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Managing Partner James Hacon speaks to Restaurant Business Magazine  in the US about the tidal wave of QSR brands crossing the Atlantic in the article U.S. restaurant brands see the U.K. as the land of opportunity . Our perspective: The UK has long been a natural first step for American restaurant brands expanding overseas. A shared language, strong cultural alignment and the scale of the market all play a role, but so too does the UK’s comparatively high acceptance of ultra-

Hospitality industry commentator James Hacon was featured in The Sunday Times analysing how bottled water overtaking beer sales signals a long-term shift in UK drinking culture and what it means for hospitality operators.

Breakfast is where a luxury hotel’s true standards are revealed. James Hacon, Managing Partner at Think Hospitality, shares why the morning meal is often the most protected and telling part of the guest experience, in a recent AFAR feature.

Think Hospitality Partners James Hacon and Jennifer Pettinger took to the stage at FHS Dubai, leading discussions on restaurant investment trends, ownership value and how beach clubs are redefining food-led hospitality.

Think Hospitality Consulting acted as Thought Partner for GRIF 2025 in Dubai, leading programme development and hosting multiple sessions across one of the global restaurant investment sector’s most influential events.

Think Hospitality partner, Heleri Rande continues to captivate readers with her insightful articles in Supper Magazine. Her recent...

Officially announced today, Eha is a pioneering wellness retreat set to open in Summer 2026 on Hiiumaa Island. Think Hospitality has been...

In a recent feature in the Sunday Times, James Hacon, managing partner at Think Hospitality, shared insights into the growing trend of...

In the dynamic world of gastronomy, the art of cooking is just one piece of the puzzle. Effective marketing and efficient operational...

We are excited to welcome Marshall C. Dallas to the Think Hospitality Consulting hospitality team as a partner. We first met Marshall as...

In The New Statesman’s  August 13, 2025 article, “Can the Great British caff survive?” , hospitality expert James Hacon—Managing Partner...

In an August 18, 2025 article for FoodNavigator Europe , James Hacon, Founder and Managing Partner at Think Hospitality Group, is...

Managing Partner, James Hacon served as Master of Ceremonies for the Only A Pavement Away Punt & Dine along with Katy Moses CBII at...

Michael Ingemann has joined the Advisory Board of The Lobby , a leading Copenhagen-based conference that brings together hoteliers,...

Michael Ingemann has temporarily stepped up his role as director in The Melting Pot Foundation as it builds out its social...

Think Hospitality has been appointed as the Food & Beverage Masterplanners for EXPO 2030 Riyadh, one of the most anticipated global...

The team at Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality invited managing partner, James Hacon along to work with the masters...

Day 2 of HITT 2025 in Brussels spotlighted how AI, tech, and human-centric design can drive a regenerative future in hospitality. Kicking...

MURI – the premium non-alcoholic drinks producer whose board is chaired by partner Michael Ingemann – has celebrated its latest...

As Co-Head of the EHL UK Stamm, I had the honour of welcoming students from the EHL Master’s in Hospitality Management – Finance, Real...