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23Jul
Alta Thoughts (July 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - I am a passionate football fan - a (disappointed) England supporter and Chelsea FC season ticket holder - so like millions around the world, I have
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30Jun
Alta Thoughts (June 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - What is a lifestyle hotel actually? I have spent time exchanging ideas with experienced hoteliers, speaking on hotel panels, and staying in many so-called lifestyle hotels.
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31May
Alta Thoughts (May 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - My recent trip to Spain for our project in Barcelona reminded me both how far the Spanish economy has come since the Global Financial Crisis - and
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30Apr
Alta Thoughts (April 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - Over the past few years, I’ve made it a point to step away every six months for a wellness retreat - most recently in Bali and
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31Mar
Alta Thoughts (March 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - It’s been both insightful and energising to spend time travelling across South and Southeast Asia over the past few months - Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia,
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21Feb
Alta Thoughts (February 2026)
By Rakesh Patel - I was asked a great question on a hospitality panel - one I’d actually never been asked before. Having worked across global investment banking and hospitality