Kelvyn Sampson
Retail, Food, Beverage & Leisure Industry Practice Leader, UK
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United Kingdom
Increasing tourism and globalisation has helped fuel a growing hospitality market.
Now, amid regularly shifting travel restrictions, hotels and restaurants are facing uneven demand, limited capacity, and continued uncertainty, making budgeting and financial planning more challenging. Long-term recovery for hospitality businesses will require the adoption of new operating models, technologies, and data-driven planning to forecast emerging trends, including enhanced safety considerations and rising consumer concerns.
Performance within the hospitality industry depends heavily on market and asset type, making a more individualised approach to forecasting crucial. At Marsh, we have over 800 dedicated hospitality insurance and risk management specialists who are ready to assist you with creating a loss control program that helps you better anticipate and manage risks.
Be Ready in 2021 – Future Trends
Expect and plan for the unexpected. Businesses who are nimble, adaptive and forward thinking can be more resilient to change, and potentially more successful in the future.
The hospitality industry is a broad category made up of dozens of business types. Any operating model that invites members of the public to eat, sleep, or take part in a leisure activity falls under this category, including:
Due to the distinct risks associated with each of these categories, hospitality businesses can benefit from a bespoke coverage and risk management strategy designed to protect guests, staff, property, and revenue.
Organizations within the hospitality sector will need coverage similar to standard business policies. This includes traditional areas of risk, such as fire, theft, and vandalism, and property insurance for the physical structure of your business.
However, you’ll also need to consider coverage for the more unique aspects of your business model, including:
Additional considerations should be factored into a comprehensive risk management strategy, including mandatory workers' compensation, liquor-related liabilities, and cybersecurity coverage. Business leaders are advised to assess their operating model to identify core areas of vulnerability.
Dramatic changes in visitor behavior, spending power, and consumer expectations affecting both leisure and business travel are expected to influence the hospitality industry for years to come.
As consumers’ perception of safety and risk continue to fluctuate, there are several other areas of risk for the hospitality sector to contend with, including:
At Marsh, our dedicated hospitality specialists can help business leaders analyze industry risks and trends and assess areas of vulnerability. Leveraging our proprietary analytics, we’ll work with you to devise a program that generates the right risk financing and mitigation decisions for your business strategy.
Retail, Food, Beverage & Leisure Industry Practice Leader, UK
United Kingdom
UK Growth Leader - Retail, Food, Beverage and Leisure Practice