THE CZECH REPUBLIC'S POSITION IN THE EUROPEAN HOTEL MARKET

The lecture will offer an overview of the development of hotel market in Europe in 2024. We will focus on the latest trends in key performance indicators and analyze how occupancy rates and revenues are changing across Europe. Furthermore, we will explore how the accommodation market in the Czech Republic is evolving compared to the EU market. Finally, we will address key challenges for hoteliers – from operational costs and taxation, to macroeconomic influences, and the future of AI and ESG.

With over 15 years of experience as a specialist and consultant in the hospitality and tourism industry, Adrien Lanotte is a data and hospitality enthusiast who enjoys sharing insights on current and future market trends. He joined MKG Consulting in 2010 and later became the Head of Strategic and Sectoral Research at MKG in Paris, where he gathered and analyzed data and statistics related to the development of tourism and accommodation worldwide. He also oversees research and publications. In previous years, Adrien was responsible for marketing and public development at the Museum of Aeronautics and Space after starting his career at Disneyland Paris. Adrien graduated from Sciences Po in Paris, specializing in marketing and research.m.

HOW TO DEVELOP TEAM INTELLIGENCE

Recent research shows that team intelligence can be measured and influenced. Team intelligence closely correlates with overall team performance and the motivation of its members. Interestingly, team intelligence is not directly influenced by the intelligence of its members. A group of above-average intelligent people does not necessarily exhibit above-average team intelligence. Through the development of team intelligence, any team can become an excellent team. The talk by doc. MUDr. PhDr. Radvan Bahbouh, Ph.D., will explore how to develop team intelligence.

Radvan studied psychology, medicine, mathematical statistics, and probability theory. Since 1993, he has focused on research into team communication, for which he developed the method of sociomapping. Since 1994, he has been teaching at the Department of Psychology at Charles University, where he lectures on coaching psychology, among other topics. In 1996, he founded the company QED GROUP a.s., which specializes in providing psychological services to companies and individuals. Radvan is involved in individual and team coaching, coaching training, and supervision.

GASTRONOMY TODAY – AN INTERVIEW WITH ROMAN PAULUS

Roman Paulus will focus on the differences between Prague and Olomouc in terms of gastronomy and business approaches. He will also address staffing issues and cost management.

Roman Paulus gained experience in gastronomy at the Savoy Hotel in London and aboard the Queen Elizabeth II. He worked at Hilton Hotels in Vienna and Prague, and from 2008 to 2020, he was the head chef at the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel in Prague, where he earned a Michelin star six times. He completed internships at prestigious institutions and restaurants. He is now co-owner of Bistro Paulus and head chef at Lobster Catering in Olomouc.