Paola Orneli Bock

Experience

Paola has over a decade of experience in hospitality real estate consultancy with strong expertise in hotel feasibility studies, value creation, contract negotiations, strategic and branding analysis and highest and best use assessments. She started her career at Cushman & Wakefield’s London Office covering a number of markets across EMEA and later she went on to head up their China hospitality division. Paola is based in our Bangkok office, leading the firm’s activities in the Greater Mekong region and South East Asia. She holds a BSc from École Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland.

Paola has advised on projects located in key markets including:

Antigua & Barbuda
- Antigua

Australia
- Adelaide
- Kangaroo Island

Bangladesh
- Dhaka

Belarus
- Minsk

Bulgaria
- Sofia

Cape Verde
- Sal
- Santo Antão
- São Vicente

Cambodia
- Phnom Penh
- Tmor Rung

Dominican Republic
- Monte Christi 

Egypt
- Cairo

France
- Loire Valley 

Gibraltar

Ireland
- Dublin 

Italy
- Bologna
- Naples

Libya
- Tripoli 
- Benghazi 

Mongolia
- Ulaanbataar

Morocco
- Tangiers 

Mozambique
- Pemba
- Quirimbas Archipelago  

Myanmar
- Ngapali Bay
- Yangon 

Philippines
- Tablas Island

PR China
- Beijing
- Hefei 
- Shanghai
- Yinchuan

Thailand
- Bangkok
- Koh Samui
- Pathum Thani
- Pattaya 
- Phuket

United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai

United Kingdom
- Birmingham
- Isle of Man
- Leeds
- Liverpool 
- London
- Manchester
- Whipsnade

United States 
- New York

Vietnam
- Ho Tram
 

Education

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
BSc in International Hospitality Management

Affiliations

Alumni Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (AEHL)

My Articles

HVS Market Pulse: Bangkok, Thailand

The following article provides a brief overview of Bangkok, its different sub-markets, its tourism industry, the recent dynamics of the local lodging market, as well as the 2018 outlook.

• August 14, 2018 By Pawinee Chaisiriroj , Paola Orneli Bock

Key Takeaways from the 2018 South East Asia Hotel Investor’s Summit (SEAHIS)

Key takeaways from this year’s South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok on May 14-15, which HVS proudly sponsored for the second consecutive year.

• June 11, 2018 By Paola Orneli Bock , Pawinee Chaisiriroj , Hok Yean CHEE

• Hotel Operations , Technology , Travel & Tourism , Hotel Management

Key Takeaways: SEAHIS 2017

Key takeaways from the South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit include recurring themes throughout the region such as the rise of the millennial generation, the experience economy and the effects of political instability on regional outlook.

• July 3, 2017 By Paola Orneli Bock , Micheline Widler

• Hotel Investments & Ownership , Travel & Tourism , Hotel Brands

HVS Market Pulse: Pattaya, Thailand

The following article provides an overview of Pattaya, its tourism industry, the recent dynamics of the local lodging market and a brief outlook of its future potential.

• February 21, 2017 By Pawinee Chaisiriroj , Paola Orneli Bock

In Focus: Koh Samui

Koh Samui has witnessed a complete transformation, from an island traversed by jungle tracks to an upscale tourism destination. In recent year, Koh Samui has rapidly developed into a deluxe resort destination with increased air and sea connections.

• March 28, 2016 By Paola Orneli Bock , Pawinee Chaisiriroj , Setthawat Hetrakul