Presenter & Producer at ToneFM 107.8 - The Roadtrip (Saturday nights, guitar-based rock), The Community Connection (pop music, local news & competitions). Podcaster - The How to Hospitality Podcast (interviews with luminaries of the hospitality industry). Author: "Developing a Successful Hospitality Business: Philosophy & Practice". Hospitality Real Estate Professional (acquisitions, development, asset & investment management - $3bn AUM). Hospitality Entrepreneur (raised VC funding, acquired & transformed 41-bed hotel into luxury boutique + created coworking campus hotel concept & established fund). Hospitality Management Consultant (assignments in 45 countries). Hospitality Operator (full spectrum of departments). Lambed 350 ewes, conducted AI for dairy herd. Yachtmaster & yachting instructor.

Nick Burton-Howat

Presenter & Producer at ToneFM 107.8 - The Roadtrip (Saturday nights, guitar-based rock), The Community Connection (pop music, local news & competitions). Podcaster - The How to Hospitality Podcast (interviews with luminaries of the hospitality industry). Author: "Developing a Successful Hospitality Business: Philosophy & Practice". Hospitality Real Estate Professional (acquisitions, development, asset & investment management - $3bn AUM). Hospitality Entrepreneur (raised VC funding, acquired & transformed 41-bed hotel into luxury boutique + created coworking campus hotel concept & established fund). Hospitality Management Consultant (assignments in 45 countries). Hospitality Operator (full spectrum of departments). Lambed 350 ewes, conducted AI for dairy herd. Yachtmaster & yachting instructor.

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Presenter & Producer at ToneFM 107.8 - The Roadtrip (Saturday nights, guitar-based rock), The Community Connection (pop music, local news & competitions).

Podcaster - The How to Hospitality Podcast (interviews with luminaries of the hospitality industry).

Author: “Developing a Successful Hospitality Business: Philosophy & Practice”.

Hospitality Real Estate Professional (acquisitions, development, asset & investment management - $3bn AUM).

Hospitality Entrepreneur (raised VC funding, acquired & transformed 41-bed hotel into luxury boutique + created coworking campus hotel concept & established fund).

Hospitality Management Consultant (assignments in 45 countries).

Hospitality Operator (full spectrum of departments).

Lambed 350 ewes, conducted AI for dairy herd.

Yachtmaster & yachting instructor.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mentor & Transformation Specialist at How to Hospitality
February 1, 2023 - Present
Author of Developing Successful Hospitality Business: Philosophy & Practice. Freelance specialist delivering transformation & strategic planning support internationally, including development and investment management in Africa, Europe, UK & USA.
Managing Director at The Hotel Management Company
August 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Providing business and real estate transformation services to the UK hospitality industry. Corporate Growth Strategies | Customer Experience | Brand Development | Business Optimisation | Organisational Planning | GTM Strategies | Ops Selection | Turnaround.
Managing Director at Euro Coworking Campus Fund
August 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Development of a coworking campus hotel chain in Europe. Fund Creation, Marketing & Fund Raising | Portfolio Planning – Site Targeting & Appraisal | Concept Creation - The Coworking Campus Hotel | Development & Design Team Management (RIBA Plan of Works) | Contracts | SOPs & SLAs | Brand & Marketing Strategy.
Strategic Advisor at W Hospitality
April 1, 2009 - Present
Strategic Advisor for Hospitality Businesses & Developments in Africa. Development Appraisals | Market Analysis | Feasibility Studies | Optimisation & Planning | Operator Selection | Strategic Planning. Brand projects incl. Accor, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson & regional brands.

Education

MSc Money and Banking at University of Exeter
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
MBA International Agribusiness at Utah State University & Royal Agricultural University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Graduate Degree in Agriculture at Royal Agricultural University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
BA Hotel Management at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Chinese Finance and Culture at Tsinghua University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Revenue Management at The Revenue Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

BIIAB – Personal License Holder
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
First Aider
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Mental Health First Aider
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Food Hygiene, Handling & Safety
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
WSET Level 2
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Yacht Master, Instructor and Racer
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment