Monocle's Hospitality Guide: Industry Leaders Share Strategies for Enduring Hotels and Restaurants

Monocle magazine has compiled insights from hospitality industry veterans in its April 2026 issue, offering guidance for creating sustainable hotels and restaurants. The publication draws on nearly twenty years of reporting, featuring advice from prominent figures. Veteran hotelier Thierry Teyssier, who established the 14-suite Dar Ahlam in Morocco approximately 25 years ago, contributed a manifesto emphasizing thoughtful hospitality principles. His recommendations include making services more flexible rather than rigid, embracing diverse guests, and ensuring venues reflect their local character rather than generic international styles. Additional experts provided practical tips: Gero Fasano of the Fasano Group stresses strategic location selection in cities like London and Paris; Jeremy King advocates for practical, restrained restaurant design; Prisca Llagostera highlights the importance of community engagement; Toni Hinterstoisser of Trunk hotels advises avoiding cultural clichés in favor of authentic contemporary expressions; Edo López emphasizes investing in trusted leadership; Andrew Zobler of the Sydell Group discusses maintaining brand culture during expansion; Christophe Laure of IHG shares insights on adapting to markets like China; Pablo Carrington warns against diluting brand identity; Stephan Bösch advocates for careful renovation that preserves a venue's soul; and Luca Allegri of Le Bristol Paris details loyalty recognition programs. The collective advice addresses challenges in a competitive sector where many establishments struggle to survive, offering a roadmap for longevity through authentic, community-integrated, and thoughtfully managed operations.