Hospitality Advisory Services
It is all about the details
KB Hospitality Consultancy BV (KBHC International) advises hotel owners, developers, and investors on the strategic, commercial, and operational dimensions of hospitality projects. Our work spans development advisory, pre-opening strategy, asset performance oversight and food & beverage positioning across Europe and the Middle East

Development Advisory
Assume Nothing and Question Everything
We advise on hospitality development from early feasibility and master planning through operator selection and pre-opening readiness. Our role is to align concept vision, financial performance, and long-term asset value from the outset.​
We represent the owner’s interests throughout the development process, coordinating consultants, designers and operators to ensure commercial clarity, design efficiency, and disciplined execution.
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1-) Concept: Most important the first step
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2-) Design: Transferring the Vision into reality
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3-) Specialists: Bring the Project to life
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4-) Execution: Excellence in Detail Control
5-) Handover: Project Wrap-up for Delivery
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Our Approach
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Define the project brief/positioning.
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Ensuring that the design remains aligned with the Client’s vision and positioning
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Monitor costs and project alignment with the program.
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Maintain expectations of third parties (operators/others) in line with project positioning/industry standards/budget parameters
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Facilitate a smooth handover
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The Result
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This seamless approach enables clients to:
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Focus on the big picture
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Be secure in the knowledge that the details are being taken care of by experienced professionals
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Pre-opening Advisory
Good things take time
Pre-opening is a critical transition from development to live operation. We structure and oversee the pre-opening process to ensure operational readiness, financial discipline, and brand alignment prior to launch.
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Key Pre-opening Services at a glance
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Assist with the definition of the entire pre-opening program process
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Review of the pre-opening budget, projected financial forecasting
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Manage the compilation of projected financial projections
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Review and analysis for the Year One operational budget
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Management of the operational and development schedule
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Branding and concept development
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Contribute to the overall marketing strategy
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Monitor the pre-opening standards of products and services
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Manage the interface with the operator/appointed management
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Review the development setup and implementation of operating guidelines, policies and procedures
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Support in the establishment of procurement systems
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Assist in the key executive appointment process
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Recommend the latest and best practice integrated IT solutions and pricing structures
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Facilitate a smooth handover from contractor to the operator/management

Asset Management
Results Driven Performance
Key Services At A Glance:
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Ongoing financial performance analysis through scheduled reviews of actual performance versus budget and forecast; benchmarked performance reporting
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Owner's investment performance by assessing cash flow and returns versus the original investment plan, advising on variances
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Capital expenditure analysis by reviewing annual budget proposals, evaluating expenditure impact on profitability, ensuring that Capital Expenditure is aligned with the owner's interests
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Overall asset performance by evaluating the efficiency and competitiveness of major systems; Regularly inspecting the physical asset and verifying compliance with governmental and industry best practice health and safety requirements
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Review the budgeting process by assessing proposed budgets and operating plans ensuring alignment with the Owner’s best interests and maximization of the asset’s potential
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Assess the hospitality investment environment in order to advise the Owner on potential exit strategies by tracking sales prices for comparable properties and capitalization rates
Food & Beverage Advisory Services
Create. Inspire. Innovate

Food & Beverage Master Planning
We develop F&B master plans for hotels and mixed-use developments that align concept positioning, operational flow, and commercial performance.
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F&B master planning for hospitality developments​​
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Concept strategy and positioning​​
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​Front and Back of house design advisory
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​Pre-opening planning and launch strategy​​
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Financial modeling and performance review​​​
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OS&E strategy and procurement advisory
Food & Beverage Concept Development
We work with owners and development teams to define F&B concepts that are commercially viable, operationally sound, and market relevant.
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Market research and feasibility
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Business planning and investment presentation
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Concept positioning and brand articulation
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Coordination with designers and creative partners
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Site selection and market entry advisory
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Menu engineering and beverage strategy
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Pre- and post-opening commercial support


Operational Readiness & Launch Advisory
We ensure operational readiness prior to opening through structured planning, oversight, and performance alignment.
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Pre-opening programme structuring
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​SOP and service framework development
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​Executive recruitment advisory​
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​Budget and P&L validation​
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​Critical path and launch coordination
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