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In this interview ahead of NoVacancy Hotel & Accommodation Industry Expo London, Dan Assor speaks with Simon McGuire, Co-Founder of Rockingham Partners, about the challenges and opportunities for independent hospitality businesses.

Simon shares insights on the importance of regularly reviewing your cost base, balancing cost control with guest experience, motivating teams through change, the risks of waiting too long before seeking external advice, and the outlook for independents in a tough market. He also covers tech adoption, finance and recovery strategies, and offers advice for entrepreneurs looking to open their first hotel or restaurant.

Whether you’re an operator, investor, or simply passionate about the future of hospitality, this conversation provides practical takeaways and fresh perspectives.

You can meet Simon and Mike from Rockingham Partners in the Start-Up zone at NoVacancy London.

00:00 – Intro – Welcome and background on Rockingham Partners
02:05 – Why independents need more support than ever
04:20 – Importance of reviewing your cost base regularly
07:50 – Cash flow pressures and keeping supplier relationships strong
11:10 – Cutting costs without cutting guest experience
14:00 – Beyond RevPAR: key performance metrics to track
17:20 – Motivating teams and leading through change
21:15 – Why some operators wait too long to ask for help
24:05 – The tech stack trap: assessing what you really need
28:10 – The outlook for independent hospitality over the next 18–24 months
32:30 – Consolidation, acquisitions, and investment activity
35:00 – Raising capital and debt restructuring today
37:45 – Advice for new entrepreneurs entering hospitality
40:40 – What Simon loves about working in hospitality
42:00 – Why Rockingham Partners is joining NoVacancy London

NoVacancy Expo London
25/26 February 2026, Excel, London
https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/...

Australia’s most important and biggest hotel & accommodation industry event is coming to London, bringing together thousands of UK industry decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and cost-saving solutions that elevate both operations and guest experiences.

From AI-powered tools to state-of-the-art fixtures, from advanced reservation systems to robotics, and from visionary design to sustainable solutions, NoVacancy London is the ultimate marketplace to showcase your products and services to the right audience.

Contact the team for speaking, sponsorship or exhibition opportunities. [email protected]