HI,WE ARE NEXTH

HOSPITALITY

Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist

DRIVING VALUE FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

Nexth Hospitality increases the profitability for operators and owners of hotels & restaurants; from management and operations to asset management and advisory services.

Whether it is taking an idea from concept to realization, optimization, operation of hotels and restaurants, asset management or repurpose of buildings, we are able to offer practical help in all stages of the development of your business.

BUSINESS AREAS

Nexth Hospitality is a hub for better performance. We cover several business areas to get full overview, and make the best decisions. With this overall approach we are able to deliver better profitability and surpass the market. As Picasso said; “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”

NEXT MANAGEMENT

Operation of hotels & restaurants, asset management and consulting.

Nexth Management offers operation of hotels and restaurants, in addition to asset management and consulting. We cater to hotel owners, investors and developers who have interest in hotels, restaurants and hospitality assets.
We have solid experience in the hospitality space. We deliver deep expertise to our hotel partners, every day.

Operation

  • Management and Third Party Management
  • Lease

Asset management

  • Portfolio management
  • Hotel Operator search
  • Repurpose
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Negotiation with brand and developers

Development

  • Feasibility
  • Projects
  • Counselling
  • Hotel consultant
NEXT LEVEL

Turnaround management and restructuring of operations

Nexth level offers so-called “turnaround management”. We analyse operations, management, finances and the market, and then turn bad business into good business. After assessing the situation, our team will restructure and take the necessary steps to improve profitability. We leave the place ready for smooth operations and tools to ensure solid profitable operations.

We can also provide interim management and outsourcing of services. We also have several solutions within improvement and quality assurance.

  • Turnaround management
  • Interim management
  • Outsourcing of key roles
  • Improvement work, including “mystery shopping” and “quality assurance”
NEXT SPACE

Adds new perspectives, content and profitability to "spaces & places"

 Let’s get new life into your premises! Get profitability in real estate or a place that underperforms. How can we get better profitability, what else can give better ROI? It can be purpose, concept, operation and usage.

We can help with repurpose and adaptive reuse of your premises. The change can be permanent, temporary, total or partly. Reversible concepts leave a sustainable alternative for re-use – if and when the time is right.

Top-notch service and staff doesn’t help much if you do not reach your potential customers. You need good communication and distribution. We have the right solutions.

In short; We support owners, investors and operators by analysing alternative operations and quickly suggest a new source of revenue. We change the concept or make a new one. We fill the place with good content, good operation and the right IT Tools. We assist with new, permanent or temporary concepts that can later be reversed easily. While focusing on the active, environmentally and technology-driven consumer, we define the guest journey and the total service delivery.

LATEST PROJECTS

CONTACT

Owner and general manager

Knut Berg

Knut started in the dishes and worked his way up to General Manager. Knuts track record shows experience and operation of first-class hotels and organizations from 15 to 1000+ employees. He has two bachelor's degrees in hotel and tourism.

Knut has experience from Radisson and Nordic Choice Hotels (NCH), among others. In NCH, he held various positions, including General Manager at Clarion Hotel Stavanger and the 810 room Clarion Hotel The Hub (formerly Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania), as well as Senior Vice President for Comfort Hotels. He also worked for Belvar in Amsterdam, working with First Hotels and international brands such as Hyatt and Marriott.

Knut has worked as a consultant for several years with both large and small accounts. Everything from small independent hotels to chains, restaurants and cruise liners.

Knut has a genuine passion for hotels and hospitality, a solid understanding of operations, profitability and strategy.

Key skills; Hotel operation, hotel development, improvement, customer experience, service management.

Partner

Lavrans Gjønnes

Lavrans has extensive experience and solid knowledge of start-ups and operating restaurants and hotels. Through his work, he showed solid results in F&B in particular. After his hotel education, he gained experience in small and large restaurants and hotels.

Lavrans always pays attention to the details. He takes pride in providing great experiences for all guests. Although Lavrans is a "foodie", he likes to challenge established standards.

He has initiated, developed and operated several concepts. Lavrans is known for creative thinking, operational excellence and visions that provide good operations, better guest experiences and better profitability.

Fun Fact; Lavrans has also published several cookbooks, including "The best seafood ...". The cookbook won 1st prize and “book of the year” in 2012. Lavrans is passionate about food and wine, and not least the guest's experience.

