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Senior Hospitality executives and ownership stakeholders in a strategic hotel meeting discussing asset performance, operational alignment, and leadership strategy in Hospitality and Operational Real Estate.

06/05/2026

The Owner–Operator Tension Is Back: Who Actually Drives Hotel Performance Today?

Investment Strategy, Market Trends, The LHC Blog>For Companies

In today’s Hospitality landscape, hotel performance is no longer driven by a single stakeholder. It sits at the intersection of capital, operations, brand, and leadership — and increasingly, that intersection…

Senior hotel executive reviewing operational and strategic data in a luxury hospitality environment, representing leadership alignment and asset performance in Hospitality and Operational Real Estate.

13/04/2026

Hotel Asset Performance: Why GM Alignment Drives Value Creation

Investment Strategy, Market Trends, The LHC Blog>For Companies

Two hotels. Same brand, similar location, comparable capital structure — yet materially different performance. The difference is rarely the asset itself. In Hospitality Real Estate, asset performance is shaped by…

Private equity leadership team discussing C-suite hiring strategy for hospitality investments in a boardroom overlooking the London skyline.

04/03/2026

C-Suite Hiring in Hospitality: Leadership as an Investment Case

Investment Strategy, Market Trends, The LHC Blog>For Companies

For Private Equity funds and professional investment firms, Hospitality has evolved into a sector where returns are shaped as much by leadership decisions as by assets or location. As entry…

Modern midscale hybrid hotel lobby with guests working, socializing, and using flexible co-working spaces.

29/11/2025

The Great Mid-Market Shift

Why Hospitality’s Growth Is Moving Beyond Luxury – and What It Means for Investors & Operators The global Hospitality Market is undergoing a major structural shift: growth is increasingly driven by…

Portrait of Victor Mogilev, Partner & Managing Director Asia Pacific at LHC International, in front of a softly blurred hotel lobby background

30/10/2025

Why “Time Kills Deals” in Hospitality Recruitment…

The LHC Blog>For Companies

…and How to Avoid It – Insights from Victor Mogilev, Partner & Managing Director Asia Pacific. The global Hospitality Industry is showing remarkable resilience, and Operational Real Estate continues to…

Skyline of Riyadh at sunset, symbolizing growth opportunities and challenges for White-Label Hospitality Operators in the Middle East.

10/09/2025

Hospitality Market in 2025: Pressures and Possibilities for White-Label Operators

The LHC Blog>For Companies

You navigate a dynamic, competitive, and increasingly decentralized Hospitality Landscape in 2025. As global travel rebounds – projected to reach $11.1 trillion in global travel & tourism GDP contribution in…

19/08/2025

Female Leadership in Hospitality…

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…Progress, Pitfalls & the Pipeline Problem Female leadership has moved to the top of the agenda for companies across Hospitality and Operational Real Estate. In industries built on people and…

Senior executives in front of a modern branded residence by the beach, symbolizing hybrid hospitality and real estate leadership.

04/07/2025

From Hospitality to Hybrid: Why Executive Search Needs to Evolve…

Hiring

…for Mixed-Use, Branded Residences & Lifestyle Concepts The Rise of Hybrid Hospitality: A Global Reality Branded residences have skyrocketed – global growth of 180% over the past decade, with 240…

Executive search interview for hospitality and real estate leadership at sunrise in a modern office with city skyline view.

19/06/2025

Smart Leadership in the Age of AI…

Hiring, The LHC Blog>For Companies

…Why Human Expertise Still Matters in Executive Search AI is transforming the Hospitality and Operational Real Estate Industries. From predictive maintenance and dynamic pricing to guest personalization and contactless check-in,…

20/05/2025

Trade Tensions and Operational Real Estate: Part 2

Market Trends

…Strategic Adaptation in a New Tariff Environment In our previous article, we explored how President Trump’s sweeping 2025 tariff implementation is reshaping the global hospitality industry through shifting travel…

15/05/2025

Tariff Impact on the Global Hospitality Industry: Part 1

Market Trends

…Navigating the New Trade Landscape President Trump’s April 2025 tariff implementation has fundamentally shifted the global economic landscape, with a baseline 10% tariff on all countries and significantly higher…

12/03/2025

How a Structured Executive Search Process Drives Success

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Recruitment in the Hospitality and Real Estate Sectors has always required agility, precision, and market awareness. However, in today’s fiercely competitive market, an unstructured Executive Search and recruitment process can…

Hand holding a magnet attracting numerous top candidates – Symbolizing successful recruitment of leadership in hospitality and operational real estate.

01/02/2025

How to Attract More Senior Leadership Candidates

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…in Hospitality & Real Estate – Our 6 Tips In a market where competition for senior leadership talent is fierce, companies in the hospitality and real estate sectors must go…

13/01/2025

LHC International Welcomes Max C. Luscher as New Board Advisor

Inside LHC

LHC International Expands Its Board to strengthen Central European Positioning Berlin, 01/13/2025 – LHC International is excited to announce that Max C. Luscher has joined its board as a…

20/11/2024

The Secret to LHC International’s Success

Hiring, Inside LHC

…and How You Can Be Part of It. At LHC International, our success is driven by one core principle: empowering our team to grow together. From our roots in hospitality,…

17/10/2024

The Growing Rise of Owner-Operators and Franchise Models

Market Trends

Greetings from Dubai! After a productive business trip to this fast-growing city, we’re thrilled to announce the opening of our fifth LHC office – following Berlin, Mallorca, Singapore, and Bangkok.…

24/09/2024

Winning Over Executive Search Candidates in Hospitality

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In today’s competitive hospitality industry, attracting and retaining top executive talent demands more than just a well-crafted offer. The landscape has shifted dramatically over the past few years, with candidate…

21/08/2024

Real Estate Commercial Property Manager (gn)

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What is a Real Estate Commercial Property Manager, and what are the required skills and studies to become one? A commercial property manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of…

25/07/2024

The Impact of Inflation on the Hospitality Industry – Update 2024

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Table of Content: Changes in 2024: Impact of Inflation on the Hospitality Industry Review of 2023: The Impact of Inflation on the Hospitality Industry Conclusion 2024 1. Changes in 2024:…

11/10/2023

Why is a strong Employer Branding important for your recruitment?

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Table of Content What are the advantages of clear employer branding for your recruitment? How to build strong employer branding for your recruitment? Examples of what makes an employer brand…

21/07/2023

How to effectively use salary increases

Hiring

Salary increases are an important part of staff retention. Used wisely, they express appreciation, boost loyalty and commitment among the staff, and possibly even pay off the employer. But which…

Real Estate Asset Manager in front of a building

10/07/2023

Real Estate Asset Manager (gn)

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What is a Real Estate Asset Manager, and what are the required skills and studies to become one? A real estate asset manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a…

21/10/2022

Real Estate Transaction Manager (gn)

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What is a Real Estate Transaction Manager, and what are the required skills and studies to become one? A Real Estate Transaction Manager oversees and coordinates the various tasks involved…

21/10/2022

Real Estate Development Manager (gn)

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What is a Real Estate Development Manager, and what are the required skills and studies to become one? A Real Estate Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of…

04/05/2022

Upskilling and reskilling – How to develop the skills of your employees?

Hiring

The world of work has been turned upside down by the covid crisis and by technological advances. This digital revolution is accompanied by a war for talent and a lack…

16/02/2022

6 proven strategies to retain top executives

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The competition for skilled executives within the hospitality and operational real estate industry has never been fiercer, and long tenures in a single company are becoming rare. Retaining top talent…