febc Group has announced the revolution of its business model, transforming it to a multimodal hospitality solutions company that leads global brands from inception to launch.

 

The announcement was made at the annual International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Germany.

 

Using the latest technologies, febc Group provides a unique suite of services to hospitality businesses across the globe, including pre-opening activities to prepare any property’s operations for a successful launch, Food and Beverage concept creation and implementation, procurement, supply chain management and turnkey supply.  

 

febc Group’s resources are in line with each operator’s standards and procedures, spanning both individually owned and franchise properties.   

 

Currently present in 12 markets - including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe - a key global expansion area for the business is its pre-opening team who will manage the development of the critical path activities, market researches, hospitality concepts, creation of SOPs, procurement management, recruitment and operations solutions.  

 

Driven by the idea of optimising the pre-opening budget and payroll, febc Group’s new business model is efficient, offering better cash flow management for both owners and operators. 

 

febc Group has also launched a dedicated business vertical focusing on Food and Beverage services, from concept curation through to the finer details and implementation.  

 

With this in mind, it has also announced that former Michelin Guide Global Director and former Chief Culinary Officer at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Michael Ellis has partnered with the company as President of F&B and Culinary Experiences.  In his role, Ellis will lead the new F&B concept division, conceptualising the latest trends, culinary styles, innovations in design and best practices. 

 

Commenting on the business update, febc Group Chief Operating Officer, Alessandro Tedesco says: “febc Group has provided procurement services and turnkey supply for the hospitality sector for more than 30 years, and we believe that the time for evolution is now.  Our re-positioning to a multimodal hospitality solutions company will ensure that we meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients and remain aligned with emerging industry trends.  We are proud to unveil this new succession for febc Group and welcome Michael Ellis to our team – a trusted partner who we are confident will take our hospitality solutions and F&B division to new, bolder and better heights.”

 

With more than 35 years of Hospitality and F&B experience, Ellis will bring his visionary insight and ingenuity to febc Group, working closely alongside General Manager – Hospitality Solutions, Simone Stanco to implement creative culinary ideas, designs and concepts. Stanco presents more than 25 years of hospitality and pre-opening experiences, having launched some of the biggest hospitality brands into the Middle East and Asia markets.

 

Commenting on his new role, Ellis says: “I have always been driven by passion and innovation, and am thrilled to be joining febc Group, a global company that is well respected and admired for its forward-thinking approach to hospitality.  As the company evolves and launches new divisions, it is sure to set the benchmark for hospitality solutions across the world.  In my exciting new role, I hope to reinvigorate the F&B scene across febc Group’s portfolio of clients, to curate truly unique and outstanding concepts, working closely with the team bring these to life in the most remarkable way.”

 

Since inception, febc Group has delivered hospitality services to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, palaces, high-end residential and business units, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the market - including Accor, Hilton, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinetal Hotels Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, Marriott International, The Ascott Limited and The Oberoi Group, to name a few.-- TradeArabia News Service