When Selling Is Not Eenough: Strategic Project Development For Hospitality Properties
A sustainable succession in the hospitality sector entails much more than a simple handover. Many businesses encounter the challenge that a traditional sale is not feasible or does not make economic sense, whether due to outdated concepts, evolving guest expectations or structural challenges.
This is where our expertise comes in: We leverage our expertise, creativity and strategic vision to formulate viable concepts for hotel and restaurant businesses. These concepts are designed to ensure sustainable future prospects, whether as part of a succession plan, business transfer or realignment.
Think Early - Plan Smart
Early succession planning creates flexibility. It is important to plan ahead in order to ensure the continued existence of the business and to increase its attractiveness for potential successors or investors. We assist you in proactively shaping the future of your business, not only during periods of heightened sales pressure.
Our Services At a Glance - Custom Tailored To Your Needs
Potential Analysis
We assess the current situation of your property or business holistically – structurally, economically and conceptually.
Utilization Concept
We develop new, marketable utilisation concepts – from modernising the gastronomic concept to strategic repositioning.
Project Development & Expansion
Whether conversion, densification or expansion – e.g. through hotel-managed apartments, mixed-use concepts or additional tourist uses.
Implementation Support
In close collaboration with architects, investors, operators and authorities, we guide you through all phases.
Reinventing Existing Hotels - Future Through Concept Development
Many hotels have potential – but often not in their current state. Guest demands change, offers become outdated, operating costs rise. Based on your existing infrastructure, we develop new utilisation concepts that reflect the spirit of the times and are economically viable. This may involve repositioning, a new target group orientation, additional uses such as wellness or seminar rooms, or even a gradual conversion to a modular hotel concept. The aim is to position the property in such a way that it becomes attractive again – for guests as well as for potential successors.
Hotel-Managed Apartments – A Forward-Looking Model
Serviced apartments and hotel-managed apartments represent a forward-looking model that combines the living comfort of a separate unit with the services of a hotel. This model is attractive to both vacation guests and long-term residents, and is becoming increasingly significant. For owners, it presents new economic opportunities, including more flexible use, higher occupancy rates and the potential to attract a wider range of target groups.
One example of a successful implementation is the Hotel Aspen in Grindelwald, where classic hotel structures have been successfully combined with modern living. The project is a prime example of how hotel-managed apartments, when complemented by a meticulously designed interior and usage concept, can attract new target groups and ensure long-term economic viability.
We provide comprehensive support throughout the planning, economic evaluation and execution of these concepts.
