There's something special about R&R – catching up with friends and colleagues, everyone smiling and full of energy and plans. The conversations flowed naturally from hospitality strategy to brands, differentiation, financing, and operational approaches. These are the discussions we love, where real ideas are shared and genuine connections are made.
Exploring the Art of Leisure Development
Our CEO Roger Allen had the pleasure of moderating a panel on "The art of leisure development: innovation, experience, and returns." Sharing the stage with the genuine Yuan Fang, SVP Development at Minor Hotels Europe and Americas, with the thoughtful Haris Siganos, Founder of Zeus International Hotels & Resorts, and the strategic Elias Pikkujämsä Founder and CEO at Evergreen Capital, they explored what makes exceptional leisure projects work in today's market – from data-driven personalization and sustainability to emerging technologies and navigating economic headwinds while maintaining strong performance.
R&R and our annual cocktail event – they mean a lot to us. We're already looking forward to continuing these conversations and collaborations. The R&R Forum reminds us why we love this industry – it's the people, the connections, and the shared commitment to moving hospitality forward together.
Please find below a few highlights of RLA Global's presence at R&R 2025
RLA Global Team: Sasha Golubovic, Roger Allen, Katerina Lambrou, Simon Saunders
Simon Saunders with our partners and friends from Global Branded Residences: Caitlin Ure, Ana Bucur, Riyan Itani
With Industry colleague and friend: Chris Graham, the author of the "Branded Residences: Overview"
Ivan Deza and Gretel Kutan from Nikki Beach with Roger
Recording the promotional video of the Pitch Perfect event, for IHIF Berlin 2026.
Our Group CEO joins the judging panel once again for IHIF's highly appreciated Pitch Perfect session, where ambitious developers pitch bold hospitality concepts to industry experts. Read more
Our Group CEO joins the judging panel once again for IHIF's highly appreciated Pitch Perfect session, where ambitious developers pitch bold hospitality concepts to industry experts. Read more
RLA Global and Global Branded Residences co-hosted their second annual cocktail event in Athens, bringing together clients, partners, and industry friends for an evening of genuine connection under the Acropolis. Read more
RLA Global and Global Branded Residences co-hosted their second annual cocktail event in Athens, bringing together clients, partners, and industry friends for an evening of genuine connection under the Acropolis. Read more
Sleep in hospitality is revolutionizing the guest experience. The hotel sleep experience has become a central focus, as modern travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations that enhance their sleep. Hotels that prioritize restorative sleep through innovative technology and environmental design gain lasting competitive advantages. Read more
Sleep in hospitality is revolutionizing the guest experience. The hotel sleep experience has become a central focus, as modern travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations that enhance their sleep. Hotels that prioritize restorative sleep through innovative technology and environmental design gain lasting competitive advantages. Read more
Hotels must come up with new ways to successfully attract and retain employees and boost their appeal to new cohorts of candidates in an ever-intensifying race for skilled workforce. In this article, we examine what difficulties and challenges they need to overcome in the labour market and how they can build resilient and innovative human resources strategies. Read more
Hotels must come up with new ways to successfully attract and retain employees and boost their appeal to new cohorts of candidates in an ever-intensifying race for skilled workforce. In this article, we examine what difficulties and challenges they need to overcome in the labour market and how they can build resilient and innovative human resources strategies. Read more
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