even your investors? Do you have a comprehensive tech strategy?
We were delighted to bring together a group of industry professionals, each of whom brought a valuable perspective to the debate.
Read about the session’s key takeaways here:
Hospitality User Tech is front and center – Is your Company ahead or behind?
Our fourth discussion took place on Thursday 3 June 2021
We explored the topic of
The ‘S’ and ‘G’ in Hospitality ESG
How is the hospitality sector addressing – or not – the “S” and “G” in ESG? With Chris Mumford, Head of Leadership Services
In this current fast-paced recovery dynamic, the hospitality companies that will thrive depend on their leaders’ recognition of ESG fundamentals. Organisations need to look beyond environmental issues to also consider their social impact and governance practices.
We were delighted to bring together a group of industry professionals, each of whom brings a valuable perspective to the discussion (please note this is not a webinar / presentation).