Key skills; Restaurant operation, concept, F&B

Partner

Marius Kragstad

Marius is our business developer. He has extensive experience in various industries, and he's a strong strategic player. For the past 3 years, Marius has worked with business development of hotels in Europe, focusing on Poland and Spain. He works closely with the major international brands, and has developed several hotel projects in collaboration with Marriott, IHG and Hyatt among others.

Marius is an expert in contract negotiations, and has a large international network.

If you need advice at an early stage of commercial and financial analysis, Marius is the man.

Key skills; Business development, hotel development, contracts and negotiations

Business Controller

Stein Erik Risvik

Stein Erik has good and broad experience in accounting, controlling and finance. He has worked as a controller in various sectors, including at Conoco Phillips and at chain level in retail (Rema 1000) and Nordic Choice Hotels. In addition, he has assisted various start-ups from idea to realization.

Solid Hospitality experience at both hotel and chain level, including reporting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and other cost controlling tasks.

Stein Erik is always looking for better ways to achieve the company's goals of growth and profitability.

Key skills; Controlling, finance and accounting.

Partner / Digital Strategy

Rudi Clausen

Rudi has his expertise in the combination of digital solutions and hospitality - a solid combo! He has experience various projects within service and IT-tools. Rudi's expertise in distribution, digital communication, marketing and transaction systems for hotels and restaurants makes it possible to share unique experiences, get more guests, more happy guest and more cost effective operations. Top-notch service and staff doesn’t help much if you do not reach your potential customers. You also need Rudi, good communication and distribution.

Key skills; Digital solutions, communication, guest journey, concepts and experiences.

Sales Manager

Jorunn M Clausen

OUR BUSINESS AREAS

Operation of hotels & restaurants, asset management and consulting.

Nexth Management offers operation of hotels and restaurants, in addition to asset management and consulting. We cater to hotel owners, investors and developers who have interest in hotels, restaurants and hospitality assets.

We have solid experience in the hospitality space. We deliver deep expertise to our hotel partners, every day.

Operation

  • Management and Third Party Management
  • Lease

Asset management

  • Portfolio management
  • Hotel Operator search
  • Repurpose
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Negotiation with brand and developers

Development

  • Feasibility
  • Projects
  • Counselling
  • Hotel consultant

Turnaround management and restructuring of operations

Nexth level offers so-called “turnaround management”. We analyse operations, management, finances and the market, and then turn bad business into good business. After assessing the situation, our team will restructure and take the necessary steps to improve profitability. We leave the place ready for smooth operations and tools to ensure solid profitable operations.

We can also provide interim management and outsourcing of services. We also have several solutions within improvement and quality assurance.

  • ​Turnaround management
  • Interim management
  • Outsourcing of key roles
  • Improvement work, including “mystery shopping” and “quality assurance”

Adds new perspectives, content and profitability to “spaces & places”

 Let’s get new life into your premises! Get profitability in real estate or a place that underperforms. How can we get better profitability, what else can give better ROI? It can be purpose, concept, operation and usage.

We can help with repurpose and adaptive reuse of your premises. The change can be permanent, temporary, total or partly. Reversible concepts leave a sustainable alternative for re-use – if and when the time is right.

Top-notch service and staff doesn’t help much if you do not reach your potential customers. You need good communication and distribution. We have the right solutions.

In short; We support owners, investors and operators by analysing alternative operations and quickly suggest a new source of revenue. We change the concept or make a new one. We fill the place with good content, good operation and the right IT Tools. We assist with new, permanent or temporary concepts that can later be reversed easily. While focusing on the active, environmentally and technology-driven consumer, we define the guest journey and the total service delivery.

Premium lifestyle for seniors

Nexth Generation develops solutions and operates smart premium homes for seniors who want a good life; good health, safety and comfort. We have investors and contracts ready, and plan to check in our first guest in 2024.

Smart tools and solutions for hotels and restaurants

There are many good tools for delivering better service, getting better profitability and reducing costs.

We’ll help you choose the right ones.

From idea to reality

No one is good at everything. It is often best for founders to stick to what they’re good at, and rather collaborate with others on the other.  We help you along the way, whether you are about to start up or expanding.