Franchising: A Tool for Global Growth
Franchising is a quick way to grow the hotel room
numbers without eroding capital earmarked for investment
in must-have destinations or opportunistic deals. Major
hotel groups are increasing the proportion of their
portfolios under franchising both as part of expansion
of their networks and conversion of existing owned or
managed properties. While franchising offers higher
returns than direct control as well as reduced capital
requirements, the franchisor’s exposure to risk is
increased.
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Private Participation in MENA Water
According
to the World Bank, there is a worldwide failure to
manage water resources properly. Heavy dependence on
centralized administration to develop, operate, and
maintain water systems, coupled with the fact that most
countries have not treated water as having economic
value, have meant that investments have not been
economically and environmentally viable.
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Broadband: A Key Strategy for Development
The
combined influence of economic, communications and
technological developments are fast leading towards what
is now known as the “information society”. Broadband
telecommunications are beginning to feature highly among
these technologies, and their growing prevalence is
testifying to their future potential for users,
businesses and governments alike.
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Financial Issues for PPPs
With
better public services at the heart of Government
agendas, the need for private sector involvement in
their delivery and management has intensified. The
pioneering role of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI)
brought the private sector into asset financing,
procurement and management, while Public Private
Partnerships (PPP) brought the private sector into areas
of public sector business where more service provision
and greater flexibility is required.
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New Trends in Islamic Finance
Since its
inception three decades ago, the number of Islamic
financial institutions worldwide has risen from one in
1975 to over 300 today in more than 75 countries.
They are concentrated in the Middle East and Southeast
Asia, but are also appearing in Europe and the United
States. What are the reasons behind the recent growth in
Islamic finance?
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Why Are We Doing This Project?
Organizations undertake projects facing numerous
challenges and risks, and their impact can vary
depending on the scope of the project and the approach
used. As organizations become more focused on
special-purpose projects, the complexity of managing
risks increases. How often does management end up asking
itself "Why did we take on this project in the first
place?"
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Hospitality Management Company Selection
Independent
lodging owners and investors no longer dominate the
hospitality industry. Increasingly, large multinational
chains are invading the market. Boyadjian & Associates
explains how to select a reputable and financially sound
operator in order to create value and competitive
advantages.
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Pay as you go Privatization
The Government of Lebanon wants to proceed with the
privatization of the electricity sector but the country's
risk profile and the large financial losses of the
state-owned electricity utility act as investment
repellent. In such cases, Boyadjian & Associates advises
the PFI (Private Finance Initiative) / PPP (Private Pubic
Partnership) investors to use the pay as you go
privatization strategy.
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