Howard Bennett

Howard focuses on providing strategic advisory and facilitation services to hotels. He is a trusted sounding board for leadership teams, helping them shape strategy, refine business plans, and facilitate workshops around key initiatives. In addition, he offers specialised expertise in hotel openings, guiding teams through pre-opening planning, operational setup, Quality Hotel Audits, and successful market entry, ensuring a seamless and impactful launch.

With over 50 years of global hospitality experience across 14 countries on four continents, Howard has successfully managed and opened hotels in some of the industry's most dynamic and challenging environments. His expertise spans resorts, mixed-use city hotels, and private clubs in Germany, Switzerland, Southern Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Maldives, Malaysia, the USA, and China, consistently driving performance, guest satisfaction, and long-term ROI.

Howard has led the opening of seven hotels across Asia, overseeing every stage from construction to operational excellence. His experience also extends to environmental sustainability, having collaborated with SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance), Safehotels, and the World Tourism Organisation on sustainability and safety initiatives.

Beyond operations, Howard is deeply committed to leadership development and training. He has mentored and coached hospitality professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in service, operations, and guest engagement. As a certified trainer and project manager, he ensures the next generation of leaders is prepared for success. As a result, he continues to teach and inspire young individuals entering the hospitality industry.

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