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 senior team has completed a site visit to the Black Sea coast, conducting market exploration for a luxury resort development in an established destination. Read more
Our senior team has completed a site visit to the Black Sea coast, conducting market exploration for a luxury resort development in an established destination. Read more
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Henning Matthiesen as Non-Executive Director, effective April 15, 2026. The appointment strengthens the firm's Resort and Hotel Consulting practice with the addition of one of Europe's most experienced luxury hoteliers. Read more
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Henning Matthiesen as Non-Executive Director, effective April 15, 2026. The appointment strengthens the firm's Resort and Hotel Consulting practice with the addition of one of Europe's most experienced luxury hoteliers. Read more
Operational audits can be a powerful diagnostic tool for hotel and resort owners seeking to improve property performance. But if done the wrong way, they remain expensive exercises that deliver little value. In this article, we look at what audits should assess, how they should be planned and executed, and how findings can be put to work effectively. Read more
Operational audits can be a powerful diagnostic tool for hotel and resort owners seeking to improve property performance. But if done the wrong way, they remain expensive exercises that deliver little value. In this article, we look at what audits should assess, how they should be planned and executed, and how findings can be put to work effectively. Read more
Hotel owner representation increasingly extends beyond individual projects to supporting investors throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets. Here is how this role can unlock value in key phases of the investment. Read more
Hotel owner representation increasingly extends beyond individual projects to supporting investors throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets. Here is how this role can unlock value in key phases of the investment. Read more
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