In Part 1 of this article, I sought to introduce and outline the first stages of the life of a hotel - from inception through to opening. My intention was to present a simple account, for the benefit of hotel developers and owners, of the hotel development process and to show just how complex this process can be. In terms of the interaction between owner and operator, the article also sought to highlight how this relationship works, and how important it is to develop the relationship at the very earliest stages of the project. 

Part 2 is the final part of my article, and follows the process through the construction stage to fit-out and procurement, appointment of the hotel personnel, pre-opening activities and finally, to opening.   

Construction and beyond